Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on October 02, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Richard Hell! You gracefully rocked ripped shirts and spiky hair before it became mainstream; decades onward, you're still cooler than most of us ever hope to be. Your music stands defiant against time, proving punk doesn’t age—it just gets more legendary.

From "Blank Generation" to your poetic works, you've boldly defined creativity on the edges of culture. Thanks for never letting success smooth out those rough edges—the countless musicians you've inspired owe you big-time. Here's wishing a birthday as wild and authentic as your best riffs—just keep the cake away from the amps.