The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1983, with lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Flea, and drummer Chad Smith. Guitarist John Klinghoffer joined the band in 2009 after Frusciante

Godsmack is a heavy metal band that was formed in Lawrence, MA, in 1995. Their styles range from heavy metal to hard rock and they are considered post-grunge. Their lineup includes songwriter and singer Sully Ema, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. In their career, they have had three consecutive number one albums, and 20 top-ten radio hits.

Lead singer and occasional guitarist Sully Ema has a deep and rich baritone drawl. One will need a very deep voice in order to replicate his vocals. He does not have a broad range, and much of his vocal style is in the lower register. Occasionally Ema plays rhythm guitar and drums in the studio and in live performances. His guitars include Gibson Les Paul and Takamine acoustic guitars, and uses Marshall, Diezel, and Mesa amplification. When he plays drums, he uses a Yamaha Oak Custom kit, with Sabian cymbals and Vic Firth sticks.

Lead guitarist Tony Rombola uses a variety of guitars, effects, and amplification for Godsmack

Oasis is a British rock band that first formed in 1991 in Manchester, England. Their original lineup consisted of vocalist Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul

Metallica is a heavy metal and thrash band first formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, CA, by lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. Metallica

Soundgarden was formed in 1984 in Seattle, WA by vocalist Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto, right before the Seattle grunge explosion. Other members include full-time drummer Matt Cameron, added in 1986, and Ben Shepherd, who became Yamamoto

The Beatles were a rock pop band that formed in Liverpool, England, in 1960. They are without a doubt the best-selling band in rock history and perhaps the most influential. Their styles changed drastically throughout the years, from pop to psychedelic rock to ballads. Their last concert together was in 1966, and they official broke ties in 1970 after an astronomical 10-year career. In 1980, principal band member John Lennon was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman in New York City, squashing any future hopes of reunions or tours. The three remaining Beatles all had successful solo careers, with Paul McCartney being the most successful. George Harrison passed away from cancer in 2001, and McCartney and drummer Ringo Starr still tour. To sound like The Beatles will be a daunting task; all four members were extremely talented and multi-instrumentalists.

Vocalist and lead guitarist John Lennon was a tenor with a relatively wide range. He could scream songs such as Twist and Shout, yet sing soft ballads, like his solo release Imagine. Lennon has a distinct British sound to his vocals, which will be needed to replicate them. During his career with The Beatles, John played Rickenbacker guitars for the most

Matt Nathanson is a San Francisco, CA based singer-songwriter who was born March 28, 1973, in Lexington, MA. His style is combines elements of both folk and rock, which create a an upbeat backing to his heartfelt songwriting style. Nathanson has released eight studio albums, including his 2007 release of Some Mad Hope. Best known for his platinum hit

System of a Down is a hard rock band that was formed by guitarist Daron Malakian and vocalist Serj Tankian in 1992, as a band named Soil. Bassist Shavo Odadjian joined Soil as a rhythm guitarist in 1993. System of a Down

Led Zeppelin first formed in 1968 in London, England under the name New Yardbirds. Their original lineup included vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.