January 4th candletime...

Today, January 4th, marks the 52nd birthday of alt-rock pioneer Michael Stipe of R.E.M....

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Country singer Deana Carter turns 46....

...as Beth Gibbons of Portishead is 47..

Actress Dot Jones (Coach Beiste) of Glee is a year older at 48...

...while Rammstein's lead singer Till Lindemann is 50...

Country singer Patty Loveless arrives at 55...

...as Talk Talk's Mark Hollis is 57...

Finally, a personal icon of mine, Bernard Summer of Joy Division, New Order, and Electronic, celebrates his 56th birthday today...

Enjoy your Friday!