Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on June 30, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Hal Lindes! From rocking stadiums with Dire Straits during the unforgettable "Making Movies" era to crafting mesmerizing film scores that tug at our heartstrings—your guitar riffs and melodies have truly stood the test of time. Who knew joining a band mid-tour could lead to such legendary adventures?

Here's wishing you another year filled with inspired compositions, cinematic triumphs, and perhaps fewer dire straits (pun intended). May your strings stay tuned, your creativity boundless—and may every birthday be as epic as those iconic solos you've gifted us over the years. Rock on forever—you've earned it!