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An ever-growing archive of musicians who shaped the world — remembered on the dates that matter most.

78 artists in the archive
Michael Jackson
Blues, New Wave, Gospel, Rock, Hip-Hop1958 — 2009

Michael Jackson

Rhythmic revolutionary blending genres, transforming music and igniting global passion

Louis Armstrong
Jazz1901 — 1971

Louis Armstrong

Jazz’s heartbeat, breaking boundaries with every soulful note

Bob Marley
1945 — 1981

Bob Marley

"One Love, One Rhythm: Marley’s Soul Lives On"

Jim Morrison
Rock, Heavy Metal1943 — 1971

Jim Morrison

Revolutionizing rock with haunting lyrics and wild charisma

Whitney Houston
Blues, Gospel1963 — 2012

Whitney Houston

A voice that soared, bridging souls with timeless gospel and blues magic

Frank Sinatra
Jazz1915 — 1998

Frank Sinatra

Timeless voice, the essence of jazz and soul intertwined

George Harrison
Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues1943 — 2001

George Harrison

Timeless melodies, transcendent spirit—George Harrison, a musical journey beyond borders

Kurt Cobain
Grunge1967 — 1994

Kurt Cobain

Voice of a generation, shattering norms with raw authenticity

Selena
Blues, Gospel1971 — 1995

Selena

Soulful echoes of resilience and faith that changed music forever

Tupac Shakur
1971 — 1996

Tupac Shakur

Voices of the streets, echoes of truth, timeless revolutionary spirit

Johnny Cash
Gospel, Punk1932 — 2003

Johnny Cash

Rebel soul uniting faith and defiance through timeless melodies

Prince
Indie, Gospel, Rock, Jazz1958 — 2016

Prince

"Eclectic genius bridging soul and style, forever shaping soundscapes."

Tina Turner
Rock, Gospel, Blues, Punk1939 — 2023

Tina Turner

Unstoppable force of music, love, and resilience through every era

Ray Charles
Jazz, Gospel1930 — 2004

Ray Charles

Soulful genius weaving jazz and gospel into timeless musical masterpieces

Janis Joplin
Heavy Metal, Gospel, New Wave1943 — 1970

Janis Joplin

Soulful voice igniting rebellion, bridging genres with fierce authenticity and passion

Miles Davis
Jazz1926 — 1991

Miles Davis

Revolutionizing sound, Miles Davis shaped jazz into an endless journey

Chester Bennington
New Wave, Grunge, Indie1976 — 2017

Chester Bennington

Voice of a generation, channeling pain into raw, powerful art

Billie Holiday
Jazz1915 — 1959

Billie Holiday

Soulful voice, timeless emotion: Billie Holiday redefined jazz forever

B. B. King
1925 — 2015

B. B. King

Blues legend B.B. King: Soulful strings that shaped a generation's heart

Nina Simone
Jazz, Gospel1933 — 2003

Nina Simone

Defying boundaries, Nina Simone's voice ignited a revolution in music.

Donna Summer
Rock, Blues1948 — 2012

Donna Summer

Timeless queen of disco, blending rock and blues with soulful passion

Marvin Gaye
Gospel, Blues1939 — 1984

Marvin Gaye

Soulful melodies that healed hearts and sparked change through music

Charlie Parker
Jazz1920 — 1955

Charlie Parker

Revolutionizing jazz with unmatched creativity and bold improvisation

Aaliyah
Rock, Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel1979 — 2001

Aaliyah

Aaliyah: Timeless voice blending genres, redefining music's heartbeat and soul

Buddy Holly
Rock, Gospel1936 — 1959

Buddy Holly

Timeless melodies that changed rock and shaped generations forever

Quincy Jones
Jazz, Gospel1933 — 2024

Quincy Jones

"Quincy Jones: Where Jazz Meets Soul, Crafting Timeless Musical Masterpieces"

Ronnie James Dio
Metal, New Wave1942 — 2010

Ronnie James Dio

Spirit of metal, voice of legend, magic in every note

John Coltrane
Jazz1926 — 1967

John Coltrane

Elevating jazz to spiritual heights, Coltrane's sound transcends time and space

The Notorious B.I.G.
Hip-Hop1972 — 1997

The Notorious B.I.G.

Immortal voice of the streets, master of lyrical storytelling

Sid Vicious
1957 — 1979

Sid Vicious

Rebel with a chaotic sound, forever haunting the punk scene

Chris Cornell
Rock, Grunge, New Wave1964 — 2017

Chris Cornell

Voice of a generation, echoing raw emotion and timeless artistry

Stevie Ray Vaughan
Rock1954 — 1990

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Blues titan who electrified rock with passion and soul

John Bonham
Rock, New Wave1948 — 1980

John Bonham

Pioneering rhythms that shaped rock's heartbeat and ignited new waves

Sam Cooke
Gospel1931 — 1964

Sam Cooke

Soulful voice that ignited passion and changed music forever

Otis Redding
Gospel1941 — 1967

Otis Redding

Soulful voice bridging gospel roots and timeless emotion

Chet Baker
Jazz1929 — 1988

Chet Baker

Timeless trumpet whispers of heartache and beauty in every note

Tom Petty
Rock1950 — 2017

Tom Petty

Timeless rock anthems that speak to the rebel in all of us

Barry White
Gospel1944 — 2003

Barry White

Soulful melodies echoing faith and love for generations

Ian Curtis
Rock1956 — 1980

Ian Curtis

Haunting melodies that defined a generation and transcended the shadows

Jeff Buckley
Grunge, Gospel1966 — 1997

Jeff Buckley

"Jeff Buckley: Haunting melodies that transcend time and genre"

Bon Scott
Rock, New Wave1946 — 1980

Bon Scott

Raw energy and rebellious spirit that shaped rock’s edge forever

Karen Carpenter
Blues1950 — 1983

Karen Carpenter

Timeless voice weaving heartache and hope into soulful melodies

Cliff Burton
1962 — 1986

Cliff Burton

Legendary bassist who reshaped metal with unmatched creativity and passion

Celia Cruz
1925 — 2003

Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz: The Queen of Salsa, rhythm that transcends time

Robert Johnson
1911 — 1938

Robert Johnson

Soulful whispers of the Delta shaped the blues for eternity

Layne Staley
Grunge1967 — 2002

Layne Staley

Voices of grunge, haunting melodies, forever etched in rock history

Brian Wilson
Various1942 — 2025

Brian Wilson

Melodic genius who reshaped the sound of a generation

Eazy-E
Various1964 — 1995

Eazy-E

Straight Outta Compton's voice, revolutionizing hip-hop with raw authenticity

FA
Various1942 — 2009

Friedrich Albert Ponelis

A tribute to Friedrich Albert Ponelis

Juice WRLD
Various1998 — 2019

Juice WRLD

Raw emotions, timeless beats: Juice WRLD’s legacy forever resonates

Luther Vandross
Various1951 — 2005

Luther Vandross

Soulful serenades that defined romance and timeless vocal artistry

Mac Miller
Various1992 — 2018

Mac Miller

A lyrical genius blending vulnerability, wisdom, and joy across genres

Ritchie Valens
Punk1941 — 1959

Ritchie Valens

Revolutionizing punk with raw passion and timeless rebellion

Tim Buckley
Various1947 — 1975

Tim Buckley

Tim Buckley: Pioneering musical boundaries through ethereal voice and fearless expression

Keith Moon
Rock, New Wave1946 — 1978

Keith Moon

Revolutionizing rock with chaos, charisma, and unforgettable rhythm

Dimebag Darrell
Metal1966 — 2004

Dimebag Darrell

Heavy riffs, untamed spirit—Dimebag’s legacy lives on in every chord

Nick Drake
1948 — 1974

Nick Drake

Timeless melodies echoing the beauty of fragile existence

Elliott Smith
1969 — 2003

Elliott Smith

Melancholic melodies that resonate with the depths of the soul

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel1971 — 2002

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Innovative voice of resilience blending blues, hip-hop, and gospel soul

Ronnie Van Zant
Rock1948 — 1977

Ronnie Van Zant

Voice of the South, igniting rock's heart and spirit forever

Scott Weiland
Rock, Grunge, New Wave1967 — 2015

Scott Weiland

Voice of a generation, weaving grunge with raw emotional power

Howlin' Wolf
1910 — 1976

Howlin' Wolf

Blues legend Howlin' Wolf: raw power redefining the sound of America

Gram Parsons
Gospel1946 — 1973

Gram Parsons

Reviving the spirit of Gospel with soulful heart and cosmic dreams

Peter Steele
1962 — 2010

Peter Steele

Goth metal icon Peter Steele: darkly poetic, beautifully heavy, eternally iconic

Ol' Dirty Bastard
1968 — 2004

Ol' Dirty Bastard

Raw energy and unapologetic truth redefine hip-hop's boundaries

Big L
1974 — 1999

Big L

Big L: The lyrical architect who reshaped hip-hop's storytelling tradition

RR
Metal1956 — 1982

Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads: Revolutionizing metal with unmatched brilliance and timeless riffs

Shannon Hoon
Grunge1967 — 1995

Shannon Hoon

"Raw emotions and haunting melodies that defined a generation's sound"

Alex Harvey
Rock1935 — 1982

Alex Harvey

Defying norms, igniting passion: Alex Harvey's rock spirit lives on

Bradley Nowell
Grunge1968 — 1996

Bradley Nowell

Raw emotion and poetic lyrics that defined a generation's sound

Johann Gottfried Vierling
1750 — 1813

Johann Gottfried Vierling

Johann Gottfried Vierling was a German organist and composer.

FD
1945 — 2017

Frank Dostal

Frank Dostal was a German songwriter and music producer. In the late 1960s, he was a singer with the rock band The Rattl…

Amy Winehouse
Soul1983 — 2011

Amy Winehouse

Soulful voice, raw emotion, timeless spirit of defiance and love

David Bowie
Rock1947 — 2016

David Bowie

Revolutionizing rock, Bowie blended personas and genres into timeless artistry

Elvis Presley
Rock1935 — 1977

Elvis Presley

The King of Rock: Timeless rhythm, everlasting influence

Freddie Mercury
Rock1946 — 1991

Freddie Mercury

Queen of Rock, voice of a generation, forever unforgettable energy

Jimi Hendrix
Rock1942 — 1970

Jimi Hendrix

Electric soul igniter redefining rock, forever shaping musical evolution

John Lennon
Rock1940 — 1980

John Lennon

Imagine a world transformed by music and peace