American funk singers

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his musical achievements broke American racial barriers and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, concerts, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time.

Prince Rogers Nelson, known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Considered a pop icon, she is known for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Jackson's sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content that concerned social issues and deeply felt experiences contributed to the appeal of her work to the youth audience.

Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and dancer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, retro showmanship, and musical versatility. He is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans. Raised in Honolulu, Mars gained recognition in Hawaii as a child for his impersonation of Elvis Presley, before moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career.

American musician (1933–2006)

American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (born 1950)

American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)

American singer, songwriter and actor

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1940)

American musician and actor (1942-2008)

American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer

American musician (1931–2007)

American singer (born 1953)

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo (), is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Texas, with her family at the age of 10. After college, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she began her recording career in hip-hop. Lizzo released two studio albums, Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015), before signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records. Her first major-label extended play (EP), Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

American R&B musician (1946–2006)

American musician (1938–2020)

American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1986)

American singer-songwriter (1942–1999)

American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)

American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer

Jermaine LaJaune Jacksun is an American singer, songwriter, bass player, and member of the Jackson family. From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine was second vocalist after his brother Michael of the Jackson 5, and played bass guitar. In 1983, he rejoined the group, which had been renamed the Jacksons; he then consistently played in the group's performances and recordings until he left the group again in 2020.

Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson was an American musician. He was a founding member of the Jackson 5, a group who rose to fame in the late 1960s and 1970s with the Motown label and had continued success on the Epic label in the late 1970s and 1980s.

American musician, singer, guitarist, and record producer (1943–2025)

Marlon David Jackson is an American singer and dancer best known as a member of the Jackson 5. He is the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon now runs Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and unity worldwide.

Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson is an American singer and songwriter. He is a founding member and the sole constant member of the Jackson 5, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. He is the second child of the Jackson family, and the oldest Jackson brother.

American singer-songwriter (1941-2019)

American musician (1941–2016)

American singer (1950–2010)

American singer and songwriter (1944–2014)

American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor

American singer and percussionist (born 1957)

Cameroonian-American actress, guitarist, singer-songwriter

American bassist

American bassist and singer (born 1946)

American singer, record producer, and executive (1936–2011)

American soul funk singer from NYC

American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer (1940–2025)

American R&B and soul singer (1956–2010)

American funk and soul singer

American singer, actress and swimmer

American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist (born 1968)

American singer (1917–2001)

American singer (1927–2003)

American singer and songwriter, member of The Temptations (1939-1992)

American funk/soul/R&B singer (1948–2017)

American singer-songwriter and record producer

American jazz pianist and R&B singer

American singer and musician

American singer (1943-2018)

American singer-songwriter

American musician (1948–2005)

American R&B singer (1957-2011)

American singer

American musical artist

American singer and actress (born 1959)

American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician (1934–2007)

American singer (1943-2023)

American musician (1951–1999)

American singer, songwriter, record producer (1944–2005)

American guitarist, bandleader and singer (1936-2012)