Rusty's Artist Chronology

Here are all the artists listed on the album chronology list. The dates in parenthesis refer to their earliest release to their latest release (more or less).  There is an asterisk placed next to those artists who went on to become my favorites from that year.

1922

  1. Fats Waller (1922-1943) *

1927

  1. The Carter Family (1927-1943) *

1941

  1. Bernard Herrmann (1941-1975) *

1950

  1. Billie Holiday (1950-1999) *

1953

  1. Eartha Kitt (1953-2006) *

1955

  1. Fats Domino (1955-2002) *
  2. Vince Guaraldi Trio (1955-1969)
  3. Leonard Rosenman (1955-2001)

1956

  1. Aretha Franklin (1956-2008)
  2. Jim Reeves (1956-1964) *

1957

  1. Johnny Cash (1957-2006)
  2. Serge Gainsbourg (1958-1987) *
  3. Ray Charles (1957-2004)

1959

  1. Jerry Bock (1959-1971)
  2. The Chipmunks (1959-1998) *

1961

  1. Etta James (1961-2006) *

1962

  1. The Beach Boys (1962-1996)
  2. Bob Dylan (1962-2001) *

1963

  1. The Beatles (1963-1970) *
  2. Casper the Friendly Ghost (1963)
  3. Georges Delerue (1963-1991)
  4. Dolly Parton (1963-2005)

1964

  1. The Four Tops (1964-2006)
  2. The Rolling Stones (1964-2003)
  3. The Shangri-Las (1964-1966)
  4. Simon and Garfunkel (1964-1970) *

1965

  1. The Chieftains (1965-2005)
  2. Donovan (1965-2004)
  3. Paul Simon (1965-2000) *

1967

  1. Neil Diamond (1967-2008)
  2. Nico (1967-1986)
  3. Pink Floyd (1967-1994)
  4. The Velvet Underground (1967-1970) *

1968

  1. Leonard Cohen (1968-2007)
  2. Fleetwood Mac (1968-2005) *
  3. William Shatner (1968-2004)
  4. Jerry Jeff Walker (1968-2003)

1969

  1. David Bowie (1969-1999)
  2. The Carpenters (1969-1984)
  3. John Denver (1969-2001)
  4. The Jackson 5 (1969-1989)
  5. Led Zeppelin (1969-1979) *
  6. The Shaggs (1969-1969)

1970

  1. The Brady Bunch (1970-1973)
  2. George Harrison (1970-2000)
  3. Carole King (1970-2002)
  4. Paul McCartney / Wings (1970-2007) *

1971

  1. Billy Joel (1971-2001) *
  2. Meat Loaf (1971-2006)
  3. Rick Wakeman (1971-2000)

1972

  1. Daryl Hall and John Oates (1972-2008)
  2. Michael Jackson (1972-2001) *

1973

  1. ABBA (1973-1981) *
  2. John Fogerty (1973-2004)
  3. Phil Keaggy (1973-1999)
  4. Claude-Michel Schonberg (1973-1996)

1974

  1. Paul Giovanni (1974)
  2. Andrew Lloyd Webber (1974-2005) *

1975

  1. The Alan Parsons Project (1975-1987) *

  2. June Carter Cash (1975-2003)

1976

  1. Air Supply (1976-2005)

  2. Heart (1976-2005)

  3. The Muppets (1976-2006)

  4. Ramones (1976-1997) *

1977

  1. Cameo (1977-2007)
  2. The Clash (1977-1985)
  3. Elvis Costello (1977-1999)
  4. The Sex Pistols (1977) *

1978

  1. The Cars (1978-1987)
  2. Devo (1978-2008)
  3. Prince (1978-2007) *
  4. Jeff Wayne (1978-1992)

1979

  1. The B-52's (1979-1992) *
  2. The Cure (1979-2004)
  3. The Human League (1979-2005)
  4. Alan Menken (1979-1979)
  5. Young Marble Giants (1979-1979)

1980

  1. The English Beat (1980-1982)
  2. Jad Fair (1980-2003)
  3. Alberto Iglesias (1980-2007)
  4. Huey Lewis and the News (1980-2005)
  5. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980-1996) *
  6. Sugarhill Gang (1980-1999)

1981

  1. Laurie Anderson (1981-2002)
  2. Depeche Mode (1991-2005) *
  3. Duran Duran (1981-2004)
  4. Eurythmics (1981-1999)
  5. The Go-Go's (1981-2001)
  6. New Order (1981-2005)
  7. Jane Siberry (1981-2004)
  8. The Time (1981-1990)

1982

  1. Beastie Boys (1982-2004)
  2. Buckner and Garcia (1982)
  3. Culture Club (1982-2005)
  4. Janet Jackson (1982-2006)
  5. R.E.M. (1982-2008) *
  6. 10,000 Maniacs (1982-1999)
  7. Yaz (1982-1983)

1983

  1. The Assembly (1983-1983)
  2. Bananarama (1983-2005)
  3. Metallica (1983-1999)
  4. New Edition (1983-2004)
  5. Pulp (1983-2001)
  6. Violent Femmes (1983-2002) *

1984

  1. Benny Andersson/Bjorn Ulvaeus (1984-1984)
  2. The Art of Noise (1984-1999)
  3. PDQ Bach (1984-1995)
  4. Danny Elfman (1984-2002)
  5. Fine Young Cannibals (1984-1990) *
  6. Howard Jones (1984-2005)
  7. Cyndi Lauper (1984-2005)
  8. Alison Moyet (1984-2007)
  9. Run-D.M.C. (1984-1999)

1985

  1. Beat Happening (1985-1992)
  2. Enya (1985-2005) *
  3. Faith No More (1985-1997)
  4. The Flaming Lips (1985-2008)
  5. The Jesus and Mary Chain (1985-1998)
  6. 'Til Tuesday (1985-1988)
  7. Jane Wiedlin (1985-2000)

1986

  1. Belinda Carlisle (1986-2007)
  2. Erasure (1986-2007)
  3. Samantha Fox (1986-2005)
  4. James (1986-2008)
  5. New Kids on the Block (1986-1994)
  6. They Might Be Giants (1986-2008) *
  7. 2 Live Crew (1986-2004)

1987

  1. Rick Astley (1987-2005)
  2. Bobby Brown (1987-19997)
  3. Debbie Gibson (1987-2003)
  4. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (1987-1993)
  5. Exposé (1987-1993)
  6. Indigo Girls (1987-2006)
  7. The Pixies (1987-1991)
  8. Rheostatics (1987-2004) *

1988

  1. Paula Abdul (1988-1995)
  2. Tracy Chapman (1988-2008)
  3. The Frogs (1988-2001) *
  4. Gucci Crew II (1988-1990)
  5. Morrissey (1988-2004)
  6. The Traveling Wilburys (1988-1990)
  7. Brian Wilson (1988-2004)

1989

  1. Boss Hog (1989-2001)
  2. Edie Brickell and New Bohemians (1989-1990)
  3. Ani DiFranco (1989-2008)
  4. Jesus Jones (1989-2001)
  5. Julee Cruise (1989-1993)
  6. The Lightning Seeds (1989-1999)
  7. The Magnetic Fields (1989-2008) *
  8. Crispin Hellion Glover (1989-1989)
  9. Sebadoh (1989-1999)
  10. Slint (1989-1994)

1990

  1. The Breeders (1990-2008)
  2. Deee-Lite (1990-1994)
  3. Digital Underground (1990-1999)
  4. Enigma (1990-2000)
  5. 'nikcuS (1990-2001)
  6. Superchunk (1990-1999)
  7. Ween (1990-2007)
  8. Pavement (1990-1999) *

1991

  1. DJ Laz (1991-2004)
  2. Green Day (1991-2006) *
  3. Live (1991-1999)
  4. Smashing Pumpkins (1991-2000)
  5. Synthetic Fibers (1991-2000)

1992

  1. Acid House Kings (1992-2002)
  2. Tori Amos (1992-2007)
  3. Arrested Development (1992-2006)
  4. Mary J. Blige (1992-2007)
  5. PJ Harvey (1992-2007)
  6. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (1992-2002)
  7. Moby (1992-2002)
  8. Morphine (1992-2000) *

1993

  1. Bjork (1993-2007)
  2. Frank Black (1993-2007)
  3. Built To Spill (1993-2006)
  4. The Cranberries (1993-1999)
  5. Aimee Mann (1993-2006)
  6. Palace Brothers (1993-1994)
  7. Radiohead (1993-2007) *
  8. Adam Sandler (1993-1999)
  9. DQE (1993-2002)

1994

  1. Lou Barlow and Sentridoh (1994-2005)
  2. Beck (1994-2008)
  3. Cake (1994-2007)
  4. East River Pipe (1994-2006)
  5. The Folk Implosion (1994-2003)
  6. The Halo Benders (1994-1998)
  7. Faith Hill (1994-2008)
  8. Hootie and the Blowfish (1994-2006)
  9. Lambchop (1994-2008)
  10. Love, Execution Style (1994-2003)
  11. Moxy Fruvous (1994-1999)
  12. OutKast (1994-2006)
  13. Portishead (1994-1997)
  14. The Sea and Cake (1994-2003)
  15. Tortoise (1994-2001)
  16. Weezer (1994-2008) *

1995

  1. The Amps (1995)
  2. The Apples In Stereo (1995-2002)
  3. Ben Folds Five (1995-1999)
  4. Cat Power (1995-2008)
  5. Dub Narcotic Sound System (1995-1999)
  6. The Foo Fighters (1995-2008)
  7. Ben Lee (1995-2005)
  8. The Naked Donnas (1995)
  9. Natalie Merchant (1995-1998)
  10. Modest Mouse (1995-2007) *
  11. The Mountain Goats (1995-2008)
  12. Palace Music (1995)
  13. Palace Songs (1995)
  14. Rednex (1995-2000)
  15. The Rentals (1995-1999)
  16. The 6ths (1995-2000)
  17. The Softies (1995-2000)
  18. Rusty Spell (1995-2007)
  19. Squirrel Nut Zippers (1995-2000)
  20. Sugar Ray (1995-2005)

1996

  1. Belle and Sebastian (1996-2006) *
  2. Danielson Famile / Danielson (1996-2006)
  3. Fatboy Slim (1996-2005)
  4. The Gothic Archies (1996-2006)
  5. Grandaddy (1996-2006)
  6. Kelley Deal 6000 (1996)
  7. The Mnemonic Devices (1996-2004)
  8. Mono Puff (1996-1998)
  9. Neutral Milk Hotel (1996-1998)
  10. Nick Buzz (1996)
  11. Noise Addict (1996)
  12. Shakira (1996-2005)
  13. Yo! MahMa (1996)

1997

  1. Janie Criss (1997)
  2. DNS (1997)
  3. Missy Elliott (1997-2008)
  4. Future Bible Heroes (1997-2003)  *
  5. Lately David (1997-2003)
  6. Will Oldham (1997-2004)
  7. Rainer Maria (1997-2003)
  8. Margaret Leng Tan (1997)

1998

  1. The Black Eyed Peas (1998-2006)
  2. Bonnie "Prince" Billy (1998-2006)
  3. Bran Van 3000 (1998-2001)
  4. Destiny's Child (1998-2004)
  5. Fear of Pop (1998)
  6. Lauryn Hill (1998-2002)
  7. James Iha (1998)
  8. Limeboy (1998)
  9. Rose Melberg (1998)
  10. Jocelyn Montgomery with David Lynch (1998)
  11. *NSYNC (1998-2001)
  12. Pedro the Lion (1998-2004)
  13. System of a Down (1998-2005) *
  14. Andrew W.K. (1998-2003)

1999

  1. All Girl Summer Fun Band (1999-2003)
  2. The A-Teens (1999-2002)
  3. Atom and His Package (1999-2004)
  4. The Essex Green (1999-2003)
  5. The Gentle Waves (1999-2001) *
  6. LEN (1999-2005)
  7. John Linnell (1999)
  8. Looper (1999-2002)
  9. Liam Lynch/Matt Crocco (1999-1999)
  10. Sam Prekop (1999)
  11. The Shit-Eating Grins (1999)
  12. South Park (1999)
  13. The White Stripes (1999-2003)

2000

  1. The Clarke and Ware Experiment/Vincent Clarke and Martyn Ware (2000-2001)
  2. Crooked Fingers (2000-2005)
  3. Billy Gilman (2000-20007)
  4. Girls with Attitude (2000)
  5. The Incredible Moses Leroy (2000-2001)
  6. The Ka-9's (2000-2003)
  7. Kings of Convenience (2000-2001)
  8. The Marquis de Tren and Bonny Billy (2000)
  9. Mates of State (2000-2003)
  10. McLusky (2000-2004) *
  11. The New Pornographers (2000-2005)
  12. The Robinsons (2000-2002)
  13. Sufjan Stevens (2000-2006)

2001

  1. Tommy Burton (2001-2003)
  2. Dungeon Family (2001)
  3. Ben Folds (2001-2008)
  4. Ladytron (2001-2006)
  5. The Last Hard Men (2001)
  6. Major Organ and the Adding Machine (2001)
  7. Stephen Malkmus (2001-2008)
  8. Jeff Mangum (2001)
  9. Marshmallow Peeps (2001)
  10. The Moldy Peaches (2001)
  11. Preston School of Industry (2001)
  12. Rilo Kiley (2001-2007)
  13. Regina Spektor (2001-2006)
  14. Martin Tielli (2001-2003) *
  15. Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players (2001)

2002

  1. Calvin Johnson (2002-2007)
  2. Camera Obscura (2002-2006)
  3. Doug Martsch (2002)
  4. Stephin Merritt (2002-2006)
  5. The Polyphonic Spree (2002-2004)
  6. The Raveonettes (2002-2005)
  7. Justin Timberlake (2002-2006)
  8. Ugly Casanova (2002) *

2003

  1. The Arcade Fire (2003-2007) *
  2. Beyoncé (2003-2007)
  3. Blue Bob (2003)
  4. The Fiery Furnaces (2003-2008)
  5. Isobel Campbell (2003)
  6. The Darkness (2003)
  7. DJ Rus (2003)
  8. Mitch Hedberg (2003)
  9. Junior Senior (2003)
  10. Liam Lynch (2003)
  11. The Postal Service (2003)
  12. Robert Brenton (2003)

2004

  1. Jens Lekman (2004-2007) *
  2. Gwen Stefani (2004-2006)
  3. The Strawberry Explosion (2004-2006)

2005

  1. Andy Bell (2005)
  2. North American Halloween Prevention Initiative (2005)
  3. The Violet Archers (2005) *
  4. Wolf Parade (2005)

2006

  1. Fergie (2006) *

2007

  1. Stephen Colbert (2007)

  2. Rivers Cuomo (2007) *

  3. Dolores O'Riordan (2007)

  4. Serj Tankian (2007)

2008

  1. Brent Cash (2008)

  2. Tim and Eric (2008)

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