Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on December 28, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Alex Chilton! From belting out "The Letter" with The Box Tops to crafting timeless indie anthems like "September Gurls" with Big Star, you've always been the coolest guy in any room—whether you knew it or not. Your music has inspired countless bands who still can't quite nail that effortless charm of yours.

Even today, your influence echoes loudly through every jangly guitar riff and heartfelt lyric we hear on indie playlists everywhere. So here's to you: may your birthday be as legendary as your career—and may no one ever stop wondering what's so special about September girls anyway!