Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on February 11, 1985)

Happy Birthday, William Beckett! From the early days rocking stages with The Academy Is..., you've transformed our playlists (and hairstyles) forever. Who can forget your epic performances of "About a Girl" and that infectious energy you bring to every venue? Your talent clearly never ages—even if we fans hilariously try.

Recently hearing about your solo ventures reminds us you're still killing it like it's 2008 all over again. Wishing you another year filled with amazing music, unstoppable hair flips, endless coffee refills on tour buses—and above all—fans who finally nail those tricky high notes at karaoke night!