START HERE: Most Popular Bands Of The Hippy Era
START HERE: Most Popular Bands Of The Hippy Era
A list of the most popular 60s and 70s bands of the hippy era, with a link to a full page on each.
Aerosmith
Steven Tyler - Lead vocals
Joe Perry - Lead guitar, backing vocals
Brad Whitford - Rhythm guitar
Tom Hamilton - Bass guitar
Joey Kramer - Drums, percussion
Arlo Guthrie
Bad Company
Paul Rodgers - Lead vocals
Mick Ralphs - Guitar and backing vocals
Simon Kirke - Drums and backing vocals
Boz Burrell - Bass guitar and backing vocals
B.B. King
Lucille (B.B. King's beloved guitar)
Bobby "Blue" Bland (not a band member, but a fellow blues musician with whom B.B. King often performed)
Bobby Forte (saxophonist)
Calvin Owens
Louis Hubert (saxophonist)
Sonny Freeman (drummer)
Cato Walker (trumpet player)
Walter Riley King
Melvin Jackson (saxophonist)
James Toney (keyboardist)
Russell Jackson (bassist)
Michael Doster (bassist)
T.C. Coleman (drummer)
Leon Warren (guitarist)
George "Gino" Bohannon (drummer)
Bert Summer
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne - Lead vocals
Tony Iommi - Guitar
Geezer Butler - Bass
Bill Ward - Drums
Ronnie James Dio - Lead vocals
Vinny Appice - Drums
Ian Gillan - Lead vocals
Bev Bevan - Drums
Glenn Hughes - Bass and vocals
Ray Gillen - Lead vocals
Cozy Powell - Drums
Tony Martin - Lead vocals
Bobby Rondinelli - Drums
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Al Kooper - Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Katz - Guitar, Vocals
Bobby Colomby - Drums
Jim Fielder - Bass
Fred Lipsius - Alto Saxophone
Randy Brecker - Trumpet
Jerry Weiss - Trumpet
Dick Halligan - Trombone, Keyboards
David Clayton-Thomas - Lead Vocals
Chuck Winfield - Trumpet
Lou Marini - Saxophone
Georg Wadenius - Guitar
Mike Stern - Guitar
David Piltch - Bass
Greg Herbert - Saxophone
Steve Gadd - Drums
Tom "Bones" Malone - Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone
Jeff Clayton - Saxophone
Bill Tillman - Trumpet
Charles "Chip" Carter - Keyboards
Blue Cheer
Dickie Peterson - Bass guitar and vocals
Paul Whaley - Drums
Leigh Stephens - Guitar
Eric Albronda - Drums
Randy Holden - Guitar
Bruce Stephens - Guitar
Ralph Burns Kellogg - Keyboards and harmonica
Norman Mayell - Drums
Mitch Mitchell - Drums
Terry Rae - Drums
Blue Oyster Cult
Eric Bloom - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Buck Dharma (Donald Roeser) - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Richie Castellano - Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Danny Miranda - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jules Radino - Drums
Boston
Tom Scholz - Guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals
Brad Delp - Lead vocals, guitar
Barry Goudreau - Guitar
Fran Sheehan - Bass
Sib Hashian - Drums
Jim Masdea - Drums
Fran Cosmo - Lead vocals
Kimberley Dahme - Bass, vocals
Buffalo Springfield
Stephen Stills - Guitar, vocals
Neil Young - Guitar, vocals
Richie Furay - Guitar, vocals
Bruce Palmer - Bass
Dewey Martin - Drums
Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
Don Van Vliet - Vocals, Harmonica, Saxophone
Ry Cooder - Slide Guitar
Alex St. Clair Snouffer - Guitar
Doug Moon - Guitar
Jerry Handley - Bass
John French - Drums, Percussion
Bill Harkleroad - Guitar
Mark Boston - Bass
Art Tripp - Drums, Percussion
Jeff Cotton - Guitar
Elliot Ingber - Guitar
Winged Eel Fingerling - Guitar
Robert Williams - Drums, Percussion
Richard Hepner - Guitar
Eric Drew Feldman - Bass, Keyboards
Canned Heat
Alan Wilson - Vocals, harmonica, and guitar
Bob "The Bear" Hite - Vocals
Henry Vestine - Guitar
Larry "The Mole" Taylor - Bass
Frank Cook - Drums
Cheap Trick
Robin Zander - Lead vocals and rhythm guitar
Rick Nielsen - Lead guitar and backing vocals
Tom Petersson - Bass guitar and backing vocals
Daxx Nielsen - Drums and percussion
Country Joe and the Fish
"Country" Joe McDonald (vocals, guitar) - The band's co-founder and primary songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and political lyrics.
Barry "The Fish" Melton (lead guitar, vocals) - Co-founder of the band, contributing to the group's psychedelic sound.
David Cohen (guitar, keyboards) - Played a crucial role in the band's musical arrangements, contributing to both guitar and keyboard parts.
Bruce Barthol (bass) - His bass playing was foundational to the band's rhythm section.
Gary "Chicken" Hirsh (drums) - Provided the beats that drove the band's psychedelic and folk rock tunes.
Paul Armstrong (drums, percussion) - Early member who contributed to the band's initial sound.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
John Fogerty - Lead vocals, lead guitar, and primary songwriter
Tom Fogerty - Rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Stu Cook - Bass guitar
Doug Clifford - Drums
Cream
Eric Clapton - Guitar and vocals
Jack Bruce - Bass guitar, harmonica, and vocals
Ginger Baker - Drums and percussion
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
David Crosby (vocals, rhythm guitar): Known for his distinctive voice and intricate harmonies, Crosby was a key songwriter for the group.
Stephen Stills (vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass): A versatile musician, Stills contributed many of the group's most memorable songs and was the primary instrumentalist.
Graham Nash (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards): Nash's songwriting and harmonies added a distinctively melodic element to the group's sound.
Neil Young (vocals, guitars, keyboards, harmonica): Joining the group for "Déjà Vu," Young brought a raw edge and profound songwriting depth to the ensemble.
Deep Purple
Rod Evans - Vocals
Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar
Jon Lord - Keyboards
Nick Simper - Bass
Ian Paice - Drums
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
Jeff Lynne - Lead vocals, guitar, and songwriter
Bev Bevan - Drums and percussion
Richard Tandy - Keyboards and synthesizers
Roy Wood - Guitar and vocals
Kelly Groucutt - Bass and vocals
Mik Kaminski - Violin
Hugh McDowell - Cello
Melvyn Gale - Cello
Louis Clark - Conductor and orchestral arrangements
Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood - Drums
John McVie - Bass
Christine McVie - Keyboards and Vocals
Stevie Nicks - Vocals
Lindsey Buckingham - Guitar and Vocals
Foreigner
Mick Jones - Guitar, Keyboards, and Vocals
Lou Gramm - Lead Vocals
Ian McDonald - Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, and Vocals
Dennis Elliott - Drums and Percussion
Al Greenwood - Keyboards
Ed Gagliardi - Bass Guitar
Genesis
Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute)
Tony Banks (keyboards)
Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar)
Anthony Phillips (guitar)
John Silver (drums)
Phil Collins (drums, vocals)
Steve Hackett (guitar)
Chester Thompson (drums)
Daryl Stuermer (guitar)
Ray Wilson (vocals)
Jackson Browne
David Lindley - Multi-instrumentalist
Craig Doerge - Keyboardist and pianist.
Leland Sklar - Bassist.
Russ Kunkel - Drummer and percussionist.
Danny Kortchmar - Guitarist and songwriter.
Doug Haywood - Bassist and vocalist.
Rosemary Butler - Vocalist.
Bonnie Raitt - Singer and guitarist (collaborated on some projects).
David Crosby - Singer and guitarist (collaborated on some projects).
Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson - Vocals, Flute, Acoustic Guitar
Martin Barre - Electric Guitar
Glenn Cornick - Bass Guitar
Clive Bunker - Drums and Percussion
John Evan - Keyboards and Piano
Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond - Bass Guitar
Barriemore Barlow - Drums and Percussion
David Palmer - Keyboards and Orchestral Arrangements
Eddie Jobson - Keyboards, Violin
Mark Craney - Drums and Percussion
Gerry Conway - Drums and Percussion
Doane Perry - Drums and Percussion
Martin Allcock - Keyboards, Guitar, and Bass
Dave Pegg - Bass Guitar
Jonathan Noyce - Bass Guitar
Florian Opahle - Electric Guitar
Scott Hammond - Drums and Percussion
John O'Hara - Keyboards
David Goodier - Bass Guitar
Joe Cocker
Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter - Guitar and vocals (lead member)
Tommy Shannon - Bass
Uncle John Turner - Drums
Edgar Winter - Keyboards, saxophone, and vocals
Rick Derringer - Guitar and vocals
Randy Jo Hobbs - Bass
Richard Hughes - Drums
Floyd Radford - Guitar
John "Red" Turner - Drums
Dan Hartman - Bass, vocals, and keyboards
Bob Torello - Drums
Jon Paris - Bass and vocals
Mark Epstein - Bass
Bobby T. Torello - Drums
Scott Spray - Bass
Kansas
Phil Ehart - Drums
Rich Williams - Guitar
Billy Greer - Bass and Vocals
Ronnie Platt - Lead Vocals and Keyboards
David Ragsdale - Violin and Guitar
Zak Rizvi - Guitar and Vocals
The Keef Hartley Band
Keef Hartley - Drums, Band Leader
Miller Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
Gary Thain - Bass Guitar
Jimmy Jewell - Saxophone
Henry Lowther - Trumpet, Violin
King Crimson
Robert Fripp - Guitar
Greg Lake - Bass and Vocals
Michael Giles - Drums
Ian McDonald - Woodwinds and Keyboards
Peter Sinfield - Lyrics and Illumination
Mel Collins - Saxophone and Flute
Bill Bruford - Drums and Percussion
John Wetton - Bass and Vocals
Adrian Belew - Guitar and Vocals
Tony Levin - Bass and Stick
Trey Gunn - Chapman Stick and Warr Guitar
Pat Mastelotto - Drums and Percussion
Gavin Harrison - Drums
Jakko Jakszyk - Guitar and Vocals
Led Zeppelin
Robert Plant - Lead Vocals
Jimmy Page - Guitar
John Paul Jones - Bass Guitar and Keyboards
John Bonham - Drums and Percussion
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ronnie Van Zant - Lead Vocals
Gary Rossington - Guitar
Allen Collins - Guitar
Ed King - Guitar
Billy Powell - Keyboards
Leon Wilkeson - Bass
Bob Burns - Drums
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Manfred Mann - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Mick Rogers - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Slade - Drums, Percussion
Colin Pattenden - Bass Guitar
Dave Flett - Guitar
Chris Hamlet Thompson - Vocals
Steve Waller - Guitar, Vocals
Pat King - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Geoff Britton - Drums, Percussion
John Lingwood - Drums, Percussion
Matt Irving - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Melanie
Moby Grape
Skip Spence - Guitar and Vocals
Jerry Miller - Guitar and Vocals
Peter Lewis - Guitar and Vocals
Bob Mosley - Bass and Vocals
Don Stevenson - Drums and Vocals
Mountain
Leslie West - Guitar and Vocals
Felix Pappalardi - Bass, Keyboards, and Vocals
Corky Laing - Drums and Percussion
Steve Knight - Keyboards
Nazareth
Dan McCafferty - Lead vocals
Manny Charlton - Guitar
Pete Agnew - Bass guitar, backing vocals
Darrell Sweet - Drums, percussion
Otis Redding
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Paul Butterfield - Vocals, harmonica
Mike Bloomfield - Guitar
Elvin Bishop - Guitar
Mark Naftalin - Keyboards
Jerome Arnold - Bass
Sam Lay - Drums
Billy Davenport - Drums
Bugsy Maugh - Bass
Gene Dinwiddie - Saxophone
David Sanborn - Saxophone
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton - Lead vocals, lead guitar
Steve Marriott - Guitar, vocals
Rick Wills - Bass
John Siomos - Drums
Bob Mayo - Keyboards, rhythm guitar, vocals
Stanley Sheldon - Bass
John Regan - Bass
Tony Levin - Bass
David Bowie - Vocals
Andy Bown - Keyboards
Pink Floyd
Syd Barrett
Roger Waters
Richard Wright
Nick Mason
Procol Harum
Gary Brooker - vocals and keyboards
Robin Trower - guitar
Matthew Fisher - Hammond organ and other keyboards
David Knights - bass guitar
B.J. Wilson - drums
Keith Reid - lyrics
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Dino Valenti - vocals and guitar
John Cipollina - guitar
Gary Duncan - guitar and vocals
David Freiberg - bass guitar and vocals
Greg Elmore - drums
Jim Murray - harmonica and guitar
Nicky Hopkins - keyboards
Mark Naftalin - keyboards
Quill
Dan Cole - Lead vocals
Jon Cole - Bass guitar and vocals
Norm Rogers - Drums
Phil Thayer - Keyboards, saxophone, and flute
Roger North - Drums
Ravi Shankar
Richie Havens
Rush
Geddy Lee - vocals, bass, keyboards)
Alex Lifeson - guitars
Neil Peart - drums, lyrics
Santana
Carlos Santana - Lead guitar
Gregg Rolie - Keyboards, lead vocals
David Brown - Bass
Michael Shrieve - Drums
Michael Carabello - Congas, percussion
José "Chepito" Areas - Timbales, percussion
Sha Na Na
- Donny York - Vocals
- Rob Leonard - Vocals
- Alan Cooper - Vocals
- Frederick "Dennis" Greene - Vocals (deceased)
- Henry Gross - Guitar, Vocals
- Scott Powell - Vocals
- Richard "Ritchie" Joffe - Vocals
- Joe Witkin - Piano
- Elliot "Gino" Cahn - Guitar
- Bruce Clarke - Guitar
- John "Jocko" Marcellino - Drums, Vocals
Sly and the Family Stone
Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart): vocals, organ, guitar, bass guitar, piano, harmonica, and more.
Freddie Stone (Frederick Stewart): vocals and guitar.
Larry Graham: vocals and bass guitar.
Rose Stone (Rosemary Stewart): vocals and keyboards.
Cynthia Robinson: trumpet and vocal ad-libs.
Jerry Martini: saxophone.
Greg Errico: drums
Spirit
Randy California - vocals, guitar
Jay Ferguson - vocals, percussion, keyboard
Mark Andes - bass
Ed Cassidy - drums
Steely Dan
Walter Becker - Guitar, Bass, and Vocals
Donald Fagen - Keyboards and Vocals
Denny Dias - Guitar
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - Guitar
Jim Hodder - Drums and Vocals
Royce Jones - Vocals
Michael McDonald - Keyboards and Vocals
Jim Gordon - Drums
David Palmer - Vocals
Dean Parks - Guitar
Larry Carlton - Guitar
Victor Feldman - Percussion and Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro - Drums
Michael Omartian - Keyboards
Tom Scott - Saxophone
Chuck Rainey - Bass
Bernard Purdie - Drums
Rick Marotta - Drums
Paul Griffin - Keyboards
Pete Christlieb - Saxophone
Steve Gadd - Drums
Cornelius Bumpus - Saxophone
Wayne Shorter - Saxophone
Steppenwolf
John Kay - Lead vocals and guitar
Michael Monarch - Guitar
Goldy McJohn - Keyboards
Rushton Moreve - Bass
Jerry Edmonton - Drums
Styx
Dennis DeYoung - Keyboards, Vocals
Tommy Shaw - Vocals, Guitar
James "J.Y." Young - Guitar, Vocals
Chuck Panozzo - Bass Guitar
John Panozzo - Drums
Todd Sucherman - Drums
Sweetwater
Nansi Nevins** (lead vocals)
Albert Moore** (flute, backing vocals)
Fred Herrera** (bass)
Alex Del Zoppo** (keyboards)
R.G. Carlyle** (guitar, bongos)
August Burns** (cello)
Alan Malarowitz** (drums)
Elpidio Cobian** (congas, percussion)
T. Rex
Marc Bolan - Lead vocals, guitar
Mickey Finn - Percussion, bongos, congas, backing vocals
Steve Currie - Bass guitar
Bill Legend - Drums
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent - vocals and guitar
Derek St. Holmes - vvocals and guitar
Rob Grange - bass
Cliff Davies - drums
Tommy Aldridge - drums
Carmine Appice - drums
Ten Years After
Alvin Lee – the lead vocalist and lead guitarist, known for his fast playing and energetic performance style.
Leo Lyons – the bass guitarist, whose work provided the band with a solid and inventive bass foundation.
Ric Lee – the drummer, whose skillful playing contributed significantly to the band's dynamic range and rhythmic intensity.
Chick Churchill – the keyboardist, whose use of organ and piano added depth and a distinct texture to the band's sound.
The Allman Brothers Band
Duane Allman - Guitar
Gregg Allman - Vocals and Organ
Dickey Betts - Guitar
Berry Oakley - Bass
Butch Trucks - Drums
Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson - Drums
Chuck Leavell - Piano and Keyboards
Lamar Williams - Bass
The Amboy Dukes
Ted Nugent - Lead guitarist and vocalist
Steve Farmer - Rhythm guitarist and vocalist
John Drake - Bassist
Dave Palmer - Drummer
Rick Lober - Keyboardist
Greg Arama - Bassist
Andy Solomon - Keyboardist
Rob Grange - Bassist
Vic Mastrianni - Drummer
The Animals
Eric Burdon - Lead vocals
Hilton Valentine - Guitar
Alan Price - Keyboards
Chas Chandler - Bass
John Steel - Drums
The Band
Robbie Robertson: Guitar and vocals
Rick Danko: Bass and vocals
Levon Helm: Drums, vocals, and mandolin
Garth Hudson: Organ, piano, clavinet, synthesizer, and saxophone
Richard Manuel: Piano, organ, vocals, and drums
The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards
Mike Love - Vocals
Carl Wilson - Guitar, Vocals
Dennis Wilson - Drums, Vocals
Al Jardine - Guitar, Vocals
The Beatles
John Lennon - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Paul McCartney - Vocals, Bass Guitar
George Harrison - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Ringo Starr - Drums, Vocals
The Beau Brummels
Sal Valentino - Lead vocals
Ron Elliott - Guitar, vocals
Ron Meagher - Bass
Declan Mulligan - Guitar, vocals
John Petersen - Drums
The Blues Project
Danny Kalb - Guitar, Vocals
Al Kooper - Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Katz - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Andy Kulberg - Bass, Flute
Roy Blumenfeld - Drums
The Byrds
Jim McGuinn - Lead vocals, 12-string Rickenbacker guitar
Gene Clark - Vocals, Tambourine, and Guitar
David Crosby - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Chris Hillman - Bass, Vocals
Michael Clarke - Drums
The Charlatans
George Hunter: Autoharp, piano, design
Richard Olsen: Bass, vocals
Mike Wilhelm: Lead guitar, vocals
Dan Hicks: Drums, vocals (until his departure to form Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks)
Mike Ferguson: Piano, vocals
The Doors
Jim Morrison - Lead Vocals
Ray Manzarek - Keyboards, Bass
Robby Krieger - Guitar
John Densmore - Drums
The Eagles
Glenn Frey - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Don Henley - Vocals, Drums, Guitar
Joe Walsh - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
Timothy B. Schmit - Bass, Vocals
The Faces
Rod Stewart - Lead Vocals
Ronnie Wood - Guitar, Vocals
Ronnie Lane - Bass, Vocals
Ian McLagan - Keyboards, Vocals
Kenney Jones - Drums
The Grateful Dead
Jerry Garcia - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Bob Weir - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Phil Lesh - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Bill Kreutzmann - Drums, Percussion
Mickey Hart - Drums, Percussion
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - Keyboard, Harmonica, Vocals
Tom Constanten - Keyboard
Keith Godchaux - Keyboard
Donna Jean Godchaux - Vocals
Brent Mydland - Keyboard, Vocals
The Guess Who
Burton Cummings - Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Randy Bachman - Guitar, Vocals
Jim Kale - Bass
Garry Peterson - Drums
The Hollies
Allan Clarke - Vocals
Graham Nash - Vocals and Guitar
Tony Hicks - Lead Guitar
Eric Haydock - Bass
Don Rathbone - Drums
The Incredible String Band
Robin Williamson
Mike Heron
Clive Palmer
Licorice McKechnie
Rose Simpson
The James Gang
Joe Walsh - Guitar and Vocals
Jim Fox - Drums and Percussion
Tom Kriss - Bass (replaced by Dale Peters)
The Jefferson Airplane
Marty Balin - Vocals, co-founder
Paul Kantner - Vocals, guitar, co-founder
Grace Slick - Vocals, piano
Jorma Kaukonen - Lead guitar
Jack Casady - Bass
Spencer Dryden - Drums
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Jimi Hendrix - Guitar and Vocals
Noel Redding - Bass and Backing Vocals
Mitch Mitchell - Drums and Percussion
The Kinks
Ray Davies - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and primary songwriter.
Dave Davies - Lead guitar and backing vocals.
Mick Avory - Drums and percussion.
Pete Quaife - Bass guitar
The Lovin' Spoonful
John Sebastian - vocals, guitar, and harmonica
Zal Yanovsky - lead guitar
Steve Boone - bass
Joe Butler - drums
The Mamas and the Papas
John Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Denny Doherty
Cass Elliot
The Moody Blues
Justin Hayward - Lead vocals and guitar
John Lodge - Bass guitar and vocals
Graeme Edge - Drums and percussion
Ray Thomas - Flute, vocals, and other instruments
Mike Pinder - Keyboards, Mellotron, and vocals
The Mothers of Invention
Frank Zappa - Guitar, vocals, and the band's leader and primary composer.
Ray Collins - Vocals.
Jimmy Carl Black - Drums and vocals.
Roy Estrada - Bass and vocals.
Elliot Ingber - Guitar
Don Preston - Keyboards.
Bunk Gardner - Woodwinds.
Ian Underwood - Woodwinds and keyboards.
Motorhead Sherwood - Woodwinds.
Art Tripp - Drums and percussion.
Ruth Komanoff - Percussion.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Jeff Hanna - Vocals, guitar, and other instruments
Jimmie Fadden - Drums, harmonica, and vocals
Bob Carpenter - Keyboards, accordion, and vocals
John McEuen - Banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and other instruments
The Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger - Lead vocals and occasional harmonica.
Keith Richards - Guitars and backing vocals.
Ronnie Wood - Guitars and backing vocals.
Charlie Watts - Drums.
Brian Jones - Guitars, harmonica, and various other instruments.
Bill Wyman - Bass guitar.
The Runaways
Joan Jett - Rhythm guitar and vocals.
Sandy West - Drums.
Cherie Currie - Lead vocals.
Lita Ford - Lead guitar and backing vocals.
Jackie Fox - Bass guitar.
The Small Faces
Steve Marriott - Lead vocals and guitar
Ronnie Lane - Bass guitar and vocals
Ian McLagan - Keyboards and vocals
Kenney Jones - Drums
The Soft Machine
Robert Wyatt - Drums and vocals
Kevin Ayers - Bass guitar and vocals
Mike Ratledge - Keyboards
Daevid Allen - Guitar
Hugh Hopper - Bass guitar
Elton Dean - Saxophone
Phil Howard - Drums
Karl Jenkins - Saxophone and oboe
The Spencer Davis Group
Spencer Davis - Guitar and vocals
Steve Winwood - Keyboards, guitar, and vocals
Muff Winwood - Bass guitar
Pete York - Drums
The Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller - Guitar and vocals
Lonnie Turner - Bass
Jim Peterman - Keyboards
Tim Davis - Drums
Boz Scaggs - Guitar and vocals
Norton Buffalo - Harmonica
Kenny Lee Lewis - Bass and vocals
Gordy Knudtson - Drums
Joseph Wooten - Keyboards
Jacob Petersen - Bass
Sonny Charles - Vocals
The Talking Heads
David Byrne - Lead vocals and guitar
Chris Frantz - Drums and percussion
Tina Weymouth - Bass guitar
Jerry Harrison - Keyboards and guitar
The Turtles
Howard Kaylan (lead vocals)
Mark Volman (vocals)
Al Nichol (lead guitar)
Jim Tucker (rhythm guitar)
Chuck Portz (bass guitar)
Don Murray (drums)
The Ventures
Don Wilson - Rhythm guitar
Bob Bogle - Lead guitar
Nokie Edwards - Lead guitar
Mel Taylor - Drums
The Who
Roger Daltrey - Lead vocals
Pete Townshend - Guitar, vocals, and primary songwriter
John Entwistle - Bass guitar and vocals
Keith Moon - Drums
The Yardbirds
Eric Clapton - Lead guitar
Jeff Beck - Lead guitar
Jimmy Page - Lead guitar
Chris Dreja - Rhythm guitar and bass
Jim McCarty - Drums
Keith Relf - Vocals and harmonica
The Youngbloods
Jesse Colin Young - vocals and bass guitar
Jerry Corbitt - vocals and lead guitar
Lowell "Banana" Levinger - electric and acoustic guitar, electric piano, and electric harpsichord
Joe Bauer - drums
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mike Campbell - Lead guitar
Benmont Tench - Keyboards
Ron Blair - Bass guitar
Stan Lynch - Drums
Tim Hardin
Uriah Heep
Mick Box - Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
David Byron - Lead Vocals
Lee Kerslake - Drums, Vocals
Gary Thain - Bass Guitar
John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Trevor Bolder - Bass Guitar
Pete Goalby - Lead Vocals
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar
Russell Gilbrook - Drums
Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards
Davey Rimmer - Bass Guitar
Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen - Guitar
Alex Van Halen - Drums
David Lee Roth - Lead Vocals
Michael Anthony - Bass, Backing Vocals
Sammy Hagar - Lead Vocals
Eddie Van Halen - Guitar
Alex Van Halen - Drums
Michael Anthony - Bass, Backing Vocals
Velvet Underground
Lou Reed - Vocals, Guitar
John Cale - Electric Viola, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Sterling Morrison - Guitar, Bass Guitar
Maureen Tucker - Drums, Percussion
Yes
Jon Anderson - Vocals
Chris Squire - Bass, Vocals - Chris Squire was a founding member and a constant presence in the band until his passing in 2015.
Steve Howe - Guitar
Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
Alan White - Drums, Percussion - Alan White joined the band in 1972 and has been a longtime drummer for Yes.
Bill Bruford - Drums, Percussion - Bill Bruford was an early drummer for Yes.
Tony Kaye - Keyboards
Trevor Rabin - Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Horn - Vocals - Trevor Horn briefly filled in on vocals for a short period.
Benoît David - Vocals
Jon Davison - Vocals - Jon Davison is the current lead vocalist for the band.
ZZ Top
Billy Gibbons - Guitar, Vocals
Dusty Hill - Bass, Vocals
Frank Beard - Drums
Wot no ELP?
Not looking these up in your list but a couple more I didn't recall seeing. Free, Lindisfarne, Bad Company..... Interesting tours is a US centric list whereas all those came from the UK .... A time before the global village existed!