Happy birthday! John Zorn turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on September 2, 2024

The iconic and legendary musician turns 71 on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024.

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John Zorn is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-composer John Zorn (Naked City, Cobra, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Zorn, a cultural icon

Born in New York on September 2, 1953, John Zorn's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Zorn'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 Zorn as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!