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The Neptunes
The Neptunes, the Virginia Beach production duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, defined late-1990s and 2000s rap, R&B, and pop with minimal Korg Triton-driven beats; hits for Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Nelly; 2004 Grammy Producer of the Year; disbanded 2024 amid trademark disputes.
The Neville Brothers
The Neville Brothers, New Orleans soul-funk vocal group of brothers Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril Neville, formed 1977, disbanded 2012; known for Yellow Moon (1989), Brother's Keeper, and the Grammy-winning 'Healing Chant.'
The New Christy Minstrels
The New Christy Minstrels are an American folk group formed by Randy Sparks in 1961, best known for the hit "Green, Green" and a 1962 Grammy Award.
The New Pornographers
The New Pornographers, Canadian indie rock supergroup formed in Vancouver in 1997, led by A.C. Newman with Neko Case and Dan Bejar; ten albums from Mass Romantic (2000) to The Former Site Of (2026) on Merge Records.
The New Seekers
The New Seekers are a British pop group formed in 1969 by Keith Potger of the Seekers, best known for "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing".
The Nice
The Nice: English progressive rock band formed in London in May 1967 as P.P. Arnold's backing group, featuring Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, Davy O'List, and Brian Davison on Immediate Records; albums include The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack and Five Bridges; split in 1970 when Emerson formed ELP.
The Nolans
The Nolans, also known as the Nolan Sisters, were an Irish pop group of sisters from Dublin whose hit "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" topped the charts in 1979.
The Notwist
The Notwist: German indie rock/electronica band founded 1989 in Weilheim by Markus and Micha Acher; breakthrough album Neon Golden (2002); later albums Close to the Glass (2014), Vertigo Days (2021), News from Planet Zombie (2026).
The O'Jays
The O'Jays are an American R&B vocal group formed in 1958 in Canton, Ohio, best known for the Philadelphia soul hits "Back Stabbers" and "Love Train."
The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American vocal quartet, originally the 1945 gospel group Oak Ridge Quartet of Knoxville, Tennessee, who moved to country-pop in 1977, hit No. 1 with "Elvira," and entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American rock band formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California, originally as Manic Subsidal, fronted by Bryan "Dexter" Holland and Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman.
The Osmonds
The Osmonds are an American family music group from Ogden, Utah, who gained fame on The Andy Williams Show and topped the charts in the 1970s.
The Outfield
The Outfield were an English pop rock/power pop trio (earlier the Baseball Boys) formed in London in 1984: Tony Lewis, John Spinks, Alan Jackman. Their 1986 hit "Your Love" drove debut album Play Deep into Billboard's Top 10; the band disbanded in 2014 after Spinks died.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are an American country-rock band formed in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri, known for "Jackie Blue" and "If You Wanna Get to Heaven"; originally called the Family Tree, they recorded for A&M Records from 1973 and retired from touring at the end of 2025.
The Parachute Club
The Parachute Club: Canadian pop band formed in Toronto in 1982 (not the fashion brand Parachute); fused new wave with reggae and soca; "Rise Up" hit No. 9 RPM, won a 1984 Juno; inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2023.
The Paradox (band)
The Paradox is an American pop-punk band formed in June 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, whose blend of funk, Motown, R&B, and hip-hop took them from viral clips to a Billboard No. 1.
The Pastels
The Pastels are a Glasgow indie pop band formed in 1981 by Stephen McRobbie (Stephen Pastel), pioneers of the shambling/C86 scene, founders of the 53rd & 3rd label, and makers of Slow Summits (2013).
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, a Chicago electric blues band formed in the early 1960s led by harmonica player Paul Butterfield with Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop, released The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1965) and East-West (1966), backed Dylan's electric Newport set, and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
The Penguins
The Penguins: Los Angeles doo-wop quartet (Cleveland Duncan, Curtis Williams, Dexter Tisby, Bruce Tate) formed 1953, whose 1954 Dootone single "Earth Angel" hit No. 1 R&B and No. 8 pop.
The Piano Guys
The Piano Guys: American classical crossover quartet from St. George, Utah (Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson, Al van der Beek), known for YouTube piano-cello mashups, Sony Masterworks albums, six Billboard classical No. 1s, and 2 billion-plus views.
The Pineapple Thief
The Pineapple Thief is an English progressive rock band formed in 1999 in Yeovil, Somerset, led by Bruce Soord; drummer Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree) joined in 2016. Known for Your Wilderness, It Leads to This, and the 2026 album Far and Wide.
The Platters
The Platters: American vocal group founded by Herb Reed in Los Angeles, 1952-53; classic lineup with Tony Williams and Zola Taylor; four Billboard No. 1 hits including "The Great Pretender"; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990.
The Pogues
The Pogues, originally Pogue Mahone, were a London band formed in 1982 fusing punk with Irish folk, led by Shane MacGowan; best known for "Fairytale of New York" and albums including Rum Sodomy & the Lash, active 1982–1996 and 2001–2014.
The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters, Oakland vocal group of sisters Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June Pointer; 1973 "Yes We Can Can," 1975 country Grammy for "Fairytale," and triple-platinum 1983 album Break Out.
The Police
The Police: English rock trio (Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers) formed in London in 1977; five albums 1978-1983, "Every Breath You Take," 75 million records, 2007-2008 reunion tour.
The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree is a choral rock band founded in Dallas, Texas, on July 15, 2000 by Tim DeLaughter of Tripping Daisy; known for 13–27 white-robed members, the song "Light and Day", and albums through Salvage Enterprise (2023).
The Pop Group
The Pop Group is an English post-punk band that formed in Bristol in 1977. It is characterized by an aggressive fusion of funk, dub, and politically charged, agit-prop lyrics.
The Poppy Family
The Poppy Family, Vancouver psychedelic-pop duo of Terry and Susan Jacks with Craig McCaw and Satwant Singh, formed 1968; "Which Way You Goin' Billy?" hit No. 1 Canada, No. 2 US, sold 2.5 million; disbanded 1973.
The Postal Service
The Postal Service is an American indie electronic duo of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel), formed in 2001 by mailing recordings; their only album Give Up (2003) went platinum on Sub Pop.
The Power Station (band)
The Power Station was a 1984 Anglo-American rock supergroup of Robert Palmer, Duran Duran's Andy and John Taylor, and ex-Chic drummer Tony Thompson, named after a New York studio, best known for the 1985 hits "Some Like It Hot" and "Get It On (Bang a Gong)."