Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Because you can never get enough of MAGNET hero Robyn Hitchcock on his birthday; photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry.

55 years ago today, Richie Furay, Stephen Stills and Neil Young formed Buffalo Springfield. There was something happening there.

35 years ago today, Metallica released Master Of Puppets. Welcome home. Read our recent Metallica live review: In Philadelphia, Metallica

Happy birthday Robyn Hitchcock. Never stop bleeding. Cover photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Watch our new MAGNET television episode

Happy birthday Lou Reed (Velvet Underground). It can’t hold you down anymore. Read Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Baseball Project) in

Happy birthday Karen Carpenter (Carpenters). Lead sister. Read Lloyd Cole in MAGNET on 14 perfect recordings (Karen, Steve Earle, Joy

48 years ago today, Tom Waits released debut album Closing Time. Midnight lullabies. Read our Waits Over/Under: The Over/Under: Tom

Happy birthday Chris Martin (Coldplay). You sometimes have really good dance moves for an old white British guy. Read our

25 years ago today, Cocteau Twins released final album Milk & Kisses. Is it like a dream? Read our review

Happy birthday Roger Daltrey (Who). One of the boys. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our recent Who live

20 years ago today, Against Me! released the Crime As Forgiven By Against Me! EP. We still love you. Read

10 years ago today, the Rural Alberta Advantage released Departing. We haven't seen you now for a while. Check out

48 years ago today, Pink Floyd released The Dark Side Of The Moon. Gaiety! Glory! Glamour! Gilmour! Read our review

35 years ago today, the Pretty In Pink soundtrack was released. This is an incredibly romantic moment, so don’t ruin

Happy birthday Cindy Wilson (B-52s). Girl’s 64. Read our Q&A with her: A Conversation With The B-52s’ Cindy Wilson

35 years ago today, Swans released Greed. Time is money. Read our MAGNET Classics on Swans’ Soundtracks For The Blind

Happy birthday Brian Jones (Rolling Stones). Dude, where’s your band? Read our Beatles vs. Stones Sound Check: Sound Check: Beatles

15 years ago today, Rhett Miller released The Believer. Ain’t that strange. Watch our new MAGNET television episode with him: