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Public records list John Sebastian as a guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer. John Sebastian was born on March 17, 1944 in New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 82.
My Take
What I admire most about John Sebastian is how effortlessly he turned ordinary moments into songs you can't shake. Born in New York in 1944, he led the Lovin' Spoonful and wrote Do You Believe in Magic, Summer in the City, and Daydream, songs that feel like sunlight or city heat rather than mere pop hits. He never seemed to chase spectacle; he chased mood and warmth, and that quiet craftsmanship is exactly why his work has aged so gracefully. To me he's a songwriter's songwriter, still quietly active, still worth rediscovering by every new generation that stumbles onto his catalog.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Sebastian
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・セバスチャン
- Reading
- じょん・せばすちゃん
- Born
- March 17, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer-songwriter / composer / singer / lyricist
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.johnbsebastian.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Sebastian
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q967761
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 John Sebastian born?
Born March 17, 1944 (age 82).
Where is John Sebastian from?
John Sebastian is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does John Sebastian do?
John Sebastian works as guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer, singer, lyricist.
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