Musicians born on May 18

Take a focused look at the musicians born on May 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1913 Charles Trenet

  Charles Trenet was a celebrated French singer, songwriter, and composer, renowned for his influential role in shaping French popular music, particularly in the 20th century. Referred to as 'Le Fou Chantant' (The Singing Madman), Trenet is best known for timeless classics such as 'La Mer,' which has become a jazz and pop standard worldwide. [bio]

• 1950 Mark Mothersbaugh

  Mark Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer, and record producer best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the new wave band Devo. He is also a prolific composer for film and television, notably working on soundtracks for 'Rugrats', 'The Lego Movie', and 'Thor: Ragnarok'. [bio]

• 1952 George Strait

  George Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer, widely considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time in country music. Known as the 'King of Country,' he is celebrated for his neotraditionalist country style, cowboy image, and his consistent success on the country music charts. [bio]