This article features a list of notable bands and musicians from Newcastle upon Tyne, and may also include some bands and musicians from the wider Tyneside conurbation.
List of notable bands
Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand (partly raised in South Shields) Andy Taylor of Duran Duran (from Cullercoats) Angelic Upstarts Ant & Dec Atomkraft, thrash metal Brian Johnson of AC/DC and Geordie Bridie Jackson and the Arbour, winner of the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition 2013 Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music was born in Washington, County Durham but attended school in Newcastle and is a fan of Newcastle United Bruce Welch of the Shadows Cheryl of Girls Aloud Chris McCormack from 3 Colours Red Demob Happy Drill Dubstar (from Jesmond) Eric Burdon Geordie Goldie Hank Marvin of the Shadows Hellbastard Hurrah! INDIGØ Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix James Ray Jimmy Nail Kathryn Williams (originally from Liverpool), she is now based in Newcastle after studying at the Newcastle University. Lanterns on the Lake The Lighthouse Family Lindisfarne Little Comets Loveable Wholes Mark Knopfler guitarist, singer, and founder member of Dire Straits. Although born in Glasgow, his family moved to Northumberland when he was young and he attended school in Newcastle. Matthew Healy of the alternative rock band the 1975. Although born in London, was brought up in Prudhoe Maxïmo Park The Motorettes Nadine Shah Near Life Experience Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys (born in North Shields, schooled in Newcastle) The Orange Lights Peace Burial at Sea Penetration Perrie Edwards of Little Mix Phase, switched their base to Newcastle in 2013. Prelude, from Gateshead Punishment of Luxury Raven Richard Dawson Sam Fender lots of hands (Newcastle based duo) Sandhill Satan Sirens Spike Sting (from Wallsend) TCHOTCHKE Tygers of Pan Tang Venom volta Warfare The Wildhearts YFriday yourcodenameis:milo Zoviet France