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List of atheists in music

This is a list of atheists in music. It documents atheists who have composed and/or performed music. Living persons in this list include those whose non-religiosity is relevant to their notable activities and public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.

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  • Roy Bailey (1935–2018): British socialist folk singer.
  • Brian Baker (1965–): American guitarist and bassist for punk bands such as Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Samhain, Junkyard, The Meatmen and Government Issue.
  • Andy Biersack (1990-): American singer and lead vocalist for American rock band Black Veil Brides
  • Jack Black (1969–): American actor, comedian, musician and producer.
  • Georges Bizet (1838–1875): French composer. His final work, the opera Carmen, became one of the most popular and frequently performed works in the entire opera repertory.
  • Björk (1965–): Icelandic singer-songwriter, producer, fashion model, and actress.
  • Paul Brady (1947–): Irish singer-songwriter and musician.
  • Jacques Brel (1929–1978): Belgian singer-songwriter.
  • Isaac Brock (1975–): American singer, guitarist, banjoist, and songwriter for the indie rock band Modest Mouse.
  • Chico Buarque (1941–): Brazilian singer, composer, poet and writer, one of the most famous of MPB.
  • Peter Buck (1956–): Lead guitarist and member of American rock band R.E.M.
  • Geoffrey Burgon (1941–2010): British composer notable for his television and film themes.
  • Mike Burkett (1967–): (a.k.a. Fat Mike) American bassist and vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX. Many of their lyrics include atheist views.
  • Henry Burstow (1826–1916): English shoemaker, singer and bellringer from Horsham, Sussex, best known for his vast repertoire of songs, many of which were collected in the folksong revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924): Italian composer, pianist, teacher of piano and composition, and conductor.

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  • Shirley Manson (1966–): Lead singer of the British-American alternative rock band, Garbage.
  • George Marshall-Hall (1862–1915): English-born Australian composer, conductor and professor of music.
  • Nick Mason (1944–): English drummer for Pink Floyd.
  • Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CBE (1934–2016): English composer and conductor; Master of the Queen's Music.
  • Andy McKee (1979–): American composer and guitarist.
  • George Melly (1926–2007): English jazz and blues singer, critic, writer and lecturer.
  • James Mercer (1970–): American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and musician, best known as the founder, vocalist, lead singer-songwriter, and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins.
  • Tim Minchin (1975–): British-Australian comedian, actor, and musician. Many of his songs and beat poems involve Tim's thoughts on his own atheism and organised religion.
  • Edvard Mirzoyan (1921-2012), Armenian composer. Self-described atheist.
  • Vinicius de Moraes (1913–1980): Brazilian composer and poet, best known as one of the first songwriters of bossa nova.

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  • Charlie Parker (1920–1955): American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is widely considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of his time.
  • Richard Patrick (1968–): American singer, songwriter for the band Filter.
  • Andy Partridge (1953–): English singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the pop/new wave band XTC.
  • Porta (1988–): Spanish rapper.

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  • Corey Taylor (1974–): American musician, Lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour.
  • Hans Teeuwen (1967–) Dutch comedian and singer.
  • Richard Thomas (1964–): British musician, writer, and comedy actor, best known for composing and scoring the award-winning '.
  • Tracey Thorn (1962–): English pop singer and songwriter, best known as one half of the duo Everything but the Girl.
  • Sir Michael Tippett OM (1905–1998): English composer, regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century.
  • Lennie Tristano (1919–1978): American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher of jazz improvisation.
  • Frank Turner (1981–): English folk/punk singer-songwriter.
  • Tyler, The Creator (1991–): American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actor, comedian, and fashion designer.

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  • Brendon Urie (1987–): American singer, songwriter, and musician, lead vocalist of Panic! at the Disco.

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  • Ville Valo (1976–): Finnish singer, songwriter and musician.
  • Edgard Varèse (1883–1965): Franco-American composer and pioneer of electroacoustic music.
  • Eddie Vedder (1964–): lead singer and lyricist of the band Pearl Jam.
  • Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): Italian composer.
  • Caetano Veloso (1942–): Brazilian singer-songwriter, musician. Best known for his participation in the tropicalia movement.

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  • Frank Zappa (1940–1993): American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer, and film director.
  • Zucchero (1955–): Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

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