Say It’s Your Birthday

Happy 55th birthday Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan). All about you. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Wu-Tang Clan live in 2019:

15 years ago today, Owen Pallett released Heartland. It’ll drive a man crazy to age from the outside in. Watch

Happy 60th birthday Rob Zombie. The brood abides.

45 years ago today, Pretenders released their self-titled debut album. Some things you never outgrow. Read our classic Q&A with

15 years ago today, Vampire Weekend released Contra. It turned all the history books grey. Read our review of VW’s

Happy birthday Vicki Peterson (Bangles, Continental Drifters, Psycho Sisters). It’s all about you. Read our Q&A with her and Susan Cowsill:

20 years ago today, the Fiery Furnaces released EP. Is it an album? Mini-album? Singles comp? Odds ’n’ sods collection?

Happy birthday Clarence Clemons (Bruce Springsteen). You’re a friend of ours.

20 years ago today, Cass McCombs released PREfection. Have all your dreams come true? Read our McCombs feature: Cass McCombs:

Happy birthday Curt Kirkwood (Meat Puppets). Here comes forever. Read our classic Puppets career overview: Meat Puppets: O Brother, Where

Happy birthday Alejandro Escovedo. Burn something beautiful. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our MAGNET Feedback with him: MAGNET

45 years ago today, the Buggles released debut album The Age Of Plastic. We can’t rewind—we’ve gone too far.

Happy birthday Don Letts (Big Audio Dynamite). Have a good blues party. Read White Lies in MAGNET on BBC6 and

Happy birthday Donald Fagen (Steely Dan). Reelin' in the years. Illustration for MAGNET by Mike Jackson. Read our Steely Back

Happy birthday Scott Walker. Always coming back to you. Read our classic, comprehensive feature on this late legend:  Scott Walker:

55 years ago today, Badfinger released debut album Magic Christian Music. Come and get it—give it a try. Read Don

Happy 75th birthday David Johansen (New York Dolls, Buster Poindexter). Looking for a kiss? Read the Feelies in MAGNET on

Happy birthday Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin). Satisfaction guaranteed. Read Ace Frehley (Kiss) in MAGNET on Jimmy and Zeppelin: Kiss And Tell: Ace

Happy birthday Eric Erlandson (Hole). Peace. Check out the mix tape he made MAGNET: Eric Erlandson Makes MAGNET A Mix

10 years ago today, Panda Bear released Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper. Experimental audio research. Read Lou Barlow (Sebadoh,

Happy birthday Joan Baez. Here’s to you.

Happy birthday Daniel Smith (Danielson, Sounds Familyre). And the child grew and became strong. Read our feature: Danielson Famile: Growing

Happy birthday David Bowie. Can't help thinking about you. Read Royston Langdon (Spacehog) in MAGNET on his friend David: R.I.P.

Happy 90th birthday Elvis Presley. R.I.P. Long live the King. On his 40th birthday, Presley released 21st album Promised Land,