Musicians born on July 31

Take a focused look at the musicians born on July 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1945 Gary Lewis

  Gary Lewis is an American musician best known as the leader of the 1960s pop and rock group Gary Lewis & the Playboys. The band achieved major success during the mid-1960s with a string of hit singles and albums. [bio]

• 1963 Fatboy Slim

  Fatboy Slim is the stage name of Norman Cook, an English DJ, musician, and record producer, noted for his influential work in the big beat genre. He rose to prominence during the late 1990s with hits like 'Praise You' and 'The Rockafeller Skank.' [bio]