Happy Birthday Lita Ford
One of two solo stars to spring from the ashes of the '70s all-girl hard rock band the Runaways, Lita Ford has long been a more...
Happy Birthday Dee Dee Ramone
He was the group's primary songwriter, penning songs such as 'Rockaway Beach', '53rd & 3rd', and 'Poison Heart' for one of the most...
Happy Birthday B.B. King
Universally hailed as the king of the blues, the legendary B.B. King was without a doubt the single most important electric guitarist of...
Happy Birthday Richard Marx
Before he became a pop/rock heavyweight during the late '80s (and an adult contemporary balladeer throughout the following two decades),...
Happy Birthday Steve Gaines
It's impossible to think of Steve Gaines without calling to mind the tragic circumstances of his death. Like Ritchie Valens and the Big...
Happy Birthday Dave Mustaine
Although he never appeared on any of their albums, guitarist Dave Mustaine lent a major hand in creating Metallica's groundbreaking...
Happy Birthday Peter Cetera
While best known as the longtime frontman for Chicago, singer Peter Cetera also enjoyed success as a solo performer. Born September 13,...
Happy Birthday Gerry Beckley
Gerry Beckley is a gifted singer/songwriter best known as a founding member of the classic soft rock outfit America. Alongside bandmates...
Happy Birthday Tommy Shaw
Although he wasn't an original member, guitarist Tommy Shaw not only penned some of Styx's best-known songs but served as a musical foil...
Happy Birthday Joe Perry
Along with Kiss' Ace Frehley, Aerosmith's Joe Perry was responsible for inspiring thousands of teenagers to pick up guitars and start...