June 01

 Ronnie Wood

June 1, 1947

Emerging from the vibrant late-sixties club scene, Ronnie Wood quickly established a reputation for steering the direction of guitar-driven rock. He initially played bass guitar with the Jeff Beck Group before switching over to guitar when anchoring the lineup of the Faces from 1969 to 1975. His signature slide playing and energetic stage presence made him a focal point of the group, and he contributed heavily to their most successful recordings.

A massive shift occurred when he joined the Rolling Stones in 1975 to replace Mick Taylor, a definitive role he occupies to this day. His fluid, interwoven guitar style perfectly complemented the band, helping them secure their legendary status throughout the decade. Simultaneously, he recorded solo projects, delivering albums in 1974, 1975, and 1979. He has remained an integral component of the rock landscape, continuously recording and touring with the Rolling Stones well into the current era.

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Mike Levine

June 1, 1949

As a founding force behind a powerhouse power trio, Mike Levine shaped the thunderous low-end and melodic textures of Triumph. He handled business duties and studio production for the band alongside anchoring the rhythm section after forming the group in 1974. His work as the bassist and keyboardist provided a dense sonic foundation that allowed their guitar-driven arrangements to flourish on early albums.

A string of gold and platinum records followed as the band dominated FM radio waves. He maintained this dual-instrumental role for the group throughout their classic era, recording on all ten of their studio albums up through 1993. Remaining active behind the scenes and occasionally reuniting for special performances, his career arc has extended into the current era with collaborative live appearances and retrospective media projects.

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