71 years old (Born on March 16, 1954)
Happy Birthday, Tim O'Brien! You're the only guy we know who can pick up a guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki or mandocello and make each one sound like it's your favorite. Seriously—most of us struggle to tune just one instrument; meanwhile you're juggling six effortlessly. We're convinced you secretly have extra fingers hidden somewhere.From your timeless albums that blend tradition with innovation to your recent performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide—you've proven there's no stringed instrument you can't master. Here's wishing you another year filled with great music and fewer people asking "What's a bouzouki?"