Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on July 23, 1961)

Happy Birthday, Martin Gore! You’ve spent decades inspiring us with your iconic hits and daring creativity. Somehow you've managed to make synthesizers cool, dark melancholy catchy, leather jackets timeless—basically everything parents warned kids against in the '80s turned out pretty awesome thanks to you!

From penning unforgettable songs like "Enjoy the Silence" to filling stadiums worldwide, your talent continues endlessly. Even after achieving legendary status as songwriter of Depeche Mode's enduring legacy ("Personal Jesus," anyone?), you're not slowing down anytime soon.

Wishing you another year filled with synth-filled brilliance…and perhaps more black outfits; we'd hardly recognize you without them anyway!