Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

30 years ago today, Urge Overkill released Saturation. The album that launched 1,000 magazines. Well, one magazine: MAGNET. Check out

Happy birthday Nancy Sinatra. How does that grab you? Read our review of essential reissues by her partner in crime,

Happy birthday Derek Trucks (Tedeschi Trucks Band, Allman Brothers Band). Right on time. Read our classic Q&A with him and

25 years ago today, the Delgados released Peloton. Time bends. Read our Q&A with Emma Pollock: A Conversation With Emma

Happy birthday Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran). Don’t know what you’re thinking, don’t even know what you’re drinking. Read our “Guilty

Happy 45th birthday Sturgill Simpson. Living the dream.

Happy 65th birthday Prince. R.I.P. We wish U heaven. Read our remembrance of Prince by Corey duBrowa: R.I.P. Prince (1958—2016)

30 years ago today, Palace Brothers released debut album There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You. Old(ham) joy.

Happy 60th birthday Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes). Hope you get all you want. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation

10 years ago today, Andrew Stockdale released debut album Keep Moving. There’s no need to pretend. Read our Wolfmother live

Happy birthday Allen Iverson. Before The Process, you were The Answer. Read Bruce Hornsby and Tommy Stinson (Replacements, Bash And

10 years ago today, the Lonely Island released The Wack Album. Kendrick Lamar! Lady Gaga! Justin Timberlake! Billie Joe Armstrong!

Happy birthday Dean Martin. Un-fun fact: The King Of Cool died on Christmas. Ain’t that a kick in the head?

45 years ago today, the Cars released their self-titled debut. There was a band from Beantown—they drove the now sound.