Artists

Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer best known as the leader of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Known for his distinctive voice, memorable songwriting, and blend of rock, folk, and Southern influences, Petty became one of the most successful and respected rock

Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer best known as the co-founder of the rock band Steely Dan. Renowned for his sophisticated songwriting, jazz-influenced guitar playing, and sharp lyrical wit, Becker helped create some of the most critically acclaimed albums in rock history. Early

Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was one of the most influential figures in American country music. Known for his honest songwriting and distinctive voice, Haggard helped define the Bakersfield sound, a style of country music that emerged in California during the 1960s as a raw, electric alternative to the polished

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was one of the most innovative and influential musicians in modern popular music. Known simply as Prince, he was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer whose work blended funk, rock, pop, R&B, soul, and new wave. His flamboyant stage presence, powerful songwriting, and musical

Joe Cocker (born John Robert Cocker on May 20, 1944, in Sheffield, England) was one of rock and blues music’s most distinctive and soulful voices, celebrated for his raspy, gritty delivery, emotive phrasing, and wildly expressive—often spasmodic—stage presence that made every performance feel raw and urgent.Growing up in a working-class family in Sheffield (the youngest

Glenn Frey (born Glenn Lewis Frey; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, best known as a founding member and co-lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Eagles. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in nearby Royal Oak, Frey showed early musical talent, starting piano lessons at

Jack Bruce (born John Symon Asher Bruce; May 14, 1943 – October 25, 2014) was a Scottish musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest bassists in rock history.Born in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, Scotland, he grew up in a musical family and showed prodigious talent early on. By age 10 he

David Bowie (born David Robert Jones; January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016) was an English singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century, often called the “chameleon of rock” for his constant reinvention of personas, styles, and sounds. Born in Brixton, London,