November 22
E Street Band's underground man Steven Van Zandt celebrates his 75th birthday today, the guitarist, actor, and underground garage rock champion whose work with Bruce Springsteen and solo activism through "Sun City" have made him one of rock's most multifaceted personalities… We remember Jessie Colin Young of The Youngbloods on his birthday today in 1941, the singer-songwriter whose "Get Together" became a countercultural anthem before his death earlier this year ended a career dedicated to peace, love, and environmental causes… Talking Heads' rhythmic architect Tina Weymouth celebrates her 75th birthday today, the bassist whose melodic foundation and work with side project Tom Tom Club proved she was one of new wave's most innovative and influential musicians… Rock lost one of its most charismatic voices today in 1997 when INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his Sydney hotel suite at 37, the apparent suicide ending t...
