5 November 17

Today marks the birthdays of musicians Art Garfunkel (1941), Gram Parsons (1946) and Peter Noone (1947). Garfunkel's fame came primarily from his partnership with Paul Simon; Parsons was a member of The Byrds; and Noone was the "Herman" of Herman's Hermits. My tie to honor these rock/pop celebrities is based on artwork by Jerry Garcia, lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. The guitar-shaped tie tack shows his signature, "J. Garcia."