Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on October 17, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Nick Tosches! May your celebration be as legendary as Sonny Liston's punches and as poetic as Dante's verses. Your fearless dive into rock-and-roll journalism has left us all dancing to the rhythm of your words, while your biographies continue to captivate readers with their gritty charm.

From unraveling mysteries in "Where Dead Voices Gather" to boldly exploring literary realms "In the Hand of Dante," you've proven that truth can indeed be stranger—and far more entertaining—than fiction. Here's hoping this birthday rocks harder than a Rolling Stones encore and remains timelessly cool, just like you!