Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on August 11, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Andy Bell! Another year older and still riding high—pun absolutely intended. From your early days with Ride to your incredible solo ventures, you've proven that shoegazing isn't just a genre; it's an art form perfected by you. Your timeless riffs continue to echo through our playlists louder than ever.

Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as the countless times we've replayed "Vapour Trail." May your day be filled with laughter, good friends, and perhaps fewer pedals tangled at your feet on stage. Keep rocking those dreamy melodies—we'll keep gazing at our shoes in awe!