Rock
Johnny Cash
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American singer-songwriter whose grave voice carried country, gospel, folk and rock songs with rare authority and compassion.
Jim Morrison
American singer and poet whose baritone voice and surreal imagery defined the dramatic centre of the Doors.
Jackie Lomax
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Electric Light Orchestra
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Birmingham orchestral rock band led by Jeff Lynne, known for lush strings, pop craft and widescreen hooks.
Echo & the Bunnymen
Liverpool post-punk band blending atmospheric guitars, brooding grandeur and Ian McCulloch’s commanding voice.
Del Shannon
American rock and roll singer-songwriter remembered for dramatic pop, falsetto hooks and the classic Runaway.
Cocteau Twins
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Scottish trio whose luminous guitars and extraordinary vocals became a foundation for dream pop.
Big Country
Scottish rock band whose ringing guitars, anthemic melodies and emotional directness created an unmistakably expansive sound.
Bauhaus
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Northampton post-punk band whose stark drama, dub space and glam abrasion helped shape gothic rock.
Aimee Mann
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American singer-songwriter pairing sharply observed lyrics with melodic alternative rock and intimate, character-driven pop.
