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Johnny Rabb -- b.2/29/1972 N.S.
Author, Alternative Rock DrummerBook Titles: Jungle Drum 'N' Bass for the Acoustic Drum SetGroup Names: Collective Soul, SheDaisy
Trevor Rabin -- b.1/13/1955
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Guitarist, South AfricanGroup Names: Manfred Mann, Yes
Stevie Rachelle -- b.3/2/1966
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Tuff
Roddy Radiation -- b.5/5/1955
Rock & Roll Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Roderick James ByersGroup Names: The Special A.K.A.
Scott Radinsky -- b.3/3/1968
Punk Rock Singer, MLB PlayerGroup Names: Pulley
Ronnie Radke -- b.12/15/1983 N.S.
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Escape the Fate, Falling in Reverse
Carl Radle -- b.6/18/1942 N.S. d.5/30/1980 N.S. (37)
Rock & Roll Bassist, BritishMisc: a sought after sessionistGroup Names: Derek & the Dominos
Rick Rael -- b.8/20/1961
Heavy Metal Performer
Bonnie Raitt -- b.11/8/1949
Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues-Rock PerformerNames/Places: MN:Lynn; b. in Los Angeles; John's daughter, Michael O'Keefe's ex-wifeSong Titles: Keep This Heart in Mind, No Way to Treat a Lady, Thing Called Love, Something to Talk About, Slow Ride, Love Sneakin' Up on You, I Can't Make You Love MeAlbum Titles: Nick of Time, Luck of the Draw, Longing in Their Hearts
Mick Ralphs -- b.5/31/1944
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock & Roll Guitarist, EnglishMisc: many say b. Mar 31 1948 or Mar 31 1944Group Names: Mott the Hopple, Bad Company
C. J. Ramone -- b.10/8/1965
Punk Rock BassistNames/Places: RN:Chris WardGroup Names: The Ramones
Dee Dee Ramone -- b.9/18/1952 d.6/5/2002 (49)
Guitarist, Punk Rock BassistNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Douglas ColvinGroup Names: The Ramones
Joey Ramone -- b.5/19/1952 d.4/15/2001 (48)
Drummer, Punk Rock SingerNames/Places: RN:Jeffrey HymanMisc: b. 1951?Group Names: The Ramones
Johnny Ramone -- b.10/8/1948 d.9/15/2004 (55)
Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, AmericanNames/Places: RN:John CummingsMisc: some say b. 1951Group Names: The Ramones
Marky Ramone -- b.7/15/1956
Punk Rock PerformerNames/Places: RN:Marc BellGroup Names: The Ramones
Richie Ramone -- b.8/11/1957
Punk Rock DrummerNames/Places: RLN:ReinhardtGroup Names: The Ramones
Tommy Ramone -- b.1/29/1952 d.7/11/2014 (62)
Bassist, Punk Rock Drummer, HungarianNames/Places: RN:Thomas ErdelyiMisc: some say b. 1949Group Names: The Ramones
Jackie Ramos -- b.11/8/1963
Rock & Roll Musician
Robert Rampy -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: Dirty Rotten Imbeciles
Al Ramsey -- b.7/27/1943
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Gary Lewis & the Playboys
Mary Ramsey -- b.12/24/1963
Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: 10,000 Maniacs
Lee Ranaldo -- b.2/3/1956
Writer, Music Producer, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Sonic Youth
Jimmie Randell -- b.2/14/1949
Rock & Roll Performer
Andrew Ranken -- b.11/13/1953
Drummer, Alternative Rock Performer, EnglishNames/Places: NN:The ClobbererGroup Names: The Pogues
Mark Rankin -- b.??/??/????
Heavy Metal Singer, ScotishGroup Names: Gun
Alan Rankine -- b.5/17/1958
Music Producer, Keyboardist, New Wave Guitarist, ScotishGroup Names: The Associates
Michael Raphael -- b.2/8/1968
Rock & Roll Musician
Herman Rarebell -- b.11/18/1949
Songwriter, Hard Rock Drummer, GermanMisc: AP says b. 1949Group Names: Scorpions
Mike Ratledge -- b.4/6/1943
Flutist, Organist, Pianist, Synthesizer, Rock & Roll Keyboardist, EnglishMisc: Genres of psychedelic rock, progressive rock, Canterbury scene, jazz, free jazz, jazz fusion, music for commercials, and new-ageGroup Names: Soft Machine
Doug Rauch -- b.9/14/1950 d.4/23/1979 (28)
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Santana
Jogy Rautenberg -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Slew Siskin
Genya Ravan -- b.4/19/1940
Music Producer, Harmonicaist, Rock Singer, PolishGroup Names: The Escorts, Goldie and the Gingerbreads, Ten Wheel Drive
Bruno Ravel -- b.5/1/1964
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Danger Danger
Eddie Rayner -- b.11/19/1952
New Wave Keybordist, New ZealandGroup Names: Split Enz
Paul Reaney -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Tommy James & the Shondells
Noel Redding -- b.12/25/1945 d.5/11/2003 (57)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Jimi Hendrix Experience
John Reddington -- b.3/21/1957
Alternative Rock Singer, BritishGroup Names: Kung KurtSong Titles: Destination Zululand
Chris Reece -- b.7/28/1959
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Social Distortion
David Reece -- b.8/10/1960
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Bangalore
Darren "Dizzy" Reed -- b.6/18/1963 N.S.
Heavy Metal KeybordistGroup Names: Guns 'n Roses
Lou Reed -- b.3/2/1942 d.10/27/2013 (71)
Actor, Composer/Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Louis FirbankMisc: some say b. 1943 or '44Group Names: The Velvet Underground, soloistSong Titles: Walk on the Wild Side, Sweet Jane, Vicious, I Love You Suzanne, No Money Down
Scott Reeder -- b.5/16/1965
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Kyuss, The Obsessed, Sun and the Sali Club
John Rees -- b.??/??/1957
Rock & Roll Bassist, AustralianGroup Names: Men at Work
Dan Regan -- b.5/9/1977
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Reel Big Fish
Julianne Regan -- b.6/30/1962
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Julie Anne ReganMisc: was acclaimed by AllMusic as one of the more talented singers of the late 1980s goth rock sceneGroup Names: All About Eve
Charles "Charlie" Reid -- b.3/5/1962
Modern Rock SingerNames/Places: Craig's twinGroup Names: The Proclaimers
Craig Reid -- b.3/5/1962
Modern Rock SingerNames/Places: Charlie's twinGroup Names: The Proclaimers
Ellen Reid -- b.7/14/1966
Accordionist, Keyboardist, Pianist, Modern Rock Singer, CanadianGroup Names: Crash Test Dummies
Jim (Rock) Reid -- b.12/29/1961
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, ScotishGroup Names: Jesus & Mary Chain
Keith Reid -- b.10/19/1946
Lyricist, Songwriter, Rock & Roll Musician, EnglishGroup Names: Procol Harum
Matt Reid -- b.4/15/1958
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Berlin
Robb Reid -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Black Sabbath, Babylon A.D.
Sam Reid -- b.12/1/1963
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Keyboardist, CanadianGroup Names: Glass Tiger
Vernon Reid -- b.8/22/1958
Composer, Songwriter, Rock & Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Living Colour
William Reid -- b.10/28/1958
Composer, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, ScotishGroup Names: Jesus & Mary Chain
Jim Reilly -- b.5/9/1960
Rock & Roll Performer
Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt -- b.7/7/1948 d.1/2/2012 (63)
Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN: El Rhino and RynoGroup Names: Iron Butterfly, Captain Beyond
Howard Reitzes -- b.3/22/1951
Rock & Roll PerformerGroup Names: Iron Butterfly
Keith Relf -- b.3/22/1943 d.5/14/1976 (33)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Rock & Roll Singer, EnglishMisc: some say b. 1944; he died by electrocution while he was tuning his guitarGroup Names: The Yardbirds (lead), Renaissance
Mike Reno -- b.1/8/1955
Musician, Rock & Roll Singer, CanadianMisc: some say b. 1954Group Names: Loverboy
Mike Retondo -- b.5/14/1981
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Plain White T's
Chris Reublin -- b.6/2/1966
Rock & Roll Performer
Paul Revere -- b.1/7/1938 d.10/4/2014 (76)
Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock & Roll SingerNames/Places: b. in Boise, ID; RN: Revere DickMisc: some say b. 1942 or 1946Group Names: Paul Revere & the Raiders (leader but Mark Lindsay was the singer)
Kimberley Rew -- b.12/3/1951
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, BritishGroup Names: Katrina & the Waves lead
Rex -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Pantera
Al Rex -- b.7/15/1921 or 7/13/1928
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: The Comets (the backing band for Bill Haley)
Dan Reynolds -- b.7/14/1987
Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Imagine Dragons
Paul Reynolds -- b.8/4/1962
Songwriter, New Wave Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: A Flock Of Seagulls
Rou Reynolds -- b.1/16/1986 N.S.
Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Enter Shikari
Mark Reznicek -- b.10/15/1962
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Toadies
Trent Reznor -- b.5/17/1965
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Hard Rock SingerMisc: film score composerGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Randy Rhoads -- b.12/6/1956 d.3/19/1982 (25)
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Ozzy Osbourne
Nick Rhodes -- b.6/8/1962
Songwriter, Guitarist, Synthesizer, Rock & Roll Keyboardist, EnglishNames/Places: RLN:BatesMisc: Rhythm BoxGroup Names: Duran Duran, Arcadia
Phillip Rhodes -- b.5/26/1968
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Gin Blossoms, The Pharoahs
Benjamin "Benny" Rhynedance -- b.6/30/1965 N.S.
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Wildside
John Ricco -- b.5/20/???? or 5/21/????
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Warrior Soul
Tony Rice -- b.6/8/1951
Guitarist, Country Performer, Blues-Rock Performer
Tim Rice-Oxley -- b.6/2/1976
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Keyboardist, Rock & Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Keane
Jeff Rich -- b.6/8/1953
Rock & Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Status Quo
Dick Richards -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: The Comets (a backing band for Bill Haley)
J. R. Richards -- b.4/30/1967
Songwriter, Alternative Rock SingerMisc: some say b. 1972Group Names: Dishwalla
Keith Richards -- b.12/18/1943
Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: was LN:Richard for a whileMisc: Bass SingerGroup Names: The Rolling Stones, soloist
Nick Richards -- b.4/3/1960
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Performer, BritishGroup Names: Boys Don't CrySong Titles: I Wanna Be A Cowboy
Dan Richardson -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: Pro-Pain
Geoffrey Richardson -- b.7/15/1950
Cellist, Flautist, Violinist, Rock & Roll Guitarist, English
James Richardson -- b.5/19/1983
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: MGMT
John Richardson -- b.5/13/1964
Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, Badfinger, Wilco
Perry Richardson -- b.7/7/1963
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Firehouse
Greg Richling -- b.8/31/1970
Modern Rock MusicianGroup Names: Wallflowers
Jonathan Richman -- b.5/16/1951
Lyricist, Songwriter, Singer, Folk Singer/Guitarist, New Wave PerformerGroup Names: Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers
Rudy Richman -- b.12/2/1959
Rock & Roll Musician
Gary Richrath -- b.10/18/1949 N.S. d.9/13/2015 N.S. (65)
Songwriter, Rock & Roll GuitaristMisc: some say b. Oct 10Group Names: REO Speedwagon
Michael Rickfors -- b.12/4/1948
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, SwedishGroup Names: Bamboo, The Hollies
Stan Ridgeway -- b.4/5/1954
Composer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, New Wave SingerGroup Names: Wall of Voo Doo (through 1983), soloistSong Titles: Ring of Fire, Mexican Radio (previous titles as lead of Wall of Voo Doo), CamouflageAlbum Titles: Wall of Voo Doo, Drk Continent, Call of the West (previous titles as lead of Wall of Voo Doo), The Big Heat
Ralph Rieckermann -- b.8/8/1962
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Scorpions
Bill Rieflin -- b.9/30/1960
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: R.E.M.
Dan Rieser -- b.4/16/1966
Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: Marcy Playground
Rik L. Rik -- b.9/30/1960 d.6/30/2000 (39)
Punk Rock SingerGroup Names: F-Word
Billy Lee Riley -- b.10/5/1933 d.8/2/2009 (75)
Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Rockabilly Singer
Steve Riley -- b.1/22/1959
Hard Rock DrummerGroup Names: L.A. Guns
Robin Rinck -- b.11/7/1971
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Chris Risola -- b.6/30/1962
Songwriter, Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Steelheart
Brian Ritchie -- b.11/21/1960
Alternative Rock BassistGroup Names: Violent Femmes
Tyson Ritter -- b.4/24/1984
Actor, Songwriter, Bassist, Pianist, Rock & Roll Singer, ModelGroup Names: The All-American Rejects
Edgar Rivera -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Solitude Aeturnus
Johnny Rivers -- b.11/7/1942 N.S.
Publisher, Executive, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock & Roll PerformerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:John RamistellaSong Titles: Memphis, Maybellene, Mountain of Love, Seventh Son, Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town, Baby I Ned Your Lovin', Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu, Swayin' to the MusicAlbum Titles: Rewind, Realization
Sam Rivers -- b.9/2/1977
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Limp Bizkit
Pat Rizzo -- b.??/??/????
Flautist, Saxophonist, Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Sly & the Family Stone
Doug Robb -- b.1/2/1975
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Hoobastank
Marc Roberge -- b.10/4/1978
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: OAR
Brad Roberts -- b.1/10/1964
Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist, CanadianMisc: "Weird Al" parodied the band's song "Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm" into "Headline News"Group Names: Crash Test DummiesSong Titles: Superman's Song, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, Swimming in Your Ocean, Afternoons and Coffeespoons, The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead, He Liked to Feel It, Keep a Lid on ThingsAlbum Titles: The Ghosts That Haunt Me (1991), God Shuffled His Feet (1993), A Worm's Life (1996), Give Yourself a Hand (1999), I Don't Care That You Don't Mind (2001), Jingle All the Way (2002), Puss 'n' Boots (2003), Songs of the Unforgiven (2004), Oooh La La! (2010)Video Titles: Symptomology of a Rock Band: The Case of Crash Test Dummies
Dan Roberts -- b.5/22/1967
Modern Rock Bassist, CanadianGroup Names: Crash Test Dummies
Eric Roberts -- b.8/6/1984
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Gym Class Heroes
Gary Roberts -- b.6/16/1954
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, IrishGroup Names: The Boomtown Rats
Greg (Musician) Roberts -- b.12/12/1958
Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Big Audio Dynamite
Kane Roberts -- b.1/16/1959
Heavy Metal GuitarstGroup Names: Alice Cooper, soloist
Matt Roberts -- b.1/10/1978 N.S. d.8/20/2016 N.S. (38)
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: 3 Doors Down
Allison Robertson -- b.8/26/1979 N.S.
Rock & Roll GuitaristNames/Places: MN: RaeGroup Names: Chelsea Girls, The Donnas
Brian Robertson -- b.2/12/1956
Heavy Metal Guitarst, ScotishGroup Names: Thin Lizzy, Motorhead
Ed Robertson -- b.10/25/1970
Songwriter, Guitarist, Alternative Rock Singer, CanadianGroup Names: Barenaked Ladies (they're all guys!)
Richie Robertson -- b.4/29/1957
Rock & Roll PerformerGroup Names: Fabulous Poodles
Robbie Robertson -- b.7/5/1944
Movie Actor, Music Producer, Composer, Bassist, Guitarist, Classic Rock Singer, CanadianNames/Places: b. in Toronto; FN:Jamie or JamesMisc: some say b. 1943Group Names: The Band lead, soloist
Rowan Robertson -- b.11/22/1971
Rock & Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Bang Tango, Dio
Chris Robinson -- b.12/20/1966
Songwriter, Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Black Crowes
David Robinson -- b.4/2/1949 N.S.
New Wave DrummerGroup Names: The Rising Tide, The Modern Lovers, The Pop!, DMZ, The Cars
Rich Robinson -- b.5/24/1969
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Black Crowes
Tom Robinson -- b.7/1/1950
Songwriter, Bandleader, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, British
Suzzy Roche -- b.9/29/1956
Rock & Roll PerformerGroup Names: Roches
Rock D. J. Zonka -- b.7/4/1962
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Big Audio Dynamite
Bobby Rock -- b.7/13/1963
Author, Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: Vixen, Nelson
Scott Rockenfield -- b.6/15/1963
Composer, Rock & Roll DrummerGroup Names: Queensryche, Slave to the System
Lee Rocker -- b.8/3/1961
Rock & Roll BassistNames/Places: RN:Leon DrucherGroup Names: The Stray Cats
Rikki Rockett -- b.8/8/1961
Heavy Metal DrummerMisc: some say b. 1958 or 1959Group Names: Poison
Mike Rodden -- b.10/2/1982
Rock & Roll PerformerGroup Names: Hinder
Jim Rodford -- b.7/7/1941 d.1/20/2018 N.S. (76)
Rock & Roll Bassist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: James Walter RodfordGroup Names: The Zombies, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Bluetones, Argent, The Kinks
Nile Rodgers -- b.9/19/1952
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, Rock & Roll MusicianMisc: produced Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Thompson Twins, and MadonnaGroup Names: Chic (rhythm and blues), The Honeydrippers (rock and roll)
Paul Rodgers -- b.12/17/1949
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock & Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Free, Bad Company, The Firm
Doug Rodríguez -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Santana
Emmanuel "Rico" Rodríguez -- b.10/17/1934 N.S. d.9/4/2015 N.S. (80)
Trombonist, Reggae Performer, Ska Performer, CubanNames/Places: aka Rico, Reco, or El Reco; b. in Havana, CubaGroup Names: The Specials, Jools Holland
Frank Rodríguez Jr. -- b.3/9/1951 N.S.
Keyboardist, Rock & Roll PerformerGroup Names: ? and the Mysterians
Donald Roeser -- b.11/12/1947
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN:Buck Dharma; MN:BrianGroup Names: Blue Oyster CultSong Titles: Don't Fear the Reaper, Godzilla, Burnin' For You
Ranking Roger -- b.2/21/1961
Drummer, Rock & Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Roger CharleryGroup Names: The English Beat, General Public, soloist
Maggie Rogers -- b.8/16/1995 N.S.
Folk Singer, Alternative Rock Singer
Mick Rogers -- b.9/20/1946
Singer, Rock & Roll Guitarist, BritishGroup Names: Manfred Mann's Earthband
Dean Roland -- b.10/10/1972
Rhythm Guitarist, Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Collective Soul
Duane Roland -- b.12/3/1953 d.6/19/2006 N.S. (52)
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Molly Hatchett
Ed Roland -- b.8/3/1963
Music Producer, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Collective Soul (lead)
Gregg Rolie -- b.6/17/1947
Keyboardist, Organist, Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Santana, Journey, Bad English
Henry Rollins -- b.2/13/1961
Actor, Punk Rock SingerGroup Names: Black Flag
Ben Romans -- b.2/10/1982
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: The Click Five
Mike "Mick" Ronson -- b.5/26/1946 N.S. d.4/29/1993 N.S. (46)
Music Producer, Arranger, Bassist, Pianist, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Hull, EnglandGroup Names: David Bowie, Meatloaf, Mott the Hopple, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan
César Rosas -- b.9/26/1954
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, MexicanGroup Names: Los Lobos
"Axl" Rose -- b.2/6/1962
Video Game Voice Actor, Songwriter, Musician, Hard Rock SingerNames/Places: RN:William Bailey; Erin Everly's hubbyGroup Names: Guns 'N Roses (lead)Song Titles: Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child 'o Mine, Paradise City, Patience, Don't Cry, Live and Let Die, November Rain, Knockin' on Heaven's DoorAlbum Titles: Appetite for Destruction, G N' R Lies, Use Your Illusion I, Use Your Illusion II, The Spaghetti Incident?, Chinese DemocracyVideo Titles: Use Your Illusion I, Use Your Illusion II, Welcome to the Videos, Appetite for Democracy 3DVideo Games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Michael Rose -- b.7/11/1957
Reggae Singer, Jamaican
Scott Ian Rosenfeld -- b.12/31/1963
Rhythm Guitarist, Heavy Metal SingerNames/Places: aka Scott "Not" IanGroup Names: Anthrax
Ross The Boss -- b.1/3/1954
Punk Rock GuitaristGroup Names: The Dictators, Manowar
Andy Ross -- b.3/8/1979
Keyboardist, Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: OK Go
Charlotte Ross -- b.1/21/1968
Actress, Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Winetka, ILTV Shows: Days of Our Lives, The Heights (as Hope Linden), N.Y.P.D. Blue (as Detective Connie McDowell)
Lucius Ross -- b.10/5/1948
Rhythm Guitarist, Funk-Rock PerformerNames/Places: NN:TawlGroup Names: Funkadelic (1968-1971)
Malcolm Ross -- b.7/31/1960
Alternative Rock Guitarist, ScotishGroup Names: Aztec Camera
Marv Ross -- b.1/30/1951
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Quarterflash
Ricky Ross -- b.12/22/1957
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer, ScotishGroup Names: Deacon Blue
Rindy Ross -- b.6/26/1951
Saxophonist, Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Quarterflash
Ryan Ross -- b.8/30/1986
Lyricist, Alternative Rock GuitaristGroup Names: The Young Veins; Panic! at the Disco
Gavin Rossdale -- b.10/30/1965
Actor, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Bush
Francis "Michael" Rossi -- b.4/29/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Francis Dominic RossiMisc: some say b. May 29 and 25Group Names: Status Quo
Lukas Rossi -- b.12/21/1976
Rock & Roll SingerMisc: Rock Star Supernova (name subject to change)
Mike Rossi -- b.5/29/1945
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Status Quo
Gary Rossington -- b.12/4/1951
Songwriter, Rock & Roll GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Jacksonville, FLGroup Names: Rossington Collins Band, Lynard Skynard
John Henry Rostill -- b.6/16/1942 d.11/26/1973 (31)
Composer, Songwriter, Rock & Roll Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: The Shadows
David Lee Roth -- b.10/10/1953
Author, Actor, Songwriter, Rock & Roll SingerNames/Places: b. in Bloomington, INMisc: some say b. 1955, but Valerie Bertilelli corrected the year as b. 1953Group Names: Van Halen (lead 1978-1984, 2012-2015), soloistSong Titles: You Really Got Me, Runnin' With The Devil, Dance the Night Away, Beautiful Girls, Oh Pretty Woman, Happy Trails, Dancing in the Street, Jump, I'll Wait, Panama, Hot For Teacher (previous titles with Van Halen), California Girls, Just a Gigolo, Yankee Rose, Goin' Crazy, That's Life, Just Like ParadiseAlbum Titles: Van Halen, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down, 1984, A Different Kind of Truth (previous titles with Van Halen), Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough
Steve Rothery -- b.11/25/1959
Rock & Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Marillion
Ric Rothwell -- b.3/11/1944
Rock & Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
Andy Rourke -- b.1/17/1964
Alternative Rock Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: The Smiths
Dave Rowberry -- b.7/4/1940 d.6/6/2003 (62)
Rock & Roll Keyboardist, BritishGroup Names: The Animals
Bruce Rowland -- b.5/22/1941 d.6/29/2015 N.S. (74)
Rock & Roll Drummer, EnglishMisc: on many bands such as Joe Cocker, Fairport Convention, Bryan Ferry, and othersGroup Names: The Grease Band, Fairport Convention, sessionist
Dave Rowntree -- b.5/8/1964
Political Activist, Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Blur
Juno Roxas -- b.5/4/1971
Actor, Rock & Roll Musician, AustralianGroup Names: Roxus
Ryan Roxie -- b.12/1/1965
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist
Ray Royer -- b.10/8/1945
Guitarist, Rock & Roll Drummer, BritishGroup Names: Procol Harum (co-founder)
Dave Rublin -- b.12/16/1986
Rock & Roll GuitaristGroup Names: American Authors
Darius Rucker -- b.5/13/1966
Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist, Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: Hootie and the Blowfish (lead), soloist
Phillip Rudd -- b.5/19/1954
Heavy Metal Drummer, AustralianMisc: some say b. 1946Group Names: AC/DC
Rick Ruhl -- b.12/12/1965
Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Every Mother's Nightmare
Todd Rundgren -- b.6/22/1948
Engineer, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, AmericanNames/Places: b. in Upper Darby, PA; now known as TR-I (Todd Rundgren Interactive)Group Names: Nazz (lead), Utopia (lead)Song Titles: I Saw the Light, Hello It's Me, Bang the Drum All Day, Wolfman Jack (featuring Wolfman Jack)Album Titles: Runt, Something/Anything?
Ed Ruscha -- b.??/??/????
Rock & Roll BassistGroup Names: Medicine
Harry Rushakoff -- b.11/16/1958
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: Concrete Blonde
Jack Russell -- b.12/5/1960
Songwriter, Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Great White
Marc Russell -- b.9/12/1968
Rock & Roll MusicianGroup Names: Widowmaker
Larry Rust -- b.2/18/1953
Rock & Roll KeyboardistGroup Names: Iron Butterfly
Mike Rutherford -- b.10/2/1950
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishMisc: some say b. 1951Group Names: Genesis, Mike & The MechanicsSong Titles: All I Need is a Miracle, Word of Mouth, The Living Years, Silent Running, Over My Shoulder (all previous titles with Mike + The Mechanics)Album Titles: Mike + The Mechanics, Living Years, Word of Mouth, Beggar on a Beach of Gold (all previous as Mike + The Mechanics)
Paul (Rock) Rutherford -- b.12/8/1959
Dancer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, New Wave Singer, EnglishNames/Places: Not to be confused with Paul Rutherford b. 1940Group Names: Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Jim Rutledge -- b.1/24/1947
Songwriter, Rock & Roll SingerGroup Names: Bloodrock (lead)
John Rutsey -- b.7/23/1952 d.5/11/2008 (55)
Rock & Roll Drummer, CanadianGroup Names: Rush
Jeremy Ruzumna -- b.1/28/1970
Soul Musician, Rock KeyboardistMisc: Rock/Soul MusicianGroup Names: Fitz and the Tantrums
David Ryan -- b.10/20/1964
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: the Lemonheads
Gary Ryan -- b.7/3/1964
Rock & Roll BassistNames/Places: RN: Gary MossGroup Names: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
John Ryder -- b.6/22/1957
Rock & Roll Bassist
Mitch Ryder -- b.2/26/1945 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rock & Roll SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:William S. Levise Jr.Group Names: Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, soloistSong Titles: Jenny Take a Ride, Devil with a Blue Dress On, Sock It To Me-Baby (previous with the Detroit Wheels)
Paul Ryder -- b.4/24/1964
Alternative Rock Bassist, BritishGroup Names: Happy Mondays