Happy birthday! Booker T. Jones turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 80 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

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Booker T. & the M.G.'s keyboardist Booker T. Jones is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-songwriter Booker T. Jones has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jones, a cultural icon

Born in Memphis on November 12, 1944, Booker T. Jones' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jones' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Booker T. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Booker T. Jones as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Booker T., you're the best!

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