Frank Zappa was an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and bandleader. Widely regarded as one of the most stylistically diverse and innovative rock musicians of his generation, Zappa was named in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list in 2004. Zappa's works have influenced other musicians like Alice Cooper, Jimi Hendrix, Simon Phillips, Steve Vai, and Warren DeMartini.
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Frank Vincent Zappa
(One of the Most Innovative and Stylistically Diverse Musicians of His Generation)
Birthdate: December 21, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 4, 1993
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Philip Glass
(Founder of the Philip Glass Ensemble)

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Birthdate: January 31, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Toni Braxton
(One of the Best-Selling Female R&B Artist In History)
Birthdate: October 7, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Soul and R&B sensation Toni Braxton initially performed with her sisters in The Braxtons. She won three of her seven Grammys with her debut album. Known for her Billboard-charters such as Un-break My Heart, she also collaborated with Babyface, competed in Dancing with the Stars, and produced Braxton Family Values.
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Logic
(Rapper Known for His 'Young Sinatra' Mixtape Series)
Birthdate: January 22, 1990
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Rapper and hip-hop artist Logic, earlier known as “Psychological,” initially gained fame with his Young Sinatra mixtapes, which helped him secure a deal with Def Jam Recordings. After delivering gold and platinum albums, he quit music and became a Twitch and YouTube star. He has written a bestselling novel, too.
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Joel Madden
(Lead Vocalist for the Pop Punk Band "Good Charlotte")
Birthdate: March 11, 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Joel Madden is the frontman of the pop punk band Good Charlotte and part of the pop-rock duo The Madden Brothers with his twin brother, Benji. He has been a coach on The Voice Australia from its first to its fifth season. He is also UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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Benji Madden
(Guitarist)
Birthdate: March 11, 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Along with his identical twin brother, Joel Madden, Benji Madden has been one of the greatest musical duos as far as twin siblings are concerned. A huge fan of tattoos, Benji Madden has several tattoos, including one of Benjamin Franklin, which is so big that it covers his entire back!
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JC Chasez
(Singer-songwriter, producer best known as a former member of the boy band NSYNC)

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Birthdate: August 8, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
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Lisa Loeb
(American singer-songwriter)

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Birthdate: March 11, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Eva Cassidy
(Singer, Guitarist)

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Birthdate: February 2, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 2, 1996
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Jerry Leiber
(Songwriter)

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Birthdate: April 25, 1933
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: August 22, 2011
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6lack
(Rapper)
Birthdate: June 24, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Sisqó
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: November 9, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Adam Duritz
(Musician)
Birthdate: August 1, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
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Mutulu Shakur
(Musical artist)

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Birthdate: August 8, 1950
Sun Sign: Leo
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Lloyd Banks
(Rapper)
Birthdate: April 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Penn Badgley
(Actor)

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Birthdate: November 1, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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James Ransone
(Actor)

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Birthdate: June 2, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Howard Ashman
(Playwright, Lyricist & Stage Director)

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Birthdate: May 17, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: March 14, 1991
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Josh Tillman
(American Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist)
Birthdate: May 3, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Paul Stookey
(Singer-songwriter)

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Birthdate: December 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Kurt Hugo Schneider
(Video editor)
Birthdate: September 7, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Bill Callahan
(Musician)

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Birthdate: June 3, 1966
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Gina Schock
(Musician)

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Birthdate: August 31, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Michael Cerveris
(Actor)

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Birthdate: November 6, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Monica Dogra
(Best known as one half of the electro-rock duo Shaa'ir and Func)

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Birthdate: October 25, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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George Fisher
(Singer)

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Birthdate: July 8, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Chester Thompson
(Drummer Best Known for His Tenures with Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention)

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Birthdate: December 11, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Bill Frisell
(Guitarist, Composer, Jazz musician, Jazz guitarist)

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Birthdate: March 18, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces
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John Patrick Amedori
(Musician)

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Birthdate: April 20, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Jon Theodore
(Drummer)

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Birthdate: December 30, 1973
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Chick Webb
(Musician)

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Birthdate: February 10, 1905
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 16, 1939
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Bernard Purdie
(Drummer)

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Birthdate: June 11, 1939
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Greg Hawkes
(Keyboardist)

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Birthdate: October 22, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
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Eubie Blake
(American composer)

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Birthdate: February 7, 1887
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 12, 1983
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Dennis Chambers
(Musician)

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Birthdate: May 9, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Larry Adler
(Composer)

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Birthdate: February 10, 1914
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 6, 2001
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Alex Somers
(Visual artist and Musician)

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Birthdate: March 7, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
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John Stanier
(Drummer)

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Birthdate: August 2, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
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Gary Bartz
(Saxophonist)

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Birthdate: September 26, 1940
Sun Sign: Libra
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Lester Bowie
(Musician)

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Birthdate: October 11, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: November 8, 1999
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John Christ
(Musician, Guitarist)

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Birthdate: February 19, 1965
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Nathan Larson
(Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and author widely known for his numerous film score compositions)

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Birthdate: September 12, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Erik Darling
(Songwriter)

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Birthdate: September 25, 1933
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: August 3, 2008
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Gil Goldstein
(Pianist, Jazz musician)

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Birthdate: November 6, 1950
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Benny Waters
(Musician)

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Birthdate: January 23, 1902
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 11, 1998
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Dee Carstensen
(Singer-Songwriter)

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Birthdate: February 18, 1956
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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YBN Glizzy
(American Rapper)
Birthdate: October 29, 1998
Sun Sign: Scorpio