Musicians born on July 20

Take a focused look at the musicians born on July 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1964 Chris Cornell

  Chris Cornell was an influential American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist for the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Renowned for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and dynamic stage presence, Cornell played a major role in the development and popularization of the grunge movement in the early 1990s. [bio]