Musicians born on January 9

Take a focused look at the musicians born on January 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1928 Domenico Modugno

  Domenico Modugno was an influential Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and politician best known internationally for his 1958 hit 'Nel blu, dipinto di blu' (popularly known as 'Volare'). He played a major role in the transformation of Italian popular music in the 1950s and 1960s, and is recognized for his emotive performances and charismatic stage presence. [bio]

• 1943 Scott Walker (musician)

  Scott Walker was an innovative American musician known for his groundbreaking work with the Walker Brothers and his avant-garde solo career,...

• 1950 David Johansen

  David Johansen is an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead singer of the influential proto-punk band New York Dolls and for his solo career, including his alter ego Buster Poindexter. [bio]

• 1967 Dave Matthews

  Dave Matthews is a South African-born American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, a group that rose to prominence in the 1990s with a distinctive blend of rock, jazz, and folk influences. [bio]