Chuck Berry
The architect of rock and roll guitar riffs.
Nelly
St. Louis\'s biggest hip-hop export of the 2000s.
Ike & Tina Turner
Explosive soul-rock duo who launched here.
Uncle Tupelo
Alt-country pioneers who invented the genre\'s modern form.
Cedric Burnside
Modern hill-country blues artist touring the St. Louis scene.
The St. Louis music scene
St. Louis (Missouri, USA) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 4 genres. Chuck Berry\'s hometown — the birthplace of rock and roll guitar itself.
The most represented genres are blues (2), rock (1) and hip-hop (1). The scene also includes country.
The earliest year on record is Chuck Berry (1926) and the latest is Uncle Tupelo (1987); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Chuck Berry, Nelly, Ike & Tina Turner and Uncle Tupelo. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Kansas City Missouri, USA · 383 km
- Memphis Tennessee, USA · 387 km
- Louisville Kentucky, USA · 389 km
- Nashville USA · 404 km
- Chicago USA · 425 km
- Detroit USA · 733 km
Questions about St. Louis music
What music is St. Louis known for?
St. Louis is known for blues, rock music. Notable acts include Chuck Berry, Nelly, Ike & Tina Turner.
How many bands are from St. Louis?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from St. Louis, spanning rock, hip-hop, blues, country.