93 years old (Born on October 24, 1931)
Happy Birthday, Tommy Bankhead! You’ve never missed a beat—unless we're counting the candles on your birthday cake. After more than 50 years lighting up the St. Louis blues scene and backing legends like Howlin' Wolf and Joe Hill Louis, it's clear you're not just aging, you're getting legendary!You’ve sparked countless smiles and tapped countless feet along the Mississippi with your timeless guitar riffs. And while some folks chase fame, you’ve effortlessly kept it cool by simply becoming one of St. Louis’ greatest musical treasures. Here's to another year of soulful solos and plenty more reasons to celebrate you!