Happy birthday! Marty Wilde turns 86 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on April 15, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 86 on Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025.

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Marty Wilde is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Marty Wilde (Jezebel, A Teenager in Love, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wilde, a cultural icon

Born Reginald Leonard Smith in Greenwich on April 15, 1939, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Wilde'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 Marty hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marty Wilde as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.

Happy Birthday, Marty, you're the best!