Magnet Magazine

Happy birthday Paul Kelly. Life is fine.

Like the majority of you, all of us in the Philadelphia area are staying at home, learning to adapt to

Happy 70th birthday Chris Bell (Big Star). R.I.P. You gave us light. Read two exclusive excerpts from There Was A

Happy birthday Blixa Bargeld (Einstürzende Neubauten, Nick Cave, ANBB). Do the kollaps. Read our Neubauten career overview: Einstürzende Neubauten: Stories

Happy birthday Rob Zombie. Never gonna stop.

You might not know it by looking at today’s pop charts, but instrumental rock music has a long and storied

Happy birthday Vicki Peterson (Bangles, Continental Drifters, Psycho Sisters). It’s all about you. Read our Q&A with her and Susan Cowsill:

50 years ago today, Janis Joplin released posthumous final album Pearl. We’ll buy you a night on the town.

Happy birthday Clarence Clemons (Bruce Springsteen). You’re a friend of ours.

Like the majority of you, all of us in the Philadelphia area are staying at home, learning to adapt to

Happy birthday Curt Kirkwood (Meat Puppets). Here comes forever. Read our classic Puppets career overview: Meat Puppets: O Brother, Where

Happy birthday Donald Fagen (Steely Dan). Reelin' in the years. Illustration for MAGNET by Mike Jackson. Read our Steely Back

10 years ago today, British Sea Power released Valhalla Dancehall. Once more now. Read David Gedge (Wedding Present, Cinerama) in

Happy 65th birthday Don Letts (Big Audio Dynamite). Have a good blues party. Read White Lies in MAGNET on BBC6

Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places

Happy birthday David Johansen (New York Dolls, Buster Poindexter). Looking for a kiss? Read the Feelies in MAGNET on the

Happy birthday Scott Walker. Scott 78. Read our classic, comprehensive feature on this late legend: Scott Walker: Exit Music

Happy birthday Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin). Satisfaction guaranteed. Read Ace Frehley (Kiss) in MAGNET on Jimmy and Zeppelin: Kiss And