2000s

Irish-Norwegian new age music duo known for ethereal compositions blending classical, folk, and Celtic influences.Formed in 1994 by Norwegian composer Rolf Løvland (b. 1955) and Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry (b. 1962)....

Australian singer-songwriter renowned for her powerful voice, emotive lyrics, and signature obscured-face performances.Sia Furler began her career in the 1990s with the Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp. After modest solo success in Australia, she achieved international fame as a songwriter for major artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and David Guetta in the early 2010s. Her own career exploded with the album '1000 Forms of Fear' (2014), featuring the global hit 'Chandelier'....

My Chemical Romance (MCR) was formed in September 2001 by frontman Gerard Way and drummer Matt Pelissier following the 9/11 attacks. Gerard recruited his brother Mikey Way (bass) and guitarist Ray Toro, with Frank Iero joining as rhythm guitarist shortly after. Their debut album 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' (2002) established their raw post-hardcore sound and dark lyrical themes.Signed to Reprise Records, MCR released 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge' in 2004....

Born in Charlemagne, Quebec, Celine Dion emerged as a French-Canadian child star at age 12. Discovered by manager René Angélil in 1980, he mortgaged his home to fund her debut album. Her bilingual breakthrough came with 1990's 'Unison,' establishing her as an international force.Dion dominated the 1990s with hits like 'The Power of Love' (1993) and 'Because You Loved Me' (1996)....

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress renowned for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and status as one of the best-selling music artists in history.Mariah Carey emerged as a global superstar in 1990 with her self-titled debut album. She holds the record for most Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles by a solo artist (19), has sold over 200 million records worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, and is celebrated for timeless hits like 'Hero,' 'Fantasy,' and the pere...

American rock band renowned for their technical proficiency, session musician roots, and multi-genre hits spanning rock, pop, R&B, and progressive rock.Formed in Los Angeles in 1977 by seasoned session musicians David Paich (keyboards, vocals) and Jeff Porcaro (drums), alongside Steve Lukather (guitar, vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards), David Hungate (bass), and Bobby Kimball (vocals). Toto achieved massive commercial success with albums like 'Toto IV' (1982), featuring Grammy-winning hits '...

American competitive junior drum and bugle corps based in Canton, Ohio, performing in Drum Corps International (DCI) competitions.Founded in 1972 as a small local organization, The Bluecoats evolved into a premier World Class drum corps. They achieved their first DCI World Championship title in 2016 and are renowned for musical innovation, distinctive uniforms, and groundbreaking show designs....

Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist renowned as the frontman of rock band Ling Tosite Sigure and his solo project TK from Ling Tosite Sigure.Formed Ling Tosite Sigure in 2002; pioneered a distinctive blend of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and math rock; gained global recognition through anime theme songs like 'unravel' for Tokyo Ghoul; pursued parallel solo career since 2011....

Daft Punk was a revolutionary French electronic music duo formed in Paris in 1993 by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Rising from the underground rave scene, they became global icons by merging house, funk, and disco into a groundbreaking sound. Their most distinctive feature was their decision to conceal their faces entirely, adopting robot personas with elaborate helmets and gloves during all public appearances and performances.After a studio accident damaged their equipmen...

American rock band formed in 1994, renowned for their chart-topping hits 'All Star' and 'Walkin' on the Sun', and contributions to the Shrek film franchise.Formed in San Jose, California, Smash Mouth achieved mainstream success in 1997 with their ska-punk influenced debut 'Fush Yu Mang'. Their 1999 album 'Astro Lounge' spawned the global phenomenon 'All Star', cementing their place in pop culture. The band underwent multiple lineup changes while releasing six studio albums, soundtrack contrib...