March 26

 Steven Tyler

March 26, 1948. Steven Victor Tallarico performed as the drummer and vocalist for Chain Reaction before shifting his focus toward a new project in 1970. He eventually gained international fame as the lead singer and harmonica player for Aerosmith, a group he fronted throughout their tenure from 1970 to the present. His charismatic presence and wide vocal range defined the band's hard rock sound on landmark recordings such as Toys in the Attic and Rocks.

During his rise to stardom, he also contributed piano and percussion to various studio sessions. He wrote the power ballad Dream On years before its release, which became a signature anthem for the quintet. By the late seventies, he helped guide the group through massive world tours and high-profile performances.

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Richard Tandy

March 26, 1948 – April 30, 2024. The Move briefly featured Richard Tandy as their harpsichordist and bassist before he joined Electric Light Orchestra in 1972. Initially serving as the live bassist, he quickly transitioned to become the group's primary keyboardist and a crucial collaborator from 1972 to 1986. His innovative use of the Minimoog, clavinet, and Mellotron defined the symphonic textures found on landmark albums like Eldorado and Discovery.

Beyond synthesizers, he contributed backing vocals and guitar to the band’s dense arrangements. He also performed on the Xanadu soundtrack.

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