Happy birthday! John Sebastian turns 81 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 81 on Monday, Mar. 17, 2025.

Lovin' Spoonful frontman John Sebastian is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician John Sebastian has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sebastian, a cultural icon

Born in New York on March 17, 1944, John Sebastian's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Sebastian'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 John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Sebastian as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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