Happy birthday! Herbie Flowers turns 88 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 88 on Tuesday, May. 19, 2026.

Herbie Flowers is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Herbie Flowers (Walk on the Wild Side, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Flowers, a cultural icon

Born Brian Keith Flowers in Isleworth on May 19, 1938, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Flowers' 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 Herbie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Herbie Flowers as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Herbie, you're the best!

Herbie Flowers career in pictures

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