Herbie Hancock - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 12, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Herbie Hancock's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Innovative jazz compositions and performance as a pianist and composer; notable work with the Miles Davis Quintet; and pioneering use of electronic instruments in jazz. |
Intro
Herbie Hancock is an acclaimed American jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, recognized as one of the most influential musicians in modern jazz. He was a key figure in the development of the post-bop sound, jazz fusion, and electronic jazz, and has had a career spanning over six decades. Hancock is known for both his solo work and as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet.
Early Life & Background
Herbie Hancock was born in Chicago, Illinois. He demonstrated musical talent from an early age, beginning piano lessons at age seven. By age eleven, he performed a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hancock later studied electrical engineering and music at Grinnell College.
Career Highlights
- Joined Miles Davis Quintet in 1963, influencing the development of post-bop jazz.
- Released influential albums as a bandleader, including 'Maiden Voyage' (1965), 'Head Hunters' (1973), and 'Empyrean Isles' (1964).
- Pioneered jazz fusion and electronic jazz with groundbreaking use of synthesizers.
- Won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for 'Round Midnight' (1986).
- Received 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for 'River: The Joni Letters' (2008).
- Named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the promotion of Intercultural Dialogue (2011).
Trivia
- Hancock was a child prodigy, performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age eleven.
- He is a practicing Buddhist and a longtime member of the Soka Gakkai International.
- His hit single 'Rockit' (1983) is considered a pioneering work in electronic and hip hop-influenced jazz.
FAQs
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Herbie Hancock is 85 years old.
Herbie Hancock was born the 12 April 1940.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 12th, 1940, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Rebecca directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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