Explore iconic artists beginning with "A," a diverse collection spanning hard rock, grunge, synth-pop, and soft rock. From stadium anthems to influential sounds emerging across several decades, these acts represent significant milestones in music history, boasting global hits and enduring legacies that continue to resonate with fans worldwide.
This amazing roster includes hard rock titans AC/DC and Aerosmith, both active since the early seventies, alongside shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper whose career began even earlier. It features progressive rock supergroup Asia, enduring soft rock duo Air Supply, German synth-pop stars Alphaville, and influential grunge act Alice in Chains. These artists often enjoyed initial fame starting in the seventies or eighties, navigating breaks and reformations, like AC/DC and Alice in Chains, to maintain careers spanning multiple decades, solidifying their places as rock and pop mainstays with remarkable longevity and impact.
The collective impact of these "A" artists demonstrates incredible musical breadth. From the raw power of AC/DC's riffs and Aerosmith's bluesy swagger to Air Supply's romantic ballads and Alphaville's electronic soundscapes, they defined genres and influenced generations. Alice Cooper's theatricality broke ground, while Alice in Chains shaped the alternative scene. Asia brought virtuosic prog-rock to the mainstream. Their music remains omnipresent, celebrated through continued touring by many, classic rock airplay, and their indelible mark on popular culture, showcasing artistic resilience and timeless appeal across the musical spectrum.