Milwaukee Music
Milwaukee's local music history spans multiple years and genres. Explore the playlists below to learn of the various connections these artists and songs have to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee-Born ArtistsThe artists featured on this playlist are Milwaukee natives and important figures of Milwaukee's local music scene.
Notable Facts: Eric Benét's "Spend My Life With You" spent 3 weeks at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in 1999. Liberace received two Emmy Awards, six gold albums, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
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Groups Formed in MilwaukeeThe bands and musical groups featured on this playlist were formed in Milwaukee and performed in the city multiple times throughout their careers.
Notable Facts: The Messengers originated as a high school band in Minnesota, but was re-formed in Milwaukee at Marquette University. Citizen King's "Better Days (And The Bottom Drops Out)" peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1999. |
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Miscellaneous MKE Connections
El Chivo: Local Milwaukee Rap Artist
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All playlists were created with Spotify.
Image Credit:
Kavishe, Ed. Eric Benet. Digital image. Fashion Wire Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2017. <fashionwirepress.com>.
Warren, Allan. Liberace Elstree . 1968. London.
King, Citizen. Better Days. 1999. Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out) . Web. 3 Apr. 2017. <http://www.songtexte.com/songtext/citizen-king/better-days-and-the-bottom-drops-out-23ffd01f.html>.
Beckner, Wayne. "Michael & The Messengers - LIFS." YouTube. Jack DeCarolis , 02 June 2010. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.
Image Credit:
Kavishe, Ed. Eric Benet. Digital image. Fashion Wire Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2017. <fashionwirepress.com>.
Warren, Allan. Liberace Elstree . 1968. London.
King, Citizen. Better Days. 1999. Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out) . Web. 3 Apr. 2017. <http://www.songtexte.com/songtext/citizen-king/better-days-and-the-bottom-drops-out-23ffd01f.html>.
Beckner, Wayne. "Michael & The Messengers - LIFS." YouTube. Jack DeCarolis , 02 June 2010. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.