Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

35 years ago today, Joe Jackson released Blaze Of Glory. “You can love it or leave it, but I’m never

Happy birthday Ian MacKaye (Fugazi, Minor Threat, Evens, Dischord). Brother’s still doin’ it for himself. Read the Soundtrack Of Our

25 years ago today, Tom Waits released Mule Variations. What’s that sound from underneath the door? Read our Waits cover

30 years ago today, Pulp released His ’N’ Hers. Happy ending. Read our 120 Reasons To Live entry on “Disco

55 years ago today, the MC5 was dropped by Elektra after running this ad in Michigan magazine Fifth Estate, protesting

Happy 85th birthday Dusty Springfield. R.I.P. ... Definitely. Live it up.

40 years ago today, Lou Reed released New Sensations. Let’s go hit the street. Read Hal Willner on helping to

Happy birthday 60th Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum)—and the horse you road in on. Read our review of Soul Asylum’s essential

Happy birthday Patrick Carney (Black Keys). Knock yourself out. Photo for MAGNET by Joshua Black Wilkins. Read our Black Keys

10 years ago today, the Afghan Whigs released Do To The Beast. You’ll know this when it’s time to go.

Happy birthday Hamilton Leithauser (Walkmen). Don’t check the score. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our classic Walkmen feature:

Happy birthday Ed O’Brien (Radiohead). Not anyone can play guitar. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our EOB live review

Happy 130th birthday Bessie Smith. R.I.P. Lady sang the blues. Read Madeleine Peyroux in MAGNET on Smith, Willie Nelson, Bob

Happy 80th birthday Dave Edmunds (Rockpile). Dude did the Porky’s Revenge! soundtrack and played with Paul McCartney. What have you