Happy birthday! Jools Holland turns 68 today

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The iconic and legendary pianist turns 68 on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
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Jools Holland is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation.

Popular pianist-television host Jools Holland (Later... with Jools Holland, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Holland, a cultural icon

Born Julian Miles Holland in London on January 24, 1958, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Holland's not just a great pianist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jools hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jools Holland as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Jools, you're the best!

Jools Holland career in pictures

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