Musicians born on April 5

Take a focused look at the musicians born on April 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1973 Pharrell Williams

  Pharrell Williams is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur, known for his influential contributions to pop, hip hop, and R&B music. He is a founding member of the production duo The Neptunes and the band N.E.R.D., and has produced hit songs for numerous artists as well as acclaimed solo work. [bio]