This list includes 50 Music artists that start with P, from “Luciano Pavarotti” to “Pulp”. It spans classical icons, pop stars, indie bands, DJs, and experimental acts across many decades. Use it for research, playlist building, journalism, or casual exploration.
Music artists that start with P are performers, bands, and producers whose names begin with the letter P. From opera legend Luciano Pavarotti to Britpop group Pulp, the letter covers wide genres and eras.
Below you’ll find the table with Genre, Debut year, and Origin.
Genre: It lists each artist’s primary genre so you can quickly filter styles and build focused playlists or research lists.
Debut year: Shows the artist’s first release or formation year so you can sort by era and track historical trends.
Origin: Gives city and country of origin so you can explore regional scenes, cultural context, and geographic patterns.
Music artists that start with P
| Artist | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| P!nk | Pop/Rock | 2000 | Doylestown, USA |
| Paul McCartney | Rock/Pop | 1960 | Liverpool, UK |
| Paul Simon | Folk/Rock | 1964 | Queens, New York, USA |
| Prince | Pop/R&B | 1978 | Minneapolis, USA |
| Pink Floyd | Progressive rock | 1965 | London, UK |
| Public Enemy | Hip hop | 1987 | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Pixies | Alternative rock | 1987 | Boston, USA |
| Portishead | Trip hop | 1994 | Bristol, UK |
| Pantera | Heavy metal | 1983 | Arlington, USA |
| Pavement | Indie rock | 1989 | Stockton, USA |
| Pearl Jam | Alternative rock | 1990 | Seattle, USA |
| Pet Shop Boys | Synth-pop | 1985 | London, UK |
| Peter Tosh | Reggae | 1963 | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Public Image Ltd | Post-punk | 1978 | London, UK |
| Phil Collins | Pop/Rock | 1981 | London, UK |
| Patti Smith | Punk/Poetry rock | 1975 | New York City, USA |
| Puff Daddy | Hip hop | 1997 | New York City, USA |
| Pitbull | Pop/Hip hop | 2004 | Miami, USA |
| Porcupine Tree | Progressive rock | 1987 | Hemel Hempstead, UK |
| Prodigy | Hip hop | 1993 | Queens, New York, USA |
| Procol Harum | Rock | 1967 | London, UK |
| PJ Harvey | Alternative rock | 1992 | Bridport, England |
| Paul Anka | Pop | 1957 | Ottawa, Canada |
| Phish | Jam | 1983 | Burlington, USA |
| Pharoahe Monch | Hip hop | 1999 | Queens, New York, USA |
| Phantogram | Electronic/Alt | 2007 | Saratoga Springs, USA |
| Passion Pit | Indie electronic | 2007 | Cambridge, USA |
| Placebo | Alternative rock | 1994 | London, UK |
| Plan B | Hip hop/Soul | 2006 | London, UK |
| Pete Townshend | Rock | 1964 | London, UK |
| Patti LaBelle | R&B | 1962 | Philadelphia, USA |
| Pulp | Britpop | 1978 | Sheffield, UK |
| Primal Scream | Alternative rock | 1982 | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Peter Gabriel | Art rock | 1977 | Chobham, England |
| Parkway Drive | Metalcore | 2003 | Byron Bay, Australia |
| Pendulum | Drum’n’Bass/Electronic | 2002 | Perth, Australia |
| Papa Roach | Nu metal | 1993 | Vacaville, USA |
| Paul Oakenfold | Electronic | 1984 | London, UK |
| Paul van Dyk | Electronic | 1994 | Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany |
| Plastikman | Minimal techno | 1993 | Windsor, Canada |
| Pistol Annies | Country | 2011 | Nashville, USA |
| Powerman 5000 | Industrial metal | 1991 | Boston, USA |
| P.O.D. | Christian metal | 1994 | San Diego, USA |
| PM Dawn | Hip hop | 1991 | Jersey City, USA |
| Luciano Pavarotti | Classical/Opera | 1961 | Modena, Italy |
| Pepper | Reggae rock | 1997 | Kailua-Kona, USA |
| Perry Farrell | Alternative rock | 1985 | Los Angeles, USA |
| Pixie Lott | Pop | 2009 | Bromley, UK |
| PVRIS | Alternative/Pop | 2012 | Lowell, USA |
| Paloma Faith | Soul/Pop | 2009 | London, UK |
Descriptions
P!nk
Powerful pop-rock singer known for gritty vocals and acrobatic live shows; breakthrough hits include “There You Go” and “Just Give Me a Reason.”
Paul McCartney
Ex-Beatle, prolific singer-songwriter and bassist with timeless hits solo and with The Beatles like “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “Hey Jude” (as band member).
Paul Simon
Songwriter and vocalist of Simon & Garfunkel who later had a celebrated solo career; famous for “Mrs. Robinson” and “Graceland.”
Prince
Innovative multi-instrumentalist and singer-producer known for genre-blending pop, funk and rock; hits include “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry.”
Pink Floyd
Influential psychedelic and progressive rock band known for sprawling albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.
Public Enemy
Politically charged hip-hop group led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, known for sonic intensity and the anthem “Fight the Power.”
Pixies
Alt-rock pioneers whose loud-quiet-loud dynamics influenced Nirvana; best known for “Where Is My Mind?” and “Debaser.”
Portishead
Atmospheric trip-hop trio whose moody debut Dummy brought cinematic beats and Beth Gibbons’ haunting vocals to mainstream attention.
Pantera
Texas metal band that shifted to groove metal with Cowboys From Hell and Vulgar Display of Power; known for aggressive riffs and Phil Anselmo’s vocals.
Pavement
Lo-fi indie rock band celebrated for witty lyrics and slacker-era classics like “Cut Your Hair.”
Pearl Jam
Seattle rock band central to 1990s grunge, known for energetic live shows and hits like “Alive” and “Jeremy.”
Pet Shop Boys
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s sophisticated synth-pop duo known for chart hits “West End Girls” and “Always on My Mind.”
Peter Tosh
Founding Wailer and solo reggae star known for militant roots songs like “Legalize It” and “Equal Rights.”
Public Image Ltd
John Lydon’s post-Sex Pistols project; influential post-punk experimentation blending dub, punk and art-rock.
Phil Collins
Drummer-turned-singer whose solo pop hits like “In the Air Tonight” and “Against All Odds” complemented his Genesis legacy.
Patti Smith
Poet and singer who fused spoken-word and rock on influential album Horses; a pioneer of punk-era artistry.
Puff Daddy
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ early moniker as producer and rapper; commercial hip-hop hits include “I’ll Be Missing You.”
Pitbull
Global pop-rapper known for party anthems like “Give Me Everything” and cross-genre Latin-infused hits.
Porcupine Tree
Steven Wilson’s project mixing progressive rock, psychedelia and atmospheric songwriting; acclaimed albums include In Absentia.
Prodigy
One half of Mobb Deep, Mobb Deep’s raw street narratives and Prodigy’s solo work helped shape 1990s East Coast hip-hop.
Procol Harum
Baroque-influenced rock band famed for the epic single “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”
PJ Harvey
Eclectic singer-songwriter known for intense performances and critically acclaimed albums like Rid of Me and Stories from the City.
Paul Anka
Canadian teen-pop star turned international songwriter, wrote and sang classics like “Diana” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.”
Phish
Improvisational jam band with devoted following, known for extended live jams and genre-spanning performances.
Pharoahe Monch
Technically gifted rapper first in Organized Konfusion, later solo hits like “Simon Says” showcase lyrical complexity.
Phantogram
Electronic duo blending dreamy synths and rock for hits like “When I’m Small” and “Black Out Days.”
Passion Pit
Electro-pop project led by Michael Angelakos, known for upbeat synth singles like “Sleepyhead” and “Take a Walk.”
Placebo
Androgynous-voiced alt-rock trio known for melodic angst anthems like “Every You Every Me.”
Plan B
Ben Drew blends rap and soul; breakthrough album The Defamation of Strickland Banks combined narrative songwriting with chart success.
Pete Townshend
Lead guitarist and principal songwriter of The Who; key figure in rock opera and anthemic songwriting.
Patti LaBelle
Soulful vocalist who rose with Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles and later solo hits like “Lady Marmalade” (with collaborators).
Pulp
Jarvis Cocker’s band that epitomized Britpop with wry social observations on Hits like “Common People.”
Primal Scream
Genre-mixing band blending rock, dance and psychedelia; landmark album Screamadelica bridged indie and rave culture.
Peter Gabriel
Former Genesis frontman whose solo work mixes world music, art-rock and activism; known for “Solsbury Hill” and “Sledgehammer.”
Parkway Drive
Australian heavy band known for intense breakdowns and ambitious arena shows; major force in modern metalcore.
Pendulum
Drum’n’bass/rock hybrid famous for high-energy singles like “Propane Nightmares” and “Witchcraft.”
Papa Roach
California rock band that broke through with the single “Last Resort” and has since evolved across rock styles.
Paul Oakenfold
Trailblazing DJ and producer who popularized trance worldwide and released landmark mixes and club tracks.
Paul van Dyk
German DJ and trance producer known for emotive dance anthems and global festival presence.
Plastikman
Richie Hawtin’s minimalist techno alias, influential in 1990s/2000s electronic music with sparse, hypnotic soundscapes.
Pistol Annies
Country supergroup featuring Miranda Lambert and others; blend traditional country storytelling with modern production.
Powerman 5000
High-energy industrial/nu-metal band known for sci-fi imagery and the hit “When Worlds Collide.”
P.O.D.
Faith-forward rock/metal band that crossed over with mainstream hits like “Alive” and “Youth of the Nation.”
PM Dawn
Alternative hip-hop duo blending dreamy melodies and socially reflective lyrics; notable single “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss.”
Luciano Pavarotti
World-famous tenor known for powerful operatic voice, crossover concerts and popularizing opera with mass audiences.
Pepper
Hawaiian-formed trio fusing reggae, punk and ska into radio-friendly beach rock anthems.
Perry Farrell
Frontman of Jane’s Addiction and Lollapalooza founder, known for charismatic vocals and alternative-rock innovation.
Pixie Lott
British pop singer-songwriter who scored early chart hits like “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh).”
PVRIS
Stylized PVRIS is an alt-pop/rock band merging synth textures with dramatic vocals; breakthrough with the album White Noise.
Paloma Faith
British vocalist with theatrical flair blending soul, pop and retro influences; known for “Only Love Can Hurt Like This.”