Monday, September 26: Rock Birthdays

Happy Birthday today (Sept. 26) to Sixx:A.M. singer James Michael. He's 49. Other rockers celebrating include current Cult, ex White Zombie drummer John Tempesta (52) and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex Megadeth guitarist Al Pitrelli (54).

James Michael is the lead singer for the band Sixx:A.M. and also a producer, engineer, and songwriter. He co-founded the band in 2007 by Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and guitarist DJ Ashba. Michael produced the band's debut album The Heroin Diaries Soundtrach which featured the number 1 rock single Life is Beautiful. He also worked with Motley Crue on their last studio album Saints of Los Angeles.

Sixx:A.M.'s latest studio album Prayers for the Damned, Vol. 1 was released in April of this year and featured the hit single "Rise". Prayers for the Blessed, Vol. 2 will be released Nov. 18. For more on Sixx:A.M., check out the official band website here.