ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock will perform in Rockford in Fall 2025.
Hancock began his career as a pianist at age 11, playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His first album, “Takin’ Off,” was released in 1961, after which Hancock worked with Miles Davis for five years.
Recognized as one of the greatest pianists of all time, Hancock explored the use of electronic instruments in his music. In 1983, his single “Rockit” became a hit on MTV…