Happy birthday! David Byrne turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Edinburgh
Last updated on May 14, 2025

The iconic and legendary musician turns 73 on Wednesday, May. 14, 2025.

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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician David Byrne has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Byrne, a cultural icon

Born in Dumbarton on May 14, 1952, David Byrne's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Byrne'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 David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Byrne as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!