Classic Rock Birthdays (4/19 – 4/25)
April 19
1942 – Alan Price — Alive
Keyboardist and founding member of The Animals, known for shaping the British Invasion organ-driven rock sound.
April 21
1947 – Iggy Pop — Alive
Frontman of The Stooges, a foundational figure in punk and proto-punk.
1959 – Robert Smith — Alive
Frontman of The Cure, highly influential in post-punk and alternative rock.
April 22
1950 – Peter Frampton — Alive
Guitarist and singer known for his breakout live classic rock success and talk-box guitar sound.
April 23
1936 – Roy Orbison — Deceased (1988)
One of rock’s most influential vocalists, known for emotional ballads and a signature operatic voice.
April 25
1945 – Björn Ulvaeus — Alive
Member of ABBA, whose songwriting influenced rock-pop crossover styles.
1945 – Stu Cook — Alive
Bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, a key figure in swamp rock and classic American rock.
