82 years old (Born on August 28, 1942)
Happy birthday to Sterling Morrison, the man whose electrifying riffs sent shockwaves through music lovers everywhere. Whether gently strumming on "Sunday Morning," or delivering an intense sonic experience in "Heroin," you always had the power (and the voltage) to keep us humming along to your timeless grooves.Today, we celebrate a guy who redefined coolness and contributed authenticity and effortless charm into every performance. Your achievements with The Velvet Underground sparked countless inspirations—and maybe a few blown speakers! Sterling, we hope your birthday brings you plenty of amps turned up loud, joyful vibes as calm as a Sunday morning, minus any troublesome wires!