Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Sparks Released “Balls” 25 Years Ago Today

25 years ago today, Sparks released Balls. Here’s your wakeup call. Read our Sparks Q&A: A Conversation With Sparks

Happy birthday Robert Levon Been (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club). Shuffle your feet, and let the day begin. Photo for MAGNET

20 years ago today, Super Furry Animals released Love Kraft. At the mountains of madness. Read our MAGNET Classics on

Happy birthday Debbi Peterson (Bangles). The dream is alive. Read our review of the essential early-Bangles compilation: Essential New Music:

27 years ago today, MAGNET had its fifth anniversary show. It featured all the trippiest cats from the totally groovy

Happy birthday Gary Lee Conner (Screaming Trees). Find the magic square. Read our 120 Reasons To Live on the Trees:

Happy birthday Peter Laughner (Pere Ubu, Rocket From The Tombs). We’ll meet you on the other side. Read our review

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania