Singer Kenny Loggins, 78, was born on Jan. 7, 1948 in Everett, Wash. He was part of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band before partnering with Jim Messina to form Loggins and Messina. He left to go solo in 1977 and is best known for the hit songs “Whenever I Call You Friend,” “This is It,” “Celebrate Me Home,” and “Footloose."
