Happy birthday! Fred Schneider turns 74 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2025.

B-52's singer Fred Schneider is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Fred Schneider has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schneider, a cultural icon

Born Frederick William Schneider III in Newark on July 1, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Schneider'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 Fred hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fred Schneider as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Fred, you're the best!

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