The Best Musical Artists Ever!

1. Evanescence

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas by singer and pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The duo worked on music, recorded independent EPs, and performed in coffee shops in the Little Rock area. After experimenting with names such as Childish Intentions ...

2. Amy Lee

Soundtrack | Voice from the Stone

Amy Lynn Hartzler (known professionally as Amy Lee) was born on December 13, 1981 to John Lee, a disc jockey and voiceover artist, and Sara Cargill. She trained in classical piano since childhood, originally inspired by Mozart and Danny Elfman's film scores. The death of her little sister at six ...

3. Linkin Park

Soundtrack | Transformers

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntables Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, all of whom are founding members. Vocalists ...

4. Nickelback

Soundtrack | The Punisher

Nickelback is known for The Punisher (2004), Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009).

5. Pink Floyd

Soundtrack | Tang shan da xiong

Syd Barrett: vocals, guitar (born: Roger Keith Barrett; 6 January, 1946; Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK). In 1968, Syd Barrett left the band. Syd died in July, 2006 at aged 60 from pancreatic cancer.

David Gilmour: vocals, guitar (born: David John Gilmour; 6 March, 1946; Cambridge, ...

6. Led Zeppelin

Soundtrack | The Song Remains the Same

Led Zeppelin are a popular British band best known for their iconic "Stairway to Heaven" as well as for co-creating the music genre of heavy metal. Since their nine albums were recorded between 1968 and 1979, Led Zeppelin has been one of the most popular bands of all time, having sold more than 300...

7. AC/DC

Soundtrack | Iron Man

AC/DC is a legendary rock band from Australia, formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. AC/DC have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 71.5 million albums in the United States, adding them to the list of highest-certified music artists in the United States ...

8. Fleetwood Mac

Soundtrack | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands. In 1998, select members of Fleetwood Mac were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and received the Brit ...

9. Stevie Nicks

Soundtrack | Sweet November

Stevie Nicks was born in Phoenix, Arizona. From an early age, she showed a love and aptitude for music, singing country and western duets with her grandfather when she was 4 years old. After moving to San Francisco, she began songwriting and performing at Menlo-Atherton High School, where she met ...

10. David Bowie

Soundtrack | Labyrinth

David Bowie was one of the most influential and prolific writers and performers of popular music, but he was much more than that; he was also an accomplished actor, a mime and an intellectual, as well as an art lover whose appreciation and knowledge of it had led to him amassing one of the biggest ...

11. Lou Reed

Soundtrack | V for Vendetta

He formed the group The Velvet Underground with Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, second guitarist Sterling Morrison, and drummer Maureen Tucker in New York in 1965. The group soon became a part of Andy Warhol's Factory scene, which housed a great number of the most freaked and experimental ...

12. Rush

Soundtrack | Small Soldiers

Rush is known for Small Soldiers (1998), The Infiltrator (2016) and The Lords of Salem (2012).

13. Lady Gaga

Soundtrack | A Star Is Born

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is an American songwriter, singer, actress, philanthropist, dancer and fashion designer.

Gaga was born on March 28, 1986 in Manhattan, New York City, to Cynthia Louise (Bissett), a philanthropist and business executive, and Joseph Anthony ...

14. Katy Perry

Actress | The Smurfs

Katy Perry was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California to Mary Christine Hudson (née Perry) & Maurice Keith Hudson. She has a big sister named Angela & a little brother named David, and has English, Portuguese, German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Her ...

15. Rihanna

Actress | Battleship

Rihanna was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988 in Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados to Monica Braithwaite, an accountant & Ronald Fenty, a warehouse supervisor. Her mother is Afro-Guyanese and her father is of Afro-Barbadian and British Isles ancestry. Rihanna lived the life of a normal ...

16. Pink

Actress | Thanks for Sharing

Pink was born Alecia Beth Moore in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was later raised in Philadelphia. Her parents, Judith Moore (née Kugel), a nurse, and Jim Moore, a Vietnam veteran, divorced when she was very young. Her mother is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, while her father has Irish, German, ...

17. Britney Spears

Soundtrack | Crossroads

Britney Jean Spears was born on December 2, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi & raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. As a child, Britney attended dance classes, and she was great at gymnastics, winning many competitions and the like. But, most of all, Britney loved to sing. At age 8, Britney tried out for The ...

18. Carrie Underwood

Actress | Soul Surfer

Carrie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for Soul Surfer (2011), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) and American Idol (2002). She has been married to Mike Fisher since July 10, 2010. They have two ...

19. Hilary Duff

Actress | A Cinderella Story

Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987 in Houston, Texas, to Susan Duff (née Cobb) and Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in convenience store chain. When Hilary was six, she had been traveling in the Cechetti Ballet with her sister Haylie Duff but decided she wanted to fulfill her dream of ...

20. Aly Michalka

Actress | Easy A

Aly Michalka was born in Torrance, California, to Carrie (Begley), a musician, and Mark Michalka, who owns a contracting company. She has German, as well as English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. Aly began acting at the age of five in stage productions by churches her family attended ...

21. AJ Michalka

Actress | Super 8

Amanda was born in Torrance, California, to Carrie (Begley), a musician, and Mark Michalka, who owns a contracting company. She has German, as well as English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. She began seriously studying acting at the age of 9, landing a lead role in a church musical, "...

22. The Runaways

Soundtrack | Guardians of the Galaxy

The Runaways were a really ferocious and influential 70's all-girl adolescent hard rock band from Hollywood, California. Although shamelessly promoted by their manager Kim Fowley as some sleazy jailbait teenage fantasy come true, the group was actually made up of sincere and accomplished musicians ...

23. The Shins

Soundtrack | The Amazing Spider-Man

The Shins is known for The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Garden State (2004) and In Good Company (2004).

24. The Strokes

Soundtrack | Spider-Man

The Strokes is known for Spider-Man (2002), Click (2006) and Somewhere (2010).

25. Julian Casablancas

Soundtrack | Spider-Man

Julian Casablancas was born on August 23, 1978 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Spider-Man (2002), Somewhere (2010) and Click (2006). He was previously married to Juliet Casablancas.

26. Coldplay

Soundtrack | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to ...

27. Radiohead

Soundtrack | Children of Men

Radiohead is an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Their popularity and critical standing rose in the...

28. Jonny Greenwood

Soundtrack | The Master

Jonny Greenwood was born on November 5, 1971 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for The Master (2012), There Will Be Blood (2007) and Phantom Thread (2017). He has been married to Sharona Katan since 1995. They have three children.

29. Thom Yorke

Soundtrack | Suspiria

Thom Yorke was born on October 7, 1968 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Suspiria (2018), Children of Men (2006) and Motherless Brooklyn (2019). He was previously married to Rachel Owen.

30. Arcade Fire

Soundtrack | Her

Arcade Fire is known for Her (2013), The Hunger Games (2012) and Love and Monsters (2020).

31. Gorillaz

Soundtrack | Cloverfield

Gorillaz is known for Cloverfield (2008), Blade II (2002) and Wasabi (2001).

32. Nappy Roots

Soundtrack | The Happytime Murders

Nappy Roots is known for The Happytime Murders (2018), Daredevil (2003) and Osmosis Jones (2001).

33. Wu-Tang Clan

Soundtrack | Nerve

Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member. Wu-Tang ...

34. The Roots

Soundtrack | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Roots is known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) and Detroit (2017).

35. Odd Future

Writer | Loiter Squad

Odd Future is known for Loiter Squad (2012), Odd Future: Oldie (2012) and Tyler, the Creator & Domo Genesis: Sam Is Dead (2012).

36. Daniel Dumile

Soundtrack | Ken Park

Daniel Dumile was born on January 9, 1971 in London, England, UK. He was a music artist and actor, known for Ken Park (2002), Hell Fest (2018) and Vacation Friends (2021). He was married to Jasmine. He died on October 31, 2020 in New York City, New York, USA.

37. The Killers

Soundtrack | Spider-Man 3

The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). The current, official lineup of the band (as of 2020) consists of Flowers, Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and ...

38. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Soundtrack | End of Watch

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is known for End of Watch (2012), Hellboy (2019) and Southland Tales (2006).

39. The Smiths

Soundtrack | Bumblebee

The Smiths is known for Bumblebee (2018), 500 Days of Summer (2009) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).

40. The Beatles

Soundtrack | The Beatles: Get Back

The Beatles were an English rock band that became arguably the most successful act of the 20th century. They contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations. Their songs and images carrying powerful ideas...

41. Disturbed

Soundtrack | Transformers

Fans of heavy metal will definitely know of a band called 'Disturbed' hailing from Chicago, Illinois. What fans may not know however,, is that 'Disturbed' was originally called 'Brawl', and had a different vocalist singer; Erich Awalt. but still had Dan Donegan, Mike Wengren, and Steve "Fuzz" Kmak....

42. Black Veil Brides

Soundtrack | NHL 14

Black Veil Brides is known for NHL 14 (2013), Legion of the Black (2012) and Black Veil Brides: Fallen Angels (2011).

43. The Cure

Soundtrack | Ant-Man

The Cure is known for Ant-Man (2015), Judge Dredd (1995) and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997).

44. Siouxsie and the Banshees

Soundtrack | Grosse Pointe Blank

Siouxsie and the Banshees were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin. They have been widely influential since their debut album The Scream was released in 1978 to critical acclaim. During their career, Siouxsie and the ...

45. Echo & The Bunnymen

Soundtrack | Donnie Darko

Echo & The Bunnymen is known for Donnie Darko (2001), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017).

46. The Police

Soundtrack | Red Planet

The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar, primary songwriter), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s ...

47. The Academy Is

Soundtrack | P.S. I Love You

The Academy Is... (formerly known as "The Academy") was formed in Chicago, Illinois. The band consists of members William Beckett on vocals, Mike Carden on guitar, Michael Guy Chislett on guitar, Adam T. Siska on bass, and Andy "the Butcher" Mrotek on drums. Michael Guy Chislett is a newer addition...

48. Panic! at the Disco

Soundtrack | Midnight Sun

Consists of members Ryan Ross, Brendon Urie (singer, guitar, bass, keyboards), and Spencer Smith (drums). Bass player Brent Wilson left the band in May 2006 to pursue other things. Jon Walker soon replaced him as bassist. In 2009, members Ryan Ross (lyricists, guitar, backup vocals) and Jon Walker ...

49. Taking Back Sunday

Soundtrack | Fantastic Four

Taking Back Sunday is known for Fantastic Four (2005), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and Taking Back Sunday: MakeDamnSure (2006).

50. Paramore

Soundtrack | Twilight

Paramore is known for Twilight (2008), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) and Happy Death Day 2U (2019).

51. Hayley Williams

Soundtrack | Twilight

Hayley Williams was born on December 27, 1988 in Meridian, Mississippi, USA as Hayley Nichole Williams. She moved to Franklin, Tennessee, USA as a teenager. At the age of 15, she joined / created the band Paramore. They have released six studio albums to date - landing multiple global #1 chart ...

52. William Beckett

Soundtrack | Snakes on a Plane

William Beckett was born in Libertyville, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). He is the lead singer for the band The Academy Is (with members Mike Carden, Andy Mrotek, Michael Guy Chislett and Adam T. Siska). The band is signed to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz's label. He made a cameo appearance in ...

53. Cute Is What We Aim For

Soundtrack | Jennifer's Body

The emo-pop outfit Cute Is What We Aim For emerged from Buffalo, NY in January 2005. Although originally formed as a quintet, the band ultimately stripped down to four members, with vocalist Shaant Hacikyan, guitarist/pianist Jeff Czum, drummer Tom Falcone, and bassist/guitarist Fred Cimato ...

54. Meg & Dia

Soundtrack | TMNT

55. Frank Ocean

Soundtrack | Safe House

Ocean was born in Long Beach, California. When he was around 5 years old, he and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up around its local jazz scene and listened to his mother's CDs on her car stereo, including albums by Céline Dion, Anita Baker, and "The Phantom of the Opera" ...

56. Tyler the Creator

Soundtrack | Tyler, the Creator: Yonkers

Tyler, The Creator is an American musician in all aspects, including producing, directing music videos as well as writing and performing as an artist. He was born in Boulder, Colorado as Tyler Okonma to a single mother. In 2008 Tyler, The Creator founded the hip-hop collective Odd Future, a ...

57. Earl Sweatshirt

Soundtrack | The Bling Ring

Earl Sweatshirt is known for The Bling Ring (2013), Mainstream (2020) and Wolves (2016).

58. MellowHype

Actor | Mellowhype: 64

MellowHype is known for 64 (2011) and The Gorburger Show (2012).

59. Hodgy Beats

Soundtrack | Let's Be Cops

Hodgy Beats is known for Let's Be Cops (2014), La Bonita (2012) and Break (2012).

60. D12

Soundtrack | Bad Company

D-12 is the rap group formed by Eminem and five friends in the late nineties. When the group still hadn't been offered any record deals after years of touring, they all decided to go their separate ways, with the first one to become famous promising to come back for the rest of the group. Everyone ...

61. Donald Glover

Actor | Solo: A Star Wars Story

The multi-talented Donald Glover is a writer, actor, musician, comedian, producer and director, who performs under the stage names Childish Gambino and mcDJ. He was born Donald McKinley Glover at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. His mother, Beverly (...

62. Fun.

Soundtrack | Last Vegas

Fun. is known for Last Vegas (2013), Home Team (2022) and Me Him Her (2015).

63. Ice Cube

Soundtrack | Friday

Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles, to Doris (Benjamin), a custodian and hospital clerk, and Hosea Jackson, a UCLA groundskeeper. He first came to public notice as a singer and songwriter with the controversial and influential band N.W.A. His compositions with that group included many ...

64. Nicki Minaj

Actress | The Other Woman

Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982 in St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, New York. She grew up in a troubled family with a father that was a drug addict who later changed after he checked into rehab and started going to church. ...

65. Sky Ferreira

Soundtrack | The Green Inferno

Sky Ferreira is an American musician and actress known for Baby Driver (2017), Lords of Chaos (2018) and Reptile (2023). Previous work include; David Lynch's Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), Elvis & Nixon (2016), The Trust (2016), and Rosy (2018). Sky made her feature-film debut in 2010's Putty Hill....