American rhythm and blues 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.

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

American-born Swiss singer and songwriter (1939–2023)

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.

American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004)

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.

American musician (1933–2006)

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

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

American pianist and singer (1928–2017)

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1940)

American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)

American singer (1937–2025)

American musician (1938–2020)

American R&B musician (1946–2006)

Japanese-American singer-songwriter

American singer (1940–2017)

American singer (1941–2015)

American singer-songwriter (1942–1999)

American male singer and songwriter (1941-2006)

American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter

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.

American R&B singer (1951–2005)

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)

American singer (1934–1984)

Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson-Brown is an American singer and the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before appearing in the CBS television series The Jacksons. At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede (1984). The album's title track was written by her younger brother Michael and has been her most successful single release. She released two more albums: Reaction (1986) and R U Tuff Enuff (1988).

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.

Steven Randall Jackson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is the ninth child in the Jackson family. Randy is the youngest Jackson brother and the second-youngest Jackson sibling before his sister Janet. Randy is a former member of his family band the Jacksons, which he joined after his brother Jermaine left the group. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on the 1980 studio album Triumph.

American singer (1937–2018)

American singer-songwriter (1928-2006)

American singer (1950–2010)

American singer

American jazz and R&B singer

American Chicago blues musician

American rhythm and blues singer (1929–1997)

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

American singer (1933–2006)

American musician

American singer-songwriter and musician (1945-1979)

American singer (1943–2003)

American singer (born 1954)

American musician

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 musician

American singer (1933–2021)

American soul and rhythm and blues singer

American singer (1941–1991)

American recording artist; soul singer and pianist

American musician and singer

American singer (born 1946)

American singer

American pop/soul singer (1943–1992)

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

American singer (1940–2012)

American singer