Gemini Musicians

Vote for Your Favourite Gemini Musicians

Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

 1 
John Bonham
(Drummer of Rock Band Led Zeppelin)
John Bonham
16
Birthdate: May 31, 1948
Birthplace: Redditch, England, UK
Died: September 25, 1980

John Bonham was an English drummer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential and greatest rock drummers in history, Bonham was part of the world-renowned rock band Led Zeppelin. He influenced several drummers like Joey Kramer, Dave Grohl, Ian Mosley, Neil Peart, and Tommy Lee among other famous drummers. Bonham is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

 2 
Richard Wagner
(Known for His Operas and Music Dramas ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’ and ‘Tristan und Isolde’)
Richard Wagner
16
Birthdate: May 22, 1813
Birthplace: Leipzig, Germany
Died: February 13, 1883
German composer and conductor Richard Wagner is best remembered for his operas and music dramas. He explored the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, which combined many forms of art, including the visual, poetic, and musical. He also established the opera house Bayreuth Festspielhaus, which hosted his works The Ring and Parsifal.
 3 
Bernie Taupin
(British Songwriter Best Known for His Long-Term Partnership with Musician Elton John)
Bernie Taupin
14
Birthdate: May 22, 1950
Birthplace: Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England

Lyricist Bernie Taupin is best known for his collaboration with Elton John for over 30 albums. Their works include the iconic hit Candle in the Wind. Taupin has also had a successful solo career and has performed with the band Farm Dogs. He has also exhibited his original artwork.

Recommended Lists:
 4 
Charlie Watts
(Drummer)
Charlie Watts
8
Birthdate: June 2, 1941
Birthplace: Kingsbury, London, England
Died: August 24, 2021

English drummer, Charlie Watts, was best known as a member of the band Rolling Stones. He was associated with the group for almost 60 years. He began his career as a graphic designer for an advertising company and played with bands in his leisure time. He eventually started drumming full time with Rolling Stones.

 5 
Ronnie Wood
(Best Known as a Member of the Rock Band 'Rolling Stones')
Ronnie Wood
10
Birthdate: June 1, 1947
Birthplace: Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom

Ronnie Wood is a musician and songwriter. Over the years, Wood has been an important member of popular rock bands like the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck Group, and Faces. He is one of the few musicians to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A cancer survivor, Wood serves as an inspiration to those fighting cancer.

 6 
Tom Morello
(American Guitarist Best Known for His Tenure with the Rock Band 'Rage Against the Machine')
Tom Morello
15
Birthdate: May 30, 1964
Birthplace: New York City, United States

Tom Morello is an American musician, rapper, singer, actor, songwriter, and political activist. Morello is best known for his association with Rage Against the Machine, which he co-founded with Zack de la Rocha. Renowned for his creative and unique guitar playing style, Tom Morello was ranked among the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Recommended Lists:
 7 
Steve Vai
(Guitarist, Composer and Songwriter Best Known for His Albums 'Flex-Able' and 'Passion and Warfare')
Steve Vai
10
Birthdate: June 6, 1960
Birthplace: Carle Place, New York, United States
Three-time Grammy-winning guitarist and singer Steve Vai began his career as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa and played for his band till he launched his solo career. Guitar World named him the “10th Greatest Guitarist. His music was featured in music videos such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
 8 
Levon Helm
(American Musician and Actor Who Achieved Fame as the Drummer)
Levon Helm
7
Birthdate: May 26, 1940
Birthplace: Elaine, Arkansas, United States
Died: April 19, 2012
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 9 
Robert Schumann
(One of the Greatest Composer of the Romantic Era which include 'Carnaval, Symphonic Studies and Kinderszenen')
Robert Schumann
5
Birthdate: June 8, 1810
Birthplace: Zwickau, Germany
Died: July 29, 1856
Robert Schumann was a German pianist, music critic, and composer. An influential musician of the Romantic era, Schumann is considered one of the greatest composers of the era. Schumann was initially focused on becoming the finest pianist in Europe. However, a hand injury brought an end to his dream, forcing him to focus on composing.
 10 
Curtis Mayfield
(Singer, Guitarist)
Curtis Mayfield
6
Birthdate: June 3, 1942
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: December 26, 1999
Soul singer and guitarist Curtis Mayfield gained fame with The Impressions. His songs such as People Get Ready carried prominent social themes. The Grammy Hall of Fame inductee was paralyzed from the neck down after an accident during a live performance in 1990 but continued to record even after that.
 11 
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky
(One of the Most Influential Composers of the 20th Century and a Pivotal Figure in 'Modernist Music')
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky
10
Birthdate: June 17, 1882
Birthplace: Lomonosov, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: April 6, 1971

Four-time Grammy-winning Russian composer and pianist Igor Stravinsky is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He is remembered for his ballets The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring. He broke the traditional flow of music and incorporated his own style.

 12 
Les Paul
(Jazz Guitarist: One of the Pioneers of the Solid-body Electric Guitar)
Les Paul
4
Birthdate: June 9, 1915
Birthplace: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Died: August 12, 2009

Jazz and country guitarist Les Paul developed his version of the solid-body electric guitar, which he named the Log. He is also credited with pioneering innovations such as multitrack recording, the eight-track tape recorder, and overdubbing. He won the Special Merit/Technical Grammy Award for his achievements.

 13 
Ray Davies
(Guitarist, Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
Ray Davies
4
Birthdate: June 21, 1944
Birthplace: London, England
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 14 
Richard Georg Strauss
(Considered a Leading Composer of The Late Romantic & Early Modern Eras)
Richard Georg Strauss
4
Birthdate: June 11, 1864
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Died: September 8, 1949

Richard Georg Strauss was a German conductor, composer, violinist, and pianist. Renowned for his pioneering subtleties of orchestration, Strauss is generally regarded as a modernist, although he was initially considered a conservative, backwards-looking composer. Over the years, his music has influenced other prominent composers like Béla Viktor János Bartók, Karol Maciej Szymanowski, Edward Elgar, and Benjamin Britten.

 15 
Chet Atkins
(Guitarist, Jazz musician, Record producer, Jazz guitarist, Classical guitarist, Songwriter)
Chet Atkins
3
Birthdate: June 20, 1924
Birthplace: Luttrell
Died: June 30, 2001
 16 
Edvard Grieg
(One of the Main Composers of the Romantic Era)
Edvard Grieg
9
Birthdate: June 15, 1843
Birthplace: Bergen, Norway
Died: September 4, 1907
Regarded as Norway’s Shakespeare, musical legend Edvard Grieg learned the piano from his mother. The Scottish claim he was their own, as Grieg’s Scottish grandfather had migrated to Norway. Grieg was known for his compositions such as the Piano Concerto and for infusing Norwegian folk elements into his music.
Recommended Lists:
 17 
Kim Deal
(Singer)
Kim Deal
5
Birthdate: June 10, 1961
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, USA
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 18 
Edward Elgar
(Composer)
Edward Elgar
4
Birthdate: June 2, 1857
Birthplace: Broadheath, England
Died: February 23, 1934
Recommended Lists:
 19 
Miles Davis
(Trumpeter and one of the Most Prominent Figures in the History of Jazz)
Miles Davis
4
Birthdate: May 26, 1926
Birthplace: Alton, Illinois, United States
Died: September 28, 1991
Jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis was a pioneer in the bepop and jazz fusion genres. His work also had electronic, African, and Spanish influences. His album Kind of Blue sold 5 million copies in the U.S. and was termed a national treasure by the House of Representatives, years later. 
 20 
Danny Elfman
(Singer-Songwriter for the New Wave Band 'Oingo Boingo')
Danny Elfman
6
Birthdate: May 29, 1953
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Danny Elfman is best known for his association with the new wave band Oingo Boingo. He has written over 100 feature film scores and has composed music for numerous TV shows and stage productions. He is the recipient of two Emmy Awards and one Grammy and has been nominated for the Academy Award.

Recommended Lists:
 21 
Joshua Dun
(American Musician, Drummer and One Half of the Musical Duo ‘Twenty One Pilots’)
Joshua Dun
6
Birthdate: June 18, 1988
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Joshua William Dun, or Josh Dun, gained fame as part of the music duo Twenty One Pilots, with Tyler Joseph. Apart from being the drummer, he also contributes to percussion and trumpet. He had earlier been part of House of Heroes. He is known for his signature X tattoo.
 22 
Michael Cera
(Actor and Musician)
Michael Cera
10
Birthdate: June 7, 1988
Birthplace: Brampton, Canada

Michael Cera is best known for his award-winning roles in Arrested Development, Superbad, and Juno. He has played voice roles, too. His work in theater earned him a Tony nomination. He has also toured as a bassist with an indie rock group and has released an album, True That.

 23 
Wynonna Judd
(One of the Best-Selling Country Artists of All Time)
Wynonna Judd
6
Birthdate: May 30, 1964
Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, United States

Wynonna Judd is an American country music singer. One of the most decorated female country singers of her generation, Judd was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame for her contribution to music. Also a philanthropist, Judd joined hands with Habitat for Humanity and helped raise more than $90 million to aid victims of natural disasters.

 24 
Kenny G
(Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and One of the Best-Selling Musicians of All Time)
Kenny G
4
Birthdate: June 5, 1956
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, better known as Kenny G, is a best-selling jazz saxophonist who has sold over 75 million records and even owns a line of saxophones. He is also a certified pilot and a skilled golfer who has participated in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am seven times.

 25 
Martha Argerich
(pianist)
Martha Argerich
5
Birthdate: June 5, 1941
Birthplace: Buenos Aires
 26 
Paul Weller
(Singer, Songwriter, Musician)
Paul Weller
5
Birthdate: May 25, 1958
Birthplace: Sheerwater

Paul Weller is an English musician and singer-songwriter best known for his work with the popular band, The Jam. Referred to as The Modfather, Weller played a significant role during the mod revival of the 1970s and 1980s. In 2006, he was honored with the Brit Award under the Outstanding Contribution to Music category.

 27 
Siouxsie Sioux
(Singer, Musician, Exotica, Songwriter)
Siouxsie Sioux
4
Birthdate: May 27, 1957
Birthplace: Southwark
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 28 
DJ Snake
(French Record Producer, DJ and Songwriter Known for His Singles ‘Bird Machine’ and ‘Turn Down for What’)
DJ Snake
12
Birthdate: June 13, 1986
Birthplace: Paris, France

DJ Snake is a French record producer and DJ. He is best known for his English-Spanish song Taki Taki, which won several awards, including BMI Latin Awards. Over the years, Snake has won many prestigious awards, such as Billboard Music Awards and an MTV Video Music Award. In 2019, he was ranked 16th on DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs list.

 29 
Harry Nilsson
(Former Singer-songwriter known for Everybody's Talkin' and Without You, both of which won Grammy Awards)
Harry Nilsson
3
Birthdate: June 15, 1941
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: January 15, 1994
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 30 
Rivers Cuomo
(Musician, Singer)
Rivers Cuomo
4
Birthdate: June 13, 1970
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 31 
Chick Corea
(Jazz musician, Composer)
Chick Corea
5
Birthdate: June 12, 1941
Birthplace: Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
Died: February 9, 2021
 32 
Hank Williams Jr.
(Country Music Singer, Musician and Son of Legendary Singer Hank Williams)
Hank Williams Jr.
6
Birthdate: May 26, 1949
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Hank Williams Jr. is a musician and singer-songwriter. Although he initially gained fame for imitating his father Hank Williams' style, he later established his own style, winning several awards like Grammy Awards. In 2017, he was included in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time list. In 2020, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.  

 33 
Waylon Jennings
(Country Singer Known for First no.1 Single 'Dreaming My Dreams')
Waylon Jennings
2
Birthdate: June 15, 1937
Birthplace: Littlefield, Texas, United States
Died: February 13, 2002
Waylon Jennings was one of the pioneers of outlaw country music. He began performing on KVOW radio, at age 12, and then performed with several bands, such as The Texas Longhorns, The Waylors, and The Highwaymen. He also contributed to Wanted! The Outlaws, the first platinum country album. 
 34 
Michael Lockwood
(Guitarist)
Michael Lockwood
3
Birthdate: May 22, 1961
Birthplace: Hawthorne
 35 
Stjepan Hauser
(Cellist)
Stjepan Hauser
3
Birthdate: June 15, 1986
Birthplace: Pula, Croatia
 36 
Nigel John Taylor
(British Musician and Bass Guitarist for New Wave Band 'Duran Duran')
Nigel John Taylor
4
Birthdate: June 20, 1960
Birthplace: Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 37 
Adam Gontier
(Singer)
Adam Gontier
3
Birthdate: May 25, 1978
Birthplace: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
The former lead singer and guitarist of Three Days Grace, Adam Gontier is now part of the supergroup Saint Asonia. While in rehab for addiction, he wrote several songs, such as Never Too Late. An animal lover, the Canadian singer once called his dog Mabel his “first born.”
 38 
Benny Goodman
(Bandleader and clarinetist)
Benny Goodman
3
Birthdate: May 30, 1909
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: June 13, 1986
 39 
Brad Delp
(Singer-songwriter)
Brad Delp
3
Birthdate: June 12, 1951
Birthplace: Peabody, Massachusetts, United States
Died: March 9, 2007
 40 
Leo Sayer
(singer-songwriter)
Leo Sayer
3
Birthdate: May 21, 1948
Birthplace: Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 41 
Artie Shaw
(Musician)
Artie Shaw
3
Birthdate: May 23, 1910
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Died: December 30, 2004
 42 
Derek Trucks
(Bandleader, composer, guitarist, conductor)
Derek Trucks
4
Birthdate: June 8, 1979
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
 43 
Chino Moreno
(Musician)
Chino Moreno
3
Birthdate: June 20, 1973
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 44 
Lenny Kravitz
(One of The Greatest Artists of Hard Rock Known for His Hits 'It Ain't Over 'til It's Over' and 'Again')
Lenny Kravitz
9
Birthdate: May 26, 1964
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

A well-known singer-songwriter, Lenny Kravitz won the Grammy Award for four consecutive years from 1999 to 2002 under the same category - Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. In 2003, he founded a New York City-based company called Kravitz Design Inc. From being an award-winning musician to a successful entrepreneur, Lenny Kravitz is truly a multi-talented individual.

 45 
Chris Young
(American Country Music Singer and Songwriter)
Chris Young
6
Birthdate: June 12, 1985
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Chris Young is an American singer and songwriter who achieved popularity after winning the fourth season of the popular reality TV singing competition show Nashville Star. In 2017, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Chris Young is also known for his philanthropic efforts; he has supported several non-profit organizations like Little Kids Rock and Stars For Stripes.

 46 
Laurie Anderson
(Musician)
Laurie Anderson
3
Birthdate: June 5, 1947
Birthplace: Glen Ellyn
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 47 
Mick Ronson
(Guitarist)
Mick Ronson
5
Birthdate: May 26, 1946
Birthplace: Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died: April 29, 1993
 48 
Hal David
(Former Lyricist best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and his association with Dionne Warwick.)
Hal David
2
Birthdate: May 25, 1921
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: September 1, 2012
 49 
Amelia Warner
(Actress and Composer Best Known for Her Stunning Soundtrack for the 2017 Film ‘Mary Shelley')
Amelia Warner
4
Birthdate: June 4, 1982
Birthplace: Birkenhead, Merseyside, England

Amelia Warner is a British musician and composer. She is best known for her work as a composer in a movie titled Mary Shelley for which she was honored with the Breakthrough Composer of the Year award at the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) Awards in 2018. A former actress, Warner has also appeared in films like Æon Flux.

 50 
Tony Levin
(American Musician and Composer)
Tony Levin
3
Birthdate: June 6, 1946
Birthplace: Boston