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Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy, also known as Jesse and Joy, is a Mexican pop duo formed by siblings Jesse and Joy Huerta in Mexico City in 2005, known for "¡Corre!".
Jesus Jones
Jesus Jones is a British alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, known for fusing rock guitar with samples and dance beats and for the 1991 hit "Right Here, Right Now".
Jethro Tull (band)
Jethro Tull, English rock band formed 1967, led by flautist Ian Anderson; moved from blues rock to progressive and folk rock, 24 studio albums from This Was (1968) to Curious Ruminant (2025), over 60 million records sold, 1988 Grammy for Crest of a Knave.
Jiangnan sizhu (江南丝竹)
Jiangnan sizhu (江南丝竹), "silk and bamboo," is a chamber-style string-and-flute ensemble tradition of southern Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, known for its Eight Great Pieces, ornamental interplay, and 2006 national intangible heritage listing, distinct from loud wind-percussion bands.
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American rock band formed in 1993 in Mesa, Arizona, known for the 2001 album Bleed American and the hit "The Middle".
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Jimmy Jam (James Harris III) and Terry Lewis are a Minneapolis songwriting and production duo, ex-members of The Time fired by Prince in 1983, famous for Janet Jackson's Control and Rhythm Nation, five Grammys, and a record 16 Hot 100 and 26 R&B No. 1 hits.
JLS
JLS (Jack the Lad Swing) are a British pop-R&B boy band from London: Oritsé Williams, Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill. 2008 X Factor runners-up with five UK number-one singles, two Brits, five MOBOs, a 2013 split, and a 2021 reunion.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: American rock band formed 1979 by ex-Runaway Joan Jett with Kenny Laguna; founders of Blackheart Records; known for "I Love Rock 'n Roll" (7 weeks at Billboard number 1, 1982) and 2015 Rock Hall induction.
Joan of Arc (band)
Joan of Arc was an American indie rock band from Chicago, formed in 1995 after Cap'n Jazz broke up, with Tim Kinsella as its sole constant member.
João Carlos Martins
João Carlos Martins, Brazilian pianist and conductor born 1940 in São Paulo, famed Bach interpreter who recorded Bach's complete piano works on 20 CDs, lost hand movement to focal dystonia, injuries, and a 1995 Bulgaria attack, then returned via conducting and bionic gloves.
Jodeci
Jodeci is an American R&B quartet of two pairs of gospel-reared brothers, K-Ci and JoJo Hailey and DeVante Swing and Dalvin DeGrate, formed in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three 1991–1995 Uptown/MCA albums topped the R&B chart, defined hip-hop soul, and launched Timbaland and Missy Elliott.
Joey + Rory
Joey + Rory (Joey+Rory) were a husband-and-wife American country and bluegrass duo, Joey and Rory Feek, formed in 2008 on CMT's Can You Duet; Grammy winners for the 2016 gospel album Hymns, disbanded after Joey Feek's 2016 death.
Johann Strauss Orchestra
Johann Strauss Orchestra names several ensembles: the original Strauss family orchestra (1825-1901), the Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra founded 1966 with 42 musicians, and André Rieu's Dutch Johann Strauss Orchestra formed 1987 in Maastricht.
Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz is a British synth pop band formed in London in the mid-1980s, best known for "Shattered Dreams" and their 1988 chart-topping album Turn Back The Clock.
Johnnyswim
Johnnyswim (JOHNNYSWIM), American folk-soul-pop husband-and-wife duo of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano (Donna Summer's daughter), formed Nashville 2005; known for Diamonds (2014), 'Home' as Fixer Upper theme, and When the War Is Over (2025).
Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers: American pop rock band of brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, formed 2005 in New Jersey, Disney-era teen idols, split 2013, 2019 reunion with first No. 1 single "Sucker."
Jonas Brothers discography
Jonas Brothers discography: seven studio albums (2006-2025) by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, from It's About Time and the Disney-era Hollywood Records run to Republic's Happiness Begins, The Album, and Greetings from Your Hometown.
Jonathan and Charlotte
Jonathan and Charlotte: English classical crossover duo of Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli, 2012 Britain's Got Talent runners-up singing 'The Prayer', with UK top-five albums Together and Perhaps Love before their amicable 2014 split into solo careers.
Josef K (band)
Josef K were a Scottish post-punk band from Edinburgh (1979-1982), named for Kafka's The Trial protagonist, on Postcard Records. One album, The Only Fun in Town (1981), plus the shelved Sorry for Laughing; influenced Franz Ferdinand.
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973, led throughout by constant member Neal Schon, known for Steve Perry-era arena rock hits like Don't Stop Believin', 47 million US albums sold, 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and the 2026 Final Frontier farewell tour.
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English post-punk band from Manchester, active from 1976 to 1980 and fronted by Ian Curtis, best known for the album Unknown Pleasures.
Judah & the Lion
Judah & the Lion, a Nashville band formed in 2011 at Belmont University by Judah Akers, Brian Macdonald, and Nate Zuercher, blends banjo-and-mandolin folk with hip-hop and pop; known for "Take It All Back" and I Am a Prism (2026).
Judge (band)
Judge: New York straight edge hardcore band formed 1987 by ex-Youth of Today members Mike "Judge" Ferraro and John Porcelly; New York Crew EP, Bringin' It Down LP (1989), disbanded 1991, reunited 2013.
Jug band
Jug band: American folk ensemble using a jug as bass instrument with washboards, kazoos, spoons, washtub bass, guitar; originated in Louisville around 1900, peaked in Memphis with the Memphis Jug Band and Cannon's Jug Stompers, revived in the 1960s.
Juggalo
Juggalo: fan of Insane Clown Posse or Psychopathic Records artists; term coined in 1994 by Violent J during "The Juggla"; subculture with clown makeup, Faygo, Gathering festival; labeled a hybrid gang by FBI in 2011.
Julie (band)
Julie is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, known for fuzzy noise, shoegaze, and grunge-influenced alternative rock. They released their debut album, my anti-aircraft friend, in 2024.
July Talk
July Talk is a Toronto alternative rock band fronted by Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay Goldstein, formed around 2010–2012, with gold-certified debut, Juno-winning albums Touch, Pray for It, and Remember Never Before, and a famed theatrical live show.
Junior Senior
Junior Senior were a Danish pop duo from Thisted, formed in 1998 by Jesper "Junior" Mortensen and Jeppe "Senior" Laursen; their 2002 debut D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat and single "Move Your Feet" made the dance-pop pair international hits.
Junior Varsity (band)
Junior Varsity (JV), an American alternative pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2019 by Greg Varteresian (Greg Aram) and Zach Michel; EPs Junior Varsity, SIDE B, My Star, and Ready, formerly on Warner Records, now on Key Records.
K Foundation Burn a Million Quid
K Foundation Burn a Million Quid was the burning of £1 million by Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty, formerly the KLF, on the Isle of Jura in 1994.