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Born on October 23

1985 R&B singer Miguel is born Miguel Jontel Pimentel in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.

1966 Gospel singer David Thomas (of Take 6) is born.

1964 Robert Trujillo (bassist for Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies) is born in Santa Monica, California.

1959 "Weird Al" Yankovic is born Alfred Matthew Yankovic in Downey, California, and raised in Lynwood. More

1956 Country singer Dwight Yoakam is born in Pikeville, Kentucky, but is raised in Columbus, Ohio. Aside from chart-topping hits like "Streets of Bakersfield" and "I Sang Dixie," Yoakam is also known for his roles in films like Sling Blade (1996) and Panic Room (2002).

1949 R&B singer Tiny Tavares (of Tavares) is born Perry Lee Tavares in Providence, Rhode Island.

1947 Rock bassist Greg Ridley (of Humble Pie) is born Alfred Gregory Ridley in Aspatria, Cumberland, England.

1943 Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie-Cups is born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1940 Ellie Greenwich is born Eleanor Louise Greenwich in Brooklyn, New York. One of the most successful songwriters of the '60, her co-writes include "Leader of the Pack" and "Be My Baby."

1939 Soul singer/guitarist Charlie Foxx is born in Greensboro, North Carolina.

1927 Jazz alto saxophonist William "Sonny" Criss is born in Memphis, Tennessee. He would go on to play with the likes of Charlie Parker, Johnny Otis, and Billy Eckstine.