Herbie Hancock is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, known as one of the most influential figures in modern music. He began his career with the Miles Davis Quintet in the 1960s and helped redefine the role of the jazz rhythm section. Hancock is known for blending jazz with funk, soul, and electronic music. His groundbreaking albums include Head Hunters (1973) and Future Shock (1983), featuring the hit "Rockit." Over his decades-long career, Hancock has won multiple Grammy Awards and continues to innovate in both acoustic and electronic music.