Ty Dolla $ign, born Tyrone William Griffin Jr. on April 13, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, is known for his hit track featuring B.o.B, which reached the Top 30. Other popular songs from him include several Top 40 singles. He shares his birthday with music legends like Al Green, Max Weinberg, and Marc Ford from The Black Crowes.
April 13 has been significant in music history. In 1987, Fleetwood Mac released their fourteenth studio album, “Tango in the Night,” which soared to No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 7 in the U.S., producing three Top 20 hits. In 2015, Tyler, the Creator dropped “Cherry Bomb,” featuring big names like Kanye West and Lil Wayne. The album peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Several cultural milestones also took place on this date. In 1970, Led Zeppelin played to over 17,000 fans at the Montreal Forum, marking the venue’s first sold-out concert. In 1993, former Massachusetts governor William Weld declared April 13 “Aerosmith Day,” celebrating the iconic band from Boston.
The music industry faced challenges on this date as well. In 2000, Metallica sued Napster for distributing their music without permission. In 2009, Phil Spector was found guilty of murdering Lana Clarkson, a case that shocked the music world. Finally, in 2010, Ronald Isley was released after serving time for tax evasion. These events highlight the ups and downs of the music scene over the years.
