June 20

 

Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson was born on this day in 1942. The musical genius behind "Pet Sounds" and countless surf rock classics revolutionized pop music with his innovative studio techniques and lush harmonies…

 

Commodores frontman Lionel Richie turns 76 today. From "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady" with the group to his massive solo career, he became one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s…

 

Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony celebrates his 71st birthday today. His solid low-end foundation and distinctive backing vocals were integral to the band's classic lineup through their most successful years…

 

Duran Duran's John Taylor marks his 65th birthday today. The bassist's melodic playing and striking looks helped define the New Romantic movement and MTV's early golden age…

 

Guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins was born on this day in 1924. "Mr. Guitar" pioneered the Nashville Sound and influenced countless musicians with his fingerpicking technique and production work…

 

Neil Young released his haunting sixth studio album "Tonight's the Night" on this day in 1975. The raw, emotional record served as his tribute to fallen friends Danny Whitten and Bruce Berry…

 

The Rolling Stones unleashed "Emotional Rescue" today in 1980, their 17th American studio release. The disco-influenced album showed the veteran rockers adapting to changing musical trends