Musicians born on May 12

Take a focused look at the musicians born on May 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1942 Ian Dury

  Ian Dury was an English singer-songwriter, bandleader, and actor best known as the frontman of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, a prominent band in the British punk and new wave scene of the late 1970s. [bio]