20th-century British pianists

Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he is known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th person to achieve an "EGOT", winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

British actress (1923–2024)

British musician (1949–2003)

Argentine - British-Irish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist

English singer-songwriter

Scottish singer-songwriter, folk-rock musician

British keyboardist (1938–1985)

British musician

British comedian, musician and actor

Scottish songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, executive producer, pianist (1945–2009)

British born, Italian naturalized conductor and pianist

British composer and teacher of music (1879-1962)

English keyboardist (1945–2014)

British musician

British musician (1941–2024)

British musician (1914–1994)

Trinidad and Tobago musician (1914–1983)

British jazz pianist and composer (1947–2020)

mother of British musician John Lennon

British jazz pianist (1942–2015)

British pianist (1926-2013)

British jazz musician (1937–2004)

British-Canadian musician

British musical composer, arranger and conductor (1908–1984)

British record producer

British actress and singer (1898-1983)

Scottish playwright and jazz pianist (1940-2009)

British musician

British composer, orchestra leader and pianist (1925-2011)

Northern Irish musician

British musician

Welsh pianist (1923–1984)

British musician (1941–2007)

British musician

British artist (1928-2005)

British musician (1934–2004)

English conductor and arranger for film and television scores

British jazz musician (1937–2014)

British composer, musician and radio and television presenter (1921–2009)

British musician (1927–1984)