Happy birthday! Grandmaster Flash turns 68 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 68 on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five frontman Grandmaster Flash is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Grandmaster Flash has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Grandmaster Flash, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Saddler in Bridgetown on January 1, 1958, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Grandmaster Flash'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 Grandmaster Flash hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Grandmaster Flash as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Grandmaster Flash, you're the best!

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