Rock Stars | Rock Music

A rock star describes a musician who writes and performs rock music. Rock music is defined by its use of the electric guitar, bass and drums. Rock stars often perform as a rock group, but can also be solo artists. Although rock music can vary, it is usually a heavy sound, with catchy riffs and lyrics. Rock stars have a reputation for being wild. They trash their hotel rooms and throw televisions out of the window. A famous rock star is Mick Jagger, the frontman of The Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger once bought a million dollar mansion whilst high on LSD.

What is rock and roll music?

Rock and roll music is the genre of music that originated and evolved within the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The music genre did not formally obtain its name until 1954. It is made up of the music style that is internationally known as rock.

Who invented rock and roll?

Rock and roll was invented by Chuck Berry, who has been nicknamed the ‘Father of Rock and Roll’. He became a pioneer of rock and roll that helped refine and develop the rhythms that make rock and roll so distinctive and recognizable. Other pioneers of rock and roll are Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Who is the richest rock star?

The richest rock star in the world is Paul McCartney who gained mainstream media and popularity as a member of the rock band, The Beatles. Along with his solo work, he has achieved numerous successes and become the richest rock star. Paul McCartney has been a part of the music industry since the 1960s.

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5’3” | 1.60 m
September 14, 1983
Amy Winehouse
160.000
1983.00
207000
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Amy Winehouse
Bob Dylan
333000
5’7” | 1.70 m
May 24, 1941
Bob Dylan
170.000
1941.00
333000
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Bob Dylan
5’7” | 1.70 m
February 6, 1945
Bob Marley
170.000
1945.00
207000
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Bob Marley
Bono
74000
5’6” | 1.68 m
May 10, 1960
Bono
168.000
1960.00
74000
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Bono
5’10” | 1.78 m
September 23, 1949
Bruce Springsteen
178.000
1949.00
222000
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Bruce Springsteen
6’1” | 1.85 m
March 2, 1977
Chris Martin
185.000
1977.00
89000
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Chris Martin
6’1” | 1.85 m
October 18, 1926
Chuck Berry
185.000
1926.00
103000
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Chuck Berry
6’0” | 1.83 m
January 14, 1969
Dave Grohl
183.000
1969.00
150000
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Dave Grohl
5’10” | 1.78 m
September 5, 1946
Freddie Mercury
178.000
1946.00
1360000
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Freddie Mercury
5’11” | 1.80 m
December 8, 1943
Jim Morrison
180.000
1943.00
158000
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Jim Morrison
5’11” | 1.80 m
November 27, 1942
Jimi Hendrix
180.000
1942.00
247000
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Jimi Hendrix
5’9” | 1.75 m
December 18, 1943
Keith Richards
175.000
1943.00
163000
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Keith Richards
5’9” | 1.75 m
February 20, 1967
Kurt Cobain
175.000
1967.00
362000
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Kurt Cobain
6’1” | 1.85 m
January 5, 1969
Marilyn Manson
185.000
1969.00
327000
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Marilyn Manson
5’10” | 1.78 m
July 26, 1943
Mick Jagger
178.000
1943.00
302000
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Mick Jagger
5’10” | 1.78 m
December 3, 1948
Ozzy Osbourne
178.000
1948.00
452000
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Ozzy Osbourne
Amy Winehouse
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Amy Winehouse in relation to other musicians

Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter that became distinguished for her deep singing vocals and music that blended different musical genres including soul, rhythm, blues, and jazz. Back to Black, released in 2006, went on to become Amy Winehouse’s greatest international success and most well-known album. Amy Winehouse was heavily influenced by the aesthetic of the 1960s girl groups that inspired her iconic beehive hairdo and makeup. Amy Winehouse is credited with paving the way for British women to succeed in the United States and influencing the sounds of other artists like Adele and Duffy. Amy Winehouse died on July 23, 2011. 

Amy Winehouse had a height of 5’3” (1.60 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Amy Winehouse labeled with overall height
Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter that became distinguished for her deep singing vocals and music that blended different musical genres including soul, rhythm, blues, and jazz. Back to Black, released in 2006, went on to become Amy Winehouse’s greatest international success.

Amy Winehouse had a height of 5’3” (1.60 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Amy Winehouse labeled with overall height
Amy Winehouse
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Years Active: 1997-2011
Death: July 23, 2011 (27)

Given Name
Amy Jade Winehouse
Birthday
September 14, 1983

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Ozzy Osbourne
Size comparison drawings of Ozzy Osbourne comparing the heights of other related musicians

Ozzy Osbourne also known as the “Prince of Darkness'', is an American artist, actor, singer and songwriter best known for his lead role in the famous heavy metal band Black Sabbath. While his time in Black Sabbath came to an end in the late 1970s due to his alcohol and addiction issues, Ozzy Osbourne continued on to have a successful career as a pop icon. When the 2000s hit, Osbourne became a reality TV show star with MTV in a show called The Osbournes, starring himself and his family and the show became one of MTVs greatest hits. While Ozzy Osbourne was criticized for being a negative influence on the kids, his career reached great heights making him one of the most popular rock icons of all time.

Ozzy Osbourne has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Ozzy Osbourne with height measurements
Ozzy Osbourne also known as the “Prince of Darkness'', is an American artist, actor, singer and songwriter best known for his lead role in the famous heavy metal band Black Sabbath. His time in Black Sabbath came to an end in the late 1970s due to his alcohol and addiction issues.

Ozzy Osbourne has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Ozzy Osbourne with height measurements
Ozzy Osbourne
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Years Active: 1967-present

Given Name
John Michael Osbourne
Birthday
December 3, 1948

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Ozzy Osbourne elevations (assorted), performing

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Bono
Size comparison drawings of Bono comparing the heights of other related musicians

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is best known for being the lead singer and lyric writer of the famous rock band U2. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Bono met his bandmates in college and formed U2 in 1976. A passionate frontman, Bono has won 22 Grammy’s as a member of the band and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Along with being a successful musician, Bono is known for his philanthropy and activism and has been regarded as one of the most politically effective artists of all time. In November 2014, Bono suffered a bike accident and had to have surgery on his elbow, leaving him unable to continue to play guitar during shows.

Bono has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Bono with height measurements
Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is best known for being the lead singer and lyric writer of the famous rock band U2. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Bono met his bandmates in college and formed U2 in 1976. A passionate frontman, Bono has won 22 Grammy’s as a member of the band and is in Hall of Fame.

Bono has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Bono with height measurements
Bono
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5’6” | 1.68 m
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Years Active: 1976-present

Given Name
Paul David Hewson
Birthday
May 10, 1960

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Bruce Springsteen
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Bruce Springsteen in relation to other musicians

Bruce Springsteen, famously nicknamed “The Boss”, is an American singer-songwriter admired for his lengthy and passionate stage performances as well as his advocacy of America’s working class. In 1975, he received international fame with the release of the album Born to Run. Bruce Springsteen’s most successful record, Born in the USA, was released in 1984 with 7 of its tracks reaching the billboards top 10. Having sold over 164 million records worldwide, Springsteen has also won 20 Grammy’s, an Academy Award, and two Golden Globes and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 by famous U2 singer Bono.

Bruce Springsteen has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Bruce Springsteen labeled with overall height
Bruce Springsteen, famously nicknamed “The Boss”, is an American singer-songwriter admired for his lengthy and passionate stage performances as well as his advocacy of America’s working class. In 1975, he received international fame with the release of the album Born to Run.

Bruce Springsteen has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Bruce Springsteen labeled with overall height
Bruce Springsteen
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Years Active: 1964-present

Given Name
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen
Birthday
September 23, 1949

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Jim Morrison
Height comparison diagram of Jim Morrison compared to other musicians

Jim Morrison is best known for his role as lead singer in the famous American rock band The Doors. Born James Douglas Morrison, Jim made waves in the music world during the mid 1960s and 70s with his unique style, psychedelic performances and uncanny vocals. Jim Morrison is widely known as a pop culture icon with songs that have stood the test of time such as “Light My Fire”, “Riders of the Storm'' and “People are Strange”. Jim Morrison is one of the many artists to have unfortunately joined the “27” club, a group of popular artists that all died at the age of 27. Even after death, Morrison’s music lived on and he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Jim Morrison had a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Jim Morrison with overall height
Jim Morrison is best known for his role as lead singer in the famous American rock band The Doors. Born James Douglas Morrison, Jim made waves in the music world during the mid 1960s and 70s with his unique style, psychedelic performances and uncanny vocals.

Jim Morrison had a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Jim Morrison with overall height
Jim Morrison
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5’11” | 1.80 m
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Years Active: 1963-1971

Death: July 3, 1971 (27)

Given Name
James Douglas Morrison
Birthday
December 8, 1943

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Jim Morrison elevations (assorted), performing

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