Happy birthday! Les Dudek turns 72 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 2, 2024

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 72 on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

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Les Dudek is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Les Dudek has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dudek, a cultural icon

Born in Quonset Point on August 2, 1952, Les Dudek's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dudek's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Les hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Les Dudek as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Les, you're the best!