Happy birthday! James Williamson turns 76 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 76 on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

Stooges guitarist James Williamson is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician James Williamson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Williamson, a cultural icon

Born in Castroville on October 29, 1949, James Williamson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Williamson'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 James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Williamson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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