Happy Birthday to Herbie Hancock, Born April 12, 1940

April 12, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Herbie Hancock’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: April 12, 1940
Biography | Discography

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