Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on May 12, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Phil Beer! May your day be filled with more harmony than a Show of Hands encore and fewer tangled guitar strings. Your incredible talent for blending folk melodies has kept audiences tapping their feet—and occasionally spilling their drinks—for decades.

From captivating festival crowds to producing timeless tunes, you've proven that good music ages like fine ale—richly satisfying and always worth another round. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as you've given fans through every chord strummed and lyric sung.

Cheers to many more years of laughter, legendary performances, and perfectly tuned instruments!