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The Dramatics
The Dramatics are an American soul and R&B vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, best known for 1970s hits like "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" and "In the Rain."
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 Drifters
The Drifters are the American doo-wop and R&B vocal group founded in 1953 by George Treadwell and Clyde McPhatter at Atlantic Records. Known for "Under the Boardwalk" and "Save the Last Dance for Me," constant lineups, and 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
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 Dubliners
The Dubliners: Irish folk band formed 1962 at O'Donoghue's Pub, Dublin, named after Joyce's 1914 story collection; Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciarán Bourke; hits "Seven Drunken Nights" and "The Irish Rover".
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 Emotions
The Emotions, Chicago R&B vocal trio of the Hutchinson sisters (Sheila, Wanda, Jeanette), formerly the Hutchinson Sunbeams; Stax act whose Maurice White-produced "Best of My Love" topped the Hot 100 in 1977 and won a Grammy; distinct from a Texas cover band of the same name.
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 Five (composers)
The Five, or Mighty Handful (Moguchaya kuchka), were Balakirev, Cui, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Borodin, Saint Petersburg nationalist composers of the late 1850s to 1870s who built a Russian school on folk song, chant, and history against conservatory Westernism.
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 Flying Burrito Brothers
The Flying Burrito Brothers, country-rock band formed in 1968 in Los Angeles by ex-Byrds Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman, best known for The Gilded Palace of Sin (1969), a commercial flop that became the blueprint for country-rock; later renamed the Burrito Brothers.
The Flying Pickets
The Flying Pickets are a British a cappella vocal group formed in 1982 by actors of the 7:84 theatre company; their Yazoo cover "Only You" topped the UK chart for five weeks at Christmas 1983.
The Foundations
The Foundations: British multiracial soul band (1967–1970), first multiracial UK number one act of the 1960s; hits 'Baby, Now That I've Found You' and 'Build Me Up Buttercup', led by Clem Curtis then Colin Young.
The Four Freshmen
The Four Freshmen, American vocal jazz quartet founded 1948 by Butler University students (Barbour brothers, Bob Flanigan, Hal Kratzsch), known for open harmony with each singer doubling on an instrument; Capitol Records act influencing the Beach Boys, still touring in 2025.
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.