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5 March 15th Classic Rock Birthdays, that Make the Day Significant

March has always been associated with music. And in March there are plenty of rockin’ Birthdays in the month to remember and celebrate. Now, while some are focused on their…

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March 15th Rockin Birthday’s

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March has always been associated with music. And in March there are plenty of rockin' Birthdays in the month to remember and celebrate. Now, while some are focused on their basketball brackets get destroyed, here is a quick reminder of rock and roll icons that are still with us and continue to hold the flag for rock music over the years.

On March 15th in 1955 Fats Domino recorded," Ain't that a Shame". In 1958, this is the same day Elvis Presley hired Manager Colonel Tom Parker. In 2004 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed hometown Michigan Hero Bob Seger, George Harrison, ZZ Top, Jackson Brown, Prince, and Traffic. In 1976 KISS release their album Destroyer, featuring "Detroit Rock City" and "Beth".

Another interesting fact is 5 Classic Rock Birthdays fall on March 15th. These 5 artists cover a wide genre of musical talent and are considered masters at their craft. Let's take a look at the 5 March 15th Classic Rock Birthdays, that Make the Day Significant:

Bret Michaels

March 15th, 1963 Bret Michaels is born Bret Michael Sychak in Butler, Pennsylvania. If you want Nothin’ But a Good Time, set the WCSX date- Thursday, July 13th at Pine Knob for an epic summer bash, “Pardi-Gras 2023”!

Sly Stone

March 15th, 1943  Sly Stone is born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas.

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray

March 15th, 1968 Mark McGrath is born in Hartford, Connecticut. Here's a song when the band Sugar Ray started out as a Hard Rock band.

Dee Snider

March 15th, 1955 Dee Snider is born in Astoria, Queens, New York.

Mike Love

March 15th, 1941, Mike Love of the Beach Boys is born in Los Angeles.

Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.