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Remembering the legendary 'King Of Cool', Dean Martin on his birthday!
He was born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7th, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio and became one of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the 20th century.
He died on December 25th, 1995.

Wishing a very happy 79th birthday to singer-songwriter and actor Michelle Phillips.
Born Holly Michelle Gilliam on June 4th, 1944 in Long Beach, California, she rose to fame as a vocalist in the legendary 60’s group The Mamas and the Papas.

41 years ago today on May 21st, 1982, The Hacienda nightclub was opened by Factory Records at 11/13 Whitworth Street West, Manchester.
The club became famous during the 'Madchester' years of the 1980s and early 1990s and survived until 1997.

Happy 79th birthday today to London-born singer, songwriter and record producer Albert Hammond.
Born on May 18th, 1944, in addition to his prolific songwriting, he is also a solo singer in his own right, his biggest hit being 'It Never Rains In Southern California' in 1972.