This singer-songwriter's iconic acoustic guitar anthem had a resurgence when covered by country artist Luke Combs in 2023.
Tracy Chapman
This rhythmic subdivision is known in the UK as a "quaver," but in the USA is known by this more mathematical name.
eighth note
It's hard to believe that this iconic American artist's impact was all made between the years of 1966 and 1970, beginning with the release of his first single, "Hey Joe."
Jimi Hendrix
This folk double act developed their harmonies by pressing close together and watching each other's mouths closely as they sang along to Everly Brothers' records.
Simon and Garfunkel
Before becoming Miley Cyrus' first #1 hit, this song was offered to Beyonce.
Wrecking Ball
Younger sister to Ann, this founding member of Heart pulls double duty as guitarist and vocalist.
Nancy Wilson
This mnemonic is used to recall the "space notes" on the treble clef.
F.A.C.E
Many conspiracy theorists attributed this tortured musician's untimely death to his controversial spouse, Courtney Love.
Kurt Cobain
This rock duo had their first number one hit with "Rich Girl" in 1977.
Hall and Oates
The resemblance was no accident; Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo originally composed this artist's funky hit "Rock Your Body" for Michael Jackson's comeback album.
Justin Timberlake
This rocker was portrayed by Kristen Stewart in the 2010 film Runaways.
Joan Jett
Hold it! This symbol indicates holding a note/chord: indefinitely.
fermata
This singer's breakout hit "Rehab" perhaps presaged her early death attributed to alcohol poisoning.
Amy Winehouse
This two-member 00's alternative rock band were originally a married couple, but divorced 3 years into their 14-year run.
The White Stripes
Beyonce's empowerment anthem "Irreplaceable" was initially penned by Ne-Yo with Canadian country diva _________ in mind.
Shania Twain
This Australian guitar virtuoso broke through to the US pop charts with "According to Him" in 2009.
Orianthi
These are the 4 notes in a G Major 7th chord.
G, B, D, F#
This legendary blues musician's death is attributed by some to the myth that he sold his soul to the devil for his prodigious skill.
Robert Johnson
This electronic duo announced their breakup in 2021 via an 8 minute video entitled "Epilogue," which culminates in their literal explosion.
Daft Punk
Ed Sheeran originally wrote his vaguely tropical hit "Shape of You" for this arguably more fitting Caribbean singer.
Rihanna
This electric guitar-slinging gospel singer was cited by such rock icons as Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis as a major influence.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
While "mi" represents the major third, this syllable is used for the minor third in the solfege system.
me (pronounced "may")
This founder of the Rolling Stones drowned in his own backyard pool.
Brian Jones.
This is Outkast's penultimate studio album, perhaps better described as two solo albums released in parallel, demonstrating the cracks in their creative relationship.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Rob Thomas penned the lyrics to his smash-hit collab with Carlos Santana, "Smooth," with this "Careless Whispers" singer in mind, later trying to channel him in his own vocal performance.
George Michael
Guitarist Slash reportedly hates this hit, because he initially played its opening riff as a finger exercise, which singer Axl Rose ran with and transformed into a full song in one hour.
Sweet Child O' Mine