Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy 50th birthday Jason Lytle (Grandaddy). You’re the pilot. Read our 2017 cover interview with Jason by Ben Bridwell (Band Of Horses):

Exclusive Cover Story Excerpt: Grandaddy Interviewed By Band Of Horses’ Ben Bridwell

Happy birthday Philly homie Teddy Pendergrass. This one’s for you. Read our review of Marc Ribot tackling Teddy, the Trammps and other Philly phaves:

Essential New Music: Marc Ribot’s The Young Philadelphians’ “Live In Tokyo” And Charlie Hunter’s “Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth”

18 years ago today, Gorillaz released their self-titled debut album. Tomorrow came almost two decades ago. Read our live review from last year:

Gorillaz In The Midst: Damon Albarn And Co. Virtually Take Over Zoo York

Happy birthday James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle). Till Next Tuesday. Read James on the Clash in MAGNET:

From The Desk Of James Iha: The Clash

Happy 75th birthday Diana Ross (Supremes). And we second that emotion.

Happy birthday Aretha Franklin. Never grow old.

Happy birthday visionary producer Tom Wilson (Bob Dylan, Simon And Garfunkel, Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa). Four words: “Like A Rolling Stone.”

Happy birthday Brinsley Schwarz (Graham Parker, Brinsley Schwarz). Yeah, they named the band after him. Read our MAGNET Classics on Parker’s Howlin’ Wind:

MAGNET Classics: The Making Of Graham Parker & The Rumour’s “Howlin’ Wind”

Happy birthday Elton John. Monday night’s all right, too.

Happy birthday Carol Kaye (Beach Boys, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Ray Charles, etc.). Nothing but good bass vibrations.