Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)

Happy birthday Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy). Growing up.

45 years ago today, Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band released Doc At The Radar Station. Bite a burnin’ flame.

Happy birthday Ginger Baker (Cream). Do what you like. Read Ann Magnuson (and Joe Berardi) in MAGNET on Baker: From The Desk

40 years ago today, John Cougar Mellencamp released Scarecrow. Beat-up cars with guitars and drummers. Mellencamp live in 2023: John

45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks" became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold.

Happy 80th birthday Ian Gillan (Deep Purple). Jesus Christ, Ian, you’re still a superstar.

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania