Musicians born on September 24

Take a focused look at the musicians born on September 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1930 Ray Charles

  Ray Charles was a legendary American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the soul genre, blending elements of gospel, blues, jazz, and R&B. Charles's innovative style and emotional vocal performances had a major influence on the development of popular music. [bio]

• 1969 Shawn Crahan

  Shawn Crahan, also known as 'Clown', is an American musician best known as a founding member and percussionist of the heavy metal band Slipknot. He is recognized for his energetic performances, distinctive clown mask, and contributions to the band's creative direction. [bio]