Paul McCartney must like releasing albums in May. Today in 1971, he released his second post-Beatles album, “Ram,” which included his first post-Beatles number one single:

Birthdays today include Papa John Creech of the Jefferson Airplane:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQUKfjKc0hY

Gladys Knight:

John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival:

Roland Gift of the Fine Young Cannibals:

Kylie Minogue: