September 10

 

Guitar virtuoso Jose Feliciano celebrates his 80th birthday today. The blind Puerto Rican musician became famous for his Latin-influenced take on rock and pop classics, including his iconic version of "Light My Fire."…

 

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry marks his 75th birthday today. The rock legend's riff-heavy playing style helped define the Boston band's blues-based hard rock sound across five decades…

 

Bananarama's Siobhan Fahey turns 67 today. The Irish singer-songwriter was a key part of the British pop trio's success in the 1980s before forming Shakespears Sister…

 

Kings of Leon lead guitarist Matthew Followill celebrates his 41st birthday today. The youngest Followill brother has helped drive the Tennessee band's evolution from Southern rock to arena anthems…

 

Three Dog Night vocalist Danny Hutton was born on this day in 1942. His harmonies were essential to the band's string of hits in the early 1970s, including "Joy to the World" and "Mama Told Me Not to Come."…

 

Standin' On The Corner Park opened in Winslow, Arizona on this day in 1999, inspired by the Eagles' hit "Take It Easy." The park celebrates the song co-written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, creating a pilgrimage site for rock fans…

 

Nirvana released "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as a single in the US on this day in 1991. The explosive track became an unexpected hit that launched the grunge movement into mainstream consciousness and changed rock music forever.