We Can Thank Georgia For Giving Us These 19 Famous Musicians We Know And Love
What is your favorite genre of music? More specifically, who is your favorite artist? You can bet someone on your list of the best of all time has probably hailed from the South, and quite possibly Georgia. Here's 19 musicians that called Georgia home before, and some still after, becoming the big star we know them as today.
Formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia, REM went on to become one of Alternative Rock's greatest and most legendary acts.
André 3000 and Big Boi helped make Atlanta hip-hop what it is today.
MC, producer and actor from Atlanta, Ludacris has more hit songs that you can even imagine, and as you just read has extended his influence to other areas of the entertainment industry.
"WHAT?!" He's from Atlanta, OKAY?! You know the rest.
Dawson, Georgia is where he called home before he tried a little tenderness upon the masses. Legendary Stax Records supposedly owes their success to this talented man of music.
Coming out of Atlanta the legendary turntablist tours with EDM and hip-hop artists all over the world.
Dahlonega, Georgia is where they called home before skyrocketing into Country music stardom. Their rock music influences make them a truly unique act.
Known as an incredible jam band act the group from Athens, Georgia, gets compared to the likes of Phish and The Grateful Dead during their numerous festival appearances.Â
Formed as a band while in school in Decatur, Georgia, their list of albums goes on and they are still known as a politically influenced band.
Chan Marshall, or her stage name Cat Power, is a folk musician that has released multiple albums and worked with countless talents in the industry.Â
World famous metal band from Atlanta that formed at the turn of the new millennium, they've won plenty of accolades for their work and even been on the hit TV show Game of Thrones.
House music and disco are perfectly blended by the masterful artist from Atlanta that is becoming a staple in music.
Born in Macon, Georgia, Little Richard grew to fame in the 1950s for on-stage antics and persona. He mixed influences of pop, soul, rock, soul and so much more.
Countless #1 hits coming from Atlanta, Georgia, and touring the world with other acclaimed acts has cemented Usher in our muscial mindset for a lifetime.
Ever heard of Dunwoody? That's where groundbreaking indie-rock group Black Lips are from. They've shacked up in Atlanta to continue making musical awesomeness.
The rapper/entrepreneur from Atlanta is best known for his mixtapes with other southern rap icons.
She's from Atlanta and known as the "Empress of Soul." She became an icon with Motown Records.
The "hardest working man in show business" came to us from the tiny town of Toccoa, Georgia. He knew how to get in the groove with the funky beat and moves to match.
The High Priest of Soul called Albany, Georgia home from a young age. His unbelievable vocals and mastery of the piano leaves his mark on music history forever.