Musicians born on May 21

Take a focused look at the musicians born on May 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1904 Fats Waller

  Fats Waller was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and comedic entertainer, widely recognized for his innovations in stride piano and contributions to the development of early jazz. [bio]

• 1941 Ronald Isley

  Ronald Isley is a legendary R&B singer and founding member of the Isley Brothers, a groundbreaking musical group that significantly...

• 1980 Gotye

  Gotye is a Belgian-Australian musician who gained international fame with his Grammy-winning hit song 'Somebody That I Used to Know', which...