Famous singers may vary in style and genre, but some have one thing in common: their zodiac sign. In the case of singers born between September 22 and October 23, these talents are all Libras.
Libra seems to be a reasonably common zodiac sign among some of the most celebrated singers. Common traits of a Libra include charm, an extroverted personality, intelligence, and a belief in harmony — all of which are great personality traits for a famous performer.
Read on to learn more about the lives and careers of 12 of the greatest and most famous Libra singers of all time.
1. John Lennon
Our first Libran is one of the famed members of the Beatles, John Lennon, who was born on October 9, 1940. This puts his birth smack in the middle of Libra season. As a part of the band that changed the industry, Lennon was a core component of the British Invasion.
His solo career was also successful, leading to an iconic song that still serves as a call to peace, “Imagine.” Since Libras orient themselves toward harmony and justice, it makes sense that the song is about sharing the earth peacefully.
Lennon has left an everlasting mark on the music industry. Even after he died in 1980, fans still commemorate the Libra by visiting Strawberry Fields in Central Park, only a few yards from where he died.
2. Eminem
When it comes to the most emblematic musicians of the 21st century, the rapper Eminem is at the top of the list. This Libra was born on October 17, 1972, putting his birthday in the last week of the Libra season.
Eminem’s real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Despite a tumultuous childhood, he rose to fame in 1999 with the release of his multi-Platinum album The Slim Shady LP.
Nearly two decades later, his music is still going strong. His most recent works, Kamikaze and Music to be Murdered By, have still been charting, but that does not stop his fans from replaying the classic songs like “Lose Yourself” and “Rap God.”
3. Bruce Springsteen
New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen is also a Libra, with a birthdate on September 23, the very start of the season. The Boss, as his fanbase affectionately calls him, went from humble working-class beginnings to performing his rock music on the biggest stages in the world.
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. was his first studio album, and it earned him a place in the hearts of both rock lovers and New Jerseyans. Born to Run and Tunnel of Love have become some of his most notable works.
In 2017, Springsteen on Broadway made its first Broadway run, where Springsteen himself performed his greatest hits and shared some anecdotes about his career with the audience.
4. Bruno Mars
On October 5, 1985, singer Bruno Mars was born into the performing arts under the star sign of Libra.
His father was a Puerto Rican percussionist from Brooklyn, and his mother was a singer and hula dancer from the Philippines. They proved to be the perfect duo to raise a well-versed singer who rocked the world with his hits “Uptown Funk” and “Finesse.”
Not only is Bruno Mars a multi-Platinum selling artist, but he has also made appearances in TV shows and movies, such as Saturday Night Live and Rio 2. He has also performed at the Super Bowl and has even earned 15 Grammy wins!
5. Gwen Stefani
Libra Gwen Stefani, a singer from the Golden State, was born on October 3, 1969. At a young age, she was exposed to music by her parents, who were lovers of folk songs.
Stefani’s music career started when she served as the lead singer of No Doubt, a ska-pop group. Her solo career took off soon after, with her albums Love.Angel.Music.Baby and The Sweet Escape making headlines in 2004 and 2005.
Her song “Hollaback Girl” made waves worldwide, and its impact is evergreen. The single, one of the most popular songs in 2005, is still an iconic piece of work to date.
6. Doja Cat
Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, better known as the singer-songwriter Doja Cat, was born during the Libra season on October 21, 1995. She discovered her love for music and performing arts when she was in 11th grade, and she has since followed her passion.
She is known for a funky, fun, and hypnotic style of electronic R&B with some hip-hop peppered into the mix. She is one of the ruling pop stars of the decade, with TikTok playing a considerable role in her success.
Doja Cat’s debut album Purrr! put her on the musical map, and soon she was charting with just about every release that she made.
7. Tom Petty
Iconic musician Tom Petty was born into a turbulent childhood on October 20, 1950, but he made it out, giving the world some soulful music in the process.
Before his death in 2017, Petty imbued the music industry with legendary music. He served as the frontman of the notorious rock and pop band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. His solo career saw just as much success.
He is responsible for songs like “Runnin’ Down a Dream” and “Free Fallin’,” hits that both charted during their release and that music fans still sing along to today. Sadly, in 2017, Petty passed away from a suspected accidental overdose.
8. Usher
On October 14, 1978, Usher was born, gifting the world with the creative mind of a musician who would have a successful career himself and use his keen musical sense to discover new talent.
Usher got his start in music early into his career. He released his first album at age 15, and it was only up from there with numerous hits charting at #1 for decades to come.
The Texas native has plenty of awards for his work, including an Artist of the Year award from Billboard Music and three Grammys for his R&B music. Many also credit him with the discovery of pop sensation Justin Bieber.
9. Cardi B
This rapper was born on October 11 in the Bronx, New York. Cardi B wears many hats, but her claim to fame comes from her work as a musician.
Once her music career started to gain its footing, Cardi B was able to end her career as an exotic dancer and focus on rapping and becoming an entertainment personality. Her #1 single “Bodak Yellow” served as the catalyst for her rise to international fame in 2017.
She was the first female recording artist to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, sealing the record with her hit single “I Like It.”
10. Avril Lavigne
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, toward the beginning of the Libra season. This pop-punk musician started singing at country fairs and writing her own songs at a young age.
She graced the world with her hit singles “Sk8r Boi” and “Complicated,” earning her a top spot on the list of the most notorious artists to come out of the early 2000s music scene. She is also known for her single “Girlfriend” and her album that performed best internationally in Japan and Korea, Goodbye Lullaby.
After gaining a solid footing in the music industry, Lavigne moved into other crafts by creating her own fragrance, Black Star. Later, she started a charity, the Avril Lavigne Foundation, for disadvantaged children.
11. John Mayer
With a birthdate of October 16, 1977, well-rounded singer John Mayer is another famous Libra. The artist has been a prevalent name on the music scene since he first entered the industry in the 1990s, and his versatility is a part of his success.
Mayer’s music style is a mix of acoustic rock, blues, and pop influences, with his guitar skills being particularly noteworthy. “Gravity” (2006), “Paper Doll” (2013), and “Last Train Home” (2021) are some of the singer’s most influential songs.
He has won Grammy awards for many of his musical productions, with “Your Body Is a Wonderland” being one of his award-winning vocal performances.
12. Toni Braxton
“Un-break My Heart” singer Toni Braxton was born on October 7, 1967. Since her career started in 1989, she has sold over 70 million records worldwide and has won multiple awards, including seven Grammy Awards.
Aside from the earlier-mentioned song, this Libran has earned a loyal fan base with hits like “Breathe Again,” “You’re Makin’ Me High,” and “He Wasn’t Man Enough.”
In addition to her music career, Braxton starred in a number of films, like Boomerang and Kingdom Come, and has hosted several reality shows, like Dancing with the Stars. Today, she remains resilient and continues to create and perform music that resonates with fans around the world.
Summing Up Our List Of Famous Singers Who Are Libras
Libra is a zodiac sign that has yielded many impressive talents across a wide range of genres. Undoubtedly, their passionate nature and go-getter attitudes are part of what has contributed to the success of these artists.
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