Skip to content
CFOTD

Singer · Musician

Benny Golson

American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger (1929 to 2024)

Benny Golson was born on January 25, 1929 and died on September 21, 2024, aged 95.

Share a memory

Born
January 25, 1929, Philadelphia
Died
September 21, 2024
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Musician

✏️ Suggest an edit

Benny Golson fansites

Add a fansite →

No Benny Golson fansites listed yet. Run one? Submit it and it could be the Fansite of the Day.

Benny’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Benny Golson was born on a Friday.
  • Benny Golson would have turned 97 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: July 25. Birthstone: Garnet.
  • Benny Golson belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

Age gaps

Born within weeks of Benny

Days and weekdays are worked out from the birth date. Compare Benny’s age with anyone.

Birthday wishes from fans

Send Benny Golson a birthday wish, or tell other fans why you love their work. The first good one goes right here.

Post my wish

We read every wish before it goes live. No links, please, and nothing personal about other people.

🎂 Never miss a birthday

Get an email before Benny Golson’s birthday, and for any other stars you follow.

Get birthday alerts

Birth dates and details from Wikidata (checked October 15, 2026, newest names added October 27, 2026). Ages update every day. Photos are freely licensed and credited on each profile. How we build this site · Report a mistake

Frequently asked questions

When was Benny Golson born?

Benny Golson was born on January 25, 1929 and died on September 21, 2024, aged 95.

What is Benny Golson’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born January 25.

Does Benny Golson have an official website?

Yes: bennygolson.com.