Musicians born on April 12

Take a focused look at the musicians born on April 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Herbie Hancock

  Herbie Hancock is an acclaimed American jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, recognized as one of the most influential musicians in modern jazz. He was a key figure in the development of the post-bop sound, jazz fusion, and electronic jazz, and has had a career spanning over six decades. Hancock is known for both his solo work and as a … [bio]

• 1950 David Cassidy

  David Cassidy was an American singer, actor, and songwriter, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical-sitcom 'The Partridge Family'. [bio]

• 1961 Lisa Gerrard

  Lisa Gerrard is an Australian musician, singer, and composer, best known as a member of the music group Dead Can Dance and for her work on numerous film scores, including the Academy Award-winning soundtrack for 'Gladiator'. Renowned for her unique contralto voice and use of idioglossia, her artistic output spans a variety of genres, blending world, classical, and contemporary music. [bio]