Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on April 12, 1944)

Happy Birthday, John Kay! May your celebration be as timelessly cool and effortlessly bold as that unmistakable riff from "Born to Be Wild." Your voice has provided generations with endless highways of adventure, striking chords in the hearts of fans who can't help but rev up their engines every time those famous lyrics kick in.

As you cruise into another year on life's magic carpet ride, here's hoping it’s packed with just as much success and soaring energy. Thanks for giving rock ’n’ roll its legendary soundtrack—your music still fuels wild journeys everywhere. Keep rocking; age is just another mile marker!