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16 Aug 2025 10h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 16: Sheila: "I just want to prove to myself that I can still have fun!"
At 80 years old, the singer born in Créteil in 1945 continues her career with astonishing vitality.
16 Aug 2025 09h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 16: Madonna, the queen of pop, also takes care of her wardrobe
She was born in Bay City, Michigan in 1958 and is celebrating her 67th birthday today.
15 Aug 2025 10h30
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 15: Sylvie Vartan, the yé-yé legend, leaves the stage
She was born in Isketz (Bulgaria) in 1944 to an Armenian father and began her career in her native country as a young actress at the age of 7.
15 Aug 2025 09h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 15: Matt Johnson, The The one and The The only!
Matt Johnson was born in London in 1961 and is much better known as The The, a band of which he has always been the sole permanent member...
13 Aug 2025 13h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 13: Pete Astor (Weather Prophets), the journey of a discreet troubadour
It was founded in 1960 in the Hammersmith district of London. A stone's throw from historic concert halls such as the Odeon and the Palais…
13 Aug 2025 09h00
Born on 13 August: Feargal Sharkey (Undertones), between punk and fishing
He was born in Derry (Northern Ireland) in 1958. Before leaving the stage in 1991, he excelled in a wide variety of musical genres.
12 Aug 2025 12h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 12: August Darnell is Kid Creole and vice versa
He was born in 1950 in the Bronx district of New York. He should not be confused with his younger sister, rapper Kid Creole, because he hates this crime of lèse-majesté!
12 Aug 2025 10h30
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 12: Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), accomplished guitarist and storyteller
Mark Freuder Knopfler was born in 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland. His fluid yet technical guitar playing became Dire Straits' trademark.
12 Aug 2025 09h00
by Stéphane Soupart
Born on 12 August: Ron Mael, the Sparks' inventive spark
After a career spanning more than half a century, little is actually known about the brothers Ron and Russell Mael. As they repeatedly say, their music speaks for them.
11 Aug 2025 10h30
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 11: Jah Wobble, the bassist who invades your heart
Born in Stepney, East London, in 1958, John Joseph Wardle is best known (and acclaimed) for his distinctive bass playing and countless collaborations.
11 Aug 2025 09h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 11: Joe Jackson, English music's free spirit
He was born in 1954 in Burton-Jupon-Trent and has been immersed in music since his early childhood.
10 Aug 2025 09h00
by Melissa Hekkers
Born on August 10: Ian Anderson leads Jethro Tull with the baton but especially with the flute
Ian Scott Anderson was born in 1947 in Dunfermline, Scotland, and has led Jethro Tull since 1967.
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