Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on May 03, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Gary Young! May your day be filled with more rhythm than a Pavement reunion tour and fewer awkward silences than an indie rock soundcheck. Your legendary beats have inspired countless air-drumming sessions in bedrooms worldwide—truly the highest honor any drummer can achieve.

From New York to stages everywhere, you've kept us tapping our feet and nodding along for decades. Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as that unforgettable moment when fans first heard your iconic drumming on "Slanted and Enchanted." Keep rocking (and rolling) through life—you’re timelessly cool, just like vinyl records!