Oasis
When you think of sibling rivalries, there’s a good chance your mind goes straight to Noel and Liam Gallagher. Despite cofounding Oasis - one of the most iconic bands in British history - the Gallaghers have never seen eye to eye (to put it mildly). Their relentless feuding eventually led to the band breaking up.
It doesn’t look like a reconciliation is on the cards, which Noel has blamed on Liam’s temper, stating: “He's just the angriest man. He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup.”
Van Halen
At one point the highest-paid band in the world, Van Halen have well and truly earned their place in the pantheon of rock legends. Formed in 1974 by the Van Halen brothers Eddie (guitar) and Alex (drums), the band has been credited with making hard rock popular again.
In the band's later years it became even more of a family fair, with Eddie's son Wolfgang joining on bass. Sadly, in 2020 the legendary guitar hero passed away from cancer, and the band confirmed on Twitter that they wouldn’t perform again, stating: “You can't have Van Halen without Eddie Van Halen.”
The Beach Boys
Formed in 1961 by brothers Dennis, Carl and Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys soon recruited their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine, completing a lineup that would remain unchanged for years. Inspired by the surfer culture they grew up around, The Beach Boys quickly became leading figures in the “California sound” of the 60s.
Today, The Beach Boys are recognized as one of the most influential bands in American history. Brian's mental health issues forced him to retire from performing early, and after Dennis tragically drowned in 1983, the band’s original lineup drifted apart, although they’ve reunited a number of times since.
Haim
If you’ve ever wondered how Haim came up with their unusual sounding moniker, the answer is it’s the last name shared by the three sisters who make up the band. While Haim’s studio albums have a notably pop-infused sound, their live shows are much more rock-oriented, with the sisters displaying their instrumental virtuosity.
During their childhood, the sisters performed in a band with their parents, before eventually forming their own group. Although they initially didn’t seriously consider a musical career, Haim reevaluated after achieving unexpected early success.
Carpenters
Formed by brother and sister Karen and Richard Carpenter in the late 60s, pop duo The Carpenters found considerable success with their gentle, melodic music. They signed to A&M Records in 1969, with their parents having to cosign the contract as Karen was only 19 years old at the time.
During the 70s, the stresses of constant touring began to take their toll on the duo, with Karen developing anorexia and Richard getting addicted to sedatives. In 1983, Karen tragically passed from heart failure brought on by her eating disorder.
Sister Sledge
Sister Sledge is more than a catchy name, it’s also an accurate description of how the band’s members are related to each other. Comprised of Kim, Kathy, Debbie and Joni Sledge, Sister Sledge was formed in Philadelphia in 1971.
Eight years later, the group released their appropriately titled album We Are Family, which saw them hit the number three spot on the Billboard Top 200. Although Joni passed away in 2017 and Kathy left to pursue a solo career, Kim and Debbie continue to perform as Sister Sledge.
The Kinks
Long before the Gallagher brothers started making headlines with their relentless spats, The Kinks laid down the blueprint for how to destroy a band with sibling rivalry. The rivalry in question was between Dave Davies - The Kinks’ guitarist - and his older brother Ray, who was the band’s vocalist and songwriter.
While the Gallaghers are showing no signs of abandoning their feud, the Davies have buried the hatchet, although Dave has stated that he's not willing to perform in a band with Ray again.
Jonas Brothers
Coming up through the Disney Channel in the early 2000s, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas have been performing together since childhood. In 2013, the band split up, with the brothers going their separate ways in pursuit of solo success.
Six years later, the brothers announced that they were formally reuniting, releasing their single Sucker later that year. Soon after, the Jonas Brothers released their first album since their reunion, with the record immediately rocketing to the number one slot on the Billboard 200.
Spandau Ballet
Formed in Islington, London in 1979, Spandau Ballet’s original lineup consisted of Tony Hadlow on vocals, Steve Norman on saxophone, John Keeble on drums, and Gary and Martin Kemp on guitar and bass, respectively.
As you’ve probably guessed, Gary and Martin and brothers, and - while the rest of Spandau Ballet’s lineup has changed over time - they've remained members throughout the band’s entire run. The brothers are close in real life, which they’ve attributed to the fact that they lack rockstar egos.
My Chemical Romance
The torchbearers of the emo sound throughout the 2000s (although they’ve rejected the “emo” label), My Chemical Romance managed to find significant mainstream success with their raucous odes to anguish. The band’s sibling lineup consists of Gerard Way on vocals, with his younger brother Mikey Way on bass.
Outside of the Way family, My Chemical Romance also features Ray Toro on lead guitar and Frank Iero on rhythm guitar. They've had a number of drummers throughout the year, with Jarrod Alexander currently assuming drum duties when the band goes on tour.
The Everly Brothers
As the name suggests, The Everly Brothers was comprised of Phil and Don Everly, who founded the band in the early 50s. After briefly signing with Columbia Records in 1956, The Everly Brothers were quickly dropped after their debut single flopped.
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before they were signed again - this time to Nashville-based Cadence Records - and the band was soon finding considerable success in the country scene, with their 1957 single Bye Bye Love hitting the number two spot in the charts, beaten only by Elvis Presley’s (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear.
Dire Straits
Mark and David Knopfler grew up playing guitar together, so it was only natural that they ended up joining a band in the late 70s. That band was Dire Straits, one of the most legendary groups of all time.
After making a name for themselves during the early 80s, Dire Straits achieved stratospheric success with their 1985 album Brothers in Arms, which remains their best-selling album and is widely considered a high-point in their history. Ten years later, the band officially broke up, although they’ve reunited for live shows a number of times since.
INXS
Prior to their disbandment in 2012, INXS was one of the most successful rock bands to come out of Australia, picking up a slew of prestigious awards and selling 95 million albums globally. Before adopting the moniker INXS, the band was named The Farris Brothers, due to the fact that three members of the band’s lineup are siblings.
The group was formed by keyboard player Andrew Farris and singer Michael Hutchence while they in high school, and Andrew’s brothers Tim and Jon soon joined the lineup on guitar and drums respectively, along with guitarist Kirk Pengilly and bassist Garry Beers.
Nickelback
While working at a Starbucks in the early 90s, Mike Kroeger was struck by inspiration while handing a customer his change, and Nickelback was born. Before then, the band - which consisted of Mike, his half-brother Chad and their cousin Brad - was known as Village Idiot, and they only performed covers.
With their new name, Nickelback recruited Ryan Peake to the band and started writing their own music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time.
The Corrs
Irish folk-pop band The Corrs enjoyed huge success in the late 90s with their multi-million selling album Talk on Corners. However, as the band consists entirely of siblings (sisters Andrea, Sharon Caroline and brother Jim), this has led to some pretty major fallouts over the years.
While other bands have ultimately disintegrated due to sibling rivalry, however, The Corrs have always managed to resolve their differences, which has allowed them to achieve considerable mainstream success. Although the band did split up for a number of years, they reformed in 2015.
Kings Of Leon
Kings Of Leon are a genuine family affair, with their lineup consisting of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followhill, and their cousin Matthew Followhill. In interviews, frontman Jared Followhill has admitted that - while siblings forming a band together is often a recipe for disaster - the group didn’t have an alternative, since none of their friends were musical.
After establishing themselves in the Tennessee music scene in the early 2000s, the band broke through and achieved mainstream success in 2008, releasing a string of successful records including Sex on Fire and Use Somebody.
Allman Brothers
Another example in which the clue’s in the name, the band Allman Brothers was founded in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. After making a name for themselves in their native Florida, the brothers moved to Georgia to take their career to the next level.
There, the band added more members to the lineup and began incorporating elements of blues and country into their sound. Although Duane was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971, Gregg kept the band going, with Allman Brothers continuing to perform until 2014, when the band finally broke up.
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil is definitely the most famous member of the group’s lineup, so much so that people often assume the band is named after him (no one actually knows where the name comes from, as the band have given multiple, conflicting answers to the question over the years).
Aside from Neil, Biffy Clyro is made up of twin brothers James and Ben Johnston, who play the bass and drums, respectively. The band was signed by manager Dee Bahl in 1997, after he saw the band playing a gig in Glasgow.
Radiohead
Formed in the UK town of Abingdon in 1985, Radiohead’s lineup consists of Thom Yorke on vocals and piano, Philip Selway on drums, Ed O’Brien on backing guitar, and brothers Jonny and Colin Greenwood on lead guitar and bass, respectively.
Despite beginning as a fairly conventional rock band, Radiohead soon began exploring more experimental sonic terrain, making heavy use of synths and other electronic instruments. The band’s fourth album, 2000’s Kid A, is widely considered one of the best albums ever recorded.
AC/DC
Australian hard rock band AC/DC was founded by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973, while the pair were still living at home in Sydney. The band's line-up has varied over the years, including three different lead singers, the longest-serving being British vocalist Brian Johnson.
The band’s lineup remained stable until 2014, when Malcolm retired after a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, to be replaced by their nephew Stevie Young. Despite Malcolm's death in 2017 and Johnson's hearing problems forcing him to temporarily retire from performing, AC/DC have continued to record and tour.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
John and Tom Fogerty formed Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1967 - while John was still in high school - and it didn’t take long before the band was achieving major success. Between 1969 and 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival released ten consecutive top-ten singles, gaining widespread attention for their anti-war lyrics.
The band’s run was cut short in 1972, however, after the Fogerty brothers had a big falling out, resulting in John (the front man and main songwriter) quitting the band. While Tom tried to keep the group together, his efforts were ultimately futile and the band fell apart.
Earth, Wind And Fire
Although Earth, Wind And Fire’s lineup swelled considerably over the years, the band’s core was always brothers Maurice and Verdine White, who founded the band in 1969. The group broke big in the disco scene, via such late 70s hits as September and Boogie Wonderland.
It wasn’t long before they were exploring other genres, notably R&B, soul and funk. They also incorporated elements of Latin and Afro music into their sound. Although Maurice passed away in 2016, Verdine has kept the band together, and Earth, Wind And Fire still regularly goes on tour.
Bee Gees
One of the most successful disco bands of all time, Bee Gees’ founding lineup consisted of Barry Gibb and his younger twin brothers Robin and Maurice. The band reigned supreme in the disco scene for a number of years, with Barry’s instantly recognizable falsetto vocals helping their records stand out from the crowd.
The Bee Gees are considered one of the most influential groups in modern music history. However, they were hit by tragedy when their younger brother Andy Gibb died in 1988 as a result of addiction issues. Today, Barry Gibb is the only surviving Gibb brother: Maurice died in 2003, whilst Robin passed away in 2012.
Jackson 5
Arguably the most famous sibling band of all time, The Jackson 5 was formed by Joe Jackson - who wanted his kids to become famous musicians - in the early 60s. They achieved considerable success throughout the 60s and 70s, before the brothers went their separate ways to pursue solo careers.
Youngest Jackson brother Michael (only six years old when the group began) went on to enjoy monumental solo success. It has been suggested that the intense pressure experienced by the Jackson brothers during their time in the band contributed to the psychological problems which Michael struggled with later in life.
Devo
Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973, Devo boasts not one but two pairs of siblings, specifically, the Mothersbaughs and Castles brothers. One of the most unusual groups to achieve mainstream success, Devo blend lyrical themes of science fiction, surrealist humor and social commentary.
While that doesn’t sound like a recipe for chart topping records, the band did manage to hit number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their 1980 single Whip It. Today, keyboardist and singer Mark Mothersbaugh is a prolific composer for film and TV.
The Breeders
In 1989, Pixies bassist Kim Deal and Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly formed The Breeders, originally intending the band to be a side project. The duo’s first album was a success, and for their second they recruited Kim’s twin sister Kelley, though Donnelly dropped out to form new band Belly.
After Pixies broke up in 1993, the Deal sisters both decided to focus all their attention on The Breeders, with a number of other musicians soon joining the band’s lineup. After disbanding for a number of years, The Breeders reunited in 2018 to record their fifth studio album.
Sparks
While Sparks have never achieved the same level of mainstream success as many of the other groups on this list, the band - which was formed in 1966 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael - has still enjoyed a prolific run, releasing 25 albums over a career that’s spanned four decades.
In recent years, Sparks have branched out into the film industry, scoring a number of movies. With tours already lined up for 2024, the Mael brothers are showing no signs of slowing down.
The Johnson Brothers
Louis and George Johnson started performing together in high school, often accompanied by their other brother, Tommy. After Tommy moved on to other things, Louis and George formed The Johnson Brothers, finding success with their fast-paced take on funk.
In 1982, after a string of well-received records, the brothers decided to part ways. The split didn’t last long, however, with The Johnson Brothers reuniting in 1984 and releasing two more studio albums before breaking up for good.
The Stooges
Proto-punk icon Iggy Pop first broke into the music industry as the lead singer of The Stooges, alongside Dave Alexander on bass and brothers Ron and Scott Asheton on guitar and drums, respectively. On third album Raw Power, guitarist James Williamson joined and Ron Asheton switched to bass.
The band enjoyed a successful run, despite a number of breakups, some of which lasted years. Ron passed away in 2009, and he was posthumously inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, along with the rest of the band. Scott also died in 2014.
The Black Crowes
Chris and Rich Robinson formed The Black Crowes while still living with their parents in Atlanta, Georgia in 1984. Five years later the band was signed to Rick Rubin’s label Def American Recordings, and the readers of Rolling Stone magazine voted them Best New American Band in 1990.
While the band’s lineup went through major changes throughout the years, singer Chris and guitarist Rich both remained core members until 2015, when a personal spat caused them to part ways. In 2019, the brothers announced that they had buried the hatchet and were back in the studio recording albums.
The Statler Brothers
Somewhat confusingly, American country music quartet The Statler Brothers didn’t contain any members with the surname Statler. Its lineup did include two brothers, however, namely Don and Harold Reid, who cofounded the group.
After achieving local success around their hometown of Staunton, Virginia in the 1950s, The Statler Brothers got their break when Johnny Cash recruited them as his opening act, a position they held until 1972. The band eventually became successful enough to tour on their own, enjoying a long run before disbanding in 2002.
The Cribs
Formed in 2001 in Wakefield, England, The Cribs consists of twin brothers Gary and Ryan Jarman, their younger brother Ross. For a few years their line-up also included Johnny Marr, a British music legend thanks to his time as guitarist with iconic 80s band The Smiths.
While they never achieved major mainstream success, the band is still considered a staple of the UK’s indie rock scene, and in 2012 they received an award for Outstanding Contributions to Music at the NME Awards. Since 2022, The Cribs have been signed to Oregon-based indie label Kill Rock Stars.
Doves
Twin brothers Jez and Andy Williams play guitar and drums respectively in British indie band Doves. The rest of the group's lineup is rounded out by Jimi Goodwin - the band’s bassist and lead vocalist - and Martin Rebelski, who assumes keyboard duties when the group goes on tour.
After taking a hiatus which lasted from 2010 to 2018, Doves officially reformed, releasing their fifth studio album - titled The Universal Want - in 2020. Outside of Doves, Jen and Andy Williams have also formed their own side project, Black Rivers.
Orbital
Phil and Paul Hartnoll originally started releasing music under the alias DS Building Contractors. Eventually - realizing how confusing that name was - they renamed themselves Orbital, taking inspiration from the London Orbital Motorway, which was frequently used by partygoers to attend illegal raves in the 90s.
Since then, the brothers have become two of the biggest names in UK dance music - achieving consistent commercial and critical success - although they’ve parted ways and reunited a number of times. The Hartnells also have a musical star for a brother-in-law: British singer-songwriter David Gray.
First Aid Kit
Formed in the mid 2000s by Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, First Aid Kit have achieved global success with their unique brand of folk music. The sisters first started attracting attention in 2008, when a cover they’d recorded of the Fleet Foxes’ track Tiger Mountain Peasant Song went viral on YouTube.
Since then, First Aid Kit had added a number of other musicians to their lineup and released a slew of studio albums, most of which have received rave reviews from music critics.
The National
Matt Berninger, the frontman of The National, is the only member of the band who doesn’t have a sibling in the group, with the rest of the lineup consisting of two sets of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and Bryan and Scott Devendorf.
The National have collaborated with a number of other highly successful musicians over the years, including Taylor Swift and Bon Iver, the latter of whom featured on the band’s 2022 single Weird Goodbyes. While Berninger might not have any relatives in the group, his wife Carin often helps with the lyric-writing process.
The Proclaimers
Another Scottish rock band with twins in its lineup, The Proclaimers are singer Craig Reid and singer and guitarist Charlie Reid, born March 5th 1962. The duo are best-known for their 1988 single I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), which enjoyed considerable mainstream success.
Although their other records haven’t received quite the same level of attention, The Proclaimers have still sold over five million albums throughout their career, and they regularly tour globally. Outside of music, the Reid brothers dedicate much of their time to political activism, particularly advancing the cause of Scottish independence.
Tegan and Sara
Twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin first started releasing music together in the late 90s, before breaking through to the mainstream with their 2002 album If It Was You. While they started as an indie-folk band, the sisters’ music has skewed closer to pop in recent years.
In interviews, Tegan and Sara have admitted that creative disagreements do sometimes lead to arguments, but - thus far - they’ve managed to maintain a mostly harmonious working relationship. They've enjoyed considerable acclaim, their 2012 album Get Along earning them a Grammy nomination.
Jet
Australian rock band Jet was founded in 2001 by brothers Nic and Chris Cester, with Cameron Muncey and Mark Wilson joining later. After an 11-year run which saw the band release a number of commercially and critically successful albums, Jet announced that they were disbanding in 2012, citing personal disagreements.
In 2016, it was announced that they were reforming, although only for live performances, but - as of 2023 - it has been reported that Jet is once more working on studio material.
Heart
Another band featuring two pairs of siblings, Heart’s core lineup consists of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, and brothers Mike and Roger Fisher. While other band members have come and gone throughout the group’s history, singer Ann and singer-guitarist Nancy have always remained together.
Heart’s popularity waned in the early 80s after Mike and Roger departed, but the band experienced a resurgence later in the decade, releasing a string of commercially successful singles. After taking a hiatus throughout the 2010s, Heart announced that they were reuniting in 2019.
Supergrass
Rock band Supergrass formed during 1993 in Oxford, England. The band consisted of brothers Gaz and Rob Coombes, as well as Mick Quinn and Danny Goffey.
The band signed with Parlophone Records in 1994 where they produced the album, I Should Coco, which became the label's biggest-selling debut since The Beatles.
InMe
Formed in Brentwood, Essex in 1996, British rock band InMe had some success in the early noughties. The original line-up of InMe featured three friends, lead singer and guitarist Dave McPherson, bassist Joe Morgan, and drummer Simon Taylor.
However, in 2006 Morgan left the band to pursue a University education and was replaced with McPherson’s younger brother Greg.
Paramore
The original line-up of American rock band Paramore was Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and brothers Zac and Josh Farro. The group were together from 2004 - 2010, until the brothers left the group.
Whilst Josh left in a blaze of controversy, brother Zac returned to the group in 2017 with the current version of Paramore consisting of Williams, Farro and York.
30 Seconds to Mars
Since their formation in 1998, 30 Seconds to Mars have undergone various line-up changes. Amongst all the band members shuffling, only two have been consistent: Jared and Shannon Leto.
The peak of their success came in 2005 with the release of the album A Beautiful Lie, since then the brothers have struggled to maintain their momentum.
Ace of Base
Swedish pop group Ace of Base are the third most successful Swedish music act after Abba and Roxette. The group consists of siblings Jonas, Linn, and Jenny Berggren, as well as Ulf Ekberg.
They were exceptionally popular during the nineties when they had chart-topping hits with All That She Wants and The Sign.
Hanson
Hanson are perhaps one of the best known sibling bands out there. The three-piece band of Hanson brothers Isaac, Zac, and Taylor were born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
After the release of their 1997 song MMMBop, many viewed the trio as a one-hit wonder. Yet, they continue to record music through their label 3CG Records and tour frequently.
A
Formed in 1993, the British rock band, A, is made up of vocalist Jason Perry, guitarists Mark Chapman and Daniel P. Carter, drummer Douglas Paine, and Jason’s brother, Giles Perry, on bass.
A’s fusion of alternative rock and punk garnered them moderate success in the UK with their second album Hi-Fi Serious, breaking the top 20 album chart.
The B-52s
The original line-up of the Love Shack seeking The B-52s included Cindy Wilson on vocals and percussion, and her brother Ricky Wilson on guitar.
Sadly, Ricky passed away in 1985 a few years after the group's success with the song Rock Lobster. Original drummer, Keith Strickland, took over guitar duties.
Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots emerged in the early 90s as pioneers of the grunge movement. Together they had eight number one singles on the Billboard rock charts and a number 1 album, Purple, in 1994.
Fronted by the late Scott Weiland, Stone Temple Pilots also featured drummer Eric Kretz and brothers Dean (guitarist) and Robert DeLeo (bassist).
3T
Music runs through the veins of the Jackson family and, during the 90’s, Tito Jackson’s sons Tariano, Taryll, and Tito Jackson began performing as 3T.
The trio were taken under their uncle Michael Jackson’s wing. The star mentored the three and signed them to his record label MJJ music.
The Hives
Swedish rock band, The Hives, formed in 1993. Before breaking the international markets in the early 2000s the group built a solid fanbase in their native country.
Each band member has their own stage persona such as Howlin’ Pelle and Nicholaus Arson, which neatly masked the fact that the two were brothers.
B*Witched
B*Witched were an Irish girl group consisting of twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, and Sinéad O'Carroll. Originally active between 1997 and 2002, B*Witched enjoyed success in both Europe and North America.
During that time, B*Witched released two albums and eight singles, including C'est la Vie, Rollercoaster, To You I Belong and Blame it on the Weatherman.
Good Charlotte
American rock band Good Charlotte are composed of identical twins Joel and Benji Madden, Paul Thomas, Billy Martin, and Dean Butterworth.
The band were part of the pop-punk movement of the early noughties and achieved breakout success in 2002 with their second album, The Young and the Hopeless.
No Doubt
Eric Stefani was one of the founding members of California band, No Doubt. He set-up the group alongside his sister, Gwen Stefani.
The brother and sister worked together in No Doubt until just after the recording of Tragic Kingdom was completed, after which Eric left the band. Tragic Kingdom became the band’s big break and left Eric as the forgotten Stefani sibling.
Gene Loves Jezebel
Identical twins, Michael and Jay Aston, formed Goth band Gene Loves Jezebel in 1980. The band achieved moderate success, but keeping the band together proved tricky as the siblings had a bitter rivalry.
After years of swapping and changing, the brothers essentially split the band in two. Michael leads the US version of the band, whilst Jay fronts the UK version.
98 Degrees
98 Degrees were one of the many boy bands that attempted to emulate the success of NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys. The group achieved their goal, selling over 15 million albums worldwide.
The boy band consisted of Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre and the Lachey brothers, Nick and Drew. 98 Degrees still perform together, but are mostly focused on their own solo paths.
Right Said Fred
British double-act Right Said Fred, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass, are now better known for their controversial politics and opinions. Once though, they were a beloved one-hit wonder.
Thanks to the camp-tastic I'm Too Sexy being sampled by both Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, the duo have had a second wind of fame.
All Saints
British-Canadian girl group, All Saints, were formed in 1993 as a three-piece consisting of Melanie Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, and Simone Rainford. However, their attempts to break the industry failed.
In 1996, the line-up got a refresh, adding in Canadian sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton. By 1997, the group had three number one singles, including Never Ever.
The Darkness
The Darkness rose to fame in 2003 with the release of their debut album Permission to Land. The line-up included brothers Dan and Justin Hawkins.
Despite their initial success, the band were dropped by their label in 2006 due to poor sales of their second studio album. The band split soon after, but reunited in 2011.
Bros
During the eighties, Bros achieved Beatlemania style fame in the United Kingdom. Bros were a trio consisting of Craig Logan, and twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss.
Nowadays, whereas Matt is still following his music career, Luke has branched out into movies, most famously starring as the baddie in Guillermo del Toro’s Blade II.
The Osmonds
American family band, The Osmonds, were at the height of their fame during the seventies and had not one, but two configurations.
The group originally consisted of Osmond brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. They were later joined by younger brothers Donny and Jimmy. Donny also went on to perform with sister Marie as a duet.
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block began the boy band boom of the nineties. Hailing from Dorchester, Massachusetts, the group consisted of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.
During their heyday, New Kids on the Block success sold more than 80 million records worldwide, though most people only remember their single, Hang Tough.
DeBarge
Although some members of the group would eventually make a bid for solo careers, DeBarge began life as a family band.
The group, who were active from 1979 to 1989, consisted of siblings El, Bunny, Randy, James, and Mark. Together they had a number 3 hit with the endlessly catchy Rhythm of the Night.
Bauhaus
Formed in 1978, Bauhaus consisted of Daniel Ash, David J, Kevin Haskins, and Peter Murphy. The siblings within the group kept their linkage somewhat secret, with David J dropping his surname of Haskins.
Bauhaus’ song, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”, has been heralded as a pioneering influence of Gothic rock music. They reunited in 1998 and toured together as recently as 2022.
Lit
Lit began with the merging of two separate bands, both of which featured one half of the Popoff brothers. Jeremy Popoff was formerly in the band Strate Lace, whereas A. Jay Popoff was in the band Razzle.
Both bands shared the common thread of bassist Kevin Baldes, and eventually the trio hooked up with drummer Allen Shellenberger. Together they created the brilliant pop-punk tune, My Own Worst Enemy.
The Nolans
Known as the Nolan Sisters until 1980, The Nolans are one of the world’s biggest selling girl groups, with I’m in the Mood for Dancing their biggest hit.
As the original name suggests, the Nolans were made up of six sisters - Coleen, Maureen, Anne, Linda, Denise and Bernie. The sisters have continued to perform over the years, but sadly they lost Bernie to cancer in 2013.
Blue Öyster Cult
Although Blue Öyster Cult have sold over 25 million records worldwide, they will forever and always be known for their single, (Don’t Fear) The Reaper.
The original line-up included brothers Joe and Albert Bouchard, as well as Allen Lanier, Donald Roeser and Eric Bloom. Both brothers would eventually leave the band for different reasons.
The Cheeky Girls
Romanian identical twin sisters, Gabriela and Monica Irimia, shot to international fame when they auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals. Viewed as a joke on the show, they surprised everyone by getting a record deal.
Performing under the title The Cheeky Girls, the sisters sold over one million copies of their debut single Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum).
The Bangles
Pop rock group The Bangles ruled the 80s. Their singles Manic Monday, Walk Like an Egyptian, and Eternal Flame helped define the decade.
The Bangles' original formation included sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson, alongside Michael Steele, Susanna Hoffs, and Annette Zilinskas. The band broke up in 1989 before reforming in 1998.
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band who like to keep their line-up in the family. Although the founding members were not related, later iterations have included vocalist Neil Finn’s relatives.
Over the years, Finn’s brother, Tim Finn, and his sons Liam and Elroy have had a turn at performing such hits as Don’t Dream It’s Over and Weather With You.