Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on June 30, 1963)

Happy Birthday, Yngwie Malmsteen! May your day be filled with more shredding solos than candles on your cake. Your lightning-fast fingers have inspired generations of guitarists, and let's face it—you're probably the only person who can make classical music sound like a rock concert on steroids.

From "Rising Force" to your recent album "Parabellum," you've consistently proven that speed and precision never go out of style. Here's hoping this year brings you even more epic riffs, endless Marshall stacks, and perhaps a guitar pick that can finally withstand your fiery fretboard fury. Keep rocking the world—one arpeggio at a time!