Ranker MusicList RulesOnly artists born or raised in Michigan or bands formed in Michigan.
Here are the best artists and bands from Michigan. Some of the most famous singers and bands of all time got their start in Michigan. In particular, Detroit has been one of the most musically-innovative cities in all of United States history. There are three primary musical developments Michigan is known for: Motown, punk rock, and techno music. You will find immensely talented Michigan musical artists on this list. Are there any you are surprised to see who came from the Great Lakes State?
Throughout the 1950s and 60s, the state produced a number of chart-topping artists. A small sampling of the artists that had a #1 Billboard hit over the years includes Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Madonna. More recently, bands like Greta van Fleet has risen to great acclaim, showing that Michigan still has what it takes to produce incredible talents, such as Jack White and Eminem. Other popular Michigan artists include Aretha Franklin, Kid Rock, Big Sean, and Al Green.
Vote up the best Michigan artists, and feel free to add any other musicians, rappers, singers, and bands with Michigan roots.
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352165Stevie Wonder
Motown Sound, Psychedelic soulAlbums: Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I, Music of My Mind
Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950), better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is... more on Wikipedia2
326153The Temptations
Doo-wop, Rock musicAlbums: The Temptations Christmas Card, The Very Best of Christmas, The Temptations Sing Smokey, Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations, Meet The Temptations
The Temptations are an American vocal group who released a series of successful singles and... more on Wikipedia3
406204Bob Seger
Blue-eyed soul, Heartland rockAlbums: 'Live' Bullet, Against the Wind, Stranger in Town, Greatest Hits, Beautiful Loser
Robert Clark Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. As a... more on Wikipedia4
346168Marvin Gaye
Doo-wop, Motown SoundAlbums: What's Going On, Here, My Dear, Let's Get It On, I Want You
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer,... more on Wikipedia5
343166Aretha Franklin
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: Lady Soul, I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Young, Gifted and Black, Respect
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter,... more on Wikipedia6
247121Sam Cooke
Pop music, Rhythm and bluesAlbums: Night Beat, Shake, Touch the Hem of His Garment: 23 Gospel Gems, Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an... more on Wikipedia7
418239Eminem
Hip hopAlbums: The Marshall Mathers LP, The Slim Shady LP, The Eminem Show, Infinite, Recovery
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (; often... more on Wikipedia8
259132Al Green
Smooth soul, Rhythm and bluesAlbums: Call Me, The Christmas Album, White Christmas, Greatest Hits, I'm Still in Love With You
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an... more on Wikipedia9
239122The Supremes
Girl group, Doo-wopAlbums: 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of The Supremes, Diana Ross & the Supremes: 20 Golden Greats, Love Child, Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits, Where Did Our Love Go
The Supremes were an American female singing group and a premier act of Motown Records during... more on Wikipedia10
236122Smokey Robinson
Adult contemporary music, Pop musicAlbums: Warm Thoughts, Where There's Smoke, Anthology (disc 3), The Solo Anthology, One Heartbeat
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter,... more on Wikipedia11
227116Four Tops
Doo-wop, Pop musicAlbums: Reach Out, Christmas Here With You, The Return of the Magnificent Seven, On Top, The Show Must Go On
The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's... more on Wikipedia12
207105Feloni TrakDiamondRecord.com
Hip hop music, Rap musicAlbums: A Woman's Revenge
Trish Best, known by her stage name Feloni, is an African-American rapper from Detroit,... more on Wikipedia13
219117Bill Haley & His Comets
Rock music, RockabillyAlbums: Rock Around the Clock, Best of Bill Haley & His Comets, Bill Rocks, The Best of Bill Haley, Bill Haley (Master Series)
William John Clifton Haley (; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was an American rock and roll... more on Wikipedia14
236132Diana Ross
Disco, Pop musicAlbums: Christmas in Vienna, Diana, Diana Ross, Love Child, Reflections
Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer, actress, and record producer. Born and... more on Wikipedia15
201115Jackie Wilson
Pop music, Rhythm and bluesAlbums: The Jackie Wilson Story, The Titan of Soul, The Very Best of Jackie Wilson, The Ultimate Jackie Wilson, Reet Petite
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul singer and... more on Wikipedia16
181101The Romantics
Pop punk, New WaveAlbums: The Romantics, In Heat, 61/49, National Breakout, Rhythm Romance
The Romantics is a power pop and new wave band from Detroit, Michigan, United States, formed... more on Wikipedia17
218130Iggy Pop
Punk blues, Garage rockAlbums: The Idiot, Lust for Life, Zombie Birdhouse, Brick by Brick, Avenue B
James Newell Osterberg Jr. (born April 21, 1947), better known as Iggy Pop, is an American... more on Wikipedia18
185104The Spinners
Smooth soul, Philadelphia soulAlbums: Spinners, Essential Collection, Mighty Love, 2nd Time Around, Pick of the Litter
The Spinners are an American rhythm and blues vocal group that formed in Ferndale, Michigan,... more on Wikipedia19
205122Anita Baker
Adult contemporary music, Quiet stormAlbums: Rapture, Christmas Fantasy, Giving You the Best That I Got, Compositions, A Night of Rapture: Live
Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her... more on Wikipedia20
261170Alice Cooper
Glam metal, Experimental rockAlbums: Welcome to My Nightmare, Hey Stoopid, Brutal Planet, Trash, Constrictor
Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter,... more on Wikipedia21
259168The White Stripes
Blues-rock, Punk bluesAlbums: White Blood Cells, Elephant, De Stijl, Icky Thump, Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes were an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group... more on Wikipedia22
16998Martha and the Vandellas
Doo-wop, Pop musicAlbums: Dance Party, Heat Wave, The Ultimate Collection, The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Ridin' High
Martha and the Vandellas were an American vocal group who found fame in the 1960s with a... more on Wikipedia23
16494The Verve Pipe
Grunge, Post-grungeAlbums: Villains, Pop Smear, I've Suffered a Head Injury, The Verve Pipe, Underneath
The Verve Pipe is an American rock band from East Lansing, Michigan. It was formed in 1992 by... more on Wikipedia24
14882Parliament-Funkadelic
Psychedelic soul, P-FunkAlbums: Hydraulic Funk, T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. (The Awesome Power of a Fully Operational Mothership), Dope Dogs, George Clinton Family Series, Part 1: Go Fer Yer Funk
Parliament-Funkadelic (abbreviated as P-Funk) is an American funk music collective of rotating... more on Wikipedia25
280191Madonna
Pop, ElectronicaAlbums: Like a Virgin, Like a Prayer, Music, Ray of Light, Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna Louise Ciccone (, Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer,... more on Wikipedia
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