Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on May 12, 1978)

Happy birthday, Alex Ebert! May your day be filled with more joyful chaos than an Edward Sharpe show and warmer vibes than the whistling intro to "Home." You've captured our hearts—and sing-alongs—with melodies that feel like musical hugs on sunny afternoons. It's truly impressive how you manage life as a magnetic zero—you came from Alabama (with banjo in hand) straight into legendary indie-rock status!

Here's hoping this new year finds you dancing barefoot across festival stages again or charming us all through heartwarming lyrics that'll stay timeless for years ahead. Keep rocking, rolling, humming, and strumming—happy birthday!