Let's make this birthday one to remember.

93 years old (Born on February 10, 1932)

Happy Birthday to Walter Perkins, the heartbeat of Chicago jazz! You've kept perfect rhythm for decades, proving drummers truly age like fine wine—sharp yet smooth and always hitting just the right note. Your legendary performances with MJT+3 remain unforgettable: dynamic grooves that had everyone tapping toes (even folks convinced they couldn't dance).

Through your vibrant years helming stages across jazz venues in Chicago and beyond, you've driven bands forward with unmatched zeal. Each cymbal crash reminds us how lucky we've been to witness such a charismatic artist holding everything together from behind those drums—and doing so effortlessly coolly. Cheers!