Rock Pioneers
Artists Known By One Name
Grammy Award Winners
Movie Soundtracks
Bands from Chicago
100

As the lead singer of The Doors, this rock icon was known for his poetic lyrics and chaotic performances.

Who is Jim Morrison?

100

The British musician, originally the lead singer of The Police, later became known for his solo career and his activism in global causes.

Who is Sting?

100

She became the first female artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year twice, first for Fearless in 2010 and 1989 in 2016.

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

This 2013 film features the song "Let It Go," which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became a worldwide phenomenon.

What is Frozen?

100

Formed in 1987, this band is considered one of the most successful alternative rock groups of the 1990's with hits like "Today" and "1979."

Who are the Smashing Pumpkins?

200

This British guitarist was a key member of The Rolling Stones and known for his riff-heavy playing style.

Who is Keith Richards?

200

Known for his electrifying stage presence, this artist became a "symbol" of musical innovation and rebellion.

Who is Prince?

200

This country singer-songwriter, known for hits like "The Gambler" won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.

Who is Kenny Rogers?

200

Featuring the iconic "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion, this 1997 film's soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

What is Titanic?

200

This Chicago-based band, let by singer/guitarist Patrick Stump, rose to fame in the mid-2000s with songs like "Sugar, We're Going Down."

Who is Fall Out Boy?

300

This "Queen of Rock" was known for her powerful voice and hit songs "Love Me Like A Man" and "Piece of My Heart."

Who is Janis Joplin?

300

This powerhouse vocalist became the first woman to win six Grammy Awards in one night and is known for her stunning performances.

Who is Beyonce?

300

This "Uptown Funk" singer won six Grammy Awards in 2016 including Record of the Year for his hit collaboration with Mark Ronson.

Who is Bruno Mars?

300

This 2014 movie, featuring an eclectic mix of 1970's hits like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Come and Get Your Love," saw its soundtrack climb to number one on the charts.

What is Guardians of the Galaxy?

300

This Chicago-based industrial rock band gained international fame with their dark and gritty sounds on albums like The Downward Spiral.

Who are Nine Inch Nails?

400

Known for her work with the band The Runaways and later as a solo artist, this rock icon's hit "Bad Reputation" became a feminist anthem.

Who is Joan Jett?

400

This legendary performer's 1957 hit "All Shook Up" became his eighth number one on the Billboard pop chart.

Who is Elvis?

400

This hip hop artist, famous for his politically charged music and activism won his first Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 2015 for his song "Alright."

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

400

Featuring songs like "Take My Breathe Away" by Berlin, this 1986 film's soundtrack was a huge hit, earning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

What is Top Gun?

400

This iconic rapper, know for his album The College Dropout, is one of the most influential artists to emerge from Chicago in the 21st century.

Who is Kanye West?

500

This musician is often credited with the invention of the electric guitar solo, influencing countless rock artists after him.

Who is Chuck Berry?

500

This pop icon rose to fame in the 1980s and is known as the "Queen of Pop."

Who is Madonna?

500

This American singer, known for his distinctive voice, won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2019 for A Star Is Born.

Who is Bradley Cooper?

500

This movie's soundtrack, featuring songs by Queen, was widely praised for its contribution to the film's energy and storytelling, particularly the song "Bohemian Rhapsody."

What is Wayne's World?

500

This iconic American band, know for their fusion of R&B, soul, and funk, was led by Maurice White and gave us hits like "September" and "Let's Groove."

Who is Earth, Wind, and Fire?