Happy birthday! Joe Dowell turns 85 today
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Joe Dowell is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer Joe Dowell (Wooden Heart, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Dowell, a cultural icon
Born Joseph Harry Dowell in Bloomington on January 23, 1940, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dowell's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Joe hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joe Dowell as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.
Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!
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