These 9 Black musicians, through years of dedication and passion, have made the music industry what it is today. Find out more with School of Rock!

At School of Rock, we celebrate some of rock music’s earliest artists and influencers. Many of these artists were inspired by musicians that came from other genres, such as Latin rhythms, Blues Rock, and Mexican Folk. You will find these inspirations in most of the artists listed in this article. In addition to their biographies, be sure to check out their notable songs and what popular artists or bands they are known to have directly influenced.

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Behind the scenes and in front of the mic, queer people have changed the music industry. Learn and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s impact at School of Rock.

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In the next article, we'll celebrate female musicians and bands from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in music as we know it.

In this second article, we will celebrate female artists from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in shaping music as we know it.

In this first article, we will celebrate female artists from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in shaping music as we know it.

In this article, we will celebrate Black artists and groups who were influential in shaping Rock music. These artists and bands started their careers in the early '70s through the '90s, beginning with Bill Withers and ending with Gary Clark, Jr.