Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on December 14, 1948)

Happy birthday to the legendary Lester Bangs! Your fearless critiques and razor-sharp wit in "Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung" continue to inspire generations of music lovers. Who else could turn a simple album review into an existential journey filled with humor, insight, and just the right amount of chaos?

From your unforgettable encounters with Lou Reed to your unapologetic honesty about rock's greatest hits (and misses), you've shown us that music journalism can be both hilarious and profound. Here's hoping you're celebrating today by blasting some questionable records at full volume—because we wouldn't expect anything less from you!