Happy birthday! Joan Baez turns 85 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 85 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
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Joan Baez is celebrating her 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Joan Baez (Diamonds & Rust, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Baez, a cultural icon

Born in New York on January 9, 1941, Joan Baez's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Baez'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 Baez as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Joan, you're the best!

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