What is rhode island musician?

There are many musicians from Rhode Island who have achieved success in various genres, including jazz, punk, and indie rock. Some notable Rhode Island musicians include:

  • Duke Robillard: A blues, jazz, and swing guitarist who has released more than 30 albums and played with notable musicians such as Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Dr. John.

  • The Talking Heads: Although the band formed in New York City, its lead singer and songwriter David Byrne was born and raised in Rhode Island.

  • The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: This ska-punk band formed in Boston, but many of its members hail from Rhode Island. They achieved commercial success in the mid-1990s with their hit single "The Impression That I Get."

  • Neutral Milk Hotel: While frontman Jeff Mangum is from Louisiana, the band's seminal album "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" was recorded in a house in Providence, Rhode Island.

  • Daughters: This noise rock band formed in Providence in 2002 and has been praised for its confrontational live performances and experimental sound.

There are many other musicians and bands from Rhode Island, including jazz saxophonist Greg Abate, indie rockers The Low Anthem, and punk band Deer Tick.