happy birthday

Today (Aug. 4) we remember Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby on his birthday. He would have been 59. Other rocker birthdays today include former Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann (58) and Max Cavalera (Sepultura, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) is 49.

Happy Birthday today (Aug. 3) to James Hetfield. The co-founder, lead singer, and rhythm guitarist for Metallica is 55. Other rockers celebrating include Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland (55) and Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter (48).

Happy Birthday today (Aug. 2) to Joe Lynn Turner. The former Rainbow lead singer is 67. Also celebrating is ex Buckcherry drummer Devon Glenn (38).

Happy Birthday today (Aug. 1) to Joe Elliott. The Def Leppard frontman is 59. Also celebrating is Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan (50). In remembrance, Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia would have been 76 today.

Happy Birthday today (July 31) to ex Marilyn Manson/current Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. He's 47. Also celebrating is Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows (37).

Happy Birthday today (July 30) to blues legend Buddy Guy. He's 82.. Also celebrating today is Jethro Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond (72).

Happy Birthday today (July 29) to Geddy Lee. The singer, bassist, and keyboardist for Rush is 65. Other rockers celebrating include guitarist John Sykes (Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang) who turns 59 and REO Speedwagon keyboardist Neal Doughty (72).

Happy Birthday today (July 28) to drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company. He's 69. Other rockers celebrating include frontman Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach (42), guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple (64), and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria (67).

Happy Birthday today (July 27) to drummer Bobby Rondinelli who played with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and others. He’s 63. Other rockers celebrating bassist Rex Brown from Pantera (54) and drummer Abe Cunningham from Deftones (45).

Happy Birthday today (July 26) to Mick Jagger. The Rolling Stones frontman is 75. Other rockers celebrating include Queen drummer Roger Taylor (69), Extreme singer Gary Cherone (57), and former Danger Danger guitarist Andy Timmons (55).

Happy Birthday today (July 24) to original drummer and co-founder of Extreme, Paul Geary. He's 57.

Happy Birthday today (July 23) to Slash. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist is 53. Also celebrating today is rocker David Essex (71). In remembrance today, former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza would have been 54.