List of London bands, listed by their level of fame. This London musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All famous London bands are included, as well as many London musicians of underground status. This list of London musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these famous London bands you can click on their names to learn more about them. Bands from every genre are listed here, including rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, jazz, and more.
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Paul McCartney
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: Flaming Pie, Ram, McCartney, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Press to Play
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician,... more2
David Bowie
Rock music, Psychedelic popAlbums: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Hunky Dory, Diamond Dogs, Aladdin Sane, "Heroes"
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie (,... more3
Led Zeppelin
Blues-rock, Classic rockAlbums: Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin IV, Led Zeppelin II, Physical Graffiti, Houses of the Holy
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of... more4
Eric Clapton
Blues-rock, Rock musicAlbums: 461 Ocean Boulevard, Crossroads, Pilgrim, Journeyman, Tears in Heaven
Eric Patrick Clapton, (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer,... more
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Adele
Pop, R&BAlbums: 21, 19, Make You Feel My Love, Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall, Cold Shoulder
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. After graduating... more6
The Rolling Stones
Blues-rock, Rock musicAlbums: Let It Bleed, Exile on Main St., Sticky Fingers, Beggar's Banquet, Some Girls
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled... more7
Amy Winehouse
Doo-wop, Pop musicAlbums: Back to Black, Frank, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, Rehab, Remixes Promo 2
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter.... more8
The Who
Popular music, Pop musicAlbums: Who's Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, Live at Leeds, The Who Sell Out
The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of... more9
Queen
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: A Night at the Opera, Queen, Innuendo, Queen II, Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie... more10
Elton John
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Disney's Sing-Along: The Lion King, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Madman Across the Water, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player
Sir Elton Hercules John (born 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and... more11
Freddie Mercury
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: The Solo Collection, Barcelona, Mr. Bad Guy, Time, Guide Me Home
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British... more12
Rod Stewart
New Wave, Rock musicAlbums: Every Picture Tells a Story, Gasoline Alley, Downtown Train – Selections from the Storyteller Anthology, It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook, Stardust: The Great American Songbook
Sir Roderick David Stewart, (born 10 January 1945) is a British rock singer and songwriter.... more13
Iron Maiden
New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Heavy metalAlbums: The Number of the Beast, Iron Maiden, Powerslave, Brave New World, Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist... more14
Phil Collins
Blue-eyed soul, Pop musicAlbums: Face Value, Both Sides, No Jacket Required, Hello, I Must Be Going!
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English drummer, singer,... more15
Coldplay
Alternative Rock, PopAlbums: A Rush of Blood to the Head, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, Parachutes, X&Y, Clocks
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The four members – which include... more16
The Clash
Hip hop music, Pop punkAlbums: London Calling, The Clash, Black Market Clash, Give ’Em Enough Rope, Combat Rock
The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 as a key player in the original... more17
Sex Pistols
Rock music, Anarcho-punkAlbums: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle, Kiss This, The Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. They were... more18
The Police
New Wave, 2 ToneAlbums: Synchronicity, Ghost in the Machine, Zenyattà Mondatta, Every Breath You Take: The Singles, Outlandos d'Amour
The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the... more19
Cream
Blues-rock, Classic rockAlbums: Disraeli Gears, The Very Best of Cream, Fresh Cream, Wheels of Fire, Those Were the Days
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup power trio consisting of bassist/singer Jack Bruce,... more20
Motörhead
New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Thrash metalAlbums: Ace of Spades, 1916, No Remorse, Motorhead: Extended Versions, Bastards
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter... more21
Fleetwood Mac
Blues-rock, Pop musicAlbums: Rumours, Fleetwood Mac, Tango in the Night, The Dance, The Original Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in July 1967, in London. The band have... more22
Whitesnake
Glam metal, Blues-rockAlbums: 1987, Lovehunter, Slide It In, Saints & Sinners, Forevermore
Whitesnake are a hard rock band formed in England in 1978 by David Coverdale, after his... more23
Kate Bush
Synthpop, Pop rockAlbums: Hounds of Love, The Dreaming, The Kick Inside, Hounds of Love, Never for Ever
Catherine Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. In... more24
Yes
Rock music, Experimental rockAlbums: Fragile, Close to the Edge, 90125, The Yes Album, Relayer
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson,... more25
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Blues-rock, Psychedelic soulAlbums: Electric Ladyland, Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold as Love, Live at Monterey, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was an English-American rock band that formed in Westminster,... more
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