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
Mick Jagger
Height comparison diagram of Mick Jagger compared to other musicians

Mick Jagger is most famously known as the frontman and lead singer for one of the most popular bands  in rock history, the Rolling Stones. Along with being in the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger is also an actor and film producer. Aside from his successful music career, Mick Jagger is a supporter of music schools, a fan of playing Cricket, and an advocate for the environment. In 2002, the Queen knighted Jagger for his services to popular music making him officially, Sir Michael Phillip Jagger. Interestingly, Jaggers performances have been studied by college students who specialize in sexuality and gender studies for his controversial stage performances.

Mick Jagger has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Mick Jagger with overall height
Mick Jagger is most famously known as the frontman and lead singer for one of the most popular bands in rock history, the Rolling Stones. Along with being in the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger is also an actor and film producer. In 2002, the Queen knighted Jagger for his services to popular music.

Mick Jagger has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Mick Jagger with overall height
Mick Jagger
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Years Active: 1960-present

Given Name
Michael Philip Jagger
Birthday
July 26, 1943

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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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Years Active: 1976-present

Given Name
Paul David Hewson
Birthday
May 10, 1960

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Chris Martin
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Chris Martin in relation to other musicians

Chris Martin is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist recognized internationally as the lead singer of the alternative rock band, Coldplay. Chris Martin along with his other band members, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion rose to fame after the release of their song, “Yellow,” and since then Coldplay has gone on to become one of the world’s top bands. Chris Martin has collaborated with artists of diverse music genres like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Beyoncé. Chris Martin has also spoken out about politics as an activist and speaks out for social issues, like human rights.

Chris Martin has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Chris Martin labeled with overall height
Chris Martin is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist recognized internationally as the lead singer of the alternative rock band, Coldplay. Chris Martin along with his other band members, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion rose to fame after the release of Yellow.

Chris Martin has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Chris Martin labeled with overall height
Chris Martin
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6’1” | 1.85 m
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Years Active: 1996-present

Given Name
Christopher Anthony John Martin
Birthday
March 2, 1977

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Chris Martin elevations (assorted), performing

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Bob Marley
Height comparison diagram of Bob Marley compared to other musicians

Bob Marley is a famous Jamaican musician and one of the greatest pioneers of Reggae music. Known as a Rasta icon, Bob Marley’s career began in the early 1960s with his music group “Bob Marley and the Whalers”. In the early 1970s, the group hit the road on tour after landing a contract with Island Records. In his short lifetime, Bob Marley sold over 20 million records and became the first internationally famous musician to come from a 3rd world country.

Unfortunately, Bob Marley developed cancer in 1977 and died at the age of 36. He was buried in a Chapel in Jamaica with his guitar. His final words to his son were, “Money can’t buy life”. Bob Marley fused spirituality into his music and spoke of peace and oneness, inspiring generations to come long after his death.

Bob Marley had a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Bob Marley with overall height
Bob Marley is a famous Jamaican musician and one of the greatest pioneers of Reggae music. Known as a Rasta icon, Bob Marley’s career began in the early 1960s with his music group “Bob Marley and the Whalers”. In the early 1970s, the group hit the road on tour after a contract with Island Records.

Bob Marley had a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Bob Marley with overall height
Bob Marley
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Years Active: 1962-1981

Death: May 11, 1981 (36)

Given Name
Robert Nesta Marley
Birthday
February 6, 1945

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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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