Happy birthday! Itzhak Perlman turns 80 today

Itzhak Perlman is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Itzhak Perlman has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Perlman, a cultural icon

Born in Tel Aviv on August 31, 1945, Itzhak Perlman's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Perlman'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 Itzhak hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Itzhak Perlman as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Itzhak, you're the best!

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