Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on December 10, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Johnny Rodriguez! You're the original desperado who stole our hearts and topped country charts long before it was cool. With six #1 hits in the '70s alone, you proved that cowboy boots pair perfectly with a little Latino flair—making history one twangy tune at a time.

From "Pass Me By" to your unforgettable rendition of "Desperado," you've serenaded generations while effortlessly blending cultures through music. Today we celebrate not just another candle on your cake but decades of timeless melodies and trailblazing success. Keep strumming those strings; after all these years, you're still country's favorite outlaw amigo!