Say It’s Your Birthday

50 years ago today, Robert Wyatt released Rock Bottom. Next to getting married to the woman he’s been wed to

Happy birthday Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones). Not just another night. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Hidden Gems review of

20 years ago today, Tanya Donelly released Whiskey Tango Ghosts. Drink up. Read our feature on her: Tanya Donelly: Feeding

Happy birthday Joan Wasser (Joan As Police Woman). Talk about it later. Photo for MAGNET by Dennis Kleiman. Watch our

30 years ago today, Ani DiFranco released Out Of Range. You said you needed time when you had time. Read

Happy birthday Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth). Nothing but screaming fields of sonic love. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Watch

35 years ago today, Beastie Boys released Paul’s Boutique. The sounds of science. Read our Classic Alternative review on this

55 years ago today, Neil Young played live with Crosby, Stills And Nash for the first time. A turn down

35 years ago today, the Pogues released Peace And Love. Count the days slowly passing by. Read our Q&A with

Happy birthday Richard Colburn (Belle And Sebastian). Play for today. Photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov. Read our classic B&S

35 years ago today, Alice Cooper released Trash. Members of Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Toto, Winger, the Dead Boys

55 years ago today, Yes released its self-titled debut album. Surprisingly, Lester Bangs gave it a positive review in Rolling

Happy 50th birthday Eugene Mirman. We’re sorry. You’re welcome. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our classic Q&A with

Happy birthday Martin Gore (Depeche Mode). Have more than a party. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Q&A

Happy birthday Fran Healy (Travis). As you are. Listen to our MAGNET Classics Podcast on the making of Travis’ The

25 years ago today, Kristin Hersh released Sky Motel. Do you hear the loudest sound? Read our feature on her:

Happy birthday Alison Krauss (Union Station, Robert Plant). Through the morning, through the night. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski.

Happy birthday Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit). Ain’t life grand?

Happy birthday Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Rapeman, poker champ, jack of all trades). R.I.P. Dude incredible. Read our rock

Happy birthday Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls). What are you waiting for? Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read Garrison Starr

Happy birthday Rufus Wainwright. Oh, what a world. Photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our classic Q&A with Rufus:

Happy birthday George Clinton (Parliament-Funkadelic). Dope dog. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our Over/Unders on Parliament and Funkadelic:

Happy birthday Cat Stevens (Yusef Islam). Oh very young. Watch Elliott Smith take on Cat Stevens in MAGNET: Take Cover!

15 years ago today, Wye Oak released The Knot. Let the honey flow. Read our classic Q&A with Jenn Wasner:

Happy birthday Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick (Fitz And The Tantrums). Do what you want. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation

15 years ago today, the Fiery Furnaces released I’m Going Away. The end was near. Read our classic FF feature: