rock artist birthdays

John turned 68 on Saturday, born December 1, 1944 in L.A.

But first, The Prince of F*-ing Darkness celebrates his 64th birthday today, born December 3, 1948 in Birmingham, England.

"People, Hell and Angels" contains 12 previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1968 and '69 and it's scheduled for a March 5,  2013 release. Details coming up, but first, Hendrix would have turned 70 years old today.

Fleetwood Mac's bassist celebrates a birthday today, born November 26, 1945 in London, England. It's been confirmed by Stevie Nicks that a tour is forthcoming for the band whose name in part pays homage to John.

Duane would have turned 66 years old today.

In his heart, yes. But we'll get to that in a minute. First, a very happy birthday to the clown prince of rock, who turns 65 today, born November 20, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on November 12, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Writing, touring, inventing, Neil is as busy creating as ever.

Born October 25, 1944, Jon will forever be the voice--and to me, the heart, soul and spirit-- of Yes, even though he's no longer with the band he founded.

Move over Gene Simmons.

When I first heard his guitar (and his voice), I was just a kid, and I recall being completely and utterly captivated with that tone, obsessed with the "Mountain Climbing!" album (including the artwork), and to this day I feel like a giddy child when I hear that distinctive riff on "Mississippi Queen".

Would you love to own Tom Petty's 1996 Jaguar XJS convertible but don't have the bucks?

Hey, it's his annual birthday bash, after all.