Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on February 05, 1956)

Happy birthday to the legendary beat-master, Vinnie Colaiuta! Whether driving complex rhythms behind John McLaughlin’s iconic guitar in mind-melting performances or laying down killer grooves as one of music's most coveted session geniuses, you continue to inspire musicians everywhere with your flawless feel and awe-inspiring chops.

From jazz fusion epicness to solo drumming wizardry, you've set the gold standard for versatility. Another year older? Nah, just another year cooler—keeping bands sharply in time and drummers forever humbled. May your paradiddles be paradiddlier (yes, that’s a thing now) and your counts forever funky. Rock on, maestro—and keep those sticks flyin'!