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Today (April 23) we remember Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark who would have been 58 years old. Other rocker birthdays today include Ex Rob Zombie guitarist Mike Riggs (47) and former Faster Pussycat guitarist Brent Muscat (51).

Happy Birthday today (April 21) to rocker Iggy Pop. He’s 71.

Happy Birthday today (April 20) to drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Dream Theater). He’s 51. Also celebrating is keyboardist Craig Frost (Grand Funk Railroad, Bob Seger) who turns 70.

Happy Birthday today (April 19) to former Black Sabbath singer Tony Martin. He's 61. Also celebrating is Winger drummer Rod Morgenstein (65).

Happy Birthday today (April 18) to singer Kelly Hansen of Foreigner. He's 57. Other rockers celebrating include Creed and Alter Bridge lead guitarist Mark Tremonti (44), former Everclear drummer Greg Eklund (48), drummer Mike Mangini if Dream Theater (55), and original Bulletboys guitarist Mick Sweda (58).

Happy Birthday today (April 17) to Maynard James Keenan. The Tool frontman is 54.

Happy Birthday today (April 16) to drummer Lee Kerslake. He’s 71. Kerslake is best known well for his work with Ozzy Osbourne in the early 80’s and as a longtime drummer for the band Uriah Heep.

Happy Birthday today (April 14) to Ritchie Blackmore. The former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist is 73. Also celebrating is current UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore (54).

Happy Birthday today (April 13) Aaron Lewis. The Staind frontman is 46. Other rockers celebrating include former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford (52) and former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper (65).

Happy Birthday today to Art Alexakis. The frontman for Everclear is 56. Other rockers celebrating include singer/guitarist John Kay of Steppenwolf (74) and guitarist Pat Travers (64).

Happy Birthday today (April 11) to original Bush guitarist Nigel Pulsford. He’s 57.

Happy Birthday today (April 10) to Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini. He's 55. Also celebrating today isguitarist Mike Mushok of Staind and Saint Asonia (48), drummer Tim Alexander of Primus (53) and ‘Stray Cat’ Brian Setzer (59).