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The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy: San Francisco industrial hip-hop duo of Michael Franti and Rono Tse, active 1990–1993, from the Beatnigs; their only album Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury (1992, 4th & Broadway/Island) pioneered anti-homophobia rap like "Language of Violence"; Franti later formed Spearhead.
The Distillers
The Distillers: American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by Australian singer-guitarist Brody Dalle; albums The Distillers, Sing Sing Death House, and Coral Fang; disbanded 2006, reunited 2018.
The Divine Comedy (band)
The Divine Comedy is a Northern Irish baroque pop band formed in 1989 in Enniskillen around Neil Hannon, known for National Express, thirteen albums including Rainy Sunday Afternoon (2025), and the Father Ted theme.
The Donnas
The Donnas (ザ・ドナス), American hard rock/garage punk quartet formed in Palo Alto in 1993, evolved from Ragady Anne and the Electrocutes; Lookout! then Atlantic; hit "Take It Off"; final album Bitchin' (2007).
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in San Jose, California in 1970 by Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, later joined by Michael McDonald. Known for "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," and "What a Fool Believes," they won 2 Grammys, sold 48 million albums, and entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
The Doors
The Doors: American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965 (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore), named for Huxley's The Doors of Perception; Elektra label; six Morrison-era studio albums, 1967-1971.
The Dream Academy
The Dream Academy: 1980s English folk-rock trio of Nick Laird-Clowes, Kate St. John, and Gilbert Gabriel; 1985 hit "Life in a Northern Town," three Warner Bros. albums; distinct from the 2023 Hybe/Geffen TV series.
The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls: Boston punk cabaret duo of Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, formed 2000, known for "Brechtian punk cabaret", albums Yes, Virginia... (2006) and the 2025 Tailor's Version re-recording.
The Drums
The Drums are an American indie pop band formed in 2008 in Kissimmee, Florida and based in Brooklyn, led by songwriter Jonny Pierce and known for "Let's Go Surfing".
The Durutti Column
The Durutti Column, also styled Durutti Column, is Vini Reilly's Manchester guitar project on Factory Records from 1978, known for the sandpaper-sleeved 1980 debut and the 2026 comeback album Renascent.
The Easybeats
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band formed at Villawood Migrant Hostel, Sydney, in 1964 by migrant teenagers Stevie Wright, George Young, Harry Vanda, Dick Diamonde and Snowy Fleet. Fifteen Top 40 hits; 'Friday On My Mind' was Australia's first international rock hit.
The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers were Don (1937–2021) and Phil Everly (1939–2014), the American duo famed for close diatonic-third harmonies blending country, folk, and rock. Cadence hits began with "Bye Bye Love" (1957); Warner signing, 1973 split, 1983 reunion, 35 top 10 songs, 1986 Rock Hall induction.
The Exploited
The Exploited are a Scottish punk rock band from Edinburgh, formed around 1978 and led by vocalist Wattie Buchan, whose anti-authoritarian anthems made them a leading UK82 act.
The Fab Four (tribute)
The Fab Four (The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute) is a California-based Beatles tribute band founded in 1997 by Ron McNeil, with Ardy Sarraf, Gavin Pring, and Erik; all-live, era-by-era shows, Emmy-winning 2012 PBS special.
The Fall (band)
The Fall: English post-punk band formed in Manchester in 1976, led by Mark E. Smith until his 2018 death; around 50 members, 31-32 studio albums, John Peel's favorite band.
The Fearless Flyers
The Fearless Flyers: American instrumental funk quartet formed 2018 from Vulfpeck's orbit, with Cory Wong, Mark Lettieri, Joe Dart, and Nate Smith; three guitar ranges, minimal drum kit, jumpsuits, and albums through The Fearless Flyers V (2025).
The Feeling
The Feeling: British pop-rock quintet formed in London in 2004 (formerly covers band Super Fly), known for Twelve Stops and Home (2006), Join with Us (2008, UK No. 1), and the Ivor Novello Songwriters of the Year award; distinct from the band the Feelies.
The Femcels
The Femcels are a London electro-twee duo of Rowan Miles and Gabriella Turton, formed February 2024. Their self-released debut album I Have to Get Hotter (January 2026, Getting Hotter Records), produced by Bassvictim's Ike Clateman, earned a Pitchfork 7.6 and led to a 2026 US tour and festival slots.
The Firm (rock band)
The Firm was a British rock supergroup formed in 1984, uniting Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin with singer Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company.
The Fixx
The Fixx, British new wave band formed in London in 1979 (originally the Portraits), known for "One Thing Leads to Another," "Saved by Zero," and "Red Skies"; US hits via MTV and Reach the Beach (1983), little UK success, still touring with Every Five Seconds (2022).
The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips: Oklahoma City psychedelic alternative rock band formed in 1983, led by Wayne Coyne; known for Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, The Soft Bulletin, three Grammys, and confetti-filled live shows with Coyne's space bubble.
The Flower Pot Men
The Flower Pot Men: 1967 British studio pop project by John Carter and Ken Lewis (ex-Ivy League) behind "Let's Go to San Francisco" (UK #4); touring band became White Plains; distinct from the 1980s electronic act.
The Four Seasons (band)
The Four Seasons, also billed as the 4 Seasons and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, are a Newark, New Jersey vocal group formed around 1960, famous for Valli's falsetto, "Sherry" (1962), 100 million records, 1990 Rock Hall induction, and Jersey Boys.
The Fratellis
The Fratellis are a Scottish indie rock trio formed in Glasgow in 2005 (Jon, Barry, and Mince Fratelli). Their 2006 debut Costello Music reached UK No 2 and its hit Chelsea Dagger made them 2007 BRIT Award winners.
The Fray
The Fray: American piano-rock band formed 2002 in Denver by Isaac Slade and Joe King; known for How to Save a Life (2005, 4x Platinum), Over My Head, and continuing as a trio after Slade's 2022 exit.
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness (April 20, 1992, Wembley Stadium) was Queen's all-star benefit for Freddie Mercury, drawing 72,000 fans, broadcasting to 76 countries, and raising $35 million for AIDS charities.
The Frogs (band)
The Frogs: absurdist, deliberately offensive Milwaukee alt-rock duo formed 1980 by brothers Jimmy and Dennis Flemion. Cult favorites of Cobain, Vedder, and Corgan; My Daughter the Broad (1996); disbanded after Dennis's 2012 drowning.
The Front Bottoms
The Front Bottoms are an American indie rock band from New Jersey, built around singer-guitarist Brian Sella and drummer Mat Uychich, known for witty, rapid-fire lyrics.
The Funeral Portrait
The Funeral Portrait (TFP) is an Atlanta theatrical rock band formed in 2014, fronted by Lee Jennings; its 2024 album Greetings from Suffocate City yielded the Billboard rock chart No. 1 title track and the Coffin Crew fandom.
The Futureheads
The Futureheads: Sunderland indie rock band formed in 2000, known for four-part harmonies and short, angular post-punk revival songs; debut album 2004, top 10 cover of Hounds of Love, albums through Powers (2019).