Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on October 01, 1940)

Happy Birthday, Henry Franklin! You're like a fine jazz tune—timeless, vibrant, and always in perfect rhythm. Your incredible collaborations with legends such as Stevie Wonder continue to remind us that bass players indeed hold the secret of musical coolness.

From soulful grooves to your unforgettable performances on stage and studio sessions alike—you've rocked every bar (and we mean both music bars *and* birthday cake establishments). May this year bring new successes worthy of standing ovations; keep those funky bass lines coming loud enough for even Stevie himself to say: "Wait... did you hear THAT?"

Keep jammin', maestro!