August 31 appears to be a pretty good date of birth for some great players. Here are some videos to salute today's 6-string birthdays... 

First up is Van Morrison (born in 1945), who is perhaps not a soloist of note, but why miss an excuse to showcase the guitar talents of the incredible Ronnie Montrose?

Bob Welch, Fleetwood Mac, Solo Artist (1945-2012)

Rudolf Schenker, Scorpions (1948)

Cyril Jordan, The Flamin Groovies (1948)

Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze (1957)

Craig Nicholls, The Vines (1977)