Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on December 31, 1943)

Happy birthday to the legendary Pete Quaife—co-founder and bassist extraordinaire who helped make The Kinks truly iconic. Your rhythm on classics like "Waterloo Sunset" remains timeless, though we suspect your greatest success is making bass playing look effortlessly cool.

And let's not forget your masterpiece contribution: 'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society'–an album still charming critics decades later with its quirky charm. With whimsy matching talent, you proved that sometimes rock legends thrive best around village greens and afternoon tea!

We're raising a toast (and spinning vinyl) in honor of all those catchy grooves you've gifted us through generations!