Musicians From Virginia
Virginia has produced a number of Musicians who have made it big. These include Christopher Maurice Brown, Pharrell Williams, June Carter Cash, Missy Elliott, Timbaland and others.
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Missy Elliott(Rapper Known for Singles "Get Ur Freak On," "The Rain," and "Lose Control.")
Birthdate: July 1, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Four-time Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott, known for her chartbusting tracks such as Get Ur Freak On, was ranked fifth on Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time list. She was initially part of the R&B group Sista and then collaborated with Timbaland in the collective Swing Mob.
Birthdate: March 10, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Timbaland is an American rapper, DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is credited with founding a record label named 'Mosley Music Group' (MMG) and has since received appreciation for his production style. He is also credited with pioneering a technique to create a distinctive sound using breakbeats, which was influential in the rise of UK garage.
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Stewart Copeland
(Musician)
Birthdate: July 16, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: June 23, 1929
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: May 15, 2003
A woman of many talents, June Carter Cash was an American singer-songwriter, author, comedian, actress, and dancer. In 2003, she was named in Country Music Television's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music list. Her relationship with Johnny Cash inspired the 2005 film Walk the Line, where she was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon. June was also a well-known philanthropist.
Birthdate: April 5, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Rapper-singer Pharrell Williams began his career with The Neptunes, the record-production duo he had formed with Chad Hugo. He was also part of the band N.E.R.D., as its lead vocalist. He is known for his Academy Award-nominated song Happy from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack and his 13 Grammy wins.
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Hilary Hahn
(Violinist, Musician)
Birthdate: November 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Kali Uchis
(American Grammy Award Winning Musician Known for His Debut Album 'Isolation')
Birthdate: July 17, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Kali Uchis is an American singer who sings in English and Spanish languages. Uchis achieved international recognition after the release of her hit debut studio album Isolation. Over the course of her career, Kali Uchis has received several prestigious awards such as the Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and American Music Award.
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Chad Hugo
(Multi-Instrumentalist)
Birthdate: February 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Trey Songz(Contemporary R&B Singer, Songwriter & Producer)
Birthdate: November 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Grammy-nominated rapper Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as Trey Songz, soared to fame with his chartbusting tracks such as Can't Help but Wait and Say Aah. His hit track Bottoms Up featured rapper Nicki Minaj. He has also appeared in movies such as Blood Brother and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
Birthdate: March 8, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco has worked with renowned artists such as Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, and Katy Perry. His debut solo single, Eastside, was a Billboard Hot 100-charter. He has won the BMI Songwriter of the Year five times. He also had a collaborative cooking show on YouTube.
Birthdate: January 17, 1955
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Rock, country, and folk singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, developed an early interest in music and started his career when he was a teenager. Rebellious as a young man, he went through his share of struggles before he was able to establish himself successfully as a singer. Also a political activist, he is a vocal opponent of capital punishment.
Birthdate: April 15, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 15, 2018
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Jason Mraz(Best Known for His Debut Album 'Waiting for My Rocket to Come' and Single 'I'm Yours')
Birthdate: June 23, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Guitarist and singer Jason Mraz is known for his Billboard-charting tracks such as The Remedy (I Won't Worry) and I'm Yours. The two-time Grammy-winning artist is highly influenced by Brazilian music. He has launched The Jason Mraz Foundation and is associated with causes such as human rights and LGBT equality.
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Aimee Mann(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Academy Award Winning Soundtrack for the Film 'Magnolia')
Birthdate: September 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Aimee Mann is an American singer and songwriter whose song Save Me, which she recorded for the soundtrack of the film Magnolia, earned her a Grammy Award and Academy Award nomination. Apart from being a singer and songwriter, Aimee Mann has also made several appearances on film and television. She also appears on the albums of other artists.
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Dee Dee Ramone(Founding Member and Bassist of the Punk Rock Band the 'Ramones')
Birthdate: September 18, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 5, 2002
Douglas Glenn Colvin, or Dee Dee Ramone, was a co-founder, bassist, and singer of the punk rock band The Ramones. He had also written some of the band’s hits such as Wart Hog and Rockaway Beach. He had a lifelong struggle with heroin addiction and died of a drug overdose.
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D'Angelo
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: February 11, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Bruce Randall Hornsby
(Singer)
Birthdate: November 23, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Clarence Clemons
(Best Known as the Saxophonist of the Rock Band 'The E Street Band')
Birthdate: January 11, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: June 18, 2011
Clarence Clemons, also popular as The Big Man, gained fame as the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. While he joined the Maryland State College on both football and music scholarships, a car accident later ended his football dreams. He also had his own band, The Red Bank Rockers.
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Wes Borland
(Guitarist for the Rap Metal Band ‘Limp Bizkit’ & Lead Vocalist of the Industrial Band ‘Black Light Burns’)
Birthdate: February 7, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Wes Borland is a rock musician best known for his association with the popular rock band, Limp Bizkit. Borland is also credited with co-founding an experimental metal band named Big Dumb Face. Known for his elaborate visual appearance, Borland often wears a mask while performing. He was named in the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time list by the magazine Total Guitar.
Birthdate: July 9, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthdate: February 18, 1952
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: September 8, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthdate: February 11, 1935
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 12, 1971
Birthdate: April 4, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
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Randy Blythe
(Heavy metal singer known as the lead singer and lyricist of heavy metal band Lamb of God)
Birthdate: February 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Maybelle Carter
(Musician)
Birthdate: May 10, 1909
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: October 23, 1978
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Keely Smith
(Jazz Singer Who Released Hits Like ‘That Old Black Magic’ and ‘I Wish You Love’)
Birthdate: March 9, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 16, 2017
Birthdate: February 15, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Ruth Brown
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: January 12, 1928
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: November 17, 2006
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Carter Beauford
(Drummer, Musician)
Birthdate: November 2, 1958
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: September 12, 1927
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 2, 1998
Birthdate: March 31, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 29, 1999
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Steve Cardenas
(American Martial Artist and Actor Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers')
Birthdate: May 29, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Steve Cardenas is an American musician, martial artist, and actor. He is known for playing Rocky DeSantos in the superhero TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. A black belt in Taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Cardenas is also renowned for his achievements in martial arts. He holds several awards, including a gold medal at the Jujitsu Pro Gear Open in 2010.
Birthdate: September 16, 1925
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: December 2, 1999
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Tommy Newsom
(Saxophonist)
Birthdate: February 25, 1929
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 28, 2007
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Lonnie Liston Smith
(Jazz musician)
Birthdate: December 28, 1940
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Thomas Youngblood
(Guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of power metal band Kamelot)
Birthdate: May 29, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthdate: July 2, 1923
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: January 22, 2006
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Dock Boggs
(Singer, Banjo player)
Birthdate: February 7, 1898
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 7, 1971
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General Johnson
(Singer songwriter, Record producer)
Birthdate: May 23, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: October 13, 2010
Birthdate: December 25, 1941
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 22, 1995
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Zuill Bailey
(Cellist, Music pedagogue)
Birthdate: April 24, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Jerome Brailey
(Drummer, Songwriter)
Birthdate: August 20, 1950
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: March 7, 1923
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: September 20, 2007
Birthdate: February 9, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: May 15, 1997
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: October 22, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
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Buddy Charleton
(Musician)
Birthdate: March 6, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 25, 2011