Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on December 22, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Neal! Another year shredding strings and melting faces—you're officially the guitar hero who never ages. From Midwest Kings to The Anthemic, your riffs have become legendary enough that even air guitars bow in respect.

Here's hoping this birthday rocks as hard as you do on stage every night. May your solos stay epic, may inspiration strike endlessly like a perfectly tuned Stratocaster—and most importantly—may no one ever ask you to play "Free Bird" again (unless you're secretly into it). Keep rocking strong; we can't wait for another amazing chapter filled with unforgettable music moments ahead!