Musicians born on October 9

Take a focused look at the musicians born on October 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 John Lennon

  John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, and peace activist, best known as a founding member of the Beatles, one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music. [bio]

• 1975 Sean Lennon

  Sean Lennon is an American musician, songwriter, and producer, best known as the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. His music career spans solo work as well as collaborations with a variety of artists, and he is recognized for blending elements of rock, pop, and experimental music. [bio]