Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on April 12, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Erik Mongrain! May your day be filled with more rhythm than a lap-tapping marathon and melodies sweeter than the sound of perfectly tuned strings. Your innovative approach to acoustic guitar has left us all amazed—seriously, who knew guitars could double as percussion instruments? You've single-handedly made every guitarist rethink their life choices.

From mesmerizing audiences worldwide with "AirTap!" to continually pushing musical boundaries through your unique compositions, you've proven that creativity knows no limits (or fretboards). Here's wishing you another year full of groundbreaking performances and endless inspiration—and may none of your picks ever vanish mysteriously mid-performance again!