Capitol Records Complete Artist Roster

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List of Capitol Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Capitol Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Capitol Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Capitol Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Capitol Records.

Artists include everything from Katy Perry to Tina Turner.

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  • The Paris Sisters
    The Paris Sisters were a 1960s girl group from San Francisco, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. The group consisted of lead singer Priscilla Paris; her older sister, Albeth Paris; and their middle sister Sherrell Paris. They reached the peak of their success in October 1961 with the hit single "I Love How You Love Me", which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and sold over one million copies. Some of the group's other hit songs include the US Top 40 single "He Knows I Love Him Too Much", "All Through The Night", "Be My Boy", "Let Me Be The One", and "Dream Lover". The Paris Sisters appeared in the 1962 British rock film It's Trad, Dad! released in the U.S. as Ring-a-Ding Rhythm and directed by Richard Lester. In the film they performed the Spector-produced song "What Am I To Do?". Sherrell Paris later served as a production assistant on The Price Is Right, and as host Bob Barker's personal assistant, until she was released in 2000. Priscilla Paris died on March 5, 2004, from injuries suffered in a fall at her home. She was 59.
  • "Weird Al" Yankovic

    "Weird Al" Yankovic

    Hip hop music, Pop music, Rock music
    "Weird Al" Yankovic, born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, is a multitalented individual who has left an indelible mark on pop culture through his unique brand of humor and musicality. Born in 1959 in Downey, California, he showed early signs of his creative genius. His parents encouraged his love for music, gifting him an accordion on his sixth birthday, a choice that seemed unusual at the time but proved instrumental in shaping his distinctive style. Yankovic rose to prominence as a parodist, crafting satirical versions of popular songs. He first gained national attention during his college years in the late 1970s when he sent homemade tapes of his parodies to radio personality Dr. Demento. His breakthrough arrived in 1984 with his Michael Jackson parody, "Eat It," which became a top 40 hit in several countries and even won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording. This success led to a long, illustrious career filled with many more humorous hits that spoofed the likes of Madonna, Nirvana, and many others. Despite being known mainly for his satirical music, Yankovic's talents extend beyond this realm. He has directed many of his music videos, showcasing his exceptional visual storytelling skills. Additionally, he has lent his voice to numerous animated series, written children's books, and even starred in his film, UHF. Throughout his career, Yankovic has maintained his reputation as a masterful satirist and musician, receiving multiple Grammy Awards and amassing a dedicated fan base. Above all, Weird Al Yankovic's enduring legacy lies in his ability to seamlessly blend music and humor, creating a wildly entertaining experience that transcends generations.
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  • A Taste of Honey

    A Taste of Honey

    Adult contemporary music, Disco, Pop music
    A Taste of Honey was an American recording act, formed in 1971 by associates Janiceโ€“Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble. In 1978, they had one of the best known chart-toppers of the disco era, "Boogie Oogie Oogie". After their popularity waned during the 1980s, Johnson went on to record as a solo artist and released the album One Taste of Honey which produced numerous minor hits. In 2004, Hazel Payne and Janiceโ€“Marie Johnson reunited for the first time in over 20 years to perform on the PBS specials Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion and My Music: Funky Soul Superstars.
  • A.B. Quintanilla

    A.B. Quintanilla

    Hip hop music, Pop music, Latin pop
    Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III (born December 13, 1963), better known as A.B. Quintanilla III or A.B. Quintanilla, is an American record producer, songwriter and musician. He is the older brother of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena. Along with Selena, his other sister Suzette, his friend Ricardo, and his father Abraham, he became a member of Los Dinos in 1980 which would later include Selena's husband (later widower) Chris Pรฉrez as a guitarist. As a member of Los Dinos, A.B. would play bass guitar, produce and write songs for Selena which became successful singles such as "Como la Flor", "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Mรกs".
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  • Aceyalone

    Aceyalone

    Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Underground hip hop
    Edwin M. Hayes, Jr. (born September 30, 1970), better known by his stage name Aceyalone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California, United States. He is a member of Freestyle Fellowship, Haiku D'Etat and The A-Team and a co-founder of Project Blowed. Aceyalone is best known for his role in evolving left-field hip-hop on the West Coast at a time when the West Coast was dominated by Gangsta Rap.
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  • Adam Horovitz

    Adam Horovitz

    Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Rap rock
    Adam Keefe Horovitz (born October 31, 1966), better known as Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock, is an American rapper, guitarist and actor. He is best known as a member of the hip hop group the Beastie Boys. He is married to musician and feminist activist Kathleen Hanna.
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  • Adam Siegel

    Adam Siegel

    Crossover thrash, Dance-rock, Grunge
    Adam Siegel (born March 9, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and graphic designer (he has provided artwork and design for several releases by L.A. groups) from Venice, California, United States. KISS, Black Sabbath, Sweet, Jimmy Page and The Sex Pistols are the musicians he cites as main influences.He is a founding member of the crossover thrash band Excel, and subsequently was the lead guitarist for the Suicidal Tendencies side project, Infectious Grooves and the group Eagle, who became The Blondes after receiving a cease and desist letter from Don Henley's legal counsel. He founded the power trio My Head with Excel former drummer Greg Saenz and played the bass in the indie rock band Eels. Between 2005 and 2007, he lived and worked as engineer and producer in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Currently, he is the Music Go Music guitarist and sporadically works as producer. He appeared in the movies Encino Man and Zelimo.
  • Adam Yauch

    Adam Yauch

    Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Rap rock
    Adam Yauch, famously known as MCA, was an influential figure in the music industry, best known for being a founding member of the pioneering hip-hop group, Beastie Boys. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1964, Yauch grew up with an avid interest in music and film, which later played a significant role in his career. He attended Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood, where he met Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz, forming the core of what would soon become the Beastie Boys. In 1981, the Beastie Boys emerged from New York City's hardcore punk scene and gradually transitioned into hip-hop, a move that was largely influenced by Yauch. His raspy voice became one of the band's most distinctive elements, contributing significantly to their unique sound. The Beastie Boys' debut album, Licensed to Ill, was the first rap record to top the Billboard chart, cementing the trio's place in music history. Throughout their career, they released several critically acclaimed albums and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to their impact on popular music. Aside from his musical exploits, Yauch was also an accomplished filmmaker under his pseudonym, Nathanial Hรถrnblowรฉr. He directed several of Beastie Boys' music videos and founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company. A passionate advocate for social justice, Yauch notably organized the Tibetan Freedom Concerts in the late 1990s to raise awareness about human rights abuses in Tibet. Despite his death in 2012, Yauch's legacy continues to influence and inspire musicians and activists around the world.
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  • Adelitas Way

    Adelitas Way

    Rock music, Post-grunge, Alternative rock
    Adelitas Way is an American hard rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2006. The band's debut single "Invincible", broke them into the mainstream scene after the song made numerous television appearances in commercials and live sporting events. As of 2015, the band has toured with notable acts such as Shinedown, Guns N' Roses, Creed, Papa Roach, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Seether, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Deftones, Puddle of Mudd, Sick Puppies, Staind, Alter Bridge, Skillet, Halestorm, and others.
  • Adeva

    Adeva

    House music, Contemporary R&B, Garage house
    Adeva (born Patricia Daniels) is an American singer. She had a string of successful house and R&B hits in the late 1980s to early 1990s, including "Warning" (UK #17), "I Thank You" (UK #17) and "Respect" (UK #17).
  • Afrika Bambaataa

    Afrika Bambaataa

    Hip hop music, Disco, Electro
    Afrika Bambaataa (; born Lance Taylor; April 17, 1957) is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer from the South Bronx, New York. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture. Afrika Bambaataa is one of the originators of breakbeat DJing and is respectfully known as "The Godfather" and "Amen Ra of Hip Hop Kulture", as well as the father of electro-funk. Through his co-opting of the street gang the Black Spades into the music and culture-oriented Universal Zulu Nation, he has helped spread hip hop culture throughout the world. On May 6, 2016, Bambaataa left his position as head of The Zulu Nation due to multiple child sexual abuse allegations dating as far back as the 1970s.
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  • After Romeo

    After Romeo

    Pop music, Rhythm and blues, Boy band
    After Romeo is a pop boy band. The group is from Los Angeles, California. Members include Drew Ryan Scott, Jayk Purdy, T.C. Carter, Blake English and Devin Fox. On July 21, 2008, the group appeared in "The Boyband Superfan Interrogation" episode of ABC Family's The Middleman. The group's first single was "Future Love". The group later released other singles. In addition, it has toured. The group's debut album was to be released in 2009, but was pushed back and eventually shelved. In 2012, the band took on two new members, Blake English and Devin Fox. It also changed its name to "After Romeo".
  • Ak'Sent

    Ak'Sent

    Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B
    Krystle Kantrece Johnson (born May 29, 1987), better known by her stage name Ak'Sent, is an American rapper. She is from Los Angeles, California.
  • Al De Lory

    Al De Lory

    Pop music, Country, Surf music
    Alfred V. "Al" De Lory was an American record producer, arranger, conductor and session musician. He was the producer and arranger of a series of worldwide hits by Glen Campbell in the 1960s, including John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind", Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston". He was also a member of the 1960s Los Angeles session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew, and inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2007.
  • Al Jardine

    Al Jardine

    Rock music, Rock and roll, Surf music
    Alan Charles Jardine (born September 3, 1942) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best known as the band's rhythm guitarist and for occasionally singing lead vocals on songs such as "Help Me, Rhonda" (1965), "Then I Kissed Her" (1965), and "Come Go with Me" (1978). His song "Lady Lynda" became a UK top 10 hit for the group in 1978. Following the death of fellow band member Carl Wilson in 1998, Jardine left the touring Beach Boys and has since performed as a solo artist. He has released one solo studio album, A Postcard from California (2010). In 1988, Jardine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beach Boys.
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  • Al Martino

    Al Martino

    Swing music, Traditional pop music, Easy listening
    Al Martino (born Jasper Cini; October 7, 1927 โ€“ October 13, 2009) was an American singer and actor. He had his greatest success as a singer between the early 1950s and mid-1970s, being described as "one of the great Italian American pop crooners", and also became well known as an actor, particularly for his role as singer Johnny Fontane in The Godfather.
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  • Alcatrazz

    Alcatrazz

    Glam metal, Rock music, Heavy metal
    Alcatrazz is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea. They are best known for their song "God Blessed Video".
  • Alexz Johnson

    Alexz Johnson

    Indie, Classic rock, Pop music
    Alexzandra Spencer "Alexz" Johnson (born November 4, 1986) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and philanthropist. Her debut album Voodoo was independently released in 2010, followed by the demo release of The Basement Recordings in 2011, with its sequel, The Basement Recordings II, and EP Skipping Stone in 2012. The Basement Recordings III was released in 2013. A follow-up extended play Heart followed in 2014; with her sophomore effort Let 'Em Eat Cake being released October of that year. Johnson's third studio album A Stranger Time was released in 2017. Alexz Johnson released the single "Weight" on April 19, 2019, a rerecording of the song originally recorded during her deal with Epic in 2008. She is best known for her roles as Jude Harrison in the CTV series Instant Star, as Annie Thelen in the Disney Channel series So Weird, and as Erin Ulmer in the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3. She was nominated three times for a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (Instant Star), winning the award in 2008.
  • Alfa Mega

    Alfa Mega

    Hip hop music
    Grand Hustle Records (formerly Grand Hustle Entertainment), also known as Hustle Gang Music, is an Atlanta, Georgia-based record label, founded in 2003, by American hip hop recording artist T.I. and his business partner Jason Geter. Up until December 2012, the label was distributed by Atlantic Records. It currently operates as an independent record label. The label is home to artists such as B.o.B, Young Dro, Travis Scott and Trae tha Truth, the latter of whom also serves as the label's vice president. The label also houses a roster of record producers, including DJ Toomp (on a non-exclusive basis), Lil' C, Mars, Nard & B, TrackSlayerz and more. The label has released 32 studio albums in total, with 14 of them being certified gold or higher, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Additionally, the label has released six albums that reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, namely King (2006), T.I. vs. T.I.P. (2007), Paper Trail (2008), The Adventures of Bobby Ray (2010), Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) and Astroworld (2018). Furthermore, Grand Hustle has released multiple Top 40 hit singles, including "Bring 'Em Out", "What You Know", "Shoulder Lean", "Whatever You Like", "Live Your Life", "Dead and Gone", "Nothin' on You", "Airplanes", "Magic", "Strange Clouds", "Both of Us", "Antidote", "Sicko Mode" and more.
  • Alfred Apaka

    Alfred Apaka

    Traditional pop music, Standard
    Alfred Aholo Apaka, Jr. (March 19, 1919 โ€“ January 30, 1960) was a Hawaiian singer whose romantic baritone voice was closely identified with Hawaii between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. Alfred Apaka was arguably the foremost interpreter of Hapa haole music, which melded Hawaiian music with traditional pop music arrangements and English lyrics to convey Polynesian imagery and themes.
  • Alias

    Alias

    Heavy metal, Hard rock
    Alias is a Canadian glam metal/hard rock supergroup, formed in 1988 in Toronto by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff, along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier. The band released its self-titled debut album in 1990 which went gold in the US and platinum in Canada, scoring hits with the power ballad "More Than Words Can Say", "Waiting for Love" and "Haunted Heart". They also recorded the Tonio K song "Perfect World" for the Christina Applegate film, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
  • Alice in Chains

    Alice in Chains

    Grunge Alternative metal, Heavy metal, Sludge metal
    Alice in Chains, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s, emerged from the grunge scene in Seattle, Washington. The band was formed in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Starr, and lead vocalist Layne Staley. The group's distinctive sound, marked by Staley's haunting vocals and Cantrell's heavy, down-tuned guitar riffs, set them apart in a city already teeming with musical talent. The band's first album, Facelift, released in 1990, became a defining record for the grunge movement. It included the breakout single Man in the Box, which received substantial radio play and led to the band's first Grammy nomination. In 1992, they released their second album, Dirt, which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, featuring iconic tracks like Rooster, Down in a Hole, and Would?. The band's exploration of dark themes such as depression, addiction, and death resonated with listeners, making them an integral part of the era's music landscape. Throughout the '90s, Alice in Chains faced several challenges, most notably Staley's struggles with drug addiction, which culminated in his untimely death in 2002. Despite this tragedy, the remaining members chose to continue making music. They recruited William DuVall as the new lead vocalist in 2006 and have since released more albums, each demonstrating the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their signature sound. Their resilience and dedication to their craft solidify Alice in Chains's legacy as one of rock's most enduring acts.
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  • Alter Bridge

    Alter Bridge

    Progressive metal, Rock music, Heavy metal
    Alter Bridge is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Since the band's formation, there have been no line-up changes. Known for their acclaimed live shows, the band plays a melodic style of post-grunge influenced heavy metal music, which has grown more progressive and experimental over the years. Following Creed's disbandment in 2004, then-former members Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips began working with Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four. Named after a bridge that once existed on Alter Road near Tremonti's former home in Detroit, Michigan, Alter Bridge released its debut album, One Day Remains, the same year. Despite mixed reviews, One Day Remains went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA. Driven by the release of the single "Rise Today", the band released its second album, Blackbird, to more positive reviews in 2007, embarking on a successful world tour in support.
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  • Alvino Rey

    Alvino Rey

    Swing music, Jazz, Exotica
    Alvin McBurney (July 1, 1908 โ€“ February 24, 2004), known by his stage name Alvino Rey, was an American jazz guitarist and bandleader.
  • Amanda Brown

    Amanda Brown

    Rock music
    Amanda Gabrielle Brown (born 17 November 1965) is an Australian composer, classically trained musician, singer and songwriter. She is known for her role as the violinist of the band The Go-Betweens and more recently a session musician and soundtrack composer.
  • Amber Dotson

    Amber Dotson

    Country
    Amber Dotson (born in Garland, Texas) is an American country music artist. Initially a songwriter for Sony/Tree Publishing, Dotson soon began singing demos as well. She also made an appearance on Travis Tritt's 2004 album My Honky Tonk History as a background vocalist. George Strait heard some of the singer's demos, and asked her to join him on his 2005 tour, which also included Dierks Bentley. Dotson was signed to Capitol Records Nashville in 2005, and although she released two singles for the label, she did not release an album.
  • Ambrosia Parsley

    Ambrosia Parsley

    Ambrosia Parsley is an American alternative pop/rock singer-songwriter. She began her career in 1999 as the lead singer of Shivaree accompanied by Danny McGough, and Duke McVinnie.
  • America

    America

    Classic rock, Rock music, Folk rock
    America is an American rock band that was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for its close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop/soft rock stations. The band came together shortly after the members' graduation from high school, and a record deal with Warner Bros. Records followed. Its debut 1971 album, America, included the transatlantic hits "A Horse with No Name" and "I Need You"; Homecoming (1972) included the single "Ventura Highway"; and Hat Trick (1973), a modest success on the charts that fared poorly in sales, included one minor hit song "Muskrat Love". 1974's Holiday featured the hits "Tin Man" and "Lonely People"; and 1975's Hearts generated the number one single "Sister Golden Hair" alongside "Daisy Jane." History: America's Greatest Hits, a compilation of hit singles, was released the same year and was certified multiplatinum in the United States and Australia. Peek left the group in 1977, and their commercial fortunes declined, despite a brief return to the top in 1982 with the single "You Can Do Magic". The group continues to record material and tour with regularity. Its 2007 album Here & Now was a collaboration with a new generation of musicians who credited the band as an influence. America won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and were nominated for Best Pop Vocal Group at the 15th Annual Grammy Awards in 1973. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
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  • Amine

    Amine

    Rhythm and blues
    Amine Mounder (born in Casablanca, Morocco) best known with his mononym Amine is a French-Moroccan R&B singer. He is known for his singular music style, Raรฏ'n'B, which is a mix of R&B and Raรฏ. His biggest hits are "Ma vie", "J'voulais" and a duet with French singer Leslie in "Sobri (notre destin)". "Sobri" and "J'voulais" both reached the #1 spot on the French singles chart in 2006. Amine also charted in Belgium and Switzerland. He also took part in a number of festivals, notably L'annรฉe de l'Algรฉrie at Bercy in December 2003, and in Le Maroc en fรชte at the Paris Zรฉnith. Amine had a comeback in 2015 with hits like "Seรฑorita" and "Tu verras".
  • Amory Kane

    Amory Kane

    Pop music, Rock music, Blues
    Amory Kane is a British-based American musician, most renowned for his work in late 1960s "swinging London", perhaps for his single "Reflections of Your Face", which was covered by artists such as P.J. Proby. He is also notable in that members of Led Zeppelin played in his band. Kane worked as a session musician in London, playing on recordings credited to bands such as The Magic Lanterns. He released two solo albums: Memories of Time Unwound, released in 1968 on MCA and Just to Be There, released in 1970 by CBS, which featured Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention on bass guitar.