Dec 22 — Davy Jones (The Monkees), born 1945
Pop-rock legend with enduring ’60s hits; heartthrob and multi-talented performer.
Dec 23 — Frank Zappa, born 1940
Experimental genius, composer, and rock provocateur.
(Note: Zappa passed away in 1993, but his influence is permanent.)
Dec 23 — Tim Buckley, born 1947
Folk-rock pioneer, father of Jeff Buckley’s ethereal vocal style.
Dec 24 — Jeff Healey, born 1966
Blind blues-rock guitar wizard, known for soulful technique and expressive tone.
Dec 27 — Mary Hopkin, born 1950
Folk-pop singer discovered by Paul McCartney; classic-rock adjacent influence in the ’60s.
Dec 28 — Rick Parfitt (Status Quo), born 1948
Rhythm guitarist and singer for one of the hardest-working rock bands ever.
