Happy birthday! Richard Cocciante turns 80 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 80 on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Richard Cocciante is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Richard Cocciante (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cocciante, a cultural icon

Born Riccardo Cocciante in Saigon on February 20, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Cocciante's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Cocciante as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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