Happy Birthday!
 
I just learned that Yosuf Mohammed, aka Cat Stevens, turned 56 yesterday!  His album, Teaser and the Firecat, was the first pop album I really liked.  I've enjoyed it since I was five years old and I still pull it out every once in a while.  It is gentle and sad and introspective.  I've recommended it before but I will happily do so again in honor of his birthday.

Sadly, I must also report that famed film score composer Jerry Goldsmith died recently.  [nod to Aintitcool] His contributions to modern filmaking, and orchestral scoring, cannot be underestimated.