Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on April 18, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Joel Plaskett! May your day be filled with more riffs than Thrush Hermit reunions and catchier tunes than Sloan's greatest hits. You've rocked stages from Halifax to Vancouver, making indie hearts swoon faster than a Tragically Hip encore.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as you've given fans through timeless melodies and unforgettable performances. Keep strumming those strings—because let's face it, Canadian music wouldn't sound nearly as cool without your legendary guitar solos lighting up the stage. Cheers to another spin around the sun; may it rock harder (and funnier) than ever before!