Norman Greenbaum is an American musician best known for playing Singer-songwriter for the song Spirit in the Sky.
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Best Known For:The song Spirit in the Sky
Breakthrough:Released the psychedelic rock anthem 'Spirit in the Sky', which became a global chart-topping hit in 1969
10 Quick Facts About Norman Greenbaum
- Full Name: Norman Greenbaum
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song Spirit in the Sky
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1942
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of Birth: Malden, Massachusetts
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Norman Greenbaum Age
Norman Greenbaum is about 84 years old as of 2026. Norman Greenbaum was born in 1942.
Education
He attended Boston University, where he studied Music.
- Boston University
- Field of Study: Music
Rise to Fame
Norman Greenbaum rose to prominence for his role for the song Spirit in the Sky.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Spirit in the Sky and The Eggplant That Ate Chicago.
- Work: Spirit in the Sky (Singer-songwriter, 1969) — Sold over two million copies and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Work: The Eggplant That Ate Chicago (Musician, 1966) — Released with Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band
Lesser Known Facts
- Greenbaum wrote 'Spirit in the Sky' in just 15 minutes after watching a country singer on television.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Norman Greenbaum
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1942
- Age: 83
- Birthday: November 20
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Malden, Massachusetts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Entertainment work, appearances, endorsements, and related ventures
Online Presence
- Website:http://spiritinthesky.com
