Rick James

American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948–2004).

Born February 1st, 1948 in Buffalo.

Died August 6th, 2004 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).

Fred Hampton

African-american activist (1948-1969).

Born August 30th, 1948 in Summit.

Died December 4th, 1969 at 21 years old in Chicago (ballistic trauma).

Margot Kidder

Canadian and american actress and activist (1948–2018).

Born October 17th, 1948 in Yellowknife.

Died May 13th, 2018 at 69 years old in Livingston (drug overdose). ^[ref]

Nick Drake

British singer-songwriter.

Born June 19th, 1948 in Yangon. ^[ref]

Died November 25th, 1974 at 26 years old in Tanworth-in-Arden (drug overdose). ^[ref]

Phylicia Rashad

American actress and singer.

Born June 19th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Houston.

Brian Eno

English musician, composer, record producer and visual artist.

Born May 15th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Melton. ^[ref]

Ted Nugent

American rock musician.

Born December 13th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Detroit.

Todd Rundgren

American musician, songwriter, and record producer.

Born June 22nd, 1948 (age 77 years) in Upper Darby Township.

Bonnie Bedelia

American actress (born 1948).

Born March 25th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Manhattan.

Bernadette Peters

American actress and singer (born 1948).

Born February 28th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Queens.