Pere Ubu
Avant-garage pioneers of the Cleveland underground.
The James Gang
Joe Walsh\'s blues-rock outfit before the Eagles.
Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor\'s industrial rock empire began here.
Michael Stanley Band
Beloved Cleveland heartland rock institution.
Devo
Akron/Cleveland new wave art-rock oddballs.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Cleveland's melodic, rapid-fire hip-hop group.
The Cleveland music scene
Cleveland (Ohio, USA) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. Where the phrase \'rock and roll\' was coined — Cleveland\'s radio legacy runs deep.
The most represented genres are rock (4), electronic (1) and hip-hop (1).
The earliest year on record is The James Gang (1966) and the latest is Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (1991); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Pere Ubu, The James Gang, Nine Inch Nails and Michael Stanley Band. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Detroit USA · 140 km
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA · 185 km
- Toronto Canada · 308 km
- Washington DC USA · 489 km
- Chicago USA · 493 km
- Louisville Kentucky, USA · 501 km
Questions about Cleveland music
What music is Cleveland known for?
Cleveland is known for rock music. Notable acts include Pere Ubu, The James Gang, Nine Inch Nails.
How many bands are from Cleveland?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Cleveland, spanning rock, electronic, hip-hop.