Happy birthday! Jeff Lynne turns 78 today
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Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.
Popular musician-singer-songwriter Jeff Lynne has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Lynne, a cultural icon
Born Jeffrey Lynne in Birmingham on December 30, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Lynne'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 Jeff hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jeff Lynne as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.
Happy Birthday, Jeff, you're the best!
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