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Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn (James Joseph McGuinn, born 1942, Chicago) is the Byrds' frontman and folk-rock pioneer, known for his Rickenbacker 360/12 12-string jangle, "Mr. Tambourine Man," solo albums like Cardiff Rose, and 1991 Rock Hall induction.
Roger Miller
Roger Dean Miller (1936-1992), American country singer-songwriter of "Dang Me" and "King of the Road"; won 11 Grammys in 1965-66, composed Broadway's Big River, Country Music Hall of Fame 1995.
Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer)
Roger Taylor (Roger Andrew Taylor) is an English drummer of Birmingham's Duran Duran, a founding-era member who left in 1986, briefly rejoined in 1994, and returned in 2001.
Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)
Roger Taylor, also known as Roger Meddows Taylor, is an English drummer and founder of Queen. He is known for his songwriting and hits like "Radio Ga Ga."
Roger Whittaker
Roger Whittaker (1936-2023), British-Kenyan baritone singer-songwriter and whistler of folk-pop hits "The Last Farewell," "Durham Town," and "New World in the Morning"; sold about 50 million records, hugely popular in Germany.
Róisín Murphy
Róisín Murphy (born 1973, Arklow, Ireland) is an Irish singer and producer, formerly of the duo Moloko with Mark Brydon, known for Sing It Back and solo albums Ruby Blue, Overpowered, Róisín Machine, and Hit Parade.
Roky Erickson
Roky Erickson (Roger Kynard Erickson, 1947–2019), American psychedelic rock singer and guitarist, frontman of the 13th Floor Elevators and creator of "You're Gonna Miss Me" and the horror-rock album The Evil One.
Roland Gift
Roland Gift (born 1961, Birmingham) is a British singer and actor, lead vocalist of Fine Young Cannibals ('She Drives Me Crazy', 'Good Thing') and formerly of Hull ska band Akrylykz; also known for Scandal and Highlander roles.
Roland Orzabal
Roland Orzabal (born 1961) is an English songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist, co-founder and sole constant member of Tears for Fears with Curt Smith; principal writer of The Hurting, Songs from the Big Chair, and The Seeds of Love, and later producer of Oleta Adams.
Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris (1930–2023), Australian-born entertainer, painter, and TV presenter in Britain; wobble board inventor, "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport"; convicted 2014 of 12 counts of indecent assault, jailed, honours stripped, died 2023.
Rollins Band
The Rollins Band is an American rock group formed in 1987 by Henry Rollins. It is known for its blend of hard rock, metal, funk, and jazz.
Rome Ramirez
Rome Ramirez (Roman René Ramírez, born 1988, Fremont, California), American singer-guitarist; frontman of Sublime with Rome from 2009 to 2024, co-writer of Dirty Heads' chart-topping "Lay Me Down," now solo artist behind the 2025 EP Gemini.
Romeo Void
Romeo Void, a San Francisco new wave and post-punk band formed in 1979, fronted by Cowlitz singer Debora Iyall with saxophonist Benjamin Bossi; known for "Never Say Never" and the 1984 Top 40 hit "A Girl in Trouble," disbanded February 1985.
Romina Power
Romina Power (Romina Francesca Power, born 1951, Los Angeles), Italian-American singer, actress and painter, daughter of Tyrone Power; half of Al Bano & Romina Power, Sanremo 1984 winner with "Ci sarà".
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (born Ron Blumenthal, 1969) is an American guitarist known for Guns N' Roses (2006–2014), Sons of Apollo, Asia, Art of Anarchy, fretless guitar and thimble technique, and solo albums from The Adventures of Bumblefoot (1995) to Bumblefoot…Returns! (2025).
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (1945-1973), American blues singer, organist, and harmonica player; co-founder and original frontman of the Grateful Dead, who urged the band to go electric, wrote "Operator" and "The Stranger," and died at 27 of alcohol-related illness.
Ron Carter
Ron Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist and cellist, bassist of Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet (1963-1968) and Guinness-certified most recorded jazz bassist (2,221 recordings in 2015), an NEA Jazz Master and active bandleader.
Ron Mael
Ron Mael, born 1948, is the keyboardist, songwriter, and visual face of art-pop duo Sparks, formed with brother Russell; wrote This Town Ain't Big Enough and Annette.
Ron McGovney
Ron McGovney (Ronald J. McGovney, born 1962) is an American musician, original bassist of Metallica in 1982, bassist on the No Life 'til Leather demo, later of Phantasm, replaced by Cliff Burton.
Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith (Ronald Eldon Sexsmith, born 1964) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, with 17 albums since 1995, three Juno Awards, and admirers including Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello.
Ronald Bell (musician)
Ronald Nathan Bell, also known as Khalis Bayyan (1951–2020), American saxophonist, songwriter, and producer who co-founded Kool & the Gang with his brother Robert and wrote "Celebration," "Jungle Boogie," "Cherish," and "Ladies' Night"; Songwriters Hall of Fame 2018, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024.
Ronald Isley
Ronald Isley (born 1941, Cincinnati) is the lead singer and founding member of the Isley Brothers, voice of "Shout" and "It's Your Thing," founder of T-Neck Records, the 1990s "Mr. Biggs" persona, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1992).
Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating (born 1977, Swords, Dublin) is an Irish pop singer, Boyzone's lead vocalist, and solo artist whose 1999 single "When You Say Nothing At All" began a career of 12 solo albums and 20 million solo records sold.
Rondalla
Rondalla: Spanish-origin plucked-string ensemble played with plectrums. In the Philippines it uses bandurria, laud, octavina, guitar, and bass; Valencian rondallas de pulso y púa are legally protected heritage, and Mexican university rondallas keep serenade traditions.
Rondò Veneziano
Rondò Veneziano: Italian chamber orchestra founded by Gian Piero Reverberi (with Freddy Naggiar, 1979/1980), fusing Venetian Baroque music with pop rhythms and synthesizers; over 25 million records sold; Grand Return world tour from 2026.
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe (Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr., born 1967, Boston) is a New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe singer-dancer, known for Poison (4+ million sold) and his Atlanta real estate firm.
Ronnie Drew
Ronnie Drew (Joseph Ronald Drew, 1934–2008), Irish folk singer and founder of The Dubliners, known for his gravelly baritone, 'Seven Drunken Nights', 'The Irish Rover' with The Pogues, and a distinctive flamenco-influenced guitar style.
Ronnie Dunn
Ronnie Dunn, born 1953 in Coleman, Texas, is the lead vocalist of Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo, and a solo artist with albums including Ronnie Dunn and 100 Proof Neon.
Ronnie Hammond
Ronnie Hammond (Ronald William Hammond, 1950-2011) was the lead singer of the Atlanta Rhythm Section from 1972, voicing hits like So Into You and Champagne Jam before retiring in 2001.
Ronnie Hawkins
Ronnie Hawkins (Ronald Cornett Hawkins, 1935–2022), Arkansas-born rockabilly singer called Rompin' Ronnie and The Hawk, moved to Canada in 1958, led the Hawks, and mentored the musicians who became the Band.