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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1937, Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1947, Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1902) passed away. In 1950, Eric Carr, American drummer and songwriter (died 1991) was born. In 1952, Philip Taylor Kramer, American bass player (died 1995) was born. In 1955, Jimmy LaFave, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2017) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1983, Chris Wood, English saxophonist (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October
Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy — who starred in Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film “Sinners” and was honored at Variety’s Hitmakers event last year — will receive what may be his greatest honor to date on Oct. 1 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall: “Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration,” with a lineup that truly []
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People.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Look Back at Ringo Starr’s Life in Photos as the Musician Turns 86 Today
The beloved rockstar and former Beatles member celebrates his 86th birthday on July 7, 2026
DNyuz
· Jul 2, 2026
Alicia Keys, Cardi B perform for star-stacked crowd at Michael Rubin’s famed White Party
Stars and stars and stars and stripes! Michael Rubin hosted a celeb-stacked Hamptons bash — the fifth installment of his famed White Party — to mark America’s 250th birthday. Page Six hears that Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Cardi B all performed at the Fanatics founder’s fete on Wednesday night for guests including []
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 23, 2026
Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer
Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues with all my friends, Guy said in a statement Tuesday.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Ringo Starr celebrates 86th birthday with annual 'peace and love' movement
Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday in Beverly Hills with a little help from his friends. #RingoStarr
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
America turns 250 this year. That’s not exactly breaking news, but 2026 also marks a momentous anniversary for American music — the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It might seem presumptuous to connect a rock band to such a major historical event, but there is one bit of Tom Petty lore that []
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
Trump mourns Village People singer: 'We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played'
President Trump celebrated the life of Victor Willis, the singer of the band Village People, after he died on Tuesday. Willis was 74. The president, who often used the band’s signature hit, “Y.M.C.A.,” at his presidential campaign rallies, credited these events with reviving the “‘monster’ hit” in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. Willis and...
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Related coverage for "Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October": People.com — Look Back at Ringo Starr’s Life in Photos as the Musician Turns 86 Today. DNyuz — Alicia Keys, Cardi B perform for star-stacked crowd at Michael Rubin’s famed White Party. The Hollywood Reporter — Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer. Associated Press — Ringo Starr celebrates 86th birthday with annual 'peace and love' movement. Washington Examiner — Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Hill — Trump mourns Village People singer: 'We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played'