Herbie Hancock
- January 10, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Herbie Hancock |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 12, 1940(1940-04-12) |
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Herbie Hancock Biography
| Name | Herbie Hancock |
| Birthday | Apr 12 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Gigi Hancock |
Herbie Hancock is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was a jazz musician whose time with Jazz artist whose time with Miles Davis‘ Second Great Quintet changed how people saw the rhythm section. He developed post- bop.’ second great quintet changed the way people see the rhythm section. He developed post-bop.
He, He, Stevie Wonder, Howard Jones, and Thomas Dolby all performed a synthesizer jam at a 1980s Grammy Awards ceremony. and Howard Jones performed a synthesizer song at the 1980s Grammy Awards ceremony.
Gudrun Mexines, his wife, was married to him on August 31, 1968. They had one child.
Herbie Hancock Net Worth
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Herbie Hancock is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Herbie Hancock 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a child prodigy, and performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 5, at the age of 11, with Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
He was well-received for his solo compositions Cantaloupe island and Watermelon Man. His 1964 album Empyrean Isles, as well as his 1965 album Maiden Voyage, were considered to be the 1960s’ most important jazz albums.
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Who is Herbie Hancock Dating?
According to our records, Herbie Hancock married to Gigi Hancock. As of December 1, 2023, Herbie Hancock’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Herbie Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Herbie Hancock celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.
What is Herbie Hancock's most famous song?
Hancock’s best-known compositions include “ Cantaloupe Island”, “Watermelon Man”, “Maiden Voyage”, and “Chameleon” , all of which are jazz standards. During the 1980s, he enjoyed a hit single with the electronic instrumental “Rockit”, a collaboration with bassist/producer Bill Laswell.
What is Herbie Hancock famous for?
Hancock has won 12 Grammy Awards in the past two decades, and continues to work as a producer and in both the electric and acoustic spheres of jazz. In 2008, he won the Grammy Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters, the first jazz album to win that award in 43 years.
Did Herbie Hancock play with Miles Davis?
In 1963, Miles Davis invited Herbie to join the Miles Davis Quintet. During his five years with Davis, Herbie and his colleagues Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums) recorded many classics, including ‘ESP’, ‘Nefertiti’ and ‘Sorcerer’.
Who is Herbie Hancock's wife?
Gigi Hancock
Did Chick Corea have perfect pitch?
hey jazzwee, yeah, for an improvising musician perfect pitch seems to be a real advantage. but a lot of the greats didn’t have it. chick corea doesn’t have it.