Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on July 22, 1973)

Happy birthday, Brian Chippendale! Whether you're smashing drums with the electrifying chaos of Lightning Bolt or turning heads with your wild rhythms in Black Pus, you always manage to redefine sonic madness. Your beats are so fierce that even drumsticks secretly whisper legends about surviving a session.

Over the years you've continually pushed musical boundaries—delivering some unforgettable sets and albums that truly prove noise can be an art form all its own. May this year keep bringing you epic jam sessions (and durable earplugs). Here's hoping your cake is as colorful and outrageous as your legendary performances! Rock on, Brian!