Happy birthday! James Arthur turns 38 today
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The X Factor 2012 winner James Arthur is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-musician James Arthur has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Arthur, a cultural icon
Born James Andrew Arthur in Middlesbrough on March 2, 1988, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Arthur'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 James hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Arthur as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.
Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!
James Arthur career in pictures
The X Factor (2012)
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