John Bonham

English drummer (1948–1980).

Born May 31st, 1948 in Redditch. ^[ref]

Died September 25th, 1980 at 32 years old in Windsor (asphyxia). ^[ref]

Susan Atkins

American convicted murderer from california (1948-2009).

Born May 7th, 1948 in San Gabriel.

Died September 24th, 2009 at 61 years old in Chowchilla (brain cancer).

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).

John Carpenter

American filmmaker, actor and composer.

Born January 16th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Carthage, Jefferson County. ^[ref]

Maye Musk

Canadian-south african model and dietitian.

Born April 18th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Regina.

Donna Summer

American singer (1948–2012).

Born December 31st, 1948 in Boston. ^[ref]

Died May 17th, 2012 at 63 years old in Naples (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Rick James

American singer and musician (1948–2004).

Born February 1st, 1948 in Buffalo. ^[ref]

Died August 6th, 2004 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetes). ^[ref]

Jackson Browne

American singer-songwriter.

Born October 9th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Heidelberg.

Beppe Grillo

Italian comedian, actor, blogger, and politician.

Born July 21st, 1948 (age 77 years) in San Fruttuoso.

Ted Nugent

American rock musician.

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