Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on July 08, 1940)

Happy Birthday, Roy Babbington! May your day groove smoother than your legendary bass lines. From anchoring Soft Machine's groundbreaking jazz-rock fusion to inspiring countless musicians with your rhythmic genius, you've truly set the standard for timeless cool.

Whether it's revisiting classics like "Bundles" or electrifying audiences worldwide with unforgettable performances, you continue to prove that age is just a number—much like those tricky time signatures you're famous for mastering effortlessly. Here's wishing you another year filled with funky rhythms and endless applause; keep rocking our worlds as only you can!