Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

65 years ago today, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a plane crash. The

20 years ago today, the Mountain Goats released We Shall All Be Healed. Now you know. Read our Mountain Goats

Happy birthday Dave Davies (Kinks). Let's all drink to the death of a clown. Read Dave in MAGNET on his

15 years ago today, the Pains Of Being Pure At Heart released their self-titled debut. Young adult friction. Read Mac

15 years ago today, Phosphorescent released To Willie. Full Nelson. Read our Phosphorescent Q&A from that year: A Conversation With

Happy 65th birthday Lol Tolhurst (Cure). Hope you laugh out loud! Read Garbage in MAGNET on the Cure: From The

15 years ago today, Ben Kweller released Changing Horses. Where’s that smile at? Read Rhett Miller (Old 97’s) in MAGNET

Happy 75th birthday Arthur Kane (New York Dolls). R.I.P. All killer. Read our feature on the documentary made about him:

45 years ago today, Sid Vicious died. Sid is in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; Jaco Pastorius is

25 years ago today, Built To Spill released Keep It Like A Secret. Do you ever think about it? Read

25 years ago today, Robert Pollard released Kid Marine. Powerblessings to you and all of you. See how many Kid

20 years ago today, the Walkmen released Bows + Arrows. Can't you hear them? They’re beating on your wall. Read

25 years ago today, Rushmore: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released. Always singing the same old songs. Read our Vintage

Happy birthday Stan Getz. The Sound. Read the BoDeans in MAGNET on Stan: BoDeans’ Good Things: Stan Getz