- Dec 6 David Lovering, American drummer (Pixies), born in Burlington, Massachusetts
- Dec 10 Nia Peeples, American dancer and host (Fame; Party Machine), born in Hollywood, California
- Dec 11 Darryl Jones, American bass player (Sting; Rolling Stones, 1993-present), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Dec 12 Daniel O'Donnell, Irish singer and television presenter, born in Donegal, Ireland
- Dec 12 Julie Giroux, American classical composer (My Soul to Keep; Bookmarks from Japan), born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts
- Dec 13 Harry Gregson-Williams, English composer, born in Chichester, England
- Dec 17 Sara Dallin, British musician (Bananarama), born in Bristol, England
- Dec 18 Ken Foreman, English rock singer and guitarist (Thrashing Doves - "Reprobate's Hymn"), and record producer, born in London, England
- Dec 20 Mohammad Fouad, Arab singer and actor, born in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt
- Dec 21 Ryuji Sasai, Japanese video game composer, born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Dec 24 Darren Wharton, British musician (Dare; Thin Lizzy), born in Failsworth, DEngland
- Dec 29 Jim Reid, Scottish rock singer-songwriter (The Jesus and Mary Chain; Freeheat), born in East Kilbride, Scotland
About December 1961
How Old? 62 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Signs: Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21), Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
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