Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), better known by his stage name
Moby, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, DJ and photographer. He is well known for his
electronic music,
vegan lifestyle, and support of
animal rights. Moby has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
AllMusic considers him "one of the most important
dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring the music to a mainstream audience both in the UK and in America".