Happy birthday! Stephen Stills turns 81 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 81 on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

Stephen Stills is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-musician Stephen Stills has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Stills, a cultural icon

Born in Dallas on January 3, 1945, Stephen Stills' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Stills' 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 Stephen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stephen Stills as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!

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