August 2, 1961

1961Pete de Freitas, Trinidadian-British drummer and producer (died 1989)^[†]

Peter Louis Vincent de Freitas was an English musician and producer. He was the drummer in Echo & the Bunnymen, and performed on their first five albums.

1961Cui Jian, Chinese singer-songwriter^[†]

Cui Jian or Choi Geon is a Chinese singer-songwriter and musician. Dubbed the "Godfather of Chinese Rock", Cui is often deemed the most influential rock musician in China. His music draws influences from Chinese traditional music, hip-hop, jazz, electronic, and avant-garde, while his lyrics often delve into political, social, and philosophical themes. Recognized for his countercultural importance, Cui is seen as a cultural icon whose works have significantly shaped rock music both domestically and across Asia.