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Powerhouse instrumentals launched the landlocked Astronauts higher than many 1960s surf groups.

Colorado never had rock heroes like the Columbine High School graduates, who took local buzz to a national level.

The first African American member of a major symphony, Charlie is considered the Jackie Robinson of his craft.

Throughout the 1970s, the mountain retreat became the first “destination studio,” hosting the biggest names in music.

The renowned singer claims Colorado as her home state, where her discovery of folk music set her on a path to fame.

Perhaps more than anyone else, the legendary pop superstar’s name is entwined with Colorado music.

Within the 1970s country-rock genre, Firefall’s hit records carried the torch for the “Colorado sound.”

From albums and concerts to movies and television, Flash Cadillac provided a dose of old-style rock ’n’ roll.

The singer-songwriter’s biggest hits resulted from time on a Nederland spread and his ranch near Pagosa Springs.

Learn why major artists such as Elvis Costello and Suzanne Vega seek out Bill to play on their songs.

As a singer and entertainer, Lannie has brought happiness to the Denver music scene for four decades.

The iconic band from San Francisco found a home away from home in the high country of Colorado.

Bringing respect for tradition and progressive elements to the bluegrass genre, the Colorado band went on to a long and storied career.

In the days of AM Top 40 radio, the legendary KIMN ruled the airwaves in the Mile High City.

Ron, an East High grad, is one of Denver’s greatest jazz musicians and a professor at Metro State.

Glenn was the most successful of all big band leaders, to many a symbol of romance and the best of times.

In theater, broadcasting, publishing and recording, Max devoted his career to championing ragtime music.

Dubbed “the Denver Nightingale,” Billy was America’s first singer ever to make a living solely from recording.

A period of residing in Colorado gave the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band its best-known successes.

A key progenitor of the country-rock movement, Poco disseminated its influence through tight, joyous and heartfelt musicianship.

One of the CCC’s largest projects gradually earned the reputation as America’s most important outdoor venue.

Share in this beloved vocalist’s journey from Denver’s George Washington High School to the Grammy Awards.

A guitar virtuoso, Johnny landed in Colorado Springs, where he gave lessons to a young Jock Bartley!

Between 1910 and 1916, Elizabeth was the most prolific vocalist recording on Thomas Edison’s staff.

The wonders of Colorado were on Stephen Stills’ mind when he had his mountain home in Gold Hill.

Launched out of Denver, Sugarloaf went on to deliver the 1970 smash “Green-Eyed Lady.”

Moving to Colorado and finding a spirited new band sparked Walsh’s classic rock mainstay “Rocky Mountain Way.”

By the end of the 1920s, Paul was the biggest name in the music business, referred to as the “King of Jazz.”