MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY

February 1st, 1956- Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols

February 2nd, 1977- Shakira, known for “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever”

February 4, 1948- Alice Cooper, the godfather of shock rock

February 4, 1977- Gavin DeGraw, known for “I Don’t Wanna Be”

February 5, 1964- Duff McKagan, the cool bassist whose punk influences helped shape Guns N’ Roses agressive edge.

February 6, 1945- Bob Marley, who inspired countless rock artists with his revolutionary spirit.

February 6, 1962- Axl Rose, lead singer of Guns N’ Roses

February 6, 1966- Rick Astley, best known for “Never Gonna Give You Up”, which is more commonly known as the Rickroll

February 7, 1962- Garth Brooks, country megastar with crossover rock appeal.

February 13, 1950- Peter Gabriel of Genesis

February 13, 1974- Robbie Williams, whose larger than life persona and anthemic songs like “Take That” have earned him rock credibility in the UK.

February 14, 1982- Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon whose voice behind “Sex on Fire” blended southern rock grit with arena-ready hooks

February 19, 1948- Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, the riff master who practically invented heavy metal with his dark doomy guitar style.

February 20, 1967- Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, grunge’s reluctant poster boy, whose raw emotion and songwriting reshaped the rock landscape in the 90’s.

February 20, 1988- Rihanna, most known for her iconic hit “Umbrella”, as well as collaborating with Eminem on hits like “Love the Way You Lie”, “Love the Way You Lie Pt 2”, and “The Monster”.

February 21, 1969- James Dean Bradfield, the Welsh rocker with Manic Street Preachers

February 25, 1943- George Harrison of The Beatles

February 26, 1932- Johnny Cash, country music icon