This is a list of notable bands and artists from Merseyside, North West England. For over fifty years, the area has had a thriving pop and rock music scene, particularly since The Beatles popularised Merseybeat.[1]
2006 indie group.[3]
1980s new wave/synthpop band[5]
1980s new wave/post-punk band
2000s indie pop group[6]
2000s indie rock band led by singer/songwriter Martin Stilwell[8]
Led by singer/songwriter Ian Prowse
Formerly a death/doom metal band and alternative rock[9]
1990s dance act which had hits with "Ain't Talkin 'bout Dub" and "Stop the Rock"
Girl group formed in 1997 by OMD's Andy McCluskey
Rock musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist for the rock band The Cult.[10]
Although originally formed in Swansea, two members came from Liverpool.[12]
Michael Joseph Nelson, known under the stage name Banners is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool[13]
2000s blues rock band[14]
1998–2003 pop/rock band, biggest hit "Back Here" was No. 1 on the US Billboard AC chart for seven weeks; sold three million albums worldwide
1960s rock band, widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band in history[15]
1985–1990 indie pop band
1970s punk band that launched the careers of Budgie, Ian Broudie, Bill Drummond, David Balfe, Jayne Casey and Holly Johnson
Merseybeat band managed by Brian Epstein[16]
1960s singer discovered by Brian Epstein, later to become a successful television presenter
1980s singer-songwriter best known for the hit "Wonderful Life"[17]
2000s rock band[18]
1980s/90s Britpop/indie rock band, biggest hit "Wake Up Boo!"[19]
1990s death metal band and forebears of melodic death metal
1990s Britpop group[20]
1980s new wave band
1980s/90s soul-influenced sophisti-pop band
indie rock band formed in Liverpool in 2013.
indie pop band[21]
2000s acid punk band[22]
2000s indie group inspired by old-fashioned country, 1960s-style psychedelia and folk
1980s new wave band
2000s indie band influenced by the La's
1980s "supergroup in reverse" which launched the careers of Ian McCulloch, Julian Cope and Pete Wylie
1960s pop group[23]
1970s synthpop precursor to Teardrop Explodes, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark & Big in Japan
1980s synth/dance-pop band
Punk/ska/reggae band
1960s Merseybeat outfit. Had two singles in the UK Singles Chart in 1963 and 1964[24]
A Super group formed by John Lennon.
extreme metal band formed in 2006
1980s post-punk band, one of the most successful and long-lived of the era
1980s indie band
Reached number 6[25] in the UK Singles Chart in 2003 with "Baby I Don't Care".
Echo & the Bunnymen > 1994 - 1997 1979–1997 boogie-rock trio 1962–1967 band whose members later joined The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Hollies[26] Indie dance band, famous for the track "All Together Now" Merseybeat band whose members later graced The Peddlers and The Mojos[27] X Factor finalist whose debut album went platinum in its first two weeks of release. Went on to sign an international deal with EMI to take her music worldwide 1960s Merseybeat band, managed by Brian Epstein and recorded songs written by Lennon–McCartney[29] 1980s dance-pop band 1960s beat group, most notable for their version of "You'll Never Walk Alone", which became an anthem for Liverpool F.C. Indie rock band active since the late 1990s, Mercury Prize winners post-punk surrealist pop band from Tranmere, Birkenhead; formed 1985, disbanded 1986; reformed 1990, still active . rapper noted for a strong local accent, whose song "Packs and Potions" became hugely popular on TikTok[31] and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.[32] 2010s alternative pop duo 1960s Merseybeat band in which Ozzie Yue began his career.[33] Ian Astbury side project, 1995 to 1997 2010s alternative slacker band 2000s indie rock band[34] 1980s power pop/new wave stalwarts, led by Ian McNabb. Reformed in 2006 for a 25th anniversary tour[35] Performance poet, most active in the 1980s Former lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, had solo hits in the late 1980s Jimmy Cauty was one half of this duo Late 1980s to early 1990s pop/rock band[38] 2000s and 2010s electronic music band Indie/pop band, whose frontman Ian Broudie wrote the "Three Lions" music for Euro '96 1960s-inspired indie band Metal band from Liverpool[40] Early–mid 1980s pop/new wave band. Emerged with another album in 2001 called Silentspace Former members of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark best known as the drummer for The Yardbirds and Renaissance. lead singer for Soft Cell 1970s heavy metal band from Liverpool, featuring television celebrity Neil Buchanan Singer-songwriter, former member of the soul/R&B duo Floetry, she released her first solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings in 2011. Her debut album topped the Billboard R&B chart. Has been nominated for Grammy Awards Band active since 2001 rapper[42] whose track "Murdaside" peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart[43] Jazz musician, writer and expert on surrealist art Alternative Electro Post-Punk collective formed 2007 Musician originally from the Wirral, best known as the co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets and former frontman of The Rascals. Formerly the vocalist and lead guitarist for The Rascals, but announced the band's break-up in August 2009. Pursuing a solo career, and continues to be part of his side-project, The Last Shadow Puppets. His debut solo album, Colour of the Trap, was released in May 2011 Post-punk band active 1978–1981 alternative rock band[45] Indie pop band (late 1990s–2007) 5-piece indie band (2003–2006) (aka OMD) Globally successful new wave/electronic band from Wirral Enrico Cadillac Jnr's post Deaf School band 1970s boy band whose hit "You Just Might See Me Cry" went Top 5 in the UK Singles Chart A pop-punk band formed from members of Flamingo 50 and Town Bike.[46] Bacharach and Love-influenced early 1980s pop group, led by Mick Head. Later metamorphosed into Shack 1990s Celtic pop outfit led by Ian Prowse. Released three albums on Polydor/M&G and had a number 1 hit, "Megalomania" in South Africa. post-punk band formed after Pink Military split up post-punk band band formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Songwriter for The Christians and member of Yachts and It's Immaterial. Now has a solo career skiffle group formed by John Lennon.[47] 2000s band from Hoylake (The Wirral) Proto-Britpop band from the early 1990s Soul band who sang the 1970s classic "You To Me Are Everything" Liverpool-born and US-raised synthpop duo 1950s–1960s rock band 1980s vocal duo signed to PWL 1980s and 1990s pop singer a folk rock quartet formed in Liverpool in 1986 by vocalist Siobhan Maher, guitarist Tim Speed, his drummer brother Paul Speed and bassist Dave Snell 1960s band Critically acclaimed (by John Peel and others) band from Liverpool, signed to Virgin 10, released three albums and several singles, one produced by Tom Verlaine, between 1980 and 1985 Released three albums from 1998 to 2000 and recorded a Radio 1 John Peel session in 1999 alternative folk band 1960s group featuring Mike McGear, Roger McGough and John Gorman. Had a number 1 with "Lily the Pink", and other hits with "Thank You Very Much", "Do You Remember?" and "Gin Gan Goolie" in the 1960s and "Liverpool Lou" in the 1970s 1990s indie rock group, whose style is inspired by Manchester's indie dance scene. Post-punk band[48] 1960s Merseybeat group. No. 1 hits include "Sweets for My Sweet", "Needles and Pins" and "Don't Throw Your Love Away" Cult band led by Mick Head, formerly of The Pale Fountains. Influential on Britpop bands such as Oasis; Noel Gallagher repaid the debt by signing them to his record label are a 4-piece dreamy psych pop outfit. Crossover hardcore/thrash band from Wirral[49] lead vocalist of River City People during the late 1980s and early 1990s, solo career since 2002 1995 to 1998 indie pop band later known as Monochrome Mid-1990s indie band featuring Digsy of Oasis fame Pop singer from the PWL stable. Born in Skelmersdale but mostly associated with Liverpool Alternative Rock band formed in 2008 1990s indie band best known for "Female of the Species" and their six other Top 20 hit singles new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) band punk band 2000s rock & roll band led by songwriter Howie Payne. Split in 2006 pop band formed in 2010 rapper who featured on Digga D's "Pump 101"[50] which peaked at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.[51] indie rock band 1970s funk/rock band, led by Albie Donnelly and featuring Ozzie Yue 1960s Merseybeat group. Top 3 hits include "Hippy Hippy Shake" and "You're No Good"[52] a British indie pop band Julian Cope led an ever-changing line-up mixing pop, new wave and psychedelia with commercial success. Split in 1982 after two albums 1980s acoustic-pop band, signed to Magnet Records and produced by Glenn Tilbrook. Members included Ian Finney and ex-Prefab Sprout member Steve Dolder A Super Group that was formed by George Harrison. Liverpool indie band, known for the single "Gimme Love" alternative rock band formed in 1986 Indie band (2007–present) Female solo artist born in Liverpool and raised in Widnes. Post-punk/new wave band Freakbeat band Indie rock band formed in 2003 consisting of Matthew Murphy, Tord Overland Knudsen and Daniel Haggis. Best known for their 2007 hit Let's Dance To Joy Division. A band formed by Paul McCartney. power pop/new wave band 2000s indie group inspired by 1960s psychedelia 2000s pop punk bandF
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