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Date of birth: May 9, 1949

The Piano Man has been going strong since signing his . More recently, Joel has been playing one show a month at Madison Square Garden since January 2014 as part of his residency there. He’ll be including Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park all year long, and this December will mark his .

Date of birth: May 20, 1946

She’s got you, babe, and Cher () has had you since in the 1960s. Now she has for weeks at a time at venues including the Park Theater at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas and The Theater at MGM National Harbor outside of Washington, D.C.

Date of birth: June 29, 1948

The only original member of Deep Purple still with the band is drummer Ian Paice, who’s been on the skins since . The roster may have changed over the years, but Deep Purple was inducted into the and is back on the road on this year’s tour.

Date of birth: May 5, 1959

Liverpool may be best known as the birthplace of The Beatles, but the city also claims Echo & the Bunnymen as their own. Singer and guitarist Ian McCulloch left the band , but returned in the '90s, and the enigmatic band has been touring ever since. in the U.K. later this spring and then head to the U.S. over the summer.

Date of birth: June 24, 1947

This year Fleetwood Mac fans were shocked to discover that with the band. The legendary rockers have stood the test of time for over 50 years since their inception in 1967 and to embark on a North American tour of more than 50 cities that lasts well into 2019.

Date of birth: Aug. 26, 1966

Garbage scored a string of in the mid-'90s with lead singer Shirley Manson providing the sultry vocals and . Manson is the youngest in the band at 51 while the other band members’ ages range from 59 to 67. Garbage heads out this fall to Europe and America for a two-month tour in support of their of their hit album “Version 2.0.”

Date of birth: March 31, 1935

Jazzman Herb Alpert is not just an iconic trumpeter from his days performing with The Tijuana Brass. He’s also the “A” in . With nine Grammys to his credit, the 83-year-old is at smaller shows across the United States.

Date of birth: May 16, 1966

Janet Jackson transformed pop music as a singing, acting, and dancing sex symbol in the '80s and '90s, ultimately selling . Her show no signs of stopping as she in New Orleans this July and embarks on her .

Date of birth: Aug. 25, 1951

The British heavy metal rockers of Judas Priest have been destroying eardrums since 1969, but they didn’t explode into international stardom until 1980’s “British Steel,” an album that Rolling Stone calls the . They’re with stops in Mexico, Poland, and Greece, among others.

Date of birth: July 29, 1966

Country music songstress Martina McBride got her start in the early '90s with major pop-country crossover hits like and In addition to touring, McBride heads up , a philanthropic organization that does everything from diaper donations in Nashville to disaster relief for hurricane victims.

Date of birth: July 9, 1959

This Scottish band may be best known for their “Breakfast Club” hit but their impact on Scottish music is much bigger than just a single soundtrack song. , the band has scored six #1 albums in the U.K., and they’re in support of their newest album,

Date of birth: April 3, 1944

The family-friendly crooner has been working steadily since his . His hit song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” a tribute to military personnel returning home after their service, was a #1 Billboard hit. Today, 74-year-old Orlando is on the casino arena circuit.

Date of birth: Jan. 21, 1941

The Spanish-born opera star become an international sensation as one of the Three Tenors and has performed in with his soaring voice nonstop . features him conducting and singing in operas around the world deep into the summer of 2019. 

Date of birth: June 14, 1961

This British band stood out as of the '80s pop scene, thanks to their catchy songs and the flamboyant cross-dressing of lead singer Boy George. While George left for a successful solo career, he rejoined the group on and off over the years, and . with fellow '80s hitmakers The B-52s and the Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey.

Date of birth: Jan. 13, 1961

Indie rock darlings The Flaming Lips may have been the pride of Oklahoma City's music scene in the '80s, but they didn't start winning critical acclaim until 1993 with the release of In 1999, the music world went crazy for the album "The Soft Bulletin," and the success continued with six Grammy nominations and three wins. Singer Wayne Coyne has led the group since the beginning, and extensively for decades. 

Date of birth: Jan. 17, 1955

As one of the most well-respected singer-songwriters in folk and country music today, Steve Earle has written songs for everyone from Travis Tritt to Johnny Cash. The bearded troubadour is with his band The Dukes until June, when he will head to Europe for the next leg of the journey.

Date of birth: Sept. 12, 1966

Singer-songwriter-photographer Ben Folds in the mid-90s, and after his eponymous band Ben Folds Five broke up, he became equally successful as a solo artist. Folds is playing national and international dates all summer long, including .

Date of birth: Feb. 4, 1948

Metal superstar Alice Cooper, born Vincent Furnier, first made waves in the music scene as part of his self-named band back in the late '60s and early '70s. Cooper really made his mark as a solo artist, almost always seen with his trademark dark eye makeup. He’ll be playing dates around the U.S.

Date of birth: Dec. 5, 1965

The '90s wouldn’t be the same without the Goo Goo Dolls, who formed in 1986 in Buffalo, N.Y. was recently , meaning it’s sold over 4 million copies. This summer, the Goo Goo Dolls all over the planet.

Date of birth: April 12, 1957

Gill earned his spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame with a career that stretches back to the late 70s in the band Pure Prairie League. His solo career has garnered him with the Country Music Academy bestowing even more awards upon him, including five consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year awards. Gill's back on the road right now and at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Date of birth: June 20, 1942

Brian Wilson is best known as the mastermind behind the Beach Boys, but as a solo artist, as well. Wilson had a full spring/summer tour planned for this year, but back surgery has sidelined him for the moment.

Date of birth: Aug. 1, 1964

Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz still sports his signature dreadlocks at 53 years old, and fans are still flocking to Crows shows to hear hits like and The band even for their "Shrek 2" tune “Accidentally in Love.” Counting Crows plays a starting in late June. 

Date of birth: March 7, 1967

The name of the band , and they’ve been rocking the alternative scene since the mid-'80s with hits like and which hit . Toad the Wet Sprocket broke up in 1998, but reformed officially in 2009, and they’ve been .

Date of birth: April 29, 1933

One of the most recognizable faces in country music, 85-year-old Willie Nelson is synonymous with touring. In fact, is . Nelson’s on the road with Alison Krauss and some of the biggest names in country all summer long .

Date of birth: June 17, 1943

Known for beloved songs like and Manilow has sold since his career began in the early 1970s. He mainly plays the Westgate International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas these days, but , from Mexico City to Canada to England.

Date of birth: Nov. 23, 1954

Bruce Hornsby is a rock piano legend, and that’s just . He’s played with his own band, The Range, as well as the  for a stint in the early '90s. starts in late May with his latest band, The Noisemakers.

Date of birth: July 7, 1940

It’s not every day that a person can say they saw a Beatle perform live, but luckily Ringo and his All-Starr Band are  from June through September of this year. Starr started his career as the drummer for The Beatles, and he’s been playing solo since his

Date of birth: Jan. 10, 1948

Together, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker . They split up in the '80s, but reunited in 1993 and went back on the road. Becker passed away in 2017, but Fagen has continued to tour as Steely Dan with , accompanied by the Doobie Brothers.

Date of birth: April 8, 1947

Despite no official founding members remaining, Yes still exists as one of the most well-known progressive rock bands in history. has played guitar for Yes since 1970 (with a few breaks in between) and now leads the group on their .

Date of birth: June 11, 1950

Heroes of Australian soft rock, Air Supply has been jamming as a duo since 1975. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock found love to be their greatest inspiration with hits like and Fans of amorous ballads can find Air Supply across America.

Date of birth: July 1, 1951

Whether you like to , spend time with , or visit , the new-wave rock sound of the B-52s is undeniable. The 40-year-old Athens, Ga., band is throughout the U.S.

Date of birth: Sept. 23, 1949

The Boss truly earned his nickname by becoming one of the biggest names in rock in the 70s and 80s, with massive hits ranging from to along with with titles that don’t include the word “born.” Springsteen isn’t hitting the road this year, but he’s still performing regularly in his sold-out Broadway show, "Springsteen on Broadway."

Dates of birth: Dec. 9, 1957 and Oct. 13, 1959

, but this sibling singing act has been picking up fans since the '70s. They’re touring the casino circuit on a limited basis this summer, but they can be found the rest of the year at .

Date of birth: May 26, 1945

It’s slightly ironic that a Canadian rock band would score their biggest hit with After starting out in the late '50s and early '60s, The Guess Who transformed quite a bit in terms of music and band composition. Today, Garry Peterson is the only remaining member from the original incarnation of the band, which is out .

Date of birth: Sept. 7, 1951

Chrissie Hynde has been at the microphone for The Pretenders since their debut in 1978. Their biggest hits —  and — are instantly recognizable and led to the group being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. This summer, The Pretenders across the U.S. and U.K.

Date of birth: Sept. 16, 1963

In 1987, Marx made his debut with a self-titled album that in the United States alone. Thirty years later, Marx is with shows around the U.S. this summer and even a few in Argentina and Chile.

Date of birth: March 26, 1948

Most people know Steven Tyler as the lead singer of Aerosmith or as a judge on "American Idol," but Tyler also indulges a solo career once in a while. and heading to Europe, Canada, and the U.S., backed by Nashville’s Loving Mary Band.

Date of birth: Oct. 23, 1956

This country music superstar has , and Yoakam’s debut album came out in 1986 and brought honky tonk back to the country scene. Today, the country crooner with a heavy lineup of concerts.

Date of birth: April 17, 1967

Twenty-five years ago, Liz Phair debuted “Exile in Guyville,” and for her straightforward stance on sex. Now the indie rock chanteuse is embarking on a in the U.S. and new songs with Ryan Adams on the way, it appears the best is yet to come for Phair.

Date of birth: Oct. 13, 1941

Paul Simon has been a mainstay of the American folk scene since his days performing in Simon & Garfunkel. With awards from , Simon has become a household name and helped bring . This year Simon announced his , which will conclude in New York in September 2018.

Date of birth: May 29, 1961

Melissa Etheridge released her self-titled debut album in 1988 and found success immediately. Since then, she’s become of the past 30 years. has her crossing the country and playing iconic venues like the Kennedy Center in D.C. and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Date of birth: Feb. 26, 1953

Bolton is best known for his pop ballads, seducing the world with songs like his cover of “When a Man Loves a Woman,” a . With a career spanning from the '70s to today, Bolton has become a Renaissance man of sorts as a singer, actor and film producer. His new documentary premieres on May 15, but fans can see Bolton .

Date of birth: Nov. 30, 1955

Billy Idol made his reputation as an incorrigible British punk rocker with songs that get still regular radio airplay, like and Now he’s in his 60s and still releasing and .

Date of birth: Oct. 9, 1948

With — “Running on Empty” is certified platinum seven times over — the easy rocker has created quite the legacy for himself since his career began in the late 1960s. He’ll be performing across the U.S. this summer with in Los Angeles on Aug. 4, 2018.

Date of birth: Jan. 9, 1941

Folk music wouldn't be the same without Joan Baez. She at the Newport Folk Festival in 1959 and never looked back. She's currently on her , which is scheduled all the way into 2019.

Date of birth: Aug. 3, 1963

Metallica is one of the undisputed champions of heavy metal with spanning from 1989 all the way to 2017. Just as impressively, the kings of metal also have . James, Lars, and the rest of the band are constantly on tour, and they’ve .

Date of birth: May 28, 1945

John Fogerty began his career as one of the founders of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but his solo career that started in 1972 is just as impressive. on their list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. He’ll be performing with ZZ Top all summer long as part of the .

Date of birth: Sept. 22, 1958

There’s no question about it: Joan Jett . The leather-clad rocker was originally a member of The Runaways but formed her own group called Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and scored . Nowadays Joan and her crew are with fellow '80s acts Styx and Tesla.  

Date of birth: July 26, 1943

There’s a good chance The Rolling Stones until every member of the band is dead. They play every summer, and nobody disputes their status as one of the world’s most legendary rock bands. This summer, Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie are .

Date of birth: Sept. 10, 1942

Three Dog Night brought in 1967 when they first formed and they cranked out Americana classics all through the '70s. Only singer Danny Hutton has been around for the band's entire tenure, but the band is all over the United States.