1843 - Frank James, American outlaw (d. 1915) 1836 - Charles Ingalls, father of Laura Ingalls Wilder (d. 1902) 1865 - Mary Ingalls, elder sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder (d. 1928) 1924 - Max Roach, American drummer and composer 1939 - Sal Mineo, American actor (d. 1976) 1942 - Walter Hill, American film director 1943 - Jim Croce, American singer (d. 1973) 1945 - Rod Stewart, English singer 1948 - Donald Fagen, American keyboardist 1949......

Last spring LAist went to SXSW where there were 1,300 bands. Many were good, but a few rose to the top. Local trio Honky was one of the standouts. Dirty, sweaty, down home southern rock in the vein of all your favorites. Like if ZZ Top left behind some tattooed bastard sons out there in La Grange. Honky @ Little Pedro's Platinum Weird @ Roxy Josh Ritter @ Wiltern Shawn Colvin @ House of......

Rock is back in a real way, including old school rock from some classic rock legends as well as Nicole Richie's dad! May we recommend the Black Keys, Catfish Haven, Everclear, Hella, Roger Manning Jr. (from Beck's band and Jellyfish), The Mars Volta, Los Lobos, (Santa Barbara's) Sugarcult, TV on the Radio, and yes even JT Basement Jaxx - Crazy Itch Radio (XL Recordings) Bettie Serveert - Bare Stripped Naked (with DVD; Minty Fresh)......