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Donovan, born on May 10, 1946 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer. As of 2026, Donovan is 80 years old. Listed accolades include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2012). Credited works include Catch the Wind.
My Take
Donovan is the gentle conscience of British folk, a Glasgow-born troubadour who drifted out of the 1965 scene and ended up defining the flower power era. What draws me to him is the way he folds folk, pop, psychedelia and jazz into something soft yet adventurous. Catch the Wind still feels like a quiet confidence shared in the rain. His 2012 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame felt overdue rather than surprising. He never needed spectacle, and I find real staying power in artists who simply leave a melody lodged in your chest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Donovan
- Name (Japanese)
- ドノヴァン
- Reading
- どのゔぁん
- Born
- May 10, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / composer / writer / poet
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Catch the Wind | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.donovan.ie
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donovan
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%83%8E%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317427
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Donovan born?
Born May 10, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Donovan from?
Donovan is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Donovan do?
Donovan works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, writer, poet.
What is Donovan known for?
Notable works include Catch the Wind.
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