Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on July 19, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Phil Upchurch! You're the one bass maestro who truly made sure "You Can't Sit Down"—probably because we're all too busy dancing and grooving to your rhythms. Whether it's jazz or R&B, your golden riffs earned platinum enthusiasm (and let's not forget that shiny gold disc!). Clearly you're so good at playing bass lines that you don't need pick-up lines.

Your effortlessly smooth melodies continue to sell millions; it seems you've discovered every bassist's dream: turning walking bass lines into galloping success! Keep jamming hard and living easy—this birthday, make sure you sit down just long enough for cake!