Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

45 years ago today, Sid Vicious was arrested for murdering his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Love kills. Read our Vintage Movies

45 years ago today, Chaka Khan released debut album Chaka. We all love to dance. Check out some live photos

30 years ago today, Tindersticks released their self-titled debut album. A sweet, sweet band. Read our feature on Stuart Staples

Happy birthday Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers). What are you going to do tonight? Watch our MAGNET television episode with

35 years ago today, Los Lobos released La Pistola Y El Corazón. These humble songs. Read our Q&A with Steve

Happy birthday Petra Haden (That Dog, Decemberists). As well as sisters Rachel and Tanya. Wish upon a star. Read our

35 years ago today, Pet Shop Boys released Introspective. You were always on our mind. Read our MAGNET Classics on

Happy birthday Philly homie Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates). Do what you want, be what you are. Watch our MAGNET

35 years ago today, Ministry released The Land Of Rape And Honey. Stronger than lies. Al Jourgensen does some explaining

Happy birthday Art Blakey. The big beat.

10 years ago today, Paul McCartney released New. Nothing to lose. Read our review of McCartney’s essential Pure McCartney: Essential

Happy birthday Thelonious Monk. Straight, no chaser. Read RJD2 in MAGNET on Monk: From The Desk Of RJD2: “Something In

30 years ago today, Don Caballero released debut album For Respect. First hits. Read our classic feature on Ian Williams’

Happy birthday John Prine. All the best. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read Wesley Stace in MAGNET on Prine,