Happy birthday! Roddy Bottum turns 62 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary musician turns 62 on Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2025.

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Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Roddy Bottum has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bottum, a cultural icon

Born Roswell Christopher Bottum III in Los Angeles on July 1, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bottum'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 Roddy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roddy Bottum as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Roddy, you're the best!