Real Name: Jan Hammer
Date of Birth / Formation: April 17, 1948
Age / Status: 78 years old
Jan Hammer is a Czech-American composer, pianist, and keyboardist who is a pioneer of electronic music and jazz fusion. He achieved massive international fame in the mid-1980s for composing the theme and soundtrack for the hit television series 'Miami Vice'. The 'Miami Vice Theme' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, making it one of the few instrumental tracks to top the charts. Hammer's innovative use of synthesizers and electronic percussion defined the sound of the show and influenced the broader electronic music scene. A multi-Grammy winner, he has collaborated with numerous legendary artists throughout his long and distinguished career.