Happy birthday! Paul Personne turns 75 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 75 on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

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Paul Personne is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer Paul Personne (Le bourdon, Barjoland, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Paul Personne, a cultural icon

Born René-Paul Roux in Argenteuil on December 27, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Paul Personne'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 Paul hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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