Happy birthday! Tommy Thayer turns 65 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 65 on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-songwriter Tommy Thayer has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thayer, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Cunningham Thayer in Portland on November 7, 1960, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Thayer's not just a great guitarist, 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 Thayer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Tommy, you're the best!

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