Happy birthday! Damien Rice turns 52 today
- By Lori Macatee
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Damien Rice is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter Damien Rice (9 Crimes, Cannonball, The Blower's Daughter, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Rice, a cultural icon
Born in Kildare on December 7, 1973, Damien Rice's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. Rice's 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 Damien hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Damien Rice as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.
Happy Birthday, Damien, you're the best!
Damien Rice career in pictures
9 Crimes (2006)
Cannonball (2002)
The Blower's Daughter (2001)
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