Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on October 02, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Don McLean! Your timeless anthem "American Pie" still has us singing along, puzzling over lyrics and debating the meaning of that famous day when "the music died." Decades later, your masterpiece remains as fresh as ever—proving once again that pie never goes stale.

From captivating audiences worldwide to inspiring countless musicians with your storytelling genius, you've truly baked yourself into musical history. May this birthday be filled with laughter and joy—and may you continue driving Chevys to levees (even if they're dry) for many more years. Here's hoping today is sweeter than pie itself!