Happy birthday! Billy Gibbons turns 76 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 76 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
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ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer Billy Gibbons has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gibbons, a cultural icon

Born in Houston on December 16, 1949, Billy Gibbons' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gibbons' not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Billy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Billy Gibbons as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Billy, you're the best!

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