On This Day, December 1, 1944: The Doors drummer John Densmore is born

On This Day, December 1, 1944…John Paul Densmore, future drummer of the rock band The Doors, was born in Los Angeles, California.  Densmore co-founded The Doors in 1965, along with frontman Jim Morrison, guitarist Robby Kreiger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek. They released their self-titled debut in 1967, which featured their... Read More.

On This Day, October 3, 1949: Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham is born

On This Day, October 3, 1949…Lindsey Buckingham, former singer, lead guitarist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, was born in Palo Alto, California.Before joining Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham and his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks recorded together as Buckingham Nicks, releasing their debut album in September 1973. In 1974, Mick Fleetwood invited Lindsey to join... Read More.

On This Day, September 11, 1953: Styx’s Tommy Shaw is born

On This Day, September 11, 1953…Tommy Roland Shaw, guitarist and co-lead vocalist for the band Styx, was born in Montgomery, Alabama. Shaw joined Styx in 1975 and made his first appearance on their 1976 album, Crystal Ball. He co—wrote and sang such well-known Styx songs as “Renegade,”... Read More.