Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on August 04, 1958)

Happy Birthday, Ian Broudie! You're the lightning behind 'Lightning Seeds,' brilliantly proving to us all that you're never "Pure and Simple," just purely brilliant. From Big in Japan's quirky rhythms to Echo & the Bunnymen’s haunting sounds, your production wizardry has shaped music history more seamlessly than Ian McCulloch’s hairstyle.

In a world full of temporary hits, you produce songs that echo through generations—definitely leaving The Fall looking steady by comparison. Here's wishing you continued musical magic and endless inspiration; may your birthday playlist be as timeless as your tunes—and slightly less dramatic than an '80s album cover pose!