Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

60 years ago today, the Beatles released “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in the U.K., only six weeks after

55 years ago today, Van Morrison released Astral Weeks. In another time, in another place. Read Allison Moorer in MAGNET

55 years ago today, Nico released The Marble Index. Horse stories. Read our Q&A with Marble producer/arranger John Cale: A

Happy 55th birthday Martin Carr (Boo Radleys). Everything's all right forever. Read Carr in MAGNET on pubs: From The Desk

55 years ago today, Pentangle released Sweet Child. The time has come. Read the Jesus Lizard in MAGNET on Pentangle:

35 years ago today, Guns N' Roses released G N' R Lies. Tipper Gore is still cringing.

55 years ago today, the Electric Prunes released Release Of An Oath. Say your prayers. Read Adam Franklin (Swervedriver) in

Happy 80th birthday Randy Newman. You can leave your hat on. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation With Randy

Happy birthday Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam). So how about a damn Wellwater Conspiracy reunion? Read our review of the

45 years ago today, the Blues Brothers released debut album Briefcase Full Of Blues. Just a couple wild and crazy

Happy 40th birthday Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend). You ain't that young, kid. Rostam and Hamilton Leithauser made MAGNET’s #19 album

Happy 94th birthday Berry Gordy (Motown). No matter what sign you are.

Happy birthday Jimi Hendrix Bold as love. Jimi spent his last birthday—in 1969—at a Rolling Stones show at Madison Square

Happy birthday John Stirratt (Wilco). Step easy. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our 2014 Wilco cover story: Wilco: