95 years old (Born on January 29, 1930)
Happy Birthday, Derek Bailey! May your day be as delightfully unpredictable and improvisational as your legendary guitar solos. Your fearless exploration of sound has inspired countless musicians to toss out the rulebook—though we're still trying to figure out exactly which rules you were following in the first place!From pioneering free improvisation with Joseph Holbrooke to redefining avant-garde music, you've consistently shown us that creativity knows no boundaries (or chords). Here's wishing you another year filled with spontaneous brilliance and musical adventures. Keep strumming those strings into uncharted territory—we'll happily follow along, even if we can't keep up!