Happy birthday! Carole King turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 83 on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

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‘The Loco-Motion’ author Carole King is celebrating her 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-pianist Carole King has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

King, a cultural icon

Born in New York on February 9, 1942, Carole King's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. King's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Carole hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Carole King as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Carole, you're the best!