On This Day March 17
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1941 – Vocalist David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears
1944 – Singer-songwriter and bassist Peter Cetera, best known as front man for the band Chicago
1964 – Talk show host, political commentator and author Tavis Smiley
1977 – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Fiona Apple (“Criminal, “Shadowboxer”)
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1925 – Religious leader and civil rights activist Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little (d. 1965)
1934 – Journalist, author and former PBS anchor and political debate moderator Jim Lehrer (d. 2020)
1945 – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Pete Townshend, lead guitarist of legendary rock band The Who
1992 – Grammy-winning pop vocalist Sam Smith (“Latch,” “Lay Me Down,” “Stay With Me”)