Musicians born on January 22

Take a focused look at the musicians born on January 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 Sam Cooke

  Sam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of soul music. He was known for his distinctive voice, pioneering contributions to soul and pop music, and for helping to bridge the gap between black and white audiences during the civil rights era. [bio]

• 1949 Steve Perry (musician)

  Steve Perry is an iconic American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist of Journey, a band that defined the sound of 1980s rock...

• 1960 Michael Hutchence

  Michael Hutchence was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter and the charismatic lead vocalist of the rock band INXS, known for his dynamic stage presence and distinctive voice. [bio]