Murray Head, the ‘70s rock star best known for his 1984 hit song “One Night in Bangkok,” is celebrating a special milestone.
Born on March 5, 1946, the British singer turns 80 this year, marking a successful career that has spanned decades of memorable stage performances and notable on-screen appearances.
Like many gifted young performers, he began singing and acting at a young age.
Raised in a highly artistic family whose parents both worked in the entertainment industry, being in front of an audience or appearing on screen was something he grew up around and quickly became comfortable with.
At 12, he began his acting career through commercials and radio plays. By 18, he had signed a recording contract after winning a competition run by Radio Luxembourg. This marked the beginning of his career that would eventually bring him international success.
One of the biggest moments of his career came when the new wave pop song “One Night in Bangkok” was released from the 1984 concept album for the musical Chess.
Singer and actor Murray Head works the control panel of his home's recording studio in London.THIERRY ORBAN/Sygma via Getty Images
The single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at No. 81 and peaked at No. 3 in May 1985, a year after it was released.
Apart from the Billboard chart, "One Night in Bangkok" also topped the official weekly rankings in several countries between 1984 and 1985. This includes Australia, South Africa, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.
Murray Head’s 80th Birthday Concert
Being a cult folk rock icon, he certainly knows how to celebrate his special day in style.
March 5 not only marks his 80th birthday but also a milestone he is celebrating with a special concert at the 2,000-seat Olympia Hall in Paris.
Fans can expect him to perform some of his most beloved hits, including "One Night in Bangkok" and "Say It Ain't So, Joe."
In addition to his birthday concert, Murray Head is also booked and busy with back-to-back shows as part of his 2026 Farewell Tour.
March 5, 2026 - Paris: L'Olympia (80th Birthday Concert)March 7, 2026 - Val d'Anast: Salle du RotzMarch 14, 2026 - Conflans-Sainte-Honorine: Théâtre Simone-SignoretApril 18, 2026 - Notre-Dame-d'Oé: Complexe Culturel OésiaApril 19, 2026 - Guéret: Espace André LejeuneRelated: 1979 Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 47 Years Ago Today
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