Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

35 years ago today, the Jesus Lizard released Goat. Then came Dudley. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of

Happy birthday Sly Stone (Sly And The Family Stone). Trip to your heart. Read Dead Meadow in MAGNET on There’s

15 years ago today, J Mascis released debut album Several Shades Of Why. Kurt Vile! Pall Jenkins! Kevin Drew! Ben

Happy birthday Ruth Bader Ginsburg. R.I.P., R.B.G. (Righteous. Brilliant. Groundbreaking.) Street art by Tiff Urquhart, Juniper and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia,

35 years ago today, Urge Overkill released The Supersonic Storybook. And we’ll sing happy birthday to you. Check out our

Happy birthday Howard Devoto (Buzzcocks, Magazine). We admire you. Read our review of the essential early-years Buzzcocks collection: Essential New

50 years ago today, Kiss released Destroyer. Gods of thunder. Read our classic Q&A with Ace Frehley by Jon Wurster

Happy birthday Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead). Keep searching for the sound. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our review

60 years ago today, Nancy Sinatra released debut album Boots. Start walking. Read our review of essential reissues by her

Happy birthday Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Pogues, Psychedelic Furs, et al). Hope it’s finger-lickin' good.

15 years ago today, the Dodos released No Color. Don’t try and hide it. Read our Dodos feature: The Dodos:

20 years ago today, Stephin Merritt released My Life As A Fairy Tale, The Orphan Of Zhao, Peach Blossom Fan