Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on November 18, 1959)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Cindy Blackman! Whether you're laying down grooves with Buckethead, exploring cosmic rhythms alongside Pharoah Sanders and Sam Rivers, or dazzling us all with your electrifying solo projects—your beats always hit harder than Monday mornings. Seriously, how do you make drumming look cooler than sunglasses at midnight?

From jazz clubs to rock arenas, you've proven that rhythm knows no boundaries. Your recent performances continue to inspire musicians everywhere (and intimidate drumsticks worldwide). Here's wishing you another year filled with epic solos and unforgettable collaborations—because let's face it: nobody rocks a drum kit quite like Cindy Blackman!