Photo: Jamie Lantzy / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Kenny Loggins earned the title King of the Movie Soundtrack honestly, and to me he is the sound of a whole era of cinematic adrenaline. Footloose and Danger Zone are not just hits; they are emotional shorthand for the high-octane optimism of the 1980s. What I admire is the arc beneath the fame: years of patient work with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and as Loggins and Messina before his solo breakthrough. That Hollywood star feels earned. Beyond the energy, his voice carries genuine warmth and conviction, and that is why these songs still land decades on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenny Loggins
- Name (Japanese)
- ケニー・ロギンス
- Reading
- けにー・ろぎんす
- Born
- January 7, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Everett, Washington, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / singer / composer / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- San Gabriel Mission High School
- University
- Pasadena City College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Don't Fight It | — | |
| Notable work | Footloose | — | |
| Notable work | I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man) | — | |
| Notable work | Danger Zone | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenny Loggins born?
Born January 7, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Kenny Loggins from?
Kenny Loggins is from Everett, Washington, United States.
What does Kenny Loggins do?
Kenny Loggins works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer, composer, recording artist.
What is Kenny Loggins known for?
Notable works include Don't Fight It, Footloose, I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man).
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.