Happy birthday! Mike Rutherford turns 75 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 75 on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Mike Rutherford has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rutherford, a cultural icon

Born in Guildford on October 2, 1950, Mike Rutherford's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Rutherford'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 Mike hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mike Rutherford as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Mike, you're the best!

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