Happy birthday! Jan Hammer turns 77 today

By Lori Macatee
Prague
Last updated on April 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary composer turns 77 on Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025.

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Jan Hammer is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation.

Popular composer-pianist Jan Hammer (Miami Vice, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hammer, a cultural icon

Born in Prague on April 17, 1948, Jan Hammer's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Czech history. Hammer's not just a great composer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jan Hammer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Jan, you're the best!