As per our current Database, Kool Herc is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Kool Herc is 69 years, 7 months and 5 days old. Kool Herc will celebrate 70rd birthday on a Wednesday 16th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Kool Herc upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Kool Herc |
| Occupation | DJ |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 16, 1955 (Jamaica) |
| Birthday | April 16 |
| Town/City | Jamaica |
| Nationality | Jamaica |
Kool Herc’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Kool Herc was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Born Clive Campbell, he is DJ who is credited with popularizing hard funk and hip hop records in the 1970's.
He immigrated from Kingston, Jamaica to the Bronx, New York with his family when he was 12.
In 1975, Grandmaster Flash said that he was his musical hero for his contributions to the genre.
He was the oldest of six children.
Grandmaster Flash was hugely influenced by his work.
