Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on November 03, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Nick Simper! May your day rock harder than the iconic bass lines you laid down in "Smoke on the Water." Your grooves have inspired countless air guitarists and headbangers worldwide—proof that a good bassist is always quietly stealing the show.

From founding Deep Purple to giving us timeless hits like "My Woman from Tokyo," you've truly set the rhythm for generations. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much excitement as those legendary riffs—and fewer hotel fires (we promise not to write another song about it). Keep rocking strong; you're forever our favorite low-end legend!