http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_New_Jersey
These are some of New Jersey's most famous musicians and musical groups:
Al Di Meola - jazz guitarist
Bruce Springsteen - singer, songwriter
Blondie - singer, songwriter
Bill Evans - jazz pianist
Bon Jovi - rock band
Connie Francis - singer
Count Basie - jazz pianist, band leader
Dionne Warwick - R & B singer
Donald Fagen - singer, songwriter
Frank Sinatra - singer
Frankie Valli - singer
The Fugees - Hip-hop, R & B band
Kool and the Gang - R & B band
Nelson Riddle - composer, arranger
Paul Simon - singer, songwriter
Ricky Nelson - singer
Sarah Vaughan - jazz singer, pianist
The Sugarhill Gang - Hip-hop pioneers
Whitney Houston - R & B singer
Here are some cool songs to check out. Simply copy and paste into a search engine and enjoy.
Blondie Heart of Glass
Bon Jovi Living on a Prayer
Bruce Springsteen Glory Days
Connie Francis Lipstick on my Collar
Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston That's What Friends are For
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra My Way
Frankie Valli Big Girls Don't Cry
The Fugees Killing me Softly
Kool and the Gang Fresh
Kool and the Gang Get Down On It
Paul Simon You Can Call Me Al
Sarah Vaughan Wave
Steely Dan Reeling in the Years
The Sugarhill Gang Rapper's Delight