Musicians born on April 16

Take a focused look at the musicians born on April 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1939 Dusty Springfield

  Dusty Springfield was an influential English pop singer and record producer, known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and her impact on popular music in the 1960s. She is widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest female vocalists. [bio]