Famous Musicians From New York City

The old song says "If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere." That is from an old song is entitled "New York, New York." Many famous musicians will agree with that song, as many were born and raised in the Big Apple.

The list seems infinite. Ira Gershwin was born in New York. He was not know for his singing. However, he and his brother George, gave the world some of the best songs that have ever been sung. Another half of a famous team was also born in New York. Oscar Hammerstein (of Rogers and Hammerstein fame) also created a body of music history that people still gladly sing today. Countless composers such as Aaron Copland, producers like Nile Rodgers, and soloists like Sonny Rollins, are from New York.

Let us not forget the singers. Lenny Kravitz, 50 cent, Carley Simon, Luther Vandross, Art Garfunkel, Beverly Sills, Bobby Darin, Vanessa Williams, Barry Manilow, Nora Jones, Harry Belefonte, Ethel Merman, Jennifer Lopez, Cyndi Lauper, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Aaliyah, Pat Benatar, Maria Callas and P. Diddy, are just a drop in the bucket of famous singers that were born in New York. Not only do they show the history of music, but they show the variety as well. This list alone proves what a melting pot the city of New York can be. There are dozens of cultures, influences and backgrounds, all shown in this catalog of singers from New York. No list is complete however without Barbara Streisand. She is the ultimate New York musician icon.