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Ace FrehleyPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Daniel "Ace" Frehley (April 27, 1951 – October 16, 2025) was an American musician.
Alan LancasterPerson · Music memorabiliaAlan Charles Lancaster (7 February 1949 – 26 September 2021) was an English musician, best known as a founding member and bassist of the rock band Status Quo, playing with the band from…
Aldo NovaPerson · Music memorabiliaAldo Caporuscio (born November 13, 1956), known by the stage name Aldo Nova, is a Canadian hard rock musician.
Alex Van HalenPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander Arthur Van Halen (lang; born May 8, 1953) is an American musician who was the drummer of the rock band Van Halen.
Alice CooperPerson · Music memorabiliaAlice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter.
Andrew W.K.Person · Music memorabiliaAndrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier (born May 9, 1979), known professionally as Andrew W.K, is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and motivational speaker.
Andy FraserPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrew McIan Fraser (3 July 1952 – 16 March 2015) was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist and co-composer for the rock band Free, which he helped found in 1968…
Andy ScottPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrew David Scott (born 30 June 1949) is a Welsh musician and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead guitarist and a backing vocalist in the glam rock band Sweet.
Angus YoungPerson · Music memorabiliaAngus McKinnon Young (born 31 March 1955) is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC.
Ann WilsonPerson · Music memorabiliaAnn Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950) is an American singer best known as the lead singer of the rock band Heart.
Axl RosePerson · Music memorabiliaHe has been the band's only constant member since its formation in
Bevan DaviesPerson · Music memorabiliaBevan Davies is an American musician best known as the drummer for the hard rock and heavy metal bands Madfly, Comes with the Fall, and Danzig, and for forming the band MonstrO.
Biff ByfordPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter Rodney "Biff" Byford (born 15 January 1951) is an English singer best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Saxon.
Billy DuffyPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Henry Duffy (born 12 May 1961) is an English rock musician, best known as the guitarist in the band The Cult.
Billy SquierPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Haislip Squier (born May 12, 1950) is an American rock musician, singer, and songwriter who had a string of hits in the early 1980s.
Bo BicePerson · Music memorabiliaHarold Elwin "Bo" Bice Jr. (born November 1, 1975) is an American singer and musician who was the runner-up against Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol.
Bob DaisleyPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert John Daisley (born 13 February 1950) is an Australian musician and songwriter.
Bob EzrinPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Alan Ezrin (born March 25, 1949) is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, best known for his work with Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Peter…
Bob RockPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer, and musician.
Brad ArnoldPerson · Music memorabiliaBradley Kirk Arnold (September 27, 1978 – February 7, 2026) was an American singer.
Brad DelsonPerson · Music memorabiliaBradford Philip Delson (born December 1, 1977) is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Linkin Park.
Brian ConnollyPerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Francis Connolly (5 October 1945 – 9 February 1997) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead singer of glam rock band Sweet between 1968 and 1979…
Brian MarshallPerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Aubrey Marshall (born 24 April 1973) is an American musician best known as the bassist and co-founder of the rock bands Creed and Alter Bridge.
Brian RobertsonPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Clarkston.
Candice NightAuthor · BooksCandice Night (born May 8, 1971) is an American singer and musician. She has been the vocalist/lyricist and multi-instrumentalist for the traditional folk rock project Blackmore's Night…
Charlie WattsPerson · Music memorabiliaCharles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021.
Chris CornellPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher John Cornell (Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the rock bands…
Chris PitmanPerson · Music memorabiliaChris Pitman (born November 16, 1961) is an American musician best known for his involvement with the hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
Chris WolstenholmePerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Tony Wolstenholme (born 2 December 1978) is an English musician. He is the bassist and backing vocalist for the rock band Muse.
Claude SchnellPerson · Music memorabiliaClaude Schnell (born May 17, 1955) is an American keyboardist who has been a member of the bands Magic, Rough Cutt, Dio, and Last in Line.
Cliff WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaClifford Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC.
Colin BurgessPerson · Music memorabiliaColin Burgess was an Australian musician and drummer (1946–2023). He was born in Sydney.
Cozy PowellPerson · Music memorabiliaCozy Powell (born Colin Trevor Flooks; 29 December 1947 – 5 April 1998) was an English drummer who made his name with major rock bands and artists such as The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow,…
Craig MacGregorPerson · Music memorabiliaCraig MacGregor (September 13, 1949 – February 9, 2018) was an American musician. He was the longtime bassist for Foghat, a rock band he joined in 1976.
Dave KushnerPerson · Music memorabiliaDave Kushner (born November 16, 1966) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist for the hard rock supergroup Velvet Revolver.
Dave SaboPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Michael Sabo (born September 16, 1964), nicknamed Snake, is an American musician best known as one of the guitarists of heavy metal band Skid Row.[1][2]
David ByronPerson · Music memorabilia
David IsbergPerson · Music memorabilia
David JohansenPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Roger Johansen (January 9, 1950 – February 28, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls.[1][9]…
Dennis DunawayPerson · Music memorabiliaDennis Dunaway (born December 9, 1946) is an American musician, best known as the original bass guitarist for the rock band Alice Cooper.
Dominic HowardPerson · Music memorabiliaDominic James Howard (born 7 December 1977) is an English drummer and the co-founder of the rock band Muse.
Duff McKaganPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Andrew "Duff" McKagan (born February 5, 1964) is an American musician. He was the bassist of hard rock band Guns N' Roses for twelve years, with whom he achieved worldwide success…
Eddie Van HalenPerson · Music memorabiliaEdward Lodewijk Van Halen (lang; January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician and songwriter.
Enrico RuggeriPerson · Music memorabilia
Eric BurdonPerson · Music memorabiliaEric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer and songwriter. He was previously the lead vocalist of the original lineup of the R&B and rock band the Animals and the funk band…
Eric CarrPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Charles Caravello (July 12, 1950 – November 24, 1991), better known as Eric Carr, was an American musician. He was the drummer for the rock band Kiss from 1980 until his death in 1991.
Eric LéviPerson · Music memorabiliaÉric Jacques Levisalles, stage name Eric Lévi (Paris, 1955) is a French rock musician and film composer.
Eric MartinPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Long Island City.
Eric SingerPerson · Music memorabiliaEric Singer (born Eric Doyle Mensinger; May 12, 1958) is an American drummer. Known as a drummer and vocalist in the hard rock band Kiss across three stints (1991–1996, 2001–2002,…
Felix PappalardiPerson · Music memorabiliaFelix Albert Pappalardi Jr. (December 30, 1939 – April 17, 1983) was an American music producer, songwriter, vocalist, and bassist.
FionaPerson · Music memorabiliaFiona Eileen Flanagan (born September 13, 1961), known professionally as Fiona, is an American rock singer and actress, best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan vehicle Hearts…
Frank FerrerPerson · Music memorabiliaFrank Ferrer (born March 25, 1966) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer for hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he played, toured, and recorded from 2006 to 2025.
Frank IeroPerson · Music memorabiliaFrank Anthony Iero Jr. (born October 31, 1981) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the rock band My…
Freddie MercuryArtist · PaintingsFreddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter and pianist who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the…
Gary ThainPerson · Music memorabiliaGary Mervin Thain (15 May 1948 – 8 December 1975) was a New Zealand bassist, best known for his work with British rock band Uriah Heep.
Gary WrightPerson · Music memorabiliaGary Malcolm Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023) was an American musician and composer best known for his 1976 hit songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive".
Geoff DownesPerson · Music memorabiliaGeoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952) is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the…
George KooymansPerson · Music memorabiliaGeorge Jan Kooymans (11 March 1948 – 22 July 2025) was a Dutch guitarist and vocalist. He was best known as the founder of the Dutch rock group Golden Earring.
George LynchPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Spokane.
Goran BregovićArtist · PaintingsGoran Bregović (Горан Бреговић; born 22 March 1950) is a recording artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
HeinoPerson · Music memorabiliaHeinz Georg Kramm (born 13 December 1938), known professionally as Heino, is a German singer of Schlager and traditional Volksmusik.
Herman RarebellPerson · Music memorabiliaHermann Erbel (born 18 November 1949), known professionally as Herman Rarebell, is a German musician, best known as the drummer for the hard rock band Scorpions from 1977 to 1996, during…
Hugh DillonPerson · Film memorabiliaHugh Dillon (born May 31, 1963) is a Canadian singer, actor, and television producer.
Ingo SchwichtenbergPerson · Music memorabiliaSmile" Schwichtenberg (18 May 1965 – 8 March 1995) was a German drummer and one of the founding members of the power metal band Helloween.
Jack BlackPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Jacob "Jack" Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician.
Jake E. LeePerson · Music memorabiliaJake E. Lee (born Jakey Lou Williams; February 15, 1957) is an American musician best known as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne between 1982 and 1987 and later as a member of the heavy…
Janet GardnerPerson · Music memorabiliaJanet Patricia Gardner (born March 21, 1962) is an American rock singer. She is best known as the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the all-female glam metal band Vixen joining…
Jared LetoPerson · Music memorabiliaJared Joseph Leto (LET-oh; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician.
Jason BonhamPerson · Music memorabiliaJason John Bonham (born 15 July 1966) is an English drummer. He is the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
Jason NewstedPerson · Music memorabiliaJason Curtis Newsted (born March 4, 1963) is an American musician, best known as the bassist of heavy metal band Metallica from 1986 to 2001.
Jeff FenholtPerson · Music memorabiliaJeffrey Craig Fenholt (September 15, 1950 – September 10, 2019) was an American musician, singer, actor, and televangelist.
Jeff PilsonPerson · Music memorabiliaJeffrey Steven Pilson (born January 19, 1958) is an American musician best known for being the bass player in the glam metal band Dokken and currently classic rock band Foreigner.
Jen LedgerPerson · Music memorabiliaJennifer Carole Ledger (born 8 December 1989) is a British-American musician who serves as the drummer and co-vocalist for the Christian rock band Skillet.
Jess MargeraPerson · Music memorabiliaJesse Margera (born August 28, 1978) is an American musician and television personality. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band CKY, which he co-founded in 1998.
Jim GordonPerson · Music memorabiliaJim Gordon was an American musician, songwriter, pianist, percussionist and drummer (1945–2023). He was born in Los Angeles and died in California Medical Facility.
Jim LeaPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Wolverhampton.
Jimmy PagePerson · Music memorabiliaJames Patrick Page (born 9 January 1944) is an English musician and producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Joe BonamassaPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Leonard Bonamassa (BAH-nə-MAH-sə; born May 8, 1977) is an American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career at age twelve, when he opened for B.B. King.
Joe ElliottPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Thomas Elliott (born 1 August 1959) is an English musician, best known as the lead singer and one of the founding members of the hard rock band Def Leppard.
Joey TempestPerson · Music memorabiliaRolf Magnus Joakim Larsson (born 19 August 1963), known professionally as Joey Tempest, is a Swedish musician and the lead vocalist of the rock band Europe.
John GlascockPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Glascock (2 May 1951 – 17 November 1979) was a British musician. He was the bassist and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Carmen from 1972 to 1975;
John SykesPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn James Sykes (29 July 1959 – 21 December 2024) was an English guitarist and singer, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.
Jonathan CainPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan Leonard Friga (born February 26, 1950), known professionally as Jonathan Cain, is an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Joseph WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Williams (born 1 September 1960) was a Joseph Williams studied at Grant High School. The recorded working language is English.
Keith MoonPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician who was the drummer for the rock band the Who.
Keith OlsenPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Alan Olsen (May 12, 1945 – March 9, 2020) was an American record producer and sound engineer, who worked with Magnum, Rick Springfield, Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osbourne, Grateful Dead,…
Kenny KweensPerson · Music memorabiliaKenny Kweens is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist in the hard rock band Beautiful Creatures.
Lawrence GowanPerson · Music memorabiliaLawrence Henry Gowan (born 22 November 1956) is a Canadian singer and keyboardist.
Leena PeisaAuthor · BooksLeena Maria "Awa" Peisa (born 16 March 1979) is a Finnish keyboard player. Her former bands include Lordi, Punaiset Messiaat and Dolchamar.
LemmyPerson · Music memorabiliaIan Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy or Lemmy Kilmister, was an English musician best known for being the founder, lead vocalist, bassist and…
Leslie WestPerson · Music memorabiliaLeslie Abel West (born Weinstein; October 22, 1945 – December 23, 2020) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.
LoquilloPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Loquillo during a concert in Músicos en la naturaleza in Hoyos del Espino (2013)
Maria BrinkPerson · Music memorabiliaMaria Brink (born December 18, 1977) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the frontwoman of the rock band In This Moment.
Mark SlaughterPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Allen Slaughter (born July 4, 1964) is an American singer and guitarist and one of the founders of the glam metal band Slaughter.
Martin BarrePerson · Music memorabiliaMartin Lancelot Barre (born 17 November 1946) is an English guitarist. He was lead guitarist of British rock band Jethro Tull, with whom he recorded and toured from 1968 until the band's…
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 FallonPerson · Music memorabiliaMatt Fallon (born Matthew Frankel; September 30, 1965) is an American heavy metal singer best known for his work with Skid Row and Anthrax.
Mic MichaeliPerson · Music memorabiliaGunnar Mathias "Mic" Michaeli (born 11 November 1962) is a Swedish musician best known as the keyboardist for the rock band Europe.
Michael SchenkerPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Schenker (born 10 January 1955) is a German guitarist. He played in the rock band UFO and leads the Michael Schenker Group (MSG).
Michael SweetPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Harrison Sweet (born July 4, 1963) is an American musician, the co-founder, principal songwriter, guitarist, and lead singer of the Christian metal band Stryper.
Michele LuppiPerson · Music memorabiliaMichele Luppi (born 7 April 1974) is an Italian singer, keyboardist, producer, and vocal coach.
Mick BoxPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Frederick Box (born 9 June 1947) is an English musician who is the lead guitarist of rock group Uriah Heep, having previously been a member of The Stalkers and Spice, both with…
Mick JonesPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Geoffrey Jones (born 26 June 1955) is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of punk rock band the Clash, until his…
Mick RalphsPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Geoffrey Ralphs (31 March 1944 – 23 June 2025) was an English guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was a founding member of English rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company.
Mick TaylorPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Kevin Taylor (born 17 January 1949) is an English guitarist, best known as a former member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (1967–1969) and the Rolling Stones (1969–1974).
Mike KroegerPerson · Music memorabilia
Morgan RosePerson · Music memorabiliaMorgan Jay Rose (born December 13, 1968) is an American musician, best known for being a founding member of Atlanta-based alternative metal band Sevendust.
Neal SchonPerson · Music memorabiliaNeal Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954) is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist for the rock band Journey.
Olli HermanPerson · Music memorabiliaOlli Herman Kosunen (born 19 May 1983), also known as H. Olliver Twisted, is a Finnish singer who has played in the Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet.
Pat BenatarPerson · Music memorabiliaPatricia Mae Giraldo (née Andrzejewski; formerly and still professionally Benatar; born January 10, 1953) is an American singer and songwriter.
Pat TorpeyPerson · Music memorabiliaPatrick Allan Torpey (December 13, 1953 – February 7, 2018) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Mr.
Paul GilbertPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Brandon Gilbert (born November 6, 1966) is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is the co-founder of the band Mr.
Pegi YoungPerson · Music memorabiliaMargaret Mary "Pegi" Young (née Morton, December 1, 1952 – January 1, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, environmentalist, educator and philanthropist.
Phil CampbellPerson · Music memorabiliaPhilip Anthony Campbell (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026) was a Welsh rock musician, best known as the guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 until its disbandment in 2015 upon the death of founder…
Richard FortusPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Fortus (born November 17, 1966) is an American guitarist. He has been a member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses since 2002 and has recorded one studio album with them.
Ritchie BlackmorePerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Hugh Blackmore (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist, who was a co-founding member of Deep Purple, Rainbow and Blackmore's Night.
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 NicholsonPerson · Music memorabiliaRob Nicholson (born November 24, 1969) also known as Blasko, is an American bassist, musician and manager.
Rob ZombiePerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965), known professionally as Rob Zombie, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker and actor.
Robert PlantPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in 1968 until their…

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