Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

December is quite the month for birthdays in the world of rock music. Several notable artists share the month with the most famous birthday boy of all (JC, of course, on Christmas). Here's a quick run-down:

Shocking? Hey, it's Nikki of the Crue.

Dear old Ozzy Osbourne (of Black Sabbath, his solo music career, and reality TV fame) celebrated his birthday on December 3rd. 

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock'n'roll back in the 50's, had his day on the 5th.

Doors' singer/lyricist Jim Morrison, infamous for more than just his psychedelic rock music, was born on the 8th.

Nikki Sixx, bassist and songwriter for L.A. glam-rockers Motley Crue, celebrated on December 11th.

Rock guitarist and Motor City madman - and hunting enthusiast/Republican - Ted Nugent entered this world on the 13th.

Six-string attack in the seventies... The Nuge

Legendary mummified rock guitar icon Keith Richards, of the Rolling Stones, of course, will have his day on the 18th. 

Eddie Vedder, most notable for his commanding vocals with grunge rockers Pearl Jam, will blow out the candles on December 23rd. 

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich will set aside his sticks to celebrate on Boxing Day - the 26th.

Patti Smith, influential punk rock singer-songwriter, marks another year on December 30th. 


Happy birthday to all, and to all a good night!