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Group 1 Crew

Group 1 Crew is a Christian hip-hop and dance-pop group formed in 2003 in Orlando, Florida, led by Manwell Reyes with Blanca Callahan and Pablo Villatoro; Fervent Records act that won two Dove Awards.

Grouplove

Grouplove (GROUPLOVE) is a Los Angeles indie rock/indie pop band formed in 2009 by members who met in Crete; known for the No. 1 Alternative hit "Tongue Tied" and albums Never Trust a Happy Song (2011) through I Want a Little Bit More (2024).

Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices: Dayton, Ohio indie rock band led by Robert Pollard, formed 1983. Known for lo-fi classics Bee Thousand (1994) and Alien Lanes (1995), a 2004 breakup, reunion, and prolific recent output.

Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses, the Los Angeles hard rock band formed in 1985 around Axl Rose and Slash, whose 1987 debut Appetite for Destruction topped the Billboard 200 and sold over 30 million copies.

Guster

Guster is an American alt-rock band formed in 1991 at Tufts University as Gus, from Massachusetts; founders Ryan Miller, Adam Gardner, and Brian Rosenworcel, plus Luke Reynolds, have released nine albums including Lost and Gone Forever and Ooh La La.

Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes: American hip-hop band formed 1997 in Geneva, New York by Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley, known for live-instrumentation rap-rock, "Cupid's Chokehold" and "Stereo Hearts," Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen, 2007 MTV Best New Artist.

Ha*Ash

Ha*Ash, the duo of sisters Ashley and Hanna Perez Moza, is a Mexican-American act formed in 2001 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, known for country pop in Spanish.

Hager Twins

The Hager Twins, Jim and Jon Hager, were identical twin country singers and comedians, original cast members of Hee Haw from 1969, mentored by Buck Owens, with Capitol hit "Silver Wings".

Haim (band)

Haim, American pop rock band of sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim from Los Angeles, formed 2007; known for Days Are Gone, Women in Music Pt. III, I Quit, and historic Grammy nominations.

Haircut One Hundred

Haircut One Hundred (Haircut 100), English new wave/funk-pop band formed in Beckenham in 1980 by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes, and Graham Jones; debut Pelican West (1982) hit UK No. 2 with four top 10 singles; 2026 reunion album Boxing the Compass.

Halestorm

Halestorm, American hard rock band formed 1997 in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale; Grammy winners (2013, "Love Bites (So Do I)") with six Atlantic albums through Everest (2025).

Half Man Half Biscuit

Half Man Half Biscuit (HMHB) are a satirical indie rock band formed in Birkenhead in 1984 by Nigel Blackwell and Neil Crossley, famous for Back in the D.H.S.S., refusing The Tube for a Tranmere Rovers match, and one-off gigs rather than touring.

Hall & Oates

Hall & Oates, formally Daryl Hall & John Oates, is an American pop-soul duo formed 1970 in Philadelphia. Six US number one singles, six platinum albums, RIAA's most successful rock duo (1984), Rock Hall 2014; split by 2023–2025 litigation.

Hanoi Rocks

Hanoi Rocks, Finnish glam rock band (1979-1985, reformed 2002) led by Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy; five albums including Back To Mystery City; Razzle's 1984 death ended the original lineup; influenced Guns N' Roses and glam metal.

Hanson (band)

Hanson is an American pop rock band of Tulsa brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson, formed 1992; their 1997 hit "MMMBop" and album Middle of Nowhere earned three Grammy nominations, and they later founded 3CG Records.

Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays: Salford, Manchester band formed 1980, led by Shaun Ryder with Paul Ryder, Bez, Mark Day, Paul Davis, Gary Whelan. Factory Records Madchester/baggy act; Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches (1990) went platinum; Yes Please! helped bankrupt Factory in 1992.

Harajuku Girls

Harajuku Girls were Gwen Stefani's four backup dancers, Maya Chino, Jennifer Kita, Rino Nakasone, and Mayuko Kitayama, stage-named Love, Angel, Music, and Baby after her 2004 album, later central to a cultural appropriation controversy and the Harajuku Lovers brand.

Harvey Danger

Harvey Danger: Seattle alternative rock band formed 1992 at the University of Washington; known for the 1998 hit "Flagpole Sitta" and debut album Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?; disbanded 2009.

Haute and Freddy

Haute & Freddy are a Los Angeles synth-pop duo formed in 2024 by Michelle Buzz (Haute) and Lance Shipp (Freddy), former songwriters for Katy Perry and Britney Spears; debut album Big Disgrace (Atlantic, 2026), fans called the Royal Court.

Have a Nice Life

Have a Nice Life: American experimental rock duo of Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga from Middletown, Connecticut, known for the 2008 self-released cult classic Deathconsciousness and albums on The Flenser.

Hawkwind

Hawkwind are an English space rock band formed in London in 1969, led by founder Dave Brock. Known for Silver Machine (UK top three, 1972), the live album Space Ritual (1973), science fiction themes, and 37 studio albums including the 2025 UK Rock and Metal number 1 There Is No Space for Us.

Hawthorne Heights

Hawthorne Heights, formerly A Day in the Life, is an emo/post-hardcore band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2001, known for "Ohio Is for Lovers," two Gold albums, and the 2006 Billboard No. 3 debut If Only You Were Lonely.

Haywire 617

Haywire 617 is a Boston hardcore punk band formed in 2023 and fronted by Austin Sparkman, known for Conditioned for Demolition (2024), the Dropkick Murphys split New England Forever, and I Don't Wanna Say Goodbye (2026, Roadrunner).

Head East

Head East is an American hard rock band formed in southern Illinois in 1969, known for "Never Been Any Reason" and the Gold-certified 1975 debut Flat as a Pancake on A&M; still touring under Roger Boyd.

Headstones (band)

Headstones: Canadian punk-influenced hard rock band formed 1987 in Kingston, Ontario, fronted by Hugh Dillon; known for Picture of Health (1993), two Junos, 2003 breakup, 2011 reunion, and 2025's Burn All the Ships.

Health (band)

HEALTH (Health, the band) is a Los Angeles noise rock/industrial band formed in 2005 by Jake Duzsik, John Famiglietti, B.J. Miller, and Jupiter Keyes; known for The Smell, the Crimewave remix, Max Payne 3, Rat Wars, and Conflict DLC.

Hear'Say

Hear'Say were a British pop group formed in February 2001 on ITV's Popstars (members Kym Marsh, Myleene Klass, Danny Foster, Suzanne Shaw, Noel Sullivan). Their debut "Pure and Simple" was the fastest-selling UK debut single; the group split in 2002 and reunite (minus Klass) for a 2027 tour with Liberty X.

Heart (band)

Heart is the American hard rock band formed in 1973 and fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, known for Magic Man, Barracuda, and Alone, with over 35 million albums sold and 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Heatwave (band)

Heatwave was a multinational funk-disco band formed in 1975 around the Wilder brothers and songwriter Rod Temperton, known for Boogie Nights, Always and Forever, and The Groove Line; distinct from the Melbourne cover band and the youth Heatwave Show Band.

Heaven & Hell (band)

Heaven & Hell, also called the Heaven and Hell band, was the 2006–2010 reunion of Dio-era Black Sabbath members Dio, Iommi, Butler, and Appice, named after the 1980 album; one studio album, The Devil You Know (2009).