Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on May 13, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Ritchie Valens! Your legendary voice and energetic performance of "La Bamba" continue to make us dance like no one's watching. Seriously, generations later we still can't master the words properly—but you nailed it flawlessly in one take!

From rocking your electric guitar riffs at such a young age to becoming an icon who's forever youthful in our playlists—your music is timeless. You've inspired countless musicians worldwide who attempt (and amusingly falter) recreating those signature vocals.

Thanks for giving us tunes that turn every gathering into instant fiesta mode. Keep rockin’ up there, birthday boy; we'll forever do “a little bit of grace!”