Happy birthday! Tommy James turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 78 on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025.

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Tommy James and the Shondells frontman Tommy James is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Tommy James has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

James, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Gregory Jackson in Dayton on April 29, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. James' 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 Tommy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tommy James as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Tommy, you're the best!

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