Singer, songwriter, and musician Chris Cornell rose to fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. One of the key figures of the 1990s grunge movement, he also had a successful solo career. Unfortunately, he suffered from depression and died of suicide at the peak of his career.
A rock icon and creator of sprit-lifting songs, Thomas Earl Petty was one of the defining musicians of the 1970s and the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Writing songs and creating music up till his last breath, Petty is noted for positivity and self- liberation themed songs, a rarity in rock music.
Considered the prototypical rock star, Jim Morrison remains one of the most influential singer-songwriters, almost five decades after his death. Jim influenced the counterculture of the 1960s as he embodied the hippie counterculture rebellion. Due to his erratic performances and wild personality, he is regarded as one of the most iconic frontmen in rock history.
Vince Neil, lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, had a successful solo career too, with albums such as Tattoos & Tequila. He owns several businesses, including a tattoo parlor and a vineyard. He was imprisoned for vehicular manslaughter in the death of Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle.
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![Susanna Hoffs Susanna Hoffs](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/susanna-hoffs-1.jpg)
![Nichelle Nichols Nichelle Nichols](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/nichelle-nichols.jpg)
Julian Casablancas is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with co-founding the rock band The Strokes. Thanks to his success as a singer and songwriter, Casablancas has inspired many other musicians, such as Alex Turner. In 2004, Courtney Love released a song about Julian Casablancas titled But Julian, I'm a Little Bit Older Than You.
![Maria von Trapp Maria von Trapp](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/maria-von-trapp-49912-1.jpg)
Maria von Trapp was the matriarch of the Austrian singing family, Trapp Family Singers. As a young woman, she married widowed naval commander Georg von Trapp. He already had seven children from his first wife, and the couple had three more. The family began singing together at events and became a popular touring act called the Trapp Family Singers.
![Charley Pride Charley Pride](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/charley-pride-2.jpg)
![Andra Day Andra Day](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/andra-day-1.jpg)
Normani Hamilton is an American dancer and singer. Hamilton, who was part of the popular girl group Fifth Harmony, has won several awards, such as BMI Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards. Also a philanthropist, Hamilton has been involved with charities like the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Since 2017, she has been serving as a global ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
![Boz Scaggs Boz Scaggs](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/boz-scaggs-1.jpg)
![Kali Uchis Kali Uchis](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kali-uchis-72946-1.jpg)
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.
![Natalie Maines Natalie Maines](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/natalie-maines-1.jpg)
![Mabel Mabel](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/mabel-1.jpg)
Born to a music producer father, Cameron McVey, and a singer mother, Neneh Cherry, Mabel McVey was destined to make a career in music. The English singer-songwriter debuted on SoundCloud with her track Know Me Better. It is believed she had initially used music as a therapy for her anxiety.
![Rita Coolidge Rita Coolidge](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/rita-coolidge-1.jpg)
![Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/tommy-devito.jpg)
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![Morten Harket Morten Harket](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/morten-harket-16194-1.jpg)
Morten Harket is a Norwegian vocalist and musician. He is most popular as the lead singer of the synthpop/rock band A-ha. The band has released ten studio albums to date. Before joining the band, he used to sing for the blues outfit Souldier Blue. He has often been praised for his incredibly strong falsetto.
![Niki Niki](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/niki-1.jpg)
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![Cassadee Pope Cassadee Pope](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/cassadee-pope-15690-1.jpg)
![Alissa White-Gluz Alissa White-Gluz](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/alissa-white-gluz-1.jpg)
The frontwoman of the Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy, Alissa White-Gluz is also known as the co-founder of the metalcore band the Agonist. She was once known for performing in over 250 shows a year across the globe. A true-blue vegan, she has won the Libby Award from PETA.
![Floor Jansen Floor Jansen](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/floor-jansen-1.jpg)
Floor Jansen is a Dutch singer best known for her association with the Finnish band Nightwish. She is also widely known for her role in the popular TV program Beste Zangers. In 2018, she was honored with the Buma Rocks! Export prize. In 2020, Floor Jansen won the Popprijs at the Noorderslag festival.
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![Ray LaMontagne Ray LaMontagne](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ray-lamontagne-1.jpg)
![Eddie Rabbitt Eddie Rabbitt](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/eddie-rabbitt-49272-1.jpg)
![Christina Vidal Christina Vidal](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/christina-vidal-1.jpg)
Mitch Lucker was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his work as the lead vocalist of the band Suicide Silence. A tattoo enthusiast, Mitch Lucker was known for his extensive collection of tattoos that covered his torso, arms, fingers, and neck. After his death at age 28, his bandmates established the Kenadee Lucker Education Fund to benefit his daughter.
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![Nanci Griffith Nanci Griffith](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/nanci-griffith-52005-1.jpg)
![Tal Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/tal-wilkenfeld-1.jpg)
Tal Wilkenfeld is an Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She developed an early interest in music and graduated from Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music. She is the bandleader of her own bands and has also performed in collaboration with artists including Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Prince, and Mick Jagger. She is a regular practitioner of meditation.
![Fredro Starr Fredro Starr](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/fredro-starr-49770-1.jpg)
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