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 1 
Lindsey Buckingham
(Singer, Musician)
Lindsey Buckingham
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Birthdate: October 3, 1949
Birthplace: Palo Alto

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Lindsey Buckingham ruled the American rock scene with the band Fleetwood Mac, performing with his then-girlfriend, Stevie Nicks. Rolling Stone named him one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. After a brief hiatus, he rejoined the band but was fired eventually.

 2 
Stevie Ray Vaughan
(Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer)
Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Birthdate: October 3, 1954
Birthplace: Dallas
Died: August 27, 1990

Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American musician. Stevie achieved so much in his mainstream career, that spanned only seven years, that he is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists ever and one of the most influential and iconic musicians in the blues music history. He is credited with reviving blues-rock and his work continues to influence several artists.

 3 
John Mayer
(Pop-Rock Singer Known for His Albums 'Room for Squares' and 'Heavier Things')
John Mayer
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Birthdate: October 16, 1977
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
John Mayer went from working at a gas station to producing the multi-platinum albums Room for Squares and Heavier Things and winning multiple Grammys. He has worked with bands such as the John Mayer Trio and Dead & Company. He has written for Esquire, donates to charities, and collects watches. 
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 4 
Chuck Berry
(One of the Most Influential “Rock 'n' Roll” Performers in Music History)
Chuck Berry
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Birthdate: October 18, 1926
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: March 18, 2017

Chuck Berry was an American singer-songwriter. Referred to as the Father of Rock and Roll, Berry is credited with pioneering rock and roll music. He is also credited with influencing the attitude with which the rock music lifestyle is usually associated. Also revered for his guitaring skills, Berry is often included in lists like the Greatest Artists of All Time.

 5 
Sammy Hagar
(Singer-Songwriter,)
Sammy Hagar
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Birthdate: October 13, 1947
Birthplace: Salinas, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 6 
Tito Jackson
(Guitarist)
Tito Jackson
3
Birthdate: October 15, 1953
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana

Tito Jackson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is one of the members of the famed Jackson family, which has produced popular musicians, including Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. An original member of the popular pop band, The Jackson 5, Tito Jackson reached the peak of his success in the 1960s and 1970s.

 7 
PJ Harvey
(Singer-songwriter, Composer, Artist, Singer, Guitarist)
PJ Harvey
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Birthdate: October 9, 1969
Birthplace: Bridport

Tinged with themes of female sexuality, the lyrics of PJ Harvey have redefined the place women occupy in rock music. While she was initially part of a musical trio named after herself, she later charted her own path as a solo musician. She is only artist to have earned the Mercury Prize twice.

 8 
Marty Stuart
(Known for His Combination of Rockabilly, Country Rock, and Bluegrass Music Influences in His Songs)
Marty Stuart
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Birthdate: September 30, 1958
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States

Marty Stuart is an American bluegrass and country music singer, musician, and songwriter. Renowned for his combination of country rock, rockabilly, and bluegrass music style, Stuart has won five Grammy Awards so far. Marty Stuart is currently among the board members of the Country Music Foundation. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2020.

 9 
Steve Cropper
(Record producer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Steve Cropper
3
Birthdate: October 21, 1941
Birthplace: Dora
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 10 
Leslie West
(American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter)
Leslie West
3
Birthdate: October 22, 1945
Birthplace: New York, United States
Died: December 23, 2020
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 11 
Thundercat
(Musician)
Thundercat
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Birthdate: October 19, 1984
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 12 
Peter Tosh
(Reggae Musician)
Peter Tosh
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Birthdate: October 19, 1944
Birthplace: Westmoreland, Jamaica
Died: September 11, 1987
Abandoned by his parents as a child, Peter Tosh grew up learning music by watching others perform. Part of the Jamaican reggae group Bob Marley and the Wailers, he advocated for legalization of marijuana. He loved unicycling. He was shot dead during a robbery attempt by three gunmen.
 13 
Josh Klinghoffer
(Musician)
Josh Klinghoffer
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Birthdate: October 3, 1979
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Bob Weir
(Musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead)
Bob Weir
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1947
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
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Johnny Ramone
(Guitarist)
Johnny Ramone
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Birthdate: October 8, 1948
Birthplace: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Died: September 15, 2004
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 16 
Brittany Howard
(Musician)
Brittany Howard
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Birthdate: October 2, 1988
Birthplace: Athens, Alabama Athens, Alabama, United States
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Gary Kemp
(Actor, Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Gary Kemp
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1959
Birthplace: England
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 18 
Steve Lukather
(Guitarist, Singer, Banjoist, Record producer, Songwriter)
Steve Lukather
3
Birthdate: October 21, 1957
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Midge Ure
(Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Singer)
Midge Ure
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Birthdate: October 10, 1953
Birthplace: Cambuslang
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Jack Savoretti
(British Musician, Singer, and Songwriter)
Jack Savoretti
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Birthdate: October 10, 1983
Birthplace: London, England

Jack Savoretti is a British musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved popularity in 2015, when he released his fourth studio album, Written in Scars, which peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart. In 2019, Jack Savoretti released his sixth album Singing to Strangers, which became his first album to peak at number one on the UK Albums Chart.

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 21 
Marc Bolan
(English singer-songwriter known for his acoustic guitar-based songs.)
Marc Bolan
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Birthdate: September 30, 1947
Birthplace: London, England
Died: September 16, 1977

Marc Bolan was a British singer, songwriter, poet, musician, and record producer. Best remembered for his association with the rock band T. Rex, Bolan is often counted among the pioneers of the glam rock movement. Bolan is also credited with founding the band Tyrannosaurus Rex. In 2020, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 22 
Rick Parfitt
(English Musician, Rhythm Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter)
Rick Parfitt
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Birthdate: October 12, 1948
Birthplace: Woking, Surrey, England
Died: December 24, 2016
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 23 
Justin Hayward
(Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Justin Hayward
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Birthdate: October 14, 1946
Birthplace: Swindon
 24 
Kevin Cronin
(Vocalist)
Kevin Cronin
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Birthdate: October 6, 1951
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 25 
Dallas Green
(Canadian Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer)
Dallas Green
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Birthdate: September 29, 1980
Birthplace: St. Catharines, Canada
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Randy Bachman
(Guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was a founding member of the bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive)
Randy Bachman
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Birthdate: September 27, 1943
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
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Robert Lamm
(American Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer-Songwriter)
Robert Lamm
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Birthdate: October 13, 1944
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York United States
Legendary American artist Robert Lamm is also a keyboardist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He penned hits like Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?. Lamm has been a guest lecturer on music production at Stanford University. He also lectured at New York University on songwriting. 
 28 
Jason Everman
(Musician)
Jason Everman
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Birthdate: October 16, 1967
Birthplace: Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States
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Laura Nyro
(Songwriter)
Laura Nyro
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Birthdate: October 18, 1947
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Died: April 8, 1997
 30 
Albert Collins
(Musician)
Albert Collins
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Birthdate: October 1, 1932
Birthplace: Leona, Texas, United States
Died: November 24, 1993
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Neil Buchanan
(Television presenter)
Neil Buchanan
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Birthdate: October 11, 1961
Birthplace: Aintree, Liverpool, England, UK
 32 
Stephan Jenkins
(Musician)
Stephan Jenkins
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Birthdate: September 27, 1964
Birthplace: Oakland, USA
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 33 
Gillian Welch
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Composer)
Gillian Welch
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Birthdate: October 2, 1967
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 34 
Elvin Bishop
(Musician, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist)
Elvin Bishop
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Birthdate: October 21, 1942
Birthplace: Glendale
 35 
Mike Rutherford
(Guitarist)
Mike Rutherford
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Birthdate: October 2, 1950
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 36 
Roy Buchanan
(Musician, Guitarist)
Roy Buchanan
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Birthdate: September 23, 1939
Birthplace: Ozark
Died: August 14, 1988
 37 
Trey Anastasio
(Guitarist for the jam rock band Phish who wrote alone or co-wrote more than one hundred and fifty of their songs.)
Trey Anastasio
0
Birthdate: September 30, 1964
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 38 
Herman Li
(Musician)
Herman Li
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Birthdate: October 3, 1976
Birthplace: Hong Kong
 39 
Nick Oliveri
(Singer, Musician, Guitarist)
Nick Oliveri
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Birthdate: October 21, 1971
Birthplace: Los Angeles
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Jake Shears
(Singer)
Jake Shears
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Birthdate: October 3, 1978
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 41 
Eddie Clarke
(Musician, Guitarist)
Eddie Clarke
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Birthdate: October 5, 1950
Birthplace: Twickenham
 42 
Alvin Stardust
(Singer)
Alvin Stardust
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Birthdate: September 27, 1942
Birthplace: Muswell Hill, London, England
Died: October 23, 2014
 43 
Angela Marie DiFranco
(Singer)
Angela Marie DiFranco
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Birthdate: September 23, 1970
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Kele Okereke
(Musician)
Kele Okereke
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Birthdate: October 13, 1981
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
 45 
Shawn Stockman
(Singer)
Shawn Stockman
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Birthdate: September 26, 1972
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Bobby Fuller
(Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist)
Bobby Fuller
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Birthdate: October 22, 1942
Birthplace: Baytown
Died: July 18, 1966
 47 
Jason Hook
(Guitarist, best known as the former lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch)
Jason Hook
2
Birthdate: October 3, 1970
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 48 
Kool Keith
(Rapper)
Kool Keith
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Birthdate: October 19, 1963
Birthplace: 1,15,00,000
 49 
Mark Farner
(Lead Singer and Lead Guitarist for the Rock Band 'Grand Funk Railroad')
Mark Farner
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Birthdate: September 29, 1948
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States

Mark Farner is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman and lead guitarist for the band Grand Funk Railroad. He has also collaborated with numerous prominent musicians, including Terry Knight, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, and Dave Mason. Later in his career, he reinvented himself as a contemporary Christian musician. 

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Tracey Thorn
(Singer)
Tracey Thorn
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Birthdate: September 26, 1962
Birthplace: Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, England, UK