77 years old (Born on June 03, 1947)
Happy birthday, El! You're plucking your way through another fantastic year—just like those flawless steel-string fingerstyle melodies you amaze us with. Your fingers might age (gracefully!), but the timeless beauty of your Irish tunes and vibrant pop renditions only gets richer. Who knew strings could tell such great stories—or survive so many encores?You've treated each song as an adventure—and this past year's performances have proven it once again: charming audiences, earning applause, all while making intricate guitar runs look easier than slicing birthday cake. Here's hoping today's celebration is just pitch-perfect enough for a maestro like you!