Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on May 26, 1938)

Happy Birthday, William Bolcom! Another year wiser and your "12 New Etudes for Piano" haven't aged a bit—talk about timeless. We suppose winning both Pulitzer and Grammy awards was just you showing off; some composers settle for one or the other but not our ever-overachieving maestro.

From being named Composer of the Year by Musical America in 2007 to still delighting listeners worldwide today, you've proven that great music never gets outdated—it only becomes classic (much like yourself!). Here's wishing you another harmonious rotation around the sun filled with joy, creativity, laughter—and fewer tricky piano etudes!