Musicians born on July 1

Take a focused look at the musicians born on July 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1915 Willie Dixon

  Willie Dixon was an influential American blues musician, songwriter, vocalist, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the central figures in the development of Chicago blues. [bio]

• 1998 Chloe Bailey

  Chloe Bailey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer, best known as one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey. She has also launched a successful solo music career and has appeared in several television and film projects. [bio]