78 years old (Born on December 27, 1946)
Happy Birthday, Lenny Kaye! Whether riffing alongside Patti Smith in legendary punk anthems or digging deep into obscure rock nuggets with unmatched finesse, your guitar skills continue to defy gravity—and age. Seriously though: What's your secret? Is the fountain of youth hidden inside your amp cabinet?From inspiring crowds at CBGB and beyond as a vital heartbeat of The Patti Smith Group, to maintaining timeless artistry through powerful solos and groundbreaking arrangements—your contributions refuse to fade out (even if vinyl does). Keep rocking those power chords; here's hoping today is louder than ever—as brilliant and energetic as every encore you've delivered!