I do "on this day in music history" on my Facebook page, and would be more than happy to continue that here. You've got the "important" birthdays covered for today, t, so I'll fill in the rest, if you don't mind...
January 5 Rest In Peace - Mal Evans (1976) - Shot to death by L.A. police. Age 41. Charles Mingus (1979) - Lou Gehrig's disease. Age 56. Sonny Bono (1998) - Skiing accident. Age 63. Ken Forssi (1998) - Brain tumor. Age 54. Bassist for Love. January 5, 1973 - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band released their debut studio album, Greeting From Asbury Park, N.J.
