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The Lacemaker is notable for its detailed depiction of a young woman focused intently on her work. The artist made masterful use of light and colour, as well as the ability to capture the quiet, intimate moments of daily life. Emphasizing the woman’s meticulous craft and concentration.
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- Billy Joel
- Lou Reed
- Pat Benatar
- Public Enemy
- The Good Rats
- Jon Bellion
- Blue Öyster Cult
- Harry Chapin
- Ll Cool J
- Mariah Carey
A list of the most influential Long Island musicians wouldn’t be complete without the Piano Man. He was raised in Hicksville and has made a name for himself as one of the well-known musicians since he launched his career almost five decades ago. Since the 1970s, he has sold more than 150 albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i...
After more than five decades in the rock industry, Lou Reed is one of the biggest names of rock music from the mid-1900s. Reed left his band in Velvet Underground in 1970 but continued on to have a successful solo career. His iconic style of half-sung, half-spoken verses helped to position himself as “The Coolest Man In the World.” You’ll recognize...
Born Patrician Mae Andrzejewski, Pat Benatar was born in Brooklyn and raised in Lindenhurst. She originally didn’t have musical aspirations, and briefly attended Stony Brook University while pursuing a health education degree. She ended up dropping out to marry her sweetheart and started to perform at Catch A Rising Star, a popular comedy club in N...
Public Enemy completely transformed the hip hop scene in the 1980s. When they first formed, the group was made of members Chuck D and Terminator, both from Roosevelt, and Flavor Flav and Professor Griff from Freeport. Chuck D and Flavor Flav actually had begun collaborating years prior after meeting at Adelphi University in Nassau County. They caug...
The Good Rats might be one of the least known names on this list, but they still left a deep mark on the Long Island music scene. In the 1970s, the Good Rats gained a cult following and played alongside bands like Zebra and Twisted Sister. However, they never reached the same level of fame as those other groups. The Good Rats music was heavily infl...
Now 28 years old, Jon Bellion has been on the rise since 2011 when he first signed with Visionary Music Group at the age of 21. Despite his young age, he has achieved some big accomplishments. He helped write the hook of Eminem’s hit “The Monster” and assisted in the writing of Jason Derulo’s “Trumpets.” Not only has he helped others write smash hi...
Blue Öyster Cult did not have an easy beginning after forming in Stony Brook. Originally called Soft White Underbelly in 1967, the band went through several name changes and even had an entire album shelved by Elektra Records. However, thanks to some hard work and persistence, the rock band got an audition with Columbia Records in New York City and...
This Grammy-winning songwriter was born in New York City but still has earned his spot on this list because of his love for Long Island. Harry Chapin’s rise to fame included hits like “Taxi,” “Cat’s in the Cradle,” and “W.O.L.D.” Unfortunately, he died at the age of 38 in a car crash on the Long Island Expressway. Chapin’s influence is still felt o...
Hip hop wouldn’t be hip hop without LL Cool J. The Bay Shore native has released more than 13 albums, which included some of his most influential songs like “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “The Boomin’ System,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” and many more. Now, LL Cool J has branched out beyond the music scene and has appeared in different films and T...
Mariah Carey, one of the biggest pop stars, is originally from Huntington. Mariah has had a long and award-filled career since she released her first album in 1990. To date, she has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, had 18 No.1 hits on Billboard—second only to The Beatles, who hit it big with songs like “Let it Be” (played with Hofner “...
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Jul 3, 2024 · All famous Long Island bands are included, as well as many Long Island musicians of underground status. This list of Long Island musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more.
- Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis And The News) Born in New York City in 1950, singer and harmonica player Huey Lewis went on to superstardom with his band, Huey Lewis And The News, in the 1980s.
- Tupac Shakur. A West Coast rap icon, Tupac Shakur was born and raised in New York City in 1971. Later on, they moved to California in his late teens with his mother.
- Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) Born in Harlem, New York, Tom Morello is best known for being the guitarist for the bands Rage Against The Machine (RATM) and later Audioslave.
- Alicia Keys. A talented pianist and vocalist, Alicia Keys was born Alicia Augello Cook in Manhattan, New York. She had an early start in music, being part of her school’s musical productions and, later on, studying the piano when she was still 6 years old.
Jul 19, 2023 · Here are the seven most underrated bands from New York, as chosen by Virgin Steele's David DeFeis. The veteran heavy metal/power metal group formed in Long Island, New York over 40 years...
Sep 3, 2024 · A mecca of great music, New York City has produced some of the most influential and famous bands and singers of all time. The city has fostered talents of artists in every genre conceivable. The city is the birthplace of disco, hip hop, doo wop, new wave, punk rock, and so much more.
