Since ‘LIFE’ is a celebration and needs to be celebrated ‘LOUD’, what better way to give a celebratory ‘SHOUT’ to a few of rock and roll people sharing the same birthday today, August 25! This will be something new to share some fun and memories from contributing photographers that have captured these amazing artists along their career! While most will not have the elaborate information, enjoy today’s info!
Starting with the Northern Irishman that shreddeth! Mr. Vivian Campbell who, of course, is the ‘New Guy’ in Def Leppard; even though he joined the band in 1992, lead singer, Joe Elliott, still jokes with him being the new guy. 
Campbell also performs with River Dogs (Rob Lamothe, Nick Brophy, Mark Danzeisen and former DIO mates Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Claude Schnell with Andrew Freeman as lead singer. Schnell, removed from the band was later replaced by Erik Norlander and sadly bassist, Jimmy Bain, passed away on January 23, 2016. Later that year, Phil Soussan joined the ranks as bassist. In earlier years, Campbell rocked many stages and albums with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Sweet Savage and Shadow King. Happy Birthday Vivian, who turns 56 today! Vivian is currently on tour with Def Leppard and Journey for their 2018 world tour. (Photo courtesy/credit: David Plastik/VintageMusicImages; 1983)
Rob Halford of Judas Priest still blasting the stage with his amazing voice since 1969. Yes, you read that correctly! 
Priest was founded in 1969 by bassist Ian Hill and guitarist KK Downing. Halford joined a bit later and in 1974 debuted with their first single Rocka Rolla, from the album by the same name. Priest is currently on tour with the US stint of the tour ending September 30 in Wheatland, California at the Toyota Ampitheater before heading worldwide. Happy Birthday Rob, who turns 67 today. (Photo credit/courtesy: David Plastik / VintageMusicImages: 1984)
Third on the celebration today is Geoff Downes, keyboardist for The Buggles, Yes and Asia. Downes is probably best known by the MTV generation for Buggles 1979 worldwide hit Video Killed The Radio Star which was the video that launched MTV on August 1, 1981. 
Downes and bandmate Trevor Horn received an invitation from Chris Squire to join Yes, which led the the recording of the Drama album, released in August 1980. After the split of Yes, Downes united with Carl Palmer, John Wetton and Steve Howe to form Asia with immediate success from the recording of Heat of the Moment. Now how is that for a resume? Happy Birthday Geoff, who turns 66 today. (Photo credit/courtesy: David Plastik / VintageMusicImages: 1982)
Next on our list is Declan Patrick MacManus…known as Elvis Costello! Costello is an musician, singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, author, television presenter, and occasional actor. Another fabulous resume! His career began in the early 70’s with his debut album, My Aim True, being released in 1977, which he then formed his backing band, The Attractions. 
Costello and The Attractions ( Steve Nieve, Bruce Thomas & Pete Thomas, were inducted in the the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, however his new backing band changed with Davey Faragher replacing Bruce Thomas in 1996 and changed the name of the backing band to The Imposters. While his career spans the decades with tours, festivals, hits and awards, earlier this year, Costello announced a tour with The Imposters in support of new album, Look Now. The tour is being called ‘Look Now and Then… It’s Elvis Costello & The Imposters’, which will kick off November 2 in Betelehem, Pa. and end in Vancouver, BC. on December 4. Looking for new Costello music, fans can pre-order the album along with concert tickets in a special bundle, exclusively on elviscostello.com . (Photo credit/courtesy: David Plastik / VintageMusicImages: 1985)
The fini of the day belongs to Gene Simmons (Gene Klein/Chaim Witz). The Demon, The God of Thunder, Dr. Love or Reginald Van Helsing…he’s been called these and I’m sure many more! Simmons and Paul Stanley co-founded KISS who were joined by Ace Frehley and Peter Criss which became one of the best selling bands of all times, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. 
KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014. Simmons himself, is remarkable with his business sense, several TV appearances between 1974 to 2016, as well as many movie roles. Younger generations mostly associate the man from his six year run of Gene Simmons Family Jewels, which began in 2006 with then long time live ‘mother of his children’, now wife, Shannon Tweed along with son Nick Simmons and daughter Sophie Simmons. His business ventures include a publicity campaign with Indy Racing League, partnering with Stanley and investors to create Rock & Brews (restaurant/concert venue) as well as being a published author. Just last year he announced The Vault, a 50 year time capsule of his entire catalog of music, some published and some never released. This is definitely something for a hard core fan…if you’re ready to dish out two grand for it! The man has been a name of controversy over the years; you either love The Demon or you hate him. Happy Birthday Gene, who turns 69 today. (Photo credit/courtesy: David Plastik / VintageMusicImages: 1984)
Links for more info:
defleppard.com lastinlineoffical.com riverdogsmusic.com
kissonline.com genesimmons.com genesimmonsvault.com
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