SettingsRock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog.
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".
Aerosmith is an American hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".
Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegün (; – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records.
Ahmet Ertegün (; – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records.
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades.
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades.
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.
Allen Toussaint is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.
Art Rupe
Arthur N. Rupe started Specialty Records in Los Angeles in 1946.
Arthur N. Rupe started Specialty Records in Los Angeles in 1946.
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees are a musical group that was originally made up of three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.
The Bee Gees are a musical group that was originally made up of three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.
Benny Benjamin
William "Benny" Benjamin, nicknamed Papa Zita, was an American musician, most notable as the main drummer for the Motown studio band known as The Funk Brothers.
William "Benny" Benjamin, nicknamed Papa Zita, was an American musician, most notable as the main drummer for the Motown studio band known as The Funk Brothers.
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy, Jr. (born November 28, 1929) is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.
Berry Gordy, Jr. (born November 28, 1929) is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.
Bill Graham (promoter)
Bill Graham (January 8, 1931 – October 25, 1991) was an American impresario and rock concert promoter from the 1960s until his death.
Bill Graham (January 8, 1931 – October 25, 1991) was an American impresario and rock concert promoter from the 1960s until his death.
Bill Monroe
Today would be Bill's 100th Birthday! Yeehaw!! William Smith Monroe was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "'...
Today would be Bill's 100th Birthday! Yeehaw!! William Smith Monroe was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "'...
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer.
William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer.
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath were an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Black Sabbath were an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Blondie (band)
Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Ellas McDaniel),...
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Ellas McDaniel),...
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet and painter.
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet and painter.
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician.
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician.
Bob Seger
Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist.
Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist.
Bob Wills
James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975), better known as Bob Wills, was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader.
James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975), better known as Bob Wills, was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader.
Bobby Womack
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack (; born March 4, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack (; born March 4, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter and a renowned slide guitar player.
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter and a renowned slide guitar player.
Brenda Lee
Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number s...
Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number s...
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley, known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll.
Charles Hardin Holley, known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll.
Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield is a North American folk rock band renown both for its music and as a springboard for the careers of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and Jim Messina.
Buffalo Springfield is a North American folk rock band renown both for its music and as a springboard for the careers of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and Jim Messina.
Carl Gardner
Carl Edward Gardner (April 29, 1928 – June 12, 2011) was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters.
Carl Edward Gardner (April 29, 1928 – June 12, 2011) was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters.
Carl Perkins
Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954.
Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954.
Charles Brown (musician)
Charles Brown (September 13, 1922 – January 21, 1999), born in Texas City, Texas was an American blues singer and pianist whose soft-toned, slow-paced blues-club style influenced the deve...
Charles Brown (September 13, 1922 – January 21, 1999), born in Texas City, Texas was an American blues singer and pianist whose soft-toned, slow-paced blues-club style influenced the deve...
Charlie Christian
Charles Henry "Charlie" Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist.
Charles Henry "Charlie" Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist.
Chet Atkins
Chester Burton Atkins, better known as Chet Atkins, was an American guitarist and record producer who, along with Owen Bradley, created the smoother country music style known as the Nashvi...
Chester Burton Atkins, better known as Chet Atkins, was an American guitarist and record producer who, along with Owen Bradley, created the smoother country music style known as the Nashvi...
Chris Blackwell
Christopher Percy Gordon "Chris" Blackwell is a British record producer and businessman, who was the founder of Island Records, acknowledged as the most successful and groundbreaking independent...
Christopher Percy Gordon "Chris" Blackwell is a British record producer and businessman, who was the founder of Island Records, acknowledged as the most successful and groundbreaking independent...
Chris Stein
Christopher "Chris" Stein (born January 5, 1950) is co-founder and guitarist in the New Wave band, Blondie.
Christopher "Chris" Stein (born January 5, 1950) is co-founder and guitarist in the New Wave band, Blondie.
Chris Wood (rock musician)
Christopher Gordon Blandford 'Chris' Wood (24 June 1944, in Harborne, Birmingham – 12 July 1983, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham) was a founding member of the English rock band Traffic, ...
Christopher Gordon Blandford 'Chris' Wood (24 June 1944, in Harborne, Birmingham – 12 July 1983, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham) was a founding member of the English rock band Traffic, ...
Chuck Berry
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Chuck Willis
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter.
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter.
Clive Davis
Clive Davis (born April 4, 1932) is an American record producer and music industry executive.
Clive Davis (born April 4, 1932) is an American record producer and music industry executive.
Clyde McPhatter
Clyde McPhatter was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. McPhatter was lead teno...
Clyde McPhatter was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. McPhatter was lead teno...
Cream (band)
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker.
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums.
Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills & Nash is a folk rock supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when joined by occasional fourth member ...
Crosby, Stills & Nash is a folk rock supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when joined by occasional fourth member ...
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
Darlene Love
Darlene Love ( Wright; born July 26, 1938 ) is an American popular music singer and actress.
Darlene Love ( Wright; born July 26, 1938 ) is an American popular music singer and actress.
Dave Bartholomew
Dave Bartholomew is a musician, band leader, composer and arranger, prominent in the music of New Orleans throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Dave Bartholomew is a musician, band leader, composer and arranger, prominent in the music of New Orleans throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Dave Mason
David Thomas "Dave" Mason (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic.
David Thomas "Dave" Mason (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic.
Del Shannon
Del Shannon (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990) was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961.
Del Shannon (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990) was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961.
Dick Clark
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark is an American businessman; game-show host; and radio and television personality.
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark is an American businessman; game-show host; and radio and television personality.
Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was a blues, R&B and jazz singer.
Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was a blues, R&B and jazz singer.
Dion DiMucci
Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, 1939), better known as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, rock and R&B styles to ...
Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, 1939), better known as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, rock and R&B styles to ...
Doc Pomus
Jerome Solon Felder, better known as Doc Pomus, was a twentieth-century American blues singer and songwriter.
Jerome Solon Felder, better known as Doc Pomus, was a twentieth-century American blues singer and songwriter.
Dr. John
Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr., better known by the stage name Dr. John, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, whose music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as Zydeco...
Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr., better known by the stage name Dr. John, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, whose music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as Zydeco...
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist.
Duane Eddy is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist.
Dusty Springfield
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer wh...
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer wh...
Eagles (band)
Eagles, known colloquially as the Eagles, are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner.
Eagles, known colloquially as the Eagles, are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner.
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American R&B and funk band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White.
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American R&B and funk band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White.
Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran (October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960), was an American rock and roll pioneer who in his brief career had a small but lasting influence on rock music through his guitar playing.
Eddie Cochran (October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960), was an American rock and roll pioneer who in his brief career had a small but lasting influence on rock music through his guitar playing.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor.
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor.
Eric Burdon
Eric Victor Burdon is best known as a founding member and vocalist of The Animals, a rock band formed in Newcastle, England, and the funk rock band War and for his aggressive stage performance.
Eric Victor Burdon is best known as a founding member and vocalist of The Animals, a rock band formed in Newcastle, England, and the funk rock band War and for his aggressive stage performance.
Fats Domino
Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter.
Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter.
Floyd Cramer
Floyd Cramer was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the architects of the "Nashville Sound."
Floyd Cramer was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the architects of the "Nashville Sound."
Four Tops
The Four Tops (often billed by Motown as 'Four Tops') are an American vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock, and showtunes.
The Four Tops (often billed by Motown as 'Four Tops') are an American vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock, and showtunes.
Frank Barsalona
Frank Barsalona was an American talent agent, founder of Premier Talent in 1964, the first booking agency to focus on rock performers.
Frank Barsalona was an American talent agent, founder of Premier Talent in 1964, the first booking agency to focus on rock performers.
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director.
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director.
Fuzzy Haskins
Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (born June 8, 1941) is a former singer with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments.
Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (born June 8, 1941) is a former singer with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments.
Gamble and Huff
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting and record production team who have ...
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting and record production team who have ...
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles.
George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles.
George Martin
Sir George Henry Martin CBE (born 3 January 1926) is an English record producer, arranger, composer and musician.
Sir George Henry Martin CBE (born 3 January 1926) is an English record producer, arranger, composer and musician.
Gerry Goffin
Gerry Goffin is an American lyricist.
Gerry Goffin is an American lyricist.
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Four was an influential American hip hop group formed in the South Bronx of New York City in 1988.
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Four was an influential American hip hop group formed in the South Bronx of New York City in 1988.
Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead were an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Grateful Dead were an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses are an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985.
Guns N' Roses are an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985.
Hank Ballard
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and o...
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and o...
Hank Williams
Hank Williams, born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time.
Hank Williams, born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time.
Herb Alpert
Herbert "Herb" Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, or...
Herbert "Herb" Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, or...
Holland-Dozier-Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland-Dozier–Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Howlin' Wolf
Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player.
Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player.
Ike & Tina Revue
Ike & Tina Turner were an American rock & roll and soul duo, made of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ike & Tina Turner were an American rock & roll and soul duo, made of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ike & Tina Turner
Ike & Tina Turner were an American rock & roll and soul duo, made of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ike & Tina Turner were an American rock & roll and soul duo, made of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ike Turner
Isaac (Ike) Wister Turner (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer.
Isaac (Ike) Wister Turner (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer.
Jac Holzman
Jac Holzman (born September 15, 1931) was the founder, chief executive officer and head of both Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records.
Jac Holzman (born September 15, 1931) was the founder, chief executive officer and head of both Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records.
Jackie Wilson
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer.
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer.
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has sold over 17 million albums in the United States alone.
Jackson Browne is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has sold over 17 million albums in the United States alone.
James Taylor
James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Jelly Roll Morton
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (September 20, 1885July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer.
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (September 20, 1885July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer.
Jeremy Spencer
Jeremy Cedric Spencer (born 4 July 1948), is a British musician, best known as one of the first guitarists in Fleetwood Mac.
Jeremy Cedric Spencer (born 4 July 1948), is a British musician, best known as one of the first guitarists in Fleetwood Mac.
Jerry Butler (singer)
Jerry Butler is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Jerry Butler is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) were American songwriting and record producing partners.
Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) were American songwriting and record producing partners.
Jerry Moss
Jerome S. "Jerry" Moss is an American recording executive, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, along with trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert.
Jerome S. "Jerry" Moss is an American recording executive, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, along with trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert.
Jerry Wexler
Gerald "Jerry" Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer, and was regarded as one of the major record industry players behind music from the ...
Gerald "Jerry" Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer, and was regarded as one of the major record industry players behind music from the ...
Jim Capaldi
Nicola James "Jim" Capaldi (2 August 1944 – 28 January 2005) was an English musician and songwriter.
Nicola James "Jim" Capaldi (2 August 1944 – 28 January 2005) was an English musician and songwriter.
Jimmie Rodgers (country singer)
James Charles Rodgers, known as Jimmie Rodgers, was an American country singer in the early 20th century known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling.
James Charles Rodgers, known as Jimmie Rodgers, was an American country singer in the early 20th century known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling.
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers on 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor.
Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers on 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor.
Jimmy Page
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE (born January 9, 1944) is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer.
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE (born January 9, 1944) is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer.
Jimmy Yancey
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist.
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist.
John Entwistle
John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the roc...
John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the roc...
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and criti...
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and criti...
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occas...
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occas...
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash, A.K.A. "The Man In Black", was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
John R. "Johnny" Cash, A.K.A. "The Man In Black", was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Johnny Otis
Ioannis Alexandros Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), better known as Johnny Otis, was an American singer, musician, talent scout, disc jockey, composer, arranger, recording ...
Ioannis Alexandros Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), better known as Johnny Otis, was an American singer, musician, talent scout, disc jockey, composer, arranger, recording ...
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, CC, (born Roberta Joan Anderson; November 7, 1943) is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and painter.
Joni Mitchell, CC, (born Roberta Joan Anderson; November 7, 1943) is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and painter.
King Curtis
Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, funk...
Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, funk...
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker (November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues singer, who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s.
LaVern Baker (November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues singer, who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Lead Belly
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, a...
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, a...
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s.
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s.
Leo Fender
Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, or "Fender" for short.
Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, or "Fender" for short.
Leon Russell
Claude Russell Bridges (born April 2, 1942), known professionally as Leon Russell, is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a...
Claude Russell Bridges (born April 2, 1942), known professionally as Leon Russell, is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a...
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist.
Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist.
Les Paul
Lester William Polsfuss—known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor.
Lester William Polsfuss—known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor.
Little Anthony and the Imperials
Little Anthony and the Imperials is a rhythm and blues/soul/doo-wop vocal group from New York, first active in the 1950s.
Little Anthony and the Imperials is a rhythm and blues/soul/doo-wop vocal group from New York, first active in the 1950s.
Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the tran...
Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the tran...
Little Walter
Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), was an American blues harmonica player, whose revolutionary approach to his instrument has earned him comparison...
Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), was an American blues harmonica player, whose revolutionary approach to his instrument has earned him comparison...
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Louis Jordan
Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was a pioneering American jazz, blues and rhythm & blues musician, songwriter and bandleader who enjoyed his greatest popularity from the la...
Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was a pioneering American jazz, blues and rhythm & blues musician, songwriter and bandleader who enjoyed his greatest popularity from the la...
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American Country and Southern rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American Country and Southern rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.
Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey (April 26, 1886 - December 22, 1939) was one of the earliest known American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of such singers to record.
Ma Rainey (April 26, 1886 - December 22, 1939) was one of the earliest known American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of such singers to record.
Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson ( ; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an African-American gospel singer.
Mahalia Jackson ( ; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an African-American gospel singer.
Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967.
Martha and the Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
Miles Dewey Davis III was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
Milt Gabler
Milton Gabler (May 20, 1911 - July 20, 2001) was an American record producer, responsible for many innovations in the recording industry of the 20th century.
Milton Gabler (May 20, 1911 - July 20, 2001) was an American record producer, responsible for many innovations in the recording industry of the 20th century.
Mo Ostin
Mo Ostin (born March 27, 1927) is a record executive who has worked for several companies, including Verve, Reprise Records, Warner Bros.
Mo Ostin (born March 27, 1927) is a record executive who has worked for several companies, including Verve, Reprise Records, Warner Bros.
Muddy Waters
McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues".
McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues".
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present.
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present.
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
Nesuhi Ertegun
Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish record producer and executive of Atlantic Records and WEA International.
Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish record producer and executive of Atlantic Records and WEA International.
Otis Redding/version 1
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Parliament-Funkadelic
Parliament-Funkadelic is a funk, soul and rock music collective headed by George Clinton.
Parliament-Funkadelic is a funk, soul and rock music collective headed by George Clinton.
Paul Ackerman
Paul Ackerman (February 18, 1908 – December 31, 1977) was an influential music journalist.
Paul Ackerman (February 18, 1908 – December 31, 1977) was an influential music journalist.
Paul Samwell-Smith
Paul Samwell-Smith (born Paul Smith, 8 May 1943, in Richmond, Surrey) is best known as a founding member and bassist of the 1960s English band, The Yardbirds, a group that spawned such not...
Paul Samwell-Smith (born Paul Smith, 8 May 1943, in Richmond, Surrey) is best known as a founding member and bassist of the 1960s English band, The Yardbirds, a group that spawned such not...
Percy Sledge
Percy Sledge (born November 25, 1941, Leighton, Alabama) is an American R&B and soul performer who recorded the hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966.
Percy Sledge (born November 25, 1941, Leighton, Alabama) is an American R&B and soul performer who recorded the hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966.
Pete Seeger
Peter "Pete" Seeger is an American folk singer and was an iconic figure in the mid-twentieth century American folk music revival.
Peter "Pete" Seeger is an American folk singer and was an iconic figure in the mid-twentieth century American folk music revival.
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The...
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The...
Peter Gabriel
Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis.
Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis.
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born January 30, 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for English progressive rock ...
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born January 30, 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for English progressive rock ...
Phil Spector
Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector (born Harvey Phillip Spector on December 26, 1939) is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector (born Harvey Phillip Spector on December 26, 1939) is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music.
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music.
Pretenders (band)
The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978.
The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978.
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980; born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist.
Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980; born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist.
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry.
Ralph Bass
Ralph Bass (May 1, 1911 – March 5, 1997), born in The Bronx, New York of an Italian-American-Catholic father, and a German-American-Jewish mother, was an influential rhythm and blues (...
Ralph Bass (May 1, 1911 – March 5, 1997), born in The Bronx, New York of an Italian-American-Catholic father, and a German-American-Jewish mother, was an influential rhythm and blues (...
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York in 1974, often cited as the first punk rock group.
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York in 1974, often cited as the first punk rock group.
Randy Meisner
Randy Herman Meisner is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of Poco and the Eagles.
Randy Herman Meisner is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of Poco and the Eagles.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP or RHC) are an American funk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983.
Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP or RHC) are an American funk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983.
Robert Johnson (musician)
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician.
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician.
Robert Popwell
Robert Lee "Pops" Popwell is a jazz-funk bass guitarist.
Robert Lee "Pops" Popwell is a jazz-funk bass guitarist.
Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who.
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who.
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer.
George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer.
Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads.
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads.
Run-D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. (sometimes written Run D.M.C., Run–DMC, or Run DMC) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City.
Run–D.M.C. (sometimes written Run D.M.C., Run–DMC, or Run DMC) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City.
Run–D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. is an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City.
Run–D.M.C. is an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City.
Sam & Dave
Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981.
Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981.
Sam Phillips
Samuel Cornelius Phillips, better known as Sam Phillips, was an American record producer who played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music i...
Samuel Cornelius Phillips, better known as Sam Phillips, was an American record producer who played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music i...
Scotty Moore
Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III (born December 27, 1931, near Gadsden, Tennessee) is an American guitarist.
Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III (born December 27, 1931, near Gadsden, Tennessee) is an American guitarist.
Seymour Stein
Seymour Stein (born 1942 in Brooklyn, New York) is an entrepreneur in the music industry who has been a part of the business since getting his first job as a clerk for Billboard magazine in 1958.
Seymour Stein (born 1942 in Brooklyn, New York) is an entrepreneur in the music industry who has been a part of the business since getting his first job as a clerk for Billboard magazine in 1958.
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel was an American duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel.
Simon & Garfunkel was an American duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel.
Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco, California.
Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco, California.
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Solomon Burke was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Sonny & Cher
Sonny & Cher were an American pop music duo, actors, singers and entertainers made up of husband-and-wife team Sonny and Cher Bono in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sonny & Cher were an American pop music duo, actors, singers and entertainers made up of husband-and-wife team Sonny and Cher Bono in the 1960s and 1970s.
Southern Stars Poster
Southern Stars PosterSOUTHERN STARS posterSouthern Stars Poster The “SOUTHERN STARS” poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions wh...
Southern Stars PosterSOUTHERN STARS posterSouthern Stars Poster The “SOUTHERN STARS” poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions wh...
Southern Stars poster
The "Southern Stars" poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions which was based in New Orleans from 1980 to 1994.
The "Southern Stars" poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions which was based in New Orleans from 1980 to 1994.
Steve Hackett
Stephen Richard Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Stephen Richard Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Steve Winwood
Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood is an English international recording artist whose career spans nearly 50 years.
Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood is an English international recording artist whose career spans nearly 50 years.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Syd Nathan
Syd Nathan (27 April 1904 – 5 March 1968) was an American hillbilly, country & western and rhythm and blues record producer.
Syd Nathan (27 April 1904 – 5 March 1968) was an American hillbilly, country & western and rhythm and blues record producer.
T-Bone Walker
Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a critically acclaimed American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of th...
Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a critically acclaimed American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of th...
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City and active until 1991.
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City and active until 1991.
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock band once based in Macon, Georgia.
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock band once based in Macon, Georgia.
The Animals
The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade, and later relocated to London.
The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade, and later relocated to London.
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk.
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk.
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger.
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger.
The Drifters (American band)
The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop/R&B vocal group with a peak in popularity from 1953 to 1963, though several splinter Drifters continue to perform today.
The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop/R&B vocal group with a peak in popularity from 1953 to 1963, though several splinter Drifters continue to perform today.
The Hollies
The Hollies are an English pop and rock group, formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, though most of the band members are from throughout East Lancashire.
The Hollies are an English pop and rock group, formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, though most of the band members are from throughout East Lancashire.
The Ink Spots
The Ink Spots were a unpopular vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop.
The Ink Spots were a unpopular vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop.
The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers (; EYES-lee) are a successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper.
The Isley Brothers (; EYES-lee) are a successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper.
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana.
The Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience were a English-American psychedelic rock band that formed in London in October 1966.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience were a English-American psychedelic rock band that formed in London in October 1966.
The Kinks
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964.
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964.
The Lovin' Spoonful
The Lovin' Spoonful is an American pop rock band of the 1960s, named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
The Lovin' Spoonful is an American pop rock band of the 1960s, named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
The Midnighters
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto...
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto...
The O'Jays
The O'Jays are a Canton, Ohio based soul and R&B group, originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles.
The O'Jays are a Canton, Ohio based soul and R&B group, originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles.
The Orioles
The Orioles were a successful and influential American R&B group of the late 1940s and early 1950s, one of the earliest such vocal bands who established the basic pattern for the doo-wop sound.
The Orioles were a successful and influential American R&B group of the late 1940s and early 1950s, one of the earliest such vocal bands who established the basic pattern for the doo-wop sound.
The Rascals
The Rascals (initially known as The Young Rascals) were an American blue-eyed soul group initially active during the years 1965–72.
The Rascals (initially known as The Young Rascals) were an American blue-eyed soul group initially active during the years 1965–72.
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica, guitar), and Keith Richa...
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica, guitar), and Keith Richa...
The Ronettes
The Ronettes was a 1960's girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector.
The Ronettes was a 1960's girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector.
The Search for Robert Johnson
The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt.
The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt.
The Shirelles
The Shirelles were an African-American girl group that achieved popularity in the early 1960s and consisted of schoolmates Shirley Alston-Reeves, Doris Jackson, Addie "Micki" Harris, and Beverly Lee.
The Shirelles were an African-American girl group that achieved popularity in the early 1960s and consisted of schoolmates Shirley Alston-Reeves, Doris Jackson, Addie "Micki" Harris, and Beverly Lee.
The Soul Stirrers
One of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, the Soul Stirrers were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel and, without intending it, in the cre...
One of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, the Soul Stirrers were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel and, without intending it, in the cre...
The Stooges
The Stooges (also known as Iggy and The Stooges) are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003.
The Stooges (also known as Iggy and The Stooges) are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003.
The Supremes
The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.
The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.
The Temptations
The Temptations are an American vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records.
The Temptations are an American vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records.
The Ventures
The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington.
The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington.
The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds are an English rock band that had a string of hits in the mid 1960s, including "For Your Love", "Over Under Sideways Down" and "Heart Full of Soul".
The Yardbirds are an English rock band that had a string of hits in the mid 1960s, including "For Your Love", "Over Under Sideways Down" and "Heart Full of Soul".
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers are an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida.
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers are an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida.
Tom Waits
Thomas Alan "Tom" Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor.
Thomas Alan "Tom" Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor.
Tony Banks (musician)
Anthony George "Tony" Banks is a British composer, and multi-instrumentalist, who performs as a keyboardist and a guitarist.
Anthony George "Tony" Banks is a British composer, and multi-instrumentalist, who performs as a keyboardist and a guitarist.
Van Morrison
Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician.
Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician.
Wanda Jackson
Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 60s as one of the first popular female rockabilly sing...
Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 60s as one of the first popular female rockabilly sing...
Willie Dixon
William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
Woody Guthrie
Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) is best known as an American singer-songwriter and folk musician, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, tradi...
Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) is best known as an American singer-songwriter and folk musician, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, tradi...