Rock ’n’ Roll Birthdays (April 12–April 18)
April 12
1932 – Tiny Tim — Deceased (1996)
1960s cult performer known for his ukulele style and novelty hit “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.”
1940 – Herbie Hancock — Alive
A major innovator in jazz-fusion whose electric work strongly influenced progressive and experimental rock.
April 13
1946 – Al Green — Alive
Soul legend whose vocal style deeply influenced rock ballads and rock–soul crossover artists.
April 14
1945 – Ritchie Blackmore — Alive
Founding guitarist of Deep Purple and later Rainbow, a key architect of hard rock and early heavy metal guitar style.
April 15
1944 – Dave Edmunds — Alive
Important figure in rockabilly revival and roots rock, bridging early rock ’n’ roll with modern rock production.
April 17
1955 – Pete Shelley — Deceased (2018)
Co-founder of Buzzcocks and a major influence on punk and power-pop rock.
