Here’s a richer list of rock stars celebrating birthdays in July, organized by date, featuring icons from classic rock, hard rock, punk, and grunge:
🎸 July 1
- Debbie Harry (Blondie), born July 1, 1945
July 5
- Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis & the News), b. July 5, 1950
- Michael Monarch (Steppenwolf), b. July 5, 1950
July 7
- Ringo Starr (The Beatles drummer), b. July 7, 1940
- Jim Rodford (Argent, The Kinks), b. July 7, 1941
July 9
- Bon Scott (AC/DC frontman), b. July 9, 1946
July 10
- Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath vocalist), b. July 10, 1942
- Eric Carr (Kiss drummer), b. July 12, 1950
July 11
- Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi guitarist), b. July 11, 1959
July 15
- Peter Banks (Yes guitarist), b. July 15, 1947
- Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer), b. July 15, 1948
- Marky Ramone (Ramones drummer), b. July 15, 1952
July 16
- Stewart Copeland (The Police drummer), b. July 16, 1952
July 19
- Brian May (Queen guitarist), b. July 19, 1947
- Chris Cornell (Soundgarden frontman), b. July 20, 1964
July 20
- Carlos Santana (Santana guitarist), b. July 20, 1947
July 22
- Don Henley (Eagles drummer/singer), b. July 22, 1947
July 23
- Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist), b. July 23, 1965
July 26
- Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones frontman), b. July 26, 1943
- Roger Taylor (Queen drummer), b. July 26, 1949
- Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless singer), b. July 26, 1993
July 27
- Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath / Blue Öyster Cult drummer), b. July 27, 1955
July 28
- Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free drummer), b. July 28, 1949
July 29
- Geddy Lee (Rush bassist/vocalist), b. July 29, 1953
July 30
- Buddy Guy (blues-rock guitarist), b. July 30, 1936
July 31
- Bill Berry (R.E.M. drummer), b. July 31, 1958
🎉 Highlights & Insights
- July offers a roster of rock royalty: from Debbie Harry and Ringo Starr to Slash, Mick Jagger, and Brian May.
- It spans genres—classic rock, hard rock, punk, and grunge—showing the depth of influence through the decades.
- Drummers are particularly well-represented—underscoring the role of rhythm in shaping rock music’s sound.
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