Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on December 28, 1956)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Buddy Whittington—the best blues guitarist Texas kindly lent to us all! Whether laying down unforgettable riffs alongside legends like John Mayall and Peter Green or taking center stage with your own powerhouse crew, The Sidemen, you've always shown that a good Texan can carry the weight of blues history on just six strings.

From sweating hot solos at festivals around the world, to bringing crowds roaring applause night after night—you've demonstrated again and again that you're not just a master sideman; you're one helluva frontman too. Cheers to another riff-laden year ahead!