Musicians born on December 31

Take a focused look at the musicians born on December 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 John Denver

  John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, widely known for his popular folk and country music hits during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• 1947 Burton Cummings

  Burton Cummings is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the rock band The Guess Who. He gained international fame in the late 1960s and 1970s through hit songs such as 'American Woman' and 'These Eyes.' After leaving The Guess Who, Cummings embarked on a successful solo career. [bio]