Singers born on April 4

Take a focused look at the singers born on April 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1939 Major Lance

  Major Lance was an American R&B singer, best known for his contributions to the Chicago soul sound in the 1960s with a series of hit singles, including 'The Monkey Time,' 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um,' and others. [bio]

• 1972 Jill Scott

  Jill Scott is an American singer-songwriter, model, poet, and actress renowned for her powerful voice, introspective lyrics, and contributions to neo-soul and R&B music. [bio]