Musicians born on September 9

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

• 1941 Otis Redding

  Otis Redding was an influential American soul singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music. He is best known for his powerful voice and for classic songs like 'Dock of the Bay.' [bio]

• 1943 George Roger Waters

  George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and one of the primary lyricists for the iconic progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Waters was a driving creative force behind many of the band's most influential albums, including 'The Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'Animals', and 'The Wall.' … [bio]

• 1989 Avici Avicii

  Avicii was a groundbreaking Swedish DJ and electronic music producer who revolutionized the EDM genre with global hits like 'Wake Me Up' and...