Happy birthday! Howie Dorough turns 52 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 52 on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

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Backstreet Boys singer Howie Dorough is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-dancer Howie Dorough has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dorough, a cultural icon

Born Howard Dwaine Dorough in Orlando on August 22, 1973, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dorough'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 Howie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Howie Dorough as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Howie, you're the best!

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