Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy 65th birthday Robert Vickers (Go-Betweens). “Bob Vicious” (our nickname for Robert around the office) is not only a longtime

20 years ago today, Blitzen Trapper released its self-titled debut album. On a Tuesday. Watch our MAGNET television episode with

Happy birthday Neil Hamburger. America’s $1 Funnyman (formerly World’s $1 Funnyman). Read Liam Finn in MAGNET on how Hamburger led

40 years ago today, Tracey Ullman released debut album You Broke My Heart In 17 Places. There’s no need for

Happy birthday Pete Best (Beatles). John, Paul, George and Ringo are great, but you are the Best! Read Doug Gillard

Happy birthday Clem Burke (Blondie). International swinger. Read our review of the essential most recent Blondie album: Essential New Music:

45 years ago today, Tubeway Army released its self-titled debut album. It’s far too late to dial police. Read our

25 years ago today, Metallica released Garage Inc.. Turn the page. Read our review of Metallica’s essential latest album: Essential

Happy birthday John Squire (Stone Roses, Seahorses). Time changes everything. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Andy Bell (Ride, Oasis),

25 years ago today, Pearl Jam released Live On Two Legs. The first of more than 300 PJ live albums

45 years ago today, Rod Stewart released Blondes Have More Fun. One of greatest LP covers ever, especially when you’re

We hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. It's time to cap off the day with a song from MAGNET hero

Happy 45th birthday Alison Mosshart (Kills, Dead Weather). Kissy kissy, Baby Ruthless. Cover photo for MAGNET by James Elliot Bailey.

30 years ago today, Guns N’ Roses released “The Spaghetti Incident?”; 15 years later to the day, the band released