Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on February 04, 1979)

Happy Birthday, Jeff Schroeder! You seamlessly stepped into a guitar role more intimidating than Billy Corgan's boldest outfits. Since joining the Smashing Pumpkins after James Iha departed, you've shredded with style and grace—proving it's possible to fill big shoes without tripping over bootlaces.

From electrifying sold-out arenas on tour to dazzling fans with your creative riffs in hits like "Solara" and the groundbreaking album releases of recent years—you continue proving those strings are better off under your fingers. Today we salute you: may your day be filled with cake sweeter than classic alt-rock success and solos even longer than an average Pumpkin encore!