Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on February 01, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Ken Tucker! Another year older and still critiquing circles around everyone else. From Pulitzer Prize finalist to National Magazine Award winner, your sharp wit and insightful commentary have kept us entertained—and artists on their toes—for decades. Honestly, at this point you're less a critic and more an institution.

Whether dissecting the latest TV drama or decoding pop music's mysteries with Deems Taylor-worthy flair, you've proven that criticism can be both enlightening *and* hilarious. May your birthday be filled with fewer deadlines (just for today), endless playlists of guilty pleasures you secretly love reviewing, and plenty of cake—because even legendary critics deserve sweet indulgences!