July 26 in the history of rock and metal music

Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger

Born in Great Britain in 1943. One of the founders and vocalist of the rock band The Rolling Stones.

Roger Meddows Taylor

Born in Great Britain in 1949. Multi-instrumentalist, composer and drummer of the band Queen. Collaborated with many famous musicians: Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Phil Collins, Genesis, Foo Fighters, Steve Vai, Bon Jovi, etc. He also recorded solo albums, where he performed bass guitar, guitar, keyboards and drums on his own.

Gary Francis Caine Cherone

Born in the USA in 1961. Vocalist of the rock band Extreme and former vocalist of Van Halen.

Jef Stuart Whitehead (Wrest)

Born in the USA in 1969. Multi-instrumentalist, founder and sole member of the black metal band Leviathan.

Kragen Lum

Born in the USA in 1971. Guitarist Heathen, also worked with Exodus.

Sami Kukkohovi

Born in Finland in 1974. Former bass guitarist of the band Sentenced and guitarist of the band KYPCK.

Niklas “Nille” Sandin

Born in Sweden in 1986. Bass guitarist of the bands Katatonia and Bloodbath.

Dave Meester

Born in the Netherlands in 1992. The guitarist of God Dethroned.