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Born on June 12

1994 Rapper Don Toliver is born Caleb Zackery Toliver in Houston, Texas. The son of rapper Bongo Toliver, known for singing the chorus on Archie Lee's "Swang Wide," he generates a buzz in the music industry after teaming up with Travis Scott on "Can't Say" in 2018. Before he can even release his debut album, Heaven Or Hell (2020), his popularity explodes on TikTok when "No Idea" and "After Party" go viral.

1981 John Gourley is born in Willow, Alaska. He's raised in nearby Wasilla, where he forms Portugal. The Man, who have a hit in 2017 with "Feel It Still." He honors his Alaskan heritage throughout his career - the band's 2025 album Shish is a reference to the Alaskan village of Shishmaref.

1979 Electropop singer Robyn is born Robin Miriam Carlsson in Stockholm, Sweden.

1977 Blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd is born Kenny Wayne Brobst in Shreveport, Louisiana.

1969 Bardi Martin (bassist for Candlebox) is born.

1962 Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter (of Whodini) is born in Brooklyn, New York.

1960 Michael Hausman (drummer for 'Til Tuesday) is born.

1959 John Linnell of They Might Be Giants is born in New York City.

1958 Meredith Brooks, best known for her 1997 hit "Bitch," is born in Oregon.

1953 Rock and roll singer Rocky Burnette, son of rock and roll pioneer Johnny Burnette, is born Jonathan Burnette in Memphis, Tennessee.

1951 Brad Delp (lead vocalist for Boston) is born in Peabody, Massachusetts.

1951 Bun E. Carlos (drummer for Cheap Trick) is born Brad Carlson in Rockford, Illinois.

1949 John Wetton, frontman for King Crimson and Asia, is born in Derbyshire, England.

1948 Barry Bailey (lead guitarist for Atlanta Rhythm Section) is born.

1942 '60s singer-songwriter Len Barry is born Leonard Borisoff in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1941 Reg Presley (lead singer for The Troggs) is born Reginald Maurice Ball in Andover, Hampshire, England.

1941 Folk rocker Roy Harper is born in Rusholme, Manchester, England.

1941 Jazz keyboardist Chick Corea is born Armando Anthony Corea in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

1928 Pop singer Vic Damone is born Vito Rocco Farinola in Brooklyn, New York.

1927 Jazz musician Al Fairweather is born in Edinburgh, Scotland.