Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

30 years ago today, Catherine Wheel released Chrome. Strange fruit.

Happy birthday Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love And Rockets, Tones On Tail). So alive. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Watch

40 years ago today, the Waterboys released their self-titled debut album. A primal truth as pure as ice. Read our

Happy birthday Brian May (Queen). We salute your animal activism. Two opinions on Mr. Brian Harold May CBE in our

30 years ago today, Deborah Harry released Debravation. Where the past don't show. Read our review of the essential most

Happy birthday Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals). Where do you wanna go? Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of

55 years ago today, the Grateful Dead released Anthem Of The Sun. The faster you go, the rounder we get.

Happy birthday Keith Levene (PiL, Clash). R.I.P. Always looking for something.

Happy birthday Martha Reeves. Summer’s here, and the time is right. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our Reeves

50 years ago today, Rufus released its self-titled debut album. Like pickin’ cherries from a lusty lemon tree. Check out

Happy 85th birthday Rolling Stones co-founder Ian Stewart, R.I.P. The Sixth Stone. Read our Rolling Stones Over/Under: You Can Always

Happy birthday M.I.A. Born free.

Happy 75th birthday Ron Asheton (Stooges). R.I.P. Raw power. Read our interview with Jim Jarmusch and Iggy Pop on Jarmusch's

Why will we always hate July 17? Because it's the day that silenced two of the most important musical voices