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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper is 54 years old today

Ben Harper is 54 years old today. A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock…

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Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas was born 109 years ago today

Dylan Thomas was born 109 years ago today. A Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems, "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night,” "And Death…

Oct 27 •

Mahalia Jackson — “The Queen of Gospel Music” — was born 112 years ago today

Mahalia Jackson backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, 1957 Photo by Ted Williams Mahalia Jackson, “The Queen of Gospel Music,” was born 112 years ago…

Oct 26 •

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, was born 142 years ago today

Pablo Picasso at his studio / 7 rue des Grands Augustins, Paris, France, 1948 The large painting behind him is called LA CUISINE (II), painted in…

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Bill Wyman, former English bass guitarist for the Rolling Stones, is 87 years old today

Bill Wyman is 87 years old today. Wyman is an English musician who was the bass guitarist for the Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1993. Since 1997, he…

Oct 24 •

Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam is 67 years old today

Dwight Yoakam is 67 years old today. A singer-songwriter, actor and film director, Yoakam is best known for his work in country music. Popular since the…

Oct 23 •

Psychedelic drug advocate Timothy Leary was born 103 years ago today

Timothy Leary was born 103 years ago today. Leary was a psychologist and writer, known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs. During a time when drugs…

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