Happy birthday! Paul Stanley turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 74 on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

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Kiss frontman Paul Stanley is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer-songwriter-painter Paul Stanley has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Stanley, a cultural icon

Born Stanley Harvey Eisen in New York on January 20, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Stanley'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 Stanley as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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