Tom S.
@tcstoll.bsky.social
Leftist, atheist, feminist, environmentalist, guitarist, music fan, gourmand, husband, curmudgeon, historian, antifa, multiple sclerosis haver, he/him pronoun user, traveler, father, Michigander, cat lover, architecture enthusiast, more...
Chuck Mangione was born on this date in 1940. If you're of a certain age, you'll remember his unlikely jazz-fusion hit Feels So Good.
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Chuck Mangione was born on this date in 1940. If you're of a certain age, you'll remember his unlikely jazz-fusion hit Feels So Good.
John Mayall was born on this date in 1933.
November 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
John Mayall was born on this date in 1933.
Merle Travis was born on this date in 1917. A VERY influential guitarist, Travis picking technique, named for him, is a syncopated style of fingerpicking rooted in ragtime in which alternating chords and bass notes are plucked by the thumb, while melodies are plucked by the index finger.
November 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Merle Travis was born on this date in 1917. A VERY influential guitarist, Travis picking technique, named for him, is a syncopated style of fingerpicking rooted in ragtime in which alternating chords and bass notes are plucked by the thumb, while melodies are plucked by the index finger.
Happy birthday to Paul Shaffer.
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Happy birthday to Paul Shaffer.
Happy birthday to Randy Newman.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy birthday to Randy Newman.
Happy birthday to Berry Gordy of Motown Records.
November 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy birthday to Berry Gordy of Motown Records.
Jimi Hendrix was born on this date in 1942.
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Jimi Hendrix was born on this date in 1942.
Tina Turner was born on this date in 1939.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Tina Turner was born on this date in 1939.
Happy birthday to John McVie of Fleetwood Mac.
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Happy birthday to John McVie of Fleetwood Mac.
Happy birthday to Tim Armstrong of Operation Ivy and Rancid.
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy birthday to Tim Armstrong of Operation Ivy and Rancid.
Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees was born on this date in 1964.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees was born on this date in 1964.
Percy Sledge was born on this date in 1940.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Percy Sledge was born on this date in 1940.
Clem Burke of Blondie was born on this date in 1954.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Clem Burke of Blondie was born on this date in 1954.
Donald "Duck" Dunn was born on this date in 1941.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Donald "Duck" Dunn was born on this date in 1941.
Scott Joplin was born on this date in 1868.
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Scott Joplin was born on this date in 1868.
Happy birthday to Bruce Hornsby.
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy birthday to Bruce Hornsby.
Happy birthday to Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads.
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Happy birthday to Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads.
Happy birthday to Steven Van Zandt.
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy birthday to Steven Van Zandt.
Happy birthday to Mike D of Beastie Boys.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Happy birthday to Mike D of Beastie Boys.
Joe Walsh was born on this date in 1947.
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Joe Walsh was born on this date in 1947.
Duane Allman was born on this date in 1946.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Duane Allman was born on this date in 1946.
Dr. John was born on this date in 1941.
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Dr. John was born on this date in 1941.
Happy birthday to Dick Smothers (r).
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy birthday to Dick Smothers (r).
Happy birthday to Graham Parker.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy birthday to Graham Parker.