rock artist birthdays

"Now What?!" is the name of the latest Deep Purple album, released last spring, but first here's wishing a very happy birthday to Ian Gillan!

Happy birthday to David Crosby, who was born on August 14, 1941 in Los Angeles.

Happy birthday, Mark Knopfler!

Happy birthday to Geddy Lee, born on July 29, 1953 in Toronto, Canada.

Mick Jagger celebrates his birthday this week, turning the big 7-0 tomorrow, born on July 26, 1943 in Kent, England. Fresh off two shows in Hyde Park earlier this month as part of the Stones 50 & Counting tour, which many thought could be their final concerts, Mick seems to be indicating: it ain't over yet.

First, happy belated birthday to Carlos Santana, who turned 66 on Saturday, born on July 20, 1947 in Jalisco, Mexico.

Brian May turns 66 today, born on July 19, 1947 in London, England.

Brian May turns 66 today, born on July 19, 1947 in London, England.

She turned 70 years old last Friday, born on July 12, 1943, in Lancashire, England.

She turned 70 years old last Friday, born on July 12, 1943, in Lancashire, England.

First, best wishes for a happy birthday to Richie Sambora, who was born on July 11, 1959 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Ronnie James Dio was born on July 10, 1942 and would have turned 71 years old today.