Here are 15 Native American artists in rock and steel in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Native American affect is deeply engrained in rock and steel, whether or not you notice it or not. From the best guitarist of all time, to the innovator of the facility chord, to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductess and sharing the stage with the Beatles, there’s a wealthy and vibrant historical past right here.

Two of thrash’s powerhouse singers come from a Native background — Testament’s Chuck Billy and Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna. Billy has sung about his Pomo heritage on Testament cuts resembling “Trail of Tears” and “Native Blood,” whereas Belladonna famously sings of plight on Anthrax’s “Indians.”

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When a musician’s accolades embrace collaborating with John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris and extra, you assume they’d be extraordinarily well-known. In actuality, that is not essentially the case, however you possibly can be taught extra concerning the lifetime of Jesse Lee Davis in this put up.

Check out these 15 Native American Artists in rock and steel under.