Happy birthday! Philip Glass turns 87 today
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Philip Glass is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.
Popular musician-composer Philip Glass (The Hours, The Truman Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Glass, a cultural icon
Born in Baltimore on January 31, 1937, Philip Glass' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Glass' 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 Philip hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Philip Glass as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.
Happy Birthday, Philip, you're the best!
Philip Glass career in pictures
- The Hours (2002)
- The Truman Show (1998)
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