List of Memphis bands, listed by their level of fame. This Memphis musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All famous Memphis bands are included, as well as many Memphis musicians of underground status. This list of Memphis 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 Memphis 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.
List is made up of a variety of bands, including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
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Elvis Presley
Christian music, Pop musicAlbums: Jailhouse Rock, The Sun Sessions, From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential '60s Masters, Can’t Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby, Elvis Presley (Legacy Edition)
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known mononymously as Elvis, was... more2
Johnny Cash
Outlaw country, Christian musicAlbums: American V: A Hundred Highways, American IV: The Man Comes Around, At Folsom Prison, American Recordings, American III: Solitary Man
John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American... more
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Justin Timberlake
Pop, Contemporary R&BAlbums: FutureSex/LoveSounds, The 20/20 Experience, Justified, The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, Justin Timberlake: Live from London
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... more4
Skillet
Nu metal, Rock musicAlbums: Stronger, Awake, Rise, Comatose, Alien Youth
Skillet is a Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996 and based in the United... more5
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
Southern soul, Instrumental rockAlbums: In the Christmas Spirit, Green Onions, The Best of Booker T. & The MG's, The Booker T. Set, Back to Back
Booker T may refer to Booker T. Washington (1856–1915), African American political leader at... more6
Gangsta Boo
Hip hop music, Southern hip hopAlbums: Enquiring Minds, Both Worlds *69, Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera, Witch, Street Ringers Vol. 1: The Mix Tape
Lola Mitchell (born August 7, 1979), better known as her stage name Gangsta Boo or Lady Boo,... more7
Isaac Hayes
Disco, Jazz-funkAlbums: Hot Buttered Soul, Shaft, Theme From Shaft, Greatest Hit Singles, Black Moses
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter,... more8
Three 6 Mafia
Hip hop music, Dirty rapAlbums: Most Known Unknown, When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1, Chapter 2: World Domination, Da Headbusaz – Dat's How It Happen To'M
Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee formed in 1991. Emerging as... more9
Big Star
Rock music, Power popAlbums: Third/Sister Lovers, #1 Record, Radio City, #1 Record / Radio City, In Space
Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton,... more10
Saliva
Nu metal, Rock musicAlbums: Every Six Seconds, In It to Win It, Back Into Your System, Saliva, Survival of the Sickest
Saliva is an American alternative metal band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1996.... more11
Don Williams
Pop music, Country rockAlbums: This Is Country, 36 All-Time Greatest Hits, New Moves/Traces, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Don Williams, Volume 2
Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country singer,... more12
Eightball & MJG
Hip hop music, Dirty rapAlbums: Comin' Out Hard, On Top of the World, Living Legends, Lyrics of a Pimp, Space Age 4 Eva
8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at... more13
Alex Chilton
Indie pop, Blue-eyed soulAlbums: 19 Years: A Collection of Alex Chilton, Bach's Bottom, Loose Shoes and Tight Pussy, Top 30, Like Flies on Sherbert
William Alexander Chilton (December 28, 1950 – March 17, 2010) was an American... more14
Memphis Slim
BluesAlbums: Steady Rolling Blues, Jazz in Paris: Aux Trois Mailletz, Every Day I Have The Blues, Memphis Heat, The Greatest Hits of Memphis Slim
Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988) was an American blues pianist, singer,... more15
Lucero
Heartland rock, Rock musicAlbums: That Much Further West, Nobody's Darlings, Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers, 1372 Overton Park
Lucero is an American country-punk rock band based in Memphis, Tennessee. Lucero's sound has... more16
Project Pat
Hip hop music, Hardcore hip hopAlbums: Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin, Walkin' Bank Roll, Play Me Some Pimpin', Layin Da Smack Down, Ghetty Green
Patrick Earl Houston (born February 8, 1973), better known by his stage name Project Pat is an... more17
Junior Wells
Chicago blues, BluesAlbums: A Night of the Blues, The Real Blues, Messin' With the Kid: Junior Wells 1957-1963, Alone & Acoustic, Calling All Blues
Junior Wells (born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr., December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998) was an... more18
Kirk Whalum
Christian music, Pop musicAlbums: The Christmas Message, Unconditional, The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter 1, Ricky Lawson & Friends: First Things 1st, And You Know That!
Kirk Whalum (born July 11, 1958) is an American jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured... more19
The Bar-Kays
Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and bluesAlbums: Nightcruising, Light of Life, Flying High on Your Love, Injoy, Money Talks
The Bar-Kays are an American soul, R&B, and funk group formed in 1966. The group had dozens of... more20
W. C. Handy
Jazz, BluesAlbums: W.C. Handy's Memphis Blues Band, Classics Meet Pops, St. Louis Blues / Yellow Dog Blues, St. Louis Blues
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was a composer and musician,... more21
Koko Taylor
Chicago blues, Electric bluesAlbums: Force of Nature, Koko Taylor, From the Heart of a Woman, Love You Like a Woman, The Blues Collection 29: Wang Dang Doodle
Koko Taylor (born Cora Anna Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer... more22
Crunchy Black
Hip hop music, Southern hip hopAlbums: On My Own, Hypnotize Minds Presents - the Blackness, From Me To You, Money Mask
Darnell Carlton (born August 20, 1977), better known by his stage name Crunchy Black, is an... more23
Anita Ward
Disco, Rhythm and bluesAlbums: Ring My Bell, Songs of Love, Ring My Bell, Ring My Bell
Anita Ward (born December 20, 1956) is an American singer and musician. She is best known for... more24
Clay Crosse
Christian music, Contemporary Christian musicAlbums: Stained Glass, Time to Believe, A Different Man, I Surrender All: The Clay Crosse Collection, Volume 1
Clay Crosse (born Walter Clayton Crossnoe, February 11, 1967) is a contemporary Christian... more25
Lillian "Lil" Hardin Armstrong (née Hardin; February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz... more
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