Happy birthday! George Benson turns 82 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 82 on Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025.

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George Benson is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer George Benson (Give Me the Night, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Benson, a cultural icon

Born in Pittsburgh on March 22, 1943, George Benson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Benson's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little George hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for George Benson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, George, you're the best!