musicians

The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, affectionately known as The Swampers, played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of American popular music from t... The Swampers profile

The Funk Brothers were the backbone of the legendary Motown Records, providing the instrumental foundation for countless hits throughout the 1960s ... The Funk Brothers profile

The Wrecking Crew was a loose collective of session musicians based in Los Angeles who played on thousands of recordings in the 1960s and early 197... The Wrecking Crew profile

The Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Known for their eclectic blend of rock, funk, punk rock, ... Red Hot Chili Peppers profile

Rage Against the Machine (RATM) is an American rock band known for its revolutionary musical style and politically charged lyrics. Formed in Los An... Rage Against the Machine profile

INXS, an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1977, is renowned for its energetic live performances and a string of hit recordings. The band is... INXS profile

Foo Fighters, an American rock band formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, emerged from the grunge era's shadow to become one of the ... Foo Fighters profile

ZZ Top, formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas, is known for their bluesy guitar riffs, humorous lyrics, and distinctive image characterized by long bear... ZZ Top profile

Yes is arguably the premier ‘Prog Rock’ band with their bombastic pseudo classical compositions. They were a progressive rock band from the UK that... Yes profile

Van Halen, a hard rock band formed in the 1970s, revolutionized rock music with Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar techniques. Known for hits ... Van Halen profile

U2, arguably the most successful Irish rock band formed in the late 1970s, and is known for their anthemic sound and socially conscious lyrics. Led... U2 profile

Toto, the penultimate Yacht Rock stadium band of the 1980’s was formed in 1976 in Los Angeles. Toto quickly became known for their unique blend of ... Toto profile

Tom Petty was an iconic singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music spanned rock, heartland rock, and folk-rock genres. He was best known for his... Tom Petty profile

The Who, a legendary rock band from the 1960s, are known for their explosive live performances and rock anthems and identified with the UK Mod move... The Who profile

The Police probably marked the end of the era of three-piece rock bands that were not only commercially successful but had superb musicianship. The... The Police profile

The Killers, an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2001. The band consists of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (... The Killers profile

The Eagles, one of the most successful American rock bands, epitomized the Southern California rock sound of the 1970s. Known for their harmonious ... The Eagles profile

The Doors, fronted by the enigmatic Jim Morrison, became one of the most iconic and controversial rock bands of the 1960s. Known for their psychede... The Doors profile

The Doobie Brothers, a rock band known for their versatile sound, blending rock, folk, country, and R&B, became popular in the 1970s with hits like... The Doobie Brothers profile

Simon and Garfunkel, the folk-rock duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, became one of the most beloved musical acts of the 1960s. Known for their h... Simon and Garfunkel profile

What’s not to like about Shania Twain? She’s the lovely Canadian singer and songwriter who brought country music to the mainstream in the 1990s wit... Shania Twain profile

The Sex Pistols, pioneers of punk rock, exploded onto the scene in the mid-1970s with their rebellious attitude and raw sound. Known for their cont... Sex Pistols profile

Rod Stewart, also affectionately known as “Rod the Mod” for being identified with the UK Mod movement, is a British rock and pop singer, gained fam... Rod Stewart profile

R.E.M., an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the alternative rock movement. Kno... R.E.M. profile