Happy 40th birthday to Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes (born 3/30/86). As the band’s frontman, vocalist, leader, and primary lyricist, Pecknold has helped reinvent modern folk traditions—alongside artists like Bon Iver—and inspired a wave of like-minded musicians in his wake. With their lush, stacked harmonies, acoustic-driven arrangements, and timeless pastoral atmosphere, Fleet Foxes have built one of the most complete and consistently rewarding discographies in indie folk across four full-length albums.