Happy birthday! Terry Jacks turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Ottawa
Last updated on March 29, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 81 on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025.

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Terry Jacks 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 Terry Jacks (Seasons in the Sun, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jacks, a cultural icon

Born Terrence Ross Jacks in Winnipeg on March 29, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Jacks' 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 Terry hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Terry, you're the best!