Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968. (Credit: Getty Images)

N.W.A.

N.W.A. was a controversial rap group who's name was even controversial. N.W.A. stands for "N****s With Attitudes. "Straight Outta Compton" was a huge hit for the group. (Credit: Getty Images)

Heart

Heart an American rock band first found success in Canada and later in the United States. (Credit: Getty Images)

Joan Jett

Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer. She has also worn an acting hat. Their known hit "I Love Rock And Roll" was an anthem for many. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Meters

The Meters are an American funk band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Credit: Getty Images)

Donna Summer

Donna Summer ruled the charts in the 70s with such disco hits as " Love to Love You Baby", "Hot Stuff" and "I Feel Love". She died earlier in 2012. (Credit: Getty Images)

Public Enemy

Public Enemy is an American Hip Hop and rap group comprised of: of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff and his S1W group, DJ Lord (DJ who replaced Terminator X in 1999), and Music Director Khari Wynn. The group is known for politically charged lyrics and their melodious critical look at American media. (Credit: Getty Images)

Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk is an electronic music group fromDüsseldorf, Germany. They area landmark electronic music project that was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970. Their song "Numbers" received airplay on urban stations. (Credit: Getty Images)

Chic

Chic a disco group, featuring Nile Rogers rose to prominence in the 70s. (Credit: Getty Images)

Randy Newman

Randy Newman is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer as well as pianist. One of his most famed compositions is "Short People". (Credit: Getty Images)

The Marvelettes

The Marvelettes were an all-girl group and achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. (Credit Getty Images)

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was signed to Elektra Records upon adding Bloomfield as lead guitarist. (Credit: Getty Images)

Procol Harum

Procol Harum a British rock band, formed in 1967. They are seen as innovative for the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. (Credit: Getty Images)

Albert King

Albert King was an American blues guitarist and singer, who had a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing. (Credit: Getty Images)

Deep Purple

Deep Purple, an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968, are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock. (Credit: Getty Images)