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Alternative Rock

244 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

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Jon FratelliPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Paul Lawler (born 4 March 1979), known professionally as Jon Fratelli, is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter, who is the lead singer of the band The Fratellis.
Josh KlinghofferPerson · Music memorabiliaJosh Adam Klinghoffer (born October 3, 1979) is an American musician best known for being the guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2007 to 2019, with whom he recorded two…
Julieta VenegasPerson · Music memorabiliaJulieta Venegas Percevault (xuˈljeta βeˈneɣas; born 24 November 1970)[1] is a Mexican singer-songwriter.
Justin Meldal-JohnsenPerson · Music memorabiliaJustin Meldal-Johnsen (born March 26, 1970) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter and musical director.
Justine FrischmannArtist · PaintingsJustine Elinor Frischmann (born 16 September 1969) is an English artist and retired musician.
Ken LloydPerson · Music memorabiliaKentaro James Shibuya Lloyd, better known as Ken Lloyd, is a British-born musician and singer-songwriter based in Japan.
Kevin BarnesPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Lawrence Barnes is an American musician who is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective.
Kevin ShieldsPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Patrick Shields (born 21 May 1963) is an Irish musician who achieved international fame as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band My Bloody…
Kiely WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaKiely Williams is an American singer, dancer and actress. She is known for her membership in the girl groups 3LW, the Cheetah Girls and BluPrint.
Kim DealPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberley Ann Deal (born June 10, 1961) is an American singer and rock musician who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Breeders, and was the original bassist and co-vocalist…
Kim GordonDesigner · FashionKim Althea Gordon (born April 28, 1953) is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth.
Kim ShattuckPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberly Dianne Shattuck (July 17, 1963 – October 2, 2019) was an American singer, musician, and songwriter.
KimbraPerson · Music memorabiliaKimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter.
Kris AllenPerson · Music memorabiliaKristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.
Kurt CobainPerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American musician and songwriter.
Lauri YlönenPerson · Music memorabiliaLauri Johannes Ylönen (born 23 April 1979) is a Finnish singer-songwriter, best known as the co-founder and frontman of the Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus.
Layne StaleyPerson · Music memorabiliaLayne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American singer-songwriter.
Lhasa de SelaPerson · Music memorabiliaLhasa de Sela (September 27, 1972 – January 1, 2010), also known by the mononym Lhasa, was an American-Mexican-Canadian singer-songwriter who was raised in Mexico and the United States and…
LightsPerson · Music memorabiliaLights Valerie Anne Poxleitner-Bokan (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner; April 11, 1987) known professionally as Lights is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
Lil PeepPerson · Music memorabiliaGustav Elijah Åhr (lang; November 1, 1996 – November 15, 2017), known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter.
Linda PerryPerson · Music memorabiliaLinda Perry (born April 15, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
Lindsey AbudeiPhotographer · PhotographyLindsey Chukwufumnanya Abudei (born 6 February 1987), known professionally as Lindsey Abudei, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Lou ReedAuthor · BooksLewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet.
Louise PostPerson · Music memorabiliaLouise Lightner Post (born December 7, 1966) is an American musician. She is best known for being a vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Veruca Salt, which she co-founded…
Maksim PokrovskyAuthor · BooksMaksim Sergeyevich Pokrovsky (born June 17, 1968) is a Russian musician, best known as the frontman of the Moscow-based rock band Nogu Svelo!.
Marcelo FalcãoPerson · Music memorabiliaMarcelo Falcão Custódio (born May 31, 1973, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian musician, the lead singer of the group O Rappa.
Marcus MumfordPerson · Music memorabiliaMarcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford (born 31 January 1987) is a British folk musician and singer.
Marianne FaithfullPerson · Film memorabiliaMarianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer-songwriter and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10…
Mark ArmPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Arm (born Mark Thomas McLaughlin; February 21, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the vocalist for the grunge band Mudhoney.
Mark HoppusPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Allan Hoppus (born March 15, 1972) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer.
Mark McGrathPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Sayers McGrath (born March 15, 1968)[1] is an American singer who is the lead vocalist of the rock band Sugar Ray.
Mark SheehanPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Anthony Sheehan (29 October 1976 – 14 April 2023) was an Irish musician.[1] From 1996 to 2001, he was a member of the boy band Mytown.[2] In 2001, he co-founded and played lead guitar…
Mark StentPerson · Music memorabiliaMark "Spike" Stent (born 3 August 1965) is an English record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with many international artists including Madonna, Sade, Marshmello, U2, Beyoncé,…
Mark StoermerPerson · Music memorabiliaMark August Stoermer (born June 28, 1977) is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist for the rock band the Killers, with whom he has recorded six studio albums.
Matt BellamyPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthew James Bellamy (born 9 June 1978) is an English musician and producer. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and lyricist for the English rock band Muse.
Matt SharpPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthew Kelly Sharp (born September 22, 1969) is an American musician. Until 1998, he was the bassist for the rock band Weezer, which he co-founded in 1992.
Matthew GoodPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthew Frederick Robert Good (born June 29, 1971) is a Canadian musician. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful alternative rock bands…
Mauro RefoscoPerson · Music memorabiliaMauro Refosco (born 16 October 1966), is a Brazilian percussionist. He is best known for his work with singer David Byrne and the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Maxim FadeevPerson · Film memorabiliaMaxim "Max" Aleksandrovich Fadeev (born 6 May 1968) is a Russian singer-songwriter, composer and producer.
Melissa Auf der MaurPhotographer · PhotographyMelissa Gaboriau Auf der Maur (born March 17, 1972) is a Canadian musician.
Michael PennPerson · Music memorabilia
Mike DirntPerson · Music memorabilia
Mike JoycePerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Fallowfield.
Mike ShinodaArtist · PaintingsMichael Kenji Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer.
MirwaisPerson · Music memorabiliaMirwais Ahmadzaï (born 23 October 1960), known mononymously as Mirwais, is a French electronic dance music record producer and songwriter, born in Lausanne, Switzerland to an Afghan father…
MorrisseyPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), mononymously known as Morrissey, is an English singer and songwriter.
Morten HarketPerson · Music memorabiliaMorten Harket (born 14 September 1959) is a Norwegian singer who is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band A-ha.
Nanna Bryndís HilmarsdóttirPerson · Music memorabilia
Nate RuessPerson · Music memorabiliaNathaniel Joseph Ruess (pronounced; born February 26, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. He formed the indie rock band The Format in 2002, and later went on to form the band fun.
Nick CavePerson · Music memorabiliaNicholas Edward Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian singer, musician and writer. He is the frontman of the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Nick McCabePerson · Music memorabiliaNicholas John McCabe is an English musician, best known as being the lead guitarist of the rock group the Verve.
Nicole FiorentinoPerson · Music memorabiliaNicole Margaret Fiorentino (born April 7, 1979) is an American bass guitarist. She is best known for her work with alternative rock bands Veruca Salt and the Smashing Pumpkins.
Nigel GodrichPerson · Music memorabiliaNigel Timothy Godrich (born 28 February 1971) is an English record producer, recording engineer and musician.
Paul D'AmourPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul D'Amour (born 1968 or 1969) is an American musician who was the original bassist for Tool.
Paul WesterbergPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Harold Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Replacements.
Peter HookPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter Hook (Woodhead; born 13 February 1956) is an English musician. He is the former bassist and co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order.
Philip SelwayPerson · Music memorabiliaPhilip James Selway (born 23 May 1967) is an English musician and the drummer of the rock band Radiohead. He combines rock drumming with electronic percussion.
Pierre BouvierPerson · Music memorabiliaPierre Bouvier (born May 9, 1979) is a Canadian singer and musician best known for being the lead vocalist and bassist of the rock band Simple Plan.
PJ HarveyPerson · Music memorabiliaPolly Jean Harvey (born 9 October 1969) is an English singer and songwriter. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments.
Ray ToroPerson · Music memorabiliaRaymond Toro (born July 15, 1977) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the band My Chemical Romance.
Richard AshcroftPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter.
Richard PatrickPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Michael Patrick (born May 10, 1968) is an American singer, musician and songwriter. He is the frontman and only continuous member of the rock band Filter.
Rivers CuomoPerson · Music memorabiliaCuomo was born in New York City and raised in several Buddhist c
Rob BourdonPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Gregory Bourdon (born January 20, 1979) is an American musician, best known as a co-founding member and the former drummer of the rock band Linkin Park.
Rob ThomasPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Landstuhl.
Robin GuthriePerson · Music memorabiliaRobin Andrew Guthrie (born 4 January 1962) is a Scottish musician, songwriter, composer, record producer and audio engineer, best known as the co-founder of the dream pop band Cocteau…
Robyn HitchcockPerson · Music memorabiliaRobyn Rowan Hitchcock (born 3 March 1953) is an English musician. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano, and bass guitar.
Ronnie VannucciPerson · Music memorabiliaRonald Vannucci Jr. (born February 15, 1976) is an American musician, best known for being the drummer for the rock band the Killers.
Ruper OrdorikaPerson · Music memorabiliaRuper Ordorika, born in Oñati (Gipuzkoa) on 16 August 1956, is a Basque singer-songwriter. He is generally considered one of the greatest renewers of basque songwriting.
Sam BettensPerson · Music memorabiliaSam Bettens (formerly Sarah Bettens, born September 23, 1972) is a Belgian singer and musician, best known as the lead singer of the Belgian band, K's Choice.
Sarah NeufeldPerson · Music memorabiliaSarah Neufeld (born August 27, 1979) is a Canadian violinist who is known for her work with indie rock band Arcade Fire, with whom she is a former core member and currently a touring…
Scott ShrinerPerson · Music memorabiliaScott Gardner Shriner (born July 11, 1965) is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded thirteen studio albums.
Shannon HoonPerson · Film memorabiliaRichard Shannon Hoon (September 26, 1967 – October 21, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer of the band Blind Melon from 1990 until his death in 1995.
Shannon LetoPhotographer · PhotographyShannon Leto (born March 9, 1970) is an American musician best known as the drummer of rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Shruti HaasanPerson · Music memorabiliaShruti Haasan (born 28 January 1986) is an Indian actress and singer who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.
Sibyl BuckPerson · Music memorabiliaSibyl Buck (born May 27, 1972) is an American rock musician and fashion model.
SigridPerson · Music memorabiliaSigrid was a Norwegian singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, pianist and composer (born 1996).
SingleTrackMindPerson · Music memorabiliaAlex Wong is a Malaysian independent musician and singer who performs under the stage name SingleTrackMind, and also a retired professional jet ski racer.
Siouxsie SiouxPerson · Music memorabiliaSusan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known as Siouxsie Sioux (soo-zee-SOO), is an English singer.
Sivert HøyemPerson · Music memorabiliaSivert Høyem (born 22 January 1976) is a Norwegian musician, best known as the vocalist of the rock band Madrugada.
Stanton MoorePerson · Music memorabiliaStanton Moore (born July 9, 1972) is an American rock drummer from New Orleans. Most widely known as a founding member of Galactic, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career (beginning…
Stephen CarpenterPerson · Music memorabiliaStephen Carpenter (STEF-ən; born August 3, 1970) is an American musician, best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the alternative metal band Deftones.
Sterling CampbellPerson · Music memorabiliaSterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including Chic, the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper,…
Steve AlbiniPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven Frank Albini (July 22, 1962 – May 7, 2024) was an American musician and audio engineer.
Steve ShelleyPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven Jay Shelley (born June 23, 1962) is an American drummer. He is best known as the longtime drummer of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, for whom he played from 1985 until their…
Steven WilsonPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Stina NordenstamPerson · Music memorabiliaKristina Ulrika Marianne Nordenstam (born 4 March 1969) is a Swedish singer-songwriter and producer.
Stone GossardPerson · Music memorabiliaStone Carpenter Gossard (born July 20, 1966) is an American musician and songwriter who serves as the rhythm guitarist for the rock band Pearl Jam.
Sufjan StevensPerson · Music memorabiliaSufjan Stevens (born July 1, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He has released ten solo studio albums and multiple collaborative albums with other artists.
SwingflyPerson · Music memorabiliaRicardo DaSilva II, better known by his stage name Swingfly, is an American–Swedish naturalised rapper and singer. He is also known by other aliases like Swing-Fly, Richie Pasta and Swing.
Tanya DonellyPerson · Music memorabiliaTanya Donelly (born July 14, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist based in New England.
Taylor HawkinsPerson · Music memorabiliaOliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022) was an American musician who was the drummer and a vocalist of the rock band Foo Fighters, sharing vocals with Dave Grohl.
Terra NaomiPerson · Music memorabiliaTerra Naomi Englebardt is an American indie folk singer-songwriter, who rose to fame through a performance of her song "Say It's Possible" on the video sharing site YouTube.
Thurston MoorePerson · Music memorabiliaThurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958) is an American musician, best known as guitarist and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth.
Tom BarmanPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Andrew Barman (born 1 January 1972), is a Belgian musician, film director and photographer.
Tommy MarthPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Christian Marth Jr. (November 23, 1978 – April 23, 2012) was an American saxophone player, best known for his recordings and live performances with The Killers.
Tomo MilicevicPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was the lead guitarist of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars from 2003 to 2018. Tomo Milicevic was born in Sarajevo but raised in the Un
Tony ThompsonPerson · Music memorabiliaTony Thompson is recorded as musician and drummer.
Tori AmosPerson · Music memorabiliaTori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She is a classically trained musician with a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
Tracy ChapmanPerson · Music memorabiliaTracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. She was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987.[2] The following year she released her self-titled debut…
Tré CoolPerson · Music memorabiliaFrank Edwin Wright III (born December 9, 1972), better known by his stage name Tré Cool, is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the long-time drummer for the rock band Green…
Trippie ReddPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn and raised in Canton, Ohio, he has contributed to the progression of emo rap and rage
Troy BakerPerson · Music memorabiliaTroy Baker is an American voice actor and musician known for his numerous roles in video games, including Joel Miller in The Last of Us franchise, and Rhys Strongfork in Tales from the…
Will ChampionPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Champion (born 31 July 1978) is an English musician and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer and percussionist of the rock band Coldplay.
William GoldsmithPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Goldsmith (born July 4, 1972) is an American drummer who is a member of Sunny Day Real Estate and Assertion, and a member of Foo Fighters between 1994 and '97.
Wolfgang HaffnerPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Wolfgang Haffner, February 2010

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