Happy birthday! Dave Rowntree turns 61 today
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Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.
Popular musician Dave Rowntree has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Rowntree, a cultural icon
Born David Alexander De Horne Rowntree in Colchester on May 8, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Rowntree's 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 Dave hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dave Rowntree as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.
Happy Birthday, Dave, you're the best!
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