Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on October 07, 1951)

Happy Birthday, John Cougar Mellencamp! Another year older and still rockin'—proving once again that life goes on "long after the thrill of livin' is gone." But clearly, your thrill isn't going anywhere anytime soon. From belting out timeless hits like "Jack & Diane" to snagging Grammy nominations left and right (and even winning one!), you've shown us all how it's done.

Your music has been the soundtrack for countless road trips, backyard barbecues, and karaoke nights where we confidently butchered every lyric. Thanks for giving us songs worth singing badly—and loudly—for decades. Here's hoping this birthday rocks as much as you do!