Happy birthday! Gregory Abbott turns 71 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 71 on Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025.

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Gregory Abbott is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-pianist-drummer Gregory Abbott (Shake You Down, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Abbott, a cultural icon

Born in New York on April 2, 1954, Gregory Abbott's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Abbott'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 Gregory hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gregory Abbott as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Gregory, you're the best!

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