Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on February 17, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Fred! May your day be as delightfully unpredictable and creatively chaotic as a Henry Cow jam session. From avant-rock adventures to Art Bears' sonic explorations, you've always kept us guessing—and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more musical mischief and experimental triumphs. Your fearless innovation continues to inspire generations of musicians who still scratch their heads wondering how you pulled off those mind-bending compositions. Keep defying conventions—after all, rules were made for breaking (especially in music)!

Cheers to another year of brilliant noise-making and joyful rebellion!