Celebrating 27 February
Birthdays
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1948 – Eddie Gray, guitarist, Tommy James & the Shondells
1950 – Robert Balderrama, guitarist, ? and the Mysterians
1954 – Neal Schon, guitarist, Santana, Journey
1955 – Garry Christian, lead singer, The Christians
1957 – Adrian Smith, guitarist, Iron Maiden
1960 – John Roy Van Zandt, vocalist, Lynyrd Skynyrd
1960 – Paul Humphreys, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
1964 – Derek McKenzie, guitarist, The Shamen
1964 – Ewen Vernal, bassist, Deacon Blue
1965 – George Tutuska, drummer, Goo Goo Dolls
1971 – Chilli (Rozonda Thomas), singer, TLC
1973 – Peter Andre, singer, actor
1981 – Josh Groban, singer/songwriter
1987 – Cory Henry, organist, Snarky Puppy
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Died on this day
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1968 – Frankie Lymon, ... & the Teenagers (born 1942)
1993 – Marlena Davis, singer, The Orlons (born 1944)
2019 – Doug Sandom, original drummer, The Who (born 1930)
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And on this day in...
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1977 – Keith Richards was arrested in Toronto for possession with intent to supply of an ounce of heroin. He faced, but eventually avoided, a seven-year jail sentence.
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Page last updated 17 February 2026