Categories SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY The Day The Music Died: MAGNET Hometown Heroes Billie Holiday (1959) And John Coltrane (1967) Post author By MAGNET Staff Post date July 17, 2025 Why will we always hate July 17? Because it’s the day that silenced two of the most important musical voices of all time: Billie Holiday (1959) and John Coltrane (1967). Philly special, indeed. ← Happy Birthday Ron Asheton (Stooges) → MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Imaginaries’ “Constant”