Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on May 14, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Hunter Burgan! From delivering legendary bass grooves that powered AFI's most epic moments to charming us all alongside Zooey Deschanel, you’ve mastered the fine art of making everyone else look cool simply by standing next to them. Your timeless talent for rhythms and good humor remains unmatched—though we’re still waiting on your top-secret formula for eternal punk-rock energy.

May this year bring continued success both musically and personally; after all, balancing stadium-sized riffs with a Hollywood-worthy romance could be exhausting—but hey, someone’s gotta do it! Wishing the happiest birthday yet to our favorite bassist/romantic comedy inspiration combo deal.