Pick a Day

Born on May 5

1989 Chris Brown is born in Tappahannock, Virginia. His talent is evident early on, so he makes his way to New York City, where he lands a deal with Jive Records at 15. His first single, "Run It!," released when he's 16, goes to #1.

1988 Singer and TV personality Brooke Hogan is born Brooke Ellen Bollea in Tampa, Florida. Dad is professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

1988 Adele is born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins in London. Her albums are named after her age when they're released, starting with 19 in 2008. Her second album, 21, goes stratospheric, with visceral songs about her ex that make a deep connection with fans.

1981 Craig David is born in Southampton, Hampshire, England.

1962 Kevin Mooney (bass player for Adam & The Ants) is born in Greenwich, London, England.

1959 Ian McCulloch (frontman for Echo & The Bunnymen) is born in Liverpool, England.

1948 Bill Ward (drummer for Black Sabbath) is born in Aston, Birmingham, England.

1942 Tammy Wynette is born Virginia Wynette Pugh in Mississippi.

1937 Electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire is born in Coventry, England.

1934 Saxophonist Ace Cannon, known for the 1962 hit "Tuff," is born in Grenade, Mississippi.

1934 Johnnie Taylor is born in Crawfordsville, Arkansas.

1898 Blues musician Blind Willie McTell is born William Samuel McTier in Thomson, Georgia.