Rock Almanac: June 8, 2008

On This Date in 1960: Simply Red lead singer Mick Hucknall is born in Manchester, England.

The Almanac Advises for June 8: "'Gingerism,' in which people with red hair are excoriated and discriminated against, has become an serious problem in British society. People with crimson locks find themselves demeaned and bullied on a regular basis and are the subject of cruel jokes and taunts."

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