Happy birthday! Joan Armatrading turns 74 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on December 9, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

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Joan Armatrading is celebrating her 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-guitarist Joan Armatrading (Drop the Pilot, Love and Affection, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Armatrading, a cultural icon

Born Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading in Basseterre on December 9, 1950, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Armatrading's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Joan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joan Armatrading as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Joan, you're the best!