Legacy of Player
Artists and genres Player directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandartist
Janet Jacksonartist
Olivia Newton-Johnartist
The Temptationsartist
StarshipartistStarship is an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Initially a continuation of Jefferson Starship, it underwent a change in musical direction, the subsequent loss of personnel, and a lawsuit settlement that led to a name change. Starship's 1985 album, Knee Deep in the Hoopla, was certified platinum by the RIAA, and included two singles that went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart: "We Built This City" and "Sara". Their follow up album, No Protection, released in 1987, was certified gold and featured the band's third number one single, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". After a short hiatus in the early 1990s, the band reformed in 1992 as "Starship featuring Mickey Thomas" and resumed touring.
Kenny Rogersartist
Little River BandartistLittle River Band (LRB) are a rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in March 1975. The band achieved commercial success in both Australia and the United States. They have sold more than 30 million records; six studio albums reached the top 10 on the Australian Kent Music Report albums chart including Diamantina Cocktail and First Under the Wire, which both peaked at No. 2. Nine singles appeared in the top 20 on the related singles chart, with "Help Is on Its Way" (1977) as their only number-one hit. Ten singles reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Reminiscing" their highest, peaking at No. 3.
Johnny Cashartist
The Oak Ridge Boysartist
The Carsartist
Ambrosiaartist
Mr. Misterartist
REO Speedwagonartist
Foreignerartist
Quiet Riotartist
Christopher Crossartist
Gary Wrightartist