Happy birthday! Maureen Tucker turns 81 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 81 on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Velvet Underground ex-drummer Maureen Tucker is celebrating her 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed musicians of her generation.

Popular musician Maureen Tucker has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Tucker, a cultural icon

Born in Levittown on August 26, 1944, Maureen Tucker's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Tucker's not just a great musician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Maureen hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Maureen, you're the best!

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