Happy birthday! Jacques Dutronc turns 82 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 82 on Monday, Apr. 28, 2025.

Jacques Dutronc is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Jacques Dutronc (Il est cinq heures, Paris s'éveille, Les Cactus, J'aime les filles, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dutronc, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on April 28, 1943, Jacques Dutronc's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Dutronc'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 Jacques hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jacques Dutronc as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Jacques, you're the best!

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