Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Hope you’re talking with the spirits.

Happy birthday Elliott Smith. Heaven adores you. The above photo is a mural at Sunset Boulevard and Parkman Avenue in

Happy 95th birthday Andy Warhol. R.I.P. Famous for 49,932,000 minutes*. Read Adam Franklin (Swervedriver, Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning) in MAGNET

60 years ago today, Johnny Cash released Ring Of Fire: The Best Of Johnny Cash. It became the first number-one

10 years ago today, the Polyphonic Spree released Yes, It’s True. It’s time to jump in. The Spree takes on

Happy birthday Charlie Haden. As long as there’s music … Read Linford Detweiler (Over The Rhine) in MAGNET on Haden

Happy birthday Adam Yauch (Beastie Boys). And many happy rebirths. Read our Beastie Boys Over/Under: The Over/Under: Beastie Boys

40 years ago, Elvis Costello And The Attractions released Punch The Clock. Everyday, you wrote the book. Read our Elvis

20 years ago today, Ween released Quebec. Transdermal celebration. Read our history of Ween, 1984-2007: Ween: A Band Of Superbad

15 years ago today, Conor Oberst released his self-titled, non-cassette solo debut album. Salutations, commander! Read our classic cover story:

Happy birthday Matthew Caws (Nada Surf). Always love. Cover photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov. Listen to our MAGNET Classics

15 years ago today, Oneida released Preteen Weaponry. Don’t forget to thank your parents. Read our Oneida Q&A: A Conversation

15 years ago today, Randy Newman released Harps And Angels. Feels like home. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation

Happy birthday Pat Smear (Foo Fighters, Germs, Nirvana). So we fell in love with a musician … Read our review