April 22: Births and Deaths

Birthdays are a wonderful daily occurrence in our lives. It is rare to weave through one's day without becoming privy to an announcement or celebration of a birthday or two, whether they belong to family, friends, or other eminent figures. Remembering those who have passed each day is, perhaps, just as noteworthy an endeavor, for if their memories are kept alive, one might argue, so too are their spirits.

Here is a sampling of April 22 honorees:

Birthdays

Peter Frampton - Born in 1950 in Beckenham, Kent, England, Frampton is an iconic singer-songwriter and musician, who broke through with his live album, "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976. The album, which contained "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me the Way"
sold over six million copies in the United States alone. Frampton began his career with "Humble Pie," before going solo after five albums.

Jack Nicholson - Three-time Oscar-winner Jack Nicholson is 72 today. He has been nominated an astounding 12 times in a long and distinguished career which includes famous turns in films such as "Five Easy Pieces," "Chinatown," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "As Good as It Gets."

Glen Campbell - "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," and "Gentle on my Mind," were only a few of huge hits attributed to the legendary Glen Campbell who turns 73 today. Born in Delight Arkansas, Campbell has enjoyed a career that has spanned five decades.

Daniel Paul Johns - The Australian vocalist, composer, guitarist, and pianist turns 30 today. He is best known as the key figure in the rock band Silverchair. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Johns at number 18 on their list of the 25 most underrated guitarists two years ago.

Deaths

Bobby "Boris" Pickett - This American singer and songwriter died in 2007. He ultimately received his greatest fame, relived every Halloween, by co-writing and performing the 1962 hit novelty song, "Monster Mash."

Art Fleming - As the first host of one of the most famous television quiz shows of all time, Fleming earned two Emmy Award nominations. He hosted the program from 1964 to 1975 and again from October 2, 1978, to March 2, 1979. Mr. Fleming passed away in 1994 at the age of 74.

David Merrick - The popular and successful Tony Award-winning theatrical producer passed away at the age of 89 in the year 2000. He was responsible for some of our most beloved plays, such as "Hello Dolly," "Oliver," and "42nd Street."