Born June 1949

David Harris (1949–2024), played Cochise in The Warriors

David Harris was an actor best known for his performance as gang member Cochise in the cult classic 1979 film “The Warriors.” 

Joe Madison (1949–2024), The Black Eagle radio host 

Joe Madison was a civil rights activist who hosted the SiriusXM radio talk show “Joe Madison the Black Eagle.” 

Bobbi Ercoline (1949–2023), pictured on famous Woodstock album

Bobbi Ercoline became a symbol of a generation when she and her then-boyfriend were pictured on the Woodstock soundtrack album cover, embracing while wrapped in a blanket.

Linda Kasabian (1949–2023), key witness against Manson Family

Linda Kasabian was a Manson Family follower who helped put Charles Manson behind bars as a key witness for the prosecution.

Alan White (1949–2022), longtime drummer for the band Yes  

Alan White was the legendary drummer for the classic progressive rock band Yes.

Phyllis George (1949–2020), groundbreaking sportscaster, Miss America, first lady of Kentucky

Phyllis George, who during her remarkable career was one of the first female sportscasters in American television as well as Miss America and the first lady of Kentucky, died Thursday at the age of 70.

Larry Junstrom (1949–2019), bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special

Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their formation in 1964 until 1971, leaving before the band released their debut album and gained nationwide fame. He went on to join .38 Special in 1977 alongside Donnie Van Zant, brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie Van Zant. The band had just released their debut album when Junstrom joined, and he played bass on a single track of the album. Their greatest fame was yet to come with early 1980s hits including “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” Junstrom went on to play bass on all of .38 Special’s albums and remained with the band until 2014, when a hand injury forced him to retire.

Don Baylor (1949 - 2017), MLB power hitter

Former MLB outfielder helped Twins win Series, managed Rockies, Cubs…

John Wetton (1949–2017), Asia lead singer

Rock bassist John Wetton fronted the 1980s progressive-rock supergroup Asia.