Happy birthday! Jean-Jacques Burnel turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 74 on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

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Stranglers bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Jean-Jacques Burnel has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Burnel, a cultural icon

Born in London on February 21, 1952, Jean-Jacques Burnel's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Burnel'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 Jean-Jacques hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Jacques Burnel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Jean-Jacques, you're the best!

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