Happy birthday! Cat Stevens turns 78 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 78 on Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2026.
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Cat Stevens is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Cat Stevens (Father and Son, Wild World, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Stevens, a cultural icon

Born Steven Demetre Georgiou in London on July 21, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Stevens' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cat Stevens hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cat Stevens as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Cat Stevens, you're the best!

Cat Stevens career in pictures

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