78 years old (Born on December 17, 1946)
Happy Birthday, Simon Bates! The man whose voice defined mornings on BBC Radio 1 for nearly two decades—your legendary "Our Tune" segments still tug at our heartstrings (and occasionally made us spill coffee laughing). You've spun more hits than most of today's DJs have playlists, and your timeless charm remains unmatched.Even now, your legacy continues to inspire broadcasters everywhere. May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've given listeners over the years—and may no one ever request a song that makes you cringe again. Keep spinning life's greatest hits; you're forever tuned into our hearts!