1. Charly Alberti (1963)

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Drummer for the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo who was the founder of CybeRelations, which promoted Apple in Argentina.

2. Gillian Welch (1967)

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Singer-songwriter known for combining elements of Appalachian music, bluegrass, and Americana in her musical style.

3. Tim Buckley (1947)

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Known for Wings, It Happens Every Time, and Song for Janie. He was skilled at folk, jazz, funk, soul, and psychedelia.

4. Homeboy Sandman (1980)

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Rapper who became known for his albums First of a Living Breed, Hallways and Kindness for Weakness. He has been praised for his work in numerous publications, including Blender Magazine,...

5. Brian Fallon (1980)

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Singer and guitarist with the punk rock band The Gaslight Anthem, known for hit song "The '59 Sound."

6. Ayah Marar (1980)

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Jordanian vocalist and songwriter who released her debut album, The Real, in 2012. Her singles include "Mind Controller," "Alive," and "Unstoppable."

7. Matt Thiessen (1980)

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Alternative rock singer and musician became the frontman of the band Relient K. He has also worked as a producer for projects like Owl City.

8. Lisa Marie Presley (1968)

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Her debut album, To Whom It May Concern, was granted gold status after reaching #5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2003.

9. Mike Oldfield (1953)

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Musician known for his complex works. He blended genres such as progressive rock with world and folk music.

10. Ray LaMontagne (1973)

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Favorably compared to Van Morrison and Nick Drake, he is a folk singer-songwriter who emerged with his debut album Trouble in 2004. His songs have been featured in numerous TV...

11. Fred Waring (1900)

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Musician, bandleader, and radio-television personality whose tagline was "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing."

12. Beau Bokan (1981)

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Singer, songwriter, and musician best known for being the lead singer of the metalcore band Blessthefall.

13. Roba Stanley (1908)

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American country music singer who was one of the first women to record country music.

14. Pharrell Williams (1973)

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Singer, rapper and music producer who is one half of the record production duo The Neptunes and the lead vocalist of the hip hop band N.E.R.D. He was nominated for an...

15. Jamie Cullum (1979)

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British jazz pop singer and songwriter whose album Twentysomething included hits like "All At Sea" and "Singin' in the Rain."

16. John Myung (1967)

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Progressive metal bassist and founding member of the Dream Theater band. His albums with Dream Theater include When Dream and Day Unite, Awake, and Falling into Infinity.

17. Johnny Marr (1963)

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Musician who was the co-songwriter and guitarist with The Smiths from 1982 until 1987.

18. Michelle Meldrum (1968)

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Heavy metal guitarist known for her work with Meldrum and Phantom Blue. Her albums with the groups include Blowin' Up the Machine, Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts, and Loaded Metal...

19. Red Callender (1916)

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One of the first black musicians to be a regular member of a commercial recording studio.

20. Dave Seaman (1968)

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English music producer and DJ who released several dance mix albums and established a re-mixing duo called Brothers In Rhythm with musician Steve Anderson. He also started the Audio Therapy...

21. Butch Ballard (1918)

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Jazz drummer who has performed with artists like Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

22. Stephan Jenkins (1964)

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Lead singer-songwriter and guitarist of Third Eye Blind, the band known for hit songs like "Jumper." He has won multiple California Music Awards.

23. Mac Miller (1992)

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American rapper whose first album, Blue Slide Park, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. His second album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, was released to positive...

24. Ariel Pink (1978)

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Known for such indie rock and psychedelic pop albums as Mature Themes and Before Today, this Southern California-based musician became famous for his beat-boxing skills as well as for his...

25. Alex Lee (1970)

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Guitarist and musical director who has collaborated with bands like Placebo and Strangelove. He played guitar for Massive Attack on their Mezzanine XX1 tour in Europe and the US in 2019.

26. Roland Orzabal (1961)

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Musician, producer, and songwriter who co-founded and co-fronted the British new wave band Tears for Fears.

27. Tony Lucca (1976)

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Known for his time on The Mickey Mouse Club, he was the second runner-up for The Voice's second season.

28. Billy Grammer (1925)

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American country singer who released the song "Gotta Travel On" in 1959. It was an instant pop and country crossover hit.

29. Daryl Dragon (1942)

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Keyboardist who sang "Love Will Keep Us Together" with his wife Toni Tennille.

30. Willy Moon (1989)

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New Zealand-born singer whose hit song "Yeah Yeah" was used in a 2012 Apple iPod TV commercial and peaked at #28 on the UK Singles Chart. He released his first...

31. Jonn Hart (1989)

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R&B singer who initially came to fame as a member of the boy band Tha Outfit. He broke out as a solo artist in 2012 and gained significant attention with...

32. Jen Ledger (1989)

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Drummer and backing vocalist for the Christian metal band Skillet. She joined the band in 2008 and played on the 2009 album Awake and the 2013 album Rise.

33. Atle Pettersen (1989)

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Lead singer and songwriter for the Norwegian band The Scheen. He is also recognizable for competing on the 2010 season of Norway's The X Factor.

34. Yoon Doo-joon (1989)

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Best known for his work with the boy band Beast, this South Korean vocalist and rapper contributed to such recordings as Beast Is The B2ST and Mastermind. Also an actor,...

35. Kurt Calleja (1989)

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Pop singer who represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "This is The Night."

36. Ella Edmondson (1986)

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British folk singer and songwriter who released her first album, Hold Your Horses, in 2009.

37. Michael Aranda (1986)

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Vlogger and musician known for his popular self-titled YouTube channel. He has two other channels titled whatimdoingrightnow and whatimpwningrightnow and he has also worked on the collaborative YouTube channel vlogbrothers. 

38. Melissa Etheridge (1961)

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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist who is also an outspoken advocate for women's causes. She has written music for the series Weeds as well.

39. Kelly Jones (1974)

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Singer-songwriter and guitarist who formed the band Stereophonics, a group heavily influenced by classic rock and punk. The Stereophonics released an Album titled "Oochaya!" in 2022. He sometimes brings his...

40. Lou Bega (1975)

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German musician known for his incorporation of sounds from the '40s and '50s. He scored a hit with 1999's "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...)." In 1999 he released...

41. Trace Cyrus (1989)

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Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter with the band Metro Station who runs the clothing line From Backseats to Bedrooms.

42. Monty Alexander (1944)

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Jazz artist whose work was noted for its Caribbean and swing influences. He also mastered the melodica.

43. Jeff Stinco (1978)

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Lead guitarist for a Canadian pop punk band called Simple Plan. Also an actor, he appeared in such films as New York Minute and Nitro.

44. Peter Hurford (1930)

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British composer and organist who served as the organist and choirmaster of St Albans Cathedral Choir for more than two decades. He was also the founder of the St Albans...

45. Moby (1965)

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Singer/songwriter and electronic musician best known for his albums Play and 18. He is a descendant of Herman Melville, the author of Moby Dick, which provided his stage name. In 2017...

46. DJ Jazzy Jeff (1965)

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Hip-hop DJ and producer best known for his collaborations with Will Smith. He and Smith won the first Grammy Award for rap for their 1989 album Parents Just Don't Understand.

47. Frank Capp (1931)

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Jazz drummer who has played with artists like Billy May and Nat Pierce.

48. Chris Martin (1977)

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Founder of the pop rock band Coldplay, who released their hit debut album Parachutes in 2000. The band has won a total of eight Grammys. He has also worked as a...

49. Bob Florence (1932)

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Jazz arranger and pianist who worked with some of the biggest names of his time, including Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and Doc Severinsen.

50. Patrick Pentland (1969)

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Guitarist known as a member of Canadian rock band Sloan who also plays bass, keyboards, and drums.