Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on September 11, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Mickey Hart! May your day be filled with rhythms as timeless and vibrant as those legendary drum solos that kept Deadheads dancing from 1974 to 1995. Your beats didn't just keep time—they bent it, twisted it, and made us all wonder if you secretly controlled the universe's groove.

From pioneering groundbreaking percussion explorations to preserving global musical traditions through your musicology work—your legacy continues resonating louder than ever. Here's hoping this birthday finds you celebrating another spin around the sun in true Grateful Dead style: surrounded by good friends, great vibes—and drums loud enough for Jerry Garcia himself to hear!