After years of playing tunes at the threshold of pain without proper ear protection, Myles Kennedy had to step away from music in 2002 as he battled with tinnitus, which caused an unbearable ringing.

On November 27th, 1969, Myles Kennedy was born. To celebrate the rocker’s birthday, here are 22 things you might not know about him: 1. Myles’ birth name is Myles Richard Bass. 2.