Scottish Folk Musician Donovan Celebrates 80th Birthday

Scottish folk musician Donovan has reached his 80th birthday milestone. The singer-songwriter first gained recognition through live performances on the British television music show Ready Steady Go! in 1965, which launched his career during the height of the 1960s folk revival. Donovan became one of the most influential folk and psychedelic artists of his generation, known for hits like "Mellow Yellow" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man," and was part of the broader cultural movement that included artists like Bob Dylan and The Beatles.