Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

The J. Geils Band Released Its Self-Titled Debut Album 55 Years Ago Today

55 years ago today, the J. Geils Band released its self-titled debut album. Hard-drivin’ men.

55 years ago today, the Velvet Underground released Loaded. The beginning of the end. Read our review of the essential

Happy birthday Jay Bennett (Wilco). See you in a future age. Read our feature on Jay from five years before

40 years ago today, Echo & The Bunnymen released Songs To Learn & Sing. Shiver and say the words. Read

Happy birthday Mitch Easter (Let’s Active, R.E.M., Pavement). The Dr. Dre of Jangle. (His words, not ours, though we think

55 years ago today, Kraftwerk released its self-titled debut album. Right now. Read our Kraftwerk live review from 2025: Live

Happy birthday Andrew Scott (Sloan). We don’t think it’s any fun to have to invite 911. Read Andrew in MAGNET

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania