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The Smiths discography
The Smiths discography: the Manchester band's 1983-1987 output on Rough Trade, four studio albums (The Smiths, Meat Is Murder, The Queen Is Dead, Strangeways), three compilations, Rank live album, 25 singles, plus WEA, Rhino Complete, and Best Of reissues.
The Sonics
The Sonics: Tacoma, Washington garage rock band (1962–1967, reunited 2007) of Roslie, the Parypa brothers, Lind, and Bennett; 'The Witch,' 'Psycho,' proto-punk influence on Nirvana and the White Stripes.
The Sounds
The Sounds: a Swedish new wave revival band from Helsingborg fronted by Maja Ivarsson, whose 2002 debut Living in America went platinum, and an earlier Finnish 1960s rautalanka band known for the 1963 hit Emma.
The Specials
The Specials are the Coventry, England 2 Tone ska band formed in 1977 by Jerry Dammers; their 1979 debut catalyzed the ska revival, and Ghost Town topped the UK chart in July 1981.
The Spencer Davis Group
The Spencer Davis Group: British beat/R&B band formed in Birmingham in 1963, also called the Rhythm and Blues Quartet, whose hits Keep On Running, Somebody Help Me, Gimme Some Lovin', and I'm a Man were sung by teenage Steve Winwood before he left to form Traffic in 1967.
The Spinners (American group)
The Spinners (American group), also the Detroit Spinners, a Detroit soul vocal group formed in 1954 as the Domingoes; 1970s hits with Thom Bell at Atlantic, including "I'll Be Around" and "Then Came You"; Rock Hall inductees 2023.
The Standells
The Standells are a Los Angeles garage rock band formed in 1962 by Larry Tamblyn, known for "Dirty Water" (1966, number 11), the Boston Red Sox victory anthem, and for being hailed as punk godfathers.
The Staple Singers
The Staple Singers, gospel-soul family group of Pops Staples and children Mavis, Cleotha, Pervis, and Yvonne; Chicago gospel hit "Uncloudy Day" (1957), civil rights message songs, Stax No. 1s "I'll Take You There" (1972) and "Let's Do It Again" (1975); Rock Hall 1999.
The Statler Brothers
The Statler Brothers, country-gospel vocal quartet from Staunton, Virginia (formed 1955 as the Four Star Quartet, briefly the Kingsmen), known for "Flowers on the Wall," nine CMA Vocal Group of the Year awards, and 2008 Country Music Hall of Fame induction.
The SteelDrivers
The SteelDrivers: Nashville bluegrass band formed in 2005, known as "bluegrass soul." Founded with Chris Stapleton and Mike Henderson; won the 2016 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for The Muscle Shoals Recordings.
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses: Manchester rock band formed 1985 (Brown, Squire, Mani, Reni) whose 1989 debut fused 1960s psychedelia with acid house, anchoring Madchester and shaping Britpop; disbanded 1996 after a five-year Silvertone lawsuit and Second Coming (1994), re-formed 2011.
The Stooges
The Stooges, Ann Arbor rock band formed in 1967 by Iggy Pop and the Asheton brothers, made three commercially failed albums that became proto-punk landmarks and led to 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
The Story So Far (band)
The Story So Far: American pop-punk band formed 2007 in Walnut Creek, California, on Pure Noise Records; albums Under Soil and Dirt through I Want to Disappear (2024); Billboard 200 peak No. 19 with Proper Dose.
The Stranglers
The Stranglers: English rock band formed 1974 in Guildford, Surrey, also known as The Guildford Stranglers. Punk-era band with keyboard-driven sound; albums Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes; hit Golden Brown; still touring.
The Streets
The Streets: Birmingham-founded UK garage/rap project of Mike Skinner; debut Original Pirate Material (2002), concept album A Grand Don't Come for Free (2004), five albums, 2017 comeback, 2026 full-album tour.
The String Cheese Incident
The String Cheese Incident (SCI) is a Colorado jam band formed in Crested Butte in 1993, blending bluegrass, rock, funk, jazz, and electronica; known for SCI Fidelity Records, independent ticketing, and Electric Forest and Hulaween festivals.
The Strokes
The Strokes: American rock band formed in Manhattan in 1998, fronted by Julian Casablancas. Debut Is This It (2001) defined the garage rock revival; seven albums through Reality Awaits (2026).
The Strokes discography
The Strokes discography: seven studio albums from Is This It (2001, RCA, over 2 million copies) through The New Abnormal (2020, Grammy winner) to Reality Awaits (2026, Rick Rubin, Costa Rica), plus The Modern Age EP and compilations.
The Strumbellas
The Strumbellas are a Canadian indie rock and folk band formed in 2008 in Lindsay, Ontario, whose single "Spirits" topped Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in 2016.
The Struts
The Struts are a British glam rock band from Derby, England, fronted by Luke Spiller with Adam Slack, known for "Could Have Been Me," four studio albums, and arena-scale live shows.
The Style Council
The Style Council: English pop group formed 1983 by ex-Jam singer Paul Weller with keyboardist Mick Talbot; soul, jazz and sophisti-pop; albums Café Bleu and UK No. 1 Our Favourite Shop; disbanded after Polydor rejected their house album.
The Stylistics
The Stylistics, Philadelphia soul vocal group formed from the Monarchs and Percussions, led by Russell Thompkins Jr.'s falsetto; 12 straight R&B Top Ten hits with Thom Bell and Linda Creed, including "You Make Me Feel Brand New" and "Betcha by Golly, Wow".
The Sugarcubes
The Sugarcubes (Sykurmolarnir) were an Icelandic alternative rock band formed in Reykjavík in 1986 from KUKL and Purrkur Pillnikk members, active until 1992. Their 1988 debut Life's Too Good made them the first Icelandic act to chart internationally and launched Björk's solo career.
The Sundays
The Sundays: English alternative rock band (1987–1997) led by Harriet Wheeler and David Gavurin, known for Reading, Writing and Arithmetic and "Here's Where the Story Ends," distinct from The Saturdays and other namesakes.
The Supremes
The Supremes, the Detroit Motown vocal trio of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard (formed 1959 as the Primettes), scored 12 US No.1 hits 1964-1969, became Diana Ross and the Supremes in 1967, and disbanded in 1977.
The Sweet
The Sweet (originally The Sweetshop): English glam rock and hard rock band formed in 1968 by Brian Connolly and Mick Tucker; classic lineup with Steve Priest and Andy Scott scored 13 UK Top 20 1970s hits including "Blockbuster!"; continues under Andy Scott.
The Sylvers
The Sylvers: American R&B and disco family vocal group of Memphis-born siblings, once the Little Angels, active into the 1980s; best known for "Boogie Fever," number one on the Hot 100 and R&B chart on May 15, 1976, and "Hot Line."
The Tallis Scholars
The Tallis Scholars: British 10-voice vocal ensemble founded in 1973 by Peter Phillips, specializing in Renaissance sacred polyphony; Gimell Records, 60-plus discs, 2021 Gramophone award for its complete Josquin masses.
The Temper Trap
The Temper Trap: Australian indie rock band formed 2005 in Melbourne, known for "Sweet Disposition" and the 2009 album Conditions. Members include Dougy Mandagi; albums Conditions, The Temper Trap, Thick as Thieves, Sungazer.
The Temptations
The Temptations are a Detroit vocal group formed in 1960 from the Primes and Distants, signed to Motown in 1961. Known for the Temptation Walk, harmonies, and hits like "My Girl" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"; Otis Williams leads the continuing group.