Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on September 08, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Guitar Shorty! You've been bending strings and breaking hearts for over half a century—proving that blues legends don't age; they just get better riffs. From your electrifying solos to those unforgettable stage antics, you've shown us all how it's done with style and humor.

Here's wishing you another year filled with soulful melodies, epic guitar battles, and plenty of reasons to keep the amps turned up loud. May your birthday be as timeless as your music—and may you continue rocking stages (and our worlds) for many more years ahead. Keep shredding like only Shorty can!