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Herbie Hancock — Age & Birthday

Born: 12 April 1940 · Age: 86

How old is Herbie Hancock?

Herbie Hancock is 86 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 12 April 1940.

Legendary jazz pianist and pioneer of electronic fusion music

Did you know?As a child prodigy, he performed a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of only eleven.

Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. He started his career with trumpeter Donald Byrd's group.

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Age: 86
Status: Living

Born: April 12, 1940 · Chicago, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Music, Film

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