Musicians born on January 21

Take a focused look at the musicians born on January 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1936 Placido Domingo

  Plácido Domingo is a world-renowned Spanish opera singer, conductor, and arts administrator, celebrated as one of the most prominent and versatile tenors in classical music history. Over his multi-decade career, he has performed more than 150 different roles, a record for a tenor, and has also gained international fame as a conductor and as a member of the legendary 'Three … [bio]

• 1942 Edwin Starr

  Edwin Starr was an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his Motown hit 'War', which became an anthem of protest against the Vietnam War. [bio]

• 1950 Billy Ocean

  Billy Ocean is a Trinidadian-British recording artist recognized for his soulful voice and a string of international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for chart-topping singles such as 'Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)' and 'When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going.' His unique blend of R&B, pop, and dance music … [bio]