Let's make this birthday one to remember.

62 years old (Born on July 22, 1962)

Happy Birthday, Steve Albini! The legendary guitar wizard whose distinctive sonic fingerprints shaped revered acts like Pixies—turning raw chaos into musical genius. Whether shredding relentlessly with Big Black or pushing boundaries alongside Flour and Shellac, you've consistently proved there isn't an amplifier loud enough to match your uncompromising creativity.

In honor of another revolution around the sun for our beloved noisemaker: may each birthday chord resonate powerfully in feedback-laden glory! Your decades-long artistry proves that it's possible—even admirable—to live life unapologetically noisy. Here's wishing you cake sweeter than a distorted riff—you've earned it tenfold, at full volume as always!