Musicians born on April 17

Take a focused look at the musicians born on April 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Billy Fury

  Billy Fury was an English singer, songwriter, and actor who became one of the UK’s most popular rock and roll stars in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was known for his emotionally-charged performances and a string of chart hits during the pre-Beatles era. [bio]

• 1957 Afrika Bambaataa

  Afrika Bambaataa is an American DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer from the South Bronx, New York. He is a pioneering figure in the development of hip hop culture and is widely credited with helping to shape and spread the genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s. [bio]

• 1993 Chance The Rapper

  Chance the Rapper is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist known for his innovative musical style, independent approach to music, and significant...