WFUV Essential Artists

Longevity, impact, influence, history: we celebrate the musicians who have shaped our cultural soundtrack.

Brandi Carlile (original photo by Gus Philippas)

Brandi Carlile

May 29, 2017|Laura Fedele
Why we got on board with this talented charmer, and stayed on board. [Playlist]
The Rolling Stones (PR photo)

The Rolling Stones

May 08, 2017|Kara Manning
The reign of the Rolling Stones.
Miss Sharon Jones

Sharon Jones

May 01, 2017|Laura Fedele
The great Miss Sharon Jones was a lover and a fighter. [Playlist]
Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann

April 17, 2017|Kara Manning
A master of the withering riposte, the witty jab, and the wistful aside. [Playlist]
John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood: Fleetwood Mac in NY, 2014 (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Fleetwood Mac

February 13, 2017|Kara Manning
Four decades of turmoil and perfect pop. [Playlist]
The Beatles (AP Photo/file)

The Beatles

February 06, 2017|Darren DeVivo
Four lads from Liverpool who spearheaded an unparalleled musical and cultural revolution. [Playlist]
Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams

January 23, 2017|Laura Fedele
Poet, blueswoman, lyrical perfectionist and activist. [Playlist]
Nirvana: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl

Nirvana

September 19, 2016|Kara Manning
The most important band in the States for a supernova span. [Playlist]
Wilco (photo by Zoran Orlic, PR)

Wilco

September 05, 2016|Laura Fedele
Dark, weird, and happily hooky. [Playlist]
Led Zeppelin (1969 PR photo, European tour)

Led Zeppelin

August 29, 2016|Kara Manning
They drew up a rock 'n' roll blueprint for generations of musicians to follow. [Playlist]