Classic Rock Birthdays This Week

Here’s a list of classic rock stars with birthdays this week:

• Roger Daltrey – Born March 1, 1944. The microphone-swinging frontman of The Who whose roar powered “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

• David Gilmour – Born March 6, 1946. The soulful guitarist and voice behind Pink Floyd classics like “Comfortably Numb.”
• Mark Lindsay – Born March 9, 1942. Lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, known for “Kicks.” (Just outside this week but often noted around early March.)

• Rik Emmett – Born March 10, 1953. Guitar wizard of Triumph. (Also just outside this specific week but close in the classic rock calendar.)
• Chris Rea – Born March 4, 1951. Gravel-voiced rocker behind “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”
• Evan Dando – Born March 4, 1967. Alt-rock favorite of the late ’80s/early ’90s with strong classic rock crossover appeal.