June 16: Happy Birthday Gino Vanelli

Gino Vanelli was born in Montreal in 1952, the son of big band musician Russ Vanelli. Gino started playing percussion at an early age and by 15 was writing songs - he signed his first recording contract just out of high school.

He released his first album in 1973 and in 1975 was only the second caucasian performer to appear on legendary music TV