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This is a list of groups of siblings who achieved notability together, whether in music, arts or other spheres of life.



Sibling musical groups
[edit]Some of these groups comprise only siblings; others were formed of siblings and their friends.
- 2:54, alternative rock band, consisting of sisters Colette and Hannah Thurlow
- 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor, a Dutch eurodance band with Martin and Bobby Boer
- 30 Seconds to Mars, an American rock band, Jared and Shannon Leto
- The 4 of Us, a rock band from Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, best known outside Ireland for their output in the late 1980s and early 1990s
- 4 P.M. (For Positive Music), an American male R&B group best known for their cover version of "Sukiyaki"
- 4th Impact, a Filipina pop group consisting of sisters Almira, Irene, Celina and Mylene Cercado
- The "5" Royales, an American R&B vocal group that combined gospel, jump blues and doo-wop, marking an early and influential step in the evolution of rock and roll
- 77 Bombay Street, a Swiss folk rock musical group, which consists of four brothers Matt, Joe, Simri-Ramon and Esra Buchli
- 702, an American vocal girl group, with the final and most known line up consisting of Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead
- 98 Degrees, an American pop and R&B vocal group whose founding member include brothers Nick and Drew Lachey
- ? and the Mysterians, American garage rock band from Saginaw, Michigan, Robert and Rudy Martinez aka ?
- A, an English rock band, Giles Perry and identical twins Jason and Adam Perry
- Abjeez, a Persian Alternative band, Safoura and Melody Safavi
- AC/DC, an Australian rock band, Malcolm and Angus Young
- The Aces, an American band with two sisters, Cristal Ramirez and Alisa Ramirez
- Ace of Base, a Swedish quartet that includes three Berggren siblings
- Addrisi Brothers, an American pop singing/songwriting duo from Winthrop, Massachusetts
- After 7, an American R&B group founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin & Kevon Edmonds, and Keith Mitchell
- AJR, an American, indie-pop band of brothers consisting of Adam Met, Jack Met, and Ryan Met
- Akdong Musician, a brother-sister K-pop duo
- Aleka's Attic, alternative band formed by River Phoenix and his sister Rain
- Alessi Brothers (aka Alessi), an American pop rock singer-songwriter duo Billy & Bobby Alessi (identical twins)
- The Alley Cats, vocal group from Los Angeles, California, with brothers Gary & Chester Pipkin
- The Allman Brothers Band, an American southern jam band led by Gregg Allman and Duane Allman
- Aly and AJ Michalka, sisters, known briefly as 78violet
- Alisha's Attic, an English pop duo, sisters Shelly Poole and Karen Poole
- Ames Brothers, a singing quartet from Malden, Massachusetts, who were particularly famous in the 1950s for their traditional pop music hits
- Anathema, an English band, formerly death-doom metal, later alternative rock, Daniel, Vincent, and Jamie Cavanagh; John and Lee Douglas
- And Also The Trees, an English post-punk band with poetic lyrics. Brothers Justin Jones and Simon Huw Jones
- The Andrews Sisters, an American close-harmony singing group, LaVerne Sophia, Maxene Angelyn, and Patricia "Patty" Marie Andrews
- The Angels, a New Jersey American girl group best known for their 1963 No. 1 hit single "My Boyfriend's Back"
- The Angels, Australian rock band that formed in 1974 in Adelaide as the Keystone Angels with John Brewster on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, his brother Rick Brewster on lead guitar and backing vocals.
- Angus & Julia Stone, an Australian brother-sister folk and indie pop group
- The Anointed Pace Sisters, American gospel group of 8 Pace sisters (Duranice, Phyllis, June, Melonda, Dejualii, Lydia, Latrice and Leslie) plus occasional member, sister LaShun Pace
- Appleton, Appleton were a Canadian musical duo consisting of the Appleton sisters. The sisters were better known as members of the girl group All Saints
- The Arbors, American pop vocal group, two sets of brothers, Tom and Scott Herrick, with twins Ed and Fred Farran
- Arcade Fire, Canadian indie rock band, Win and Will Butler
- Arch Enemy, a Swedish melodic death-metal band, Michael and Christopher Amott
- Architects, British rock band, twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle
- Atlantic Starr, an American band from White Plains, New York, who had a No. 1 hit "Always"
- The Avett Brothers, American folk band
- The Bachelors, a pop music group, originating from Dublin, Ireland, with brothers Con & Dec Cluskey
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Canadian rock band from Winnipeg Manitoba Randy, Tim, and Robbie Bachman
- Bad Brains rock band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1976 Earl and Paul Hudson aka H.R.
- The Band Perry, an American music group composed of siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry
- The Bangles, American pop band with sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson
- Barbarellas an Irish pop duo, consisting of twins Edele and Keavy Lynch
- The Barr Brothers, an indie folk band founded in Montreal, Quebec
- Bauhaus, English gothic band, David J. and Kevin Haskins
- Bay City Rollers, Scottish pop band, Andy (bass) and Derek (drums) Longmuir
- Beach Boys, an American rock band, Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson
- Bear Mountain, an alternative Canadian dance electronic group, with identical twins Ian and Greg Bevis
- Beau Coup, an American rock band from Cleveland, Ohio
- BeBe & CeCe Winans, American gospel music brother/sister duo
- The Bee Gees, a British–Australian harmonic pop group, Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
- The Bellamy Brothers, an American country-rock band, David and Howard
- The Belle Brigade, American duo, Barbara and Ethan Gruska
- Belly, an alternative rock band formed in Rhode Island
- The Beu Sisters, a pop-rock girl group from the U.S. state of Florida, consisting of the sisters Candice, Christie and Danielle
- The B-52's, an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976, Cindy and Ricky Wilson
- B4-4, a Canadian boy band with twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky
- Biffy Clyro, a Scottish Rock Band, identical twins James and Ben Johnston
- Billie Eilish, American singer/songwriter and her brother Finneas O'Connell
- The Black Crowes, American rock band, Chris and Rich Robinson
- Blackfoot Sue, a British pop/rock band, formed in 1970 by the twin brothers Tom and David Farmer and Eddie Golga
- The Blasters, American rock band, Phil and Dave Alvin
- Bleached, punk rock band consisting of sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin
- The Blossoms, an oft-uncredited female backing vocal group whose original line-up included twin sisters Annette and Nanette Williams
- Blue, a Scottish pop rock band, formed in Glasgow in 1973
- The Blue Diamonds, an Indonesia-born Dutch vocal duo, brothers Ruud de Wolff and Riem de Wolff
- Blue October, Justin and Jeremy Furstenfeld
- Blue Öyster Cult, an American rock band, brothers Joe and Albert Bouchard.
- Blues Traveler, an American blues-rock band formed in Princeton, New Jersey. Chan (guitar) Kinchia's brother, Tad (bass), joined group in 1999.
- Boards of Canada, a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin
- The Bobbettes, an American R&B girl group, sisters Jannie and Emma Pought
- The Bonnie Sisters, an American pop group
- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., an American hip-hop group, brothers Ted, Paul, Vincent, Donald, Danny, and Roscoe Devoux
- The Boswell Sisters, an American close harmony singing group, Martha, Connee and Helvetia "Vet" Boswell
- Boyfriend, South Korean boy band with identical twins, Jo Youngmin and Jo Kwangmin (commonly known as the 'Jo Twins')
- Brandi Carlile, an American alternative country and folk rock artist whose band and songwriters include the twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth
- The Braxtons, an American R&B girl group, sisters Toni, Tamar, Trina, Towanda, and Traci Braxton
- Breakfast Club, Pop-dance group from NYC, with brothers Dan & Ed Gilroy, best known for hit single "Right on Track"
- The Breeders, an American alternative rock band, identical twin sisters Kim and Kelley Deal
- Brecker Brothers, an American jazz fusion duo, Michael Brecker (saxophone) and Randy Brecker (trumpet)
- Brick & Lace, Jamaican dancehall/R&B (or reggae fusion) musical duo consisting of sisters Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne
- Brix & the Extricated post punk band made up of former members of The Fall including Paul and Steve Hanley
- Broods, a New Zealand musical duo, consisting of lead vocalist Georgia Josiena Nott and older brother Caleb Allan Joseph Nott
- Bros, British band, Matt and Luke Goss
- The Brothers Comatose, a five-piece bluegrass band based out of San Francisco, California
- The Brothers Johnson, an American funk, Motown and R&B band consisting of brothers George and Louis E. Johnson
- Brothers Osborne, an American country music duo consisting of brothers T.J. Osborne and John Osborne
- The Browns, an American country and folk music vocal trio best known for their 1959 Grammy-nominated hit, "The Three Bells"
- B. T. Express, an American funk/disco group, that had a number of successful songs during the 1970s
- Buck-Tick, a Japanese visual kei band, Yutaka Higuchi (bass) and Toll Yagami (drums)
- The Burns Sisters, folk/pop/rock trio with a Celtic slant
- The BusBoys, R&B group from Los Angeles best known for their appearance in the 1982 film 48 Hrs.
- B*Witched, an Irish girl group consisting of twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou and Sinéad O'Carroll
- Café Tacuba, a Mexican band, Joselo and Quique Arroyo
- Cage The Elephant, an American rock band, Matt and Brad Shultz
- Cannibal & the Headhunters, an American vocal group from East Los Angeles best known for their hit single "Land of 1000 Dances"
- The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, American jazz group featuring Cannonball and Nat Adderley
- Cap'n Jazz, an American emo band, Tim and Mike Kinsella
- Cardiacs, English rock band, Tim and Jim Smith
- The Carpenters, American melodic pop duo, Karen and Richard Carpenter
- Cavalera Conspiracy, a Brazilian heavy metal supergroup, Max and Igor Cavalera
- The Chambers Brothers, an American soul band including George, Joe, Lester, and Willie Chambers
- Chancho en Piedra, a Chilean funk rock band, Pablo and Felipe Ilabaca
- Charlie Belle, an American indie pop band, Jendayi and Gyasi Bonds
- Charly Bliss, an American power pop band, Eva and Sam Hendricks
- Cheeky Girls, a Romanian pop music duo, Gabriela and Monica Irimia
- Cherryholmes
- Chevelle, an American rock trio, Pete, Sam and Joe Loeffler
- Chloe x Halle, a R&B sister duo.
- The Chicks formally Dixie Chicks, an American country music group, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison
- The Christians (band), a musical ensemble from Liverpool, England, originally featured three brothers, Garry, Roger, and Russell Christian
- Cimorelli, American a cappella singing group consisting of five sisters
- The Clancy Brothers, an influential Irish folk group that initially developed as a part of the American folk music revival
- The Clark Family Experience, an American country music band composed of six brothers
- The Clark Sisters, an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters
- Clefs of Lavender Hill, a rock vocal group from Miami, Florida, formed around the nucleus of brother and sister Travis and Coventry Fairchild
- Cleopatra, teen vocal trio originally based in Manchester, England with sisters Cleo, Yonah, and Zainam Higgins
- The Clingers, the first American girl rock group to play their own instruments
- Clipse, American hip-hop duo, brothers known as No Malice and Pusha T
- The Cramps, the short-lived original lineup included Pam "Balam" on drums the sister of guitarist Bryan Gregory
- CocoRosie, an American duo, sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady
- Collective Soul, an American post-grunge band, Ed Roland and Dean Roland
- Consumed, an English Melodic Hardcore band, originally featuring brothers Steve and Mike Ford
- The Cooper Brothers, a Canadian southern rock band founded in Ottawa, Ontario, by brothers Brian & Dick Cooper and their long-time friend Terry King
- Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, a family soul singing group from Dania Beach, Florida, formed in 1970
- Cornershop, a British indie rock band featuring siblings Tjinder and Avtar Singh
- The Corrs, a Celtic folk rock band, Andrea, Sharon, Caroline, and Jim Corr
- The Corsairs, an American doo-wop ensemble from La Grange, North Carolina
- Cowboy Junkies, an alternative country and folk rock band, featuring siblings Michael Timmins (guitar), Peter Timmins (drums), and Margo Timmins (vocals)
- The Cowsills, an American popular music family band that includes siblings Bill, Bob, Paul, Barry, John, and Susan
- The Cranberries, an Irish alternative rock band formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1989 that included brothers Mike and Noel Hogan
- Creedence Clearwater Revival, an American rock band, John Fogerty and Tom Fogerty
- Crash Test Dummies, a pop-rock group from Winnipeg, Manitoba
- The Crew-Cuts, a Canadian vocal quartet, that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide in the mid-1950s
- The Cribs, indie rock band, identical twins Gary and Ryan Jarman, and younger brother Ross
- Crowded House, an Australian pop band including brother Neil and Tim Finn.
- Cherie and Marie Currie, American rock band, consisting of the eponymous identical twin singer/songwriters
- Da Youngsta's, an American hip-hop trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that consisted of brothers Taji "Taj Mahal" Goodman & Qu'ran "Q-Ball" Goodman and their cousin Tarik "Reek Geez" Dawson
- Dandelion, an alternative rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1989
- Danny Wilson, a Scottish pop group formed in Dundee, Scotland, best known for its 1988 UK number 3 hit single "Mary's Prayer"
- Dark New Day, an American hard rock band, Clint and Corey Lowery
- The Darkness, an English rock band, Justin and Dan Hawkins
- The Dear Hunter, an American progressive rock band, Nick and Casey Crescenzo
- Death proto-punk band formed in Detroit as a funk band 1971 by brothers Bobby (bass, vocals), David (guitar), and Dannis (drums) Hackney
- DeBarge, an American R&B music group composed of brothers Mark, Randy, El, Bobby, James, and sister Bunny
- The DeCastro Sisters, a female vocal trio from Cuba originally consisted of sisters Peggy, Cherie & Babette DeCastro
- Deep Blue Something, an American rock band who are best known for their 1995 hit single "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
- The DeJohn Sisters, an American vocal duo, Julie & Dux DeJohn (born DiGiovanni)
- The DeFranco Family, a 1970s pop music group consisting entirely of siblings
- Deicide, American death metal band, Eric and Brian Hoffman
- The Del Fuegos, a 1980s garage rock band with brothers Warren Zanes & Dan Zanes
- The Delfonics, an American R&B/soul vocal group, brothers Wilbert and William Hart
- Delta Rae, an American folk rock band from Durham, North Carolina, including three siblings Ian, Eric, and Brittany Hölljes
- The Detroit Emeralds, R&B vocal group from Little Rock, Arkansas, originally composed of four brothers, Ivory, Abrim, Cleophus & Raymond Tilmon
- Devo, an American new-wave band, Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, with Gerald and Bob Casale
- The Dils, American punk rock band from California, founded and fronted by brothers Chip and Tony Kinman
- Dire Straits, a British rock band, Mark and David Knopfler
- Disclosure, a British Electro-pop band, Howard and Guy Lawrence
- Dis-n-Dat, R&B duo of sisters Tishea (Dis) & Tenesia (Dat) Bennett
- The Dixie Cups, a girl group, with sisters Barbara Ann & Rosa Lee Hawkins and their cousin Joan Marie Johnson, who had a No. 1 hit "Chapel of Love" in 1964
- Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, a 1970s big band- and swing-influenced disco band, formed in the Bronx, New York
The Dooleys, a very accomplished, successful English pop group of three sisters, three brothers and two non-family members. Sold over19 million records. 1967 - 1992.
- The Dorsey Brothers, an American jazz group fronted by Tommy and Jimmy
- Doves, a British alternative rock band, Jez and Andy Williams
- The Dreamlovers, an American doo-wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania best known for their 1961 hit "When We Get Married"
- Earth and Fire, a Dutch rock and pop band formed by twin brothers Chris and Gerard Koerts
- Earth, Wind & Fire, an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, Latin, and Afro pop
- Echosmith, an American indie pop band composed of four siblings
- Eighth Wonder, an English pop band, brother Jamie and sister Patsy Kensit
- Elusion, a female R&B group that consisted of two separate sets of identical twin sisters
- Embrace, a British Britpop band, Danny and Richard McNamara
- The Emotions, an American R&B group, founded by sisters Sheila, Wanda and Jeanette Hutchinson, with sister Pamela later replacing Jeanette
- The Equals, a British rock group, with twin brothers, best remembered for their 1968 hit "Baby, Come Back"
- Eruption, a techno-funk-dance group of Jamaican natives based in London, best known for their cover of "I Can't Stand the Rain"
- Esme Emerson, an English music duo consisting of sister and brother Esme and Emerson Lee-Scott
- Eternal, British R&B group successful in the 1990s, sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett
- Evan and Jaron, Pop-rock duo of identical twin brothers Evan Lowenstein & Jaron Lowenstein
- The Everly Brothers, an American country-influenced band, Philip and Isaac Donald Everly
- Every Mother's Son, an American sunshine pop band formed in New York City, best known for their 1967 Top 10 hit "Come On Down to My Boat"
- Every Time I Die, an American metalcore band, brothers Jordan and Keith Buckley
- The Fall some lineups included Paul and Steve Hanley
- The Family Rain, an English blues-rock band, brothers William, Ollie and Timothy Walter
- Fanny, an American all-female band, June Millington and Jean Millington
- The Faragher Brothers, a soft rock family musical group from California consisting originally of brothers Tommy, Davey, Jimmy & Danny Faragher
- Felice Brothers, American folk rock band, brothers Ian, James and Simone Felice
- Felony, an American new wave and rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in the early 1970s by brothers Jeff & Joe Spry
- The Fergies, Australian folk/indie/pop/rock band consisting of siblings Daniel, Shani, Nathan, Joel, and Kahlia Ferguson
- Field Music, English indie pop/rock band consisting of brothers David and Peter Brewis
- The Fiery Furnaces, an American indie rock band, siblings Matthew Friedberger and Eleanor Friedberger
- First Aid Kit, a Swedish folk duo, sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg
- The Five Keys, an American R&B vocal group, initially consisting of two sets of brothers, that was instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s
- Five Man Electrical Band, a Canadian rock group from Ottawa, Ontario, best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs"
- The Five Stairsteps, an American R&B band composed of 5 brothers Clarence Burke Jr., Keni Burke, James Burke, Dennis Burke, Cubie Burke and their eldest sister, Alohe Burke.
- Five Star, a British pop group, formed in 1983 and comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson
- The Flames, a musical rock group from Durban in South Africa featuring the Fataar brothers
- The Flirtations, an all-female musical group who have recorded since the early 1960s
- The Floaters, an American R&B vocal group, from Detroit, Michigan, best known for their 1977 song "Float On"
- A Flock of Seagulls, an English new wave and synth-pop band originally formed in 1979 in Liverpool, England
- The Frogs rock music band founded in 1980, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by brothers Jimmy and Dennis Flemion
- The Fontane Sisters, a trio (Bea, Geri and Marge Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey
- The Fools, a Massachusetts rock band best known for the party atmosphere of their live performances and tongue-in-cheek original songs, covers and parodies
- Force MDs, an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York, considered major forerunners of the new jack swing movement
- The Forester Sisters, an American country music vocal group consisting of sisters Kathy, June, Kim, and Christy Forester
- For King & Country (band), a Christian pop duo comprising brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone
- The Four Cohans, an American vaudeville act featuring George M. Cohan and Josie Cohan Niblo
- The Four Coins, a vocal group from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, who had five Top 40 singles in the 1950s
- The Four King Cousins, an American pop vocal group, Tina Cole and sister Cathy Cole Green with their cousins Carolyn Cameron and Candy Brand
- The Four Freshmen, Jazz-styled, vocal/instrumental group from Indianapolis, Indiana, who had a top 20 hit "Graduation Day" in 1956
- The Frank And Walters, an Irish indie pop, brothers Paul and Niall Linehan
- The Free Movement, an American R&B vocal group from Los Angeles, best known for their 1971 Top 10 single, "I've Found Someone of My Own"
- Frost Children, an American pop duo of siblings Angel and Lulu Prost from St. Louis, Missouri
- The Gap Band, an American R&B group fronted by brothers Charlie, Robert, and Ronnie Wilson
- The Garden, duo from Orange County, California consisting of twins Wyatt and Fletcher Shears
- Gardiner Sisters, a Canadian-American close-harmony acoustic pop singer/songwriter group, Hailey, Allie, Mandi, Lindsay, Abby, and Lucy Gardiner
- Gary and the Hornets, was a Franklin, Ohio–based garage rock band that consisted of three brothers: Gary, Greg, and Steve Calvert
- The G-Clefs, an American R&B vocal group, brothers Teddy, Chris, Tim and Arnold Scott
- Gene Loves Jezebel, British alternative rock band with identical twin brothers, Jay and Michael Aston
- Gentle Giant, British progressive rock band active in the 1970s, with core members including brothers Phil, Derek and Ray Shulman
- Gerry and the Pacemakers, an English beat group prominent in the 1960s Merseybeat scene
- Gibson Brothers, disco group originating from Martinique and comprising brothers Alex, Chris and Patrick Gibson.
- Gojira, French metal band, vocalist/guitarist Joe and drummer Mario DuPlantier
- Good Charlotte, an American pop punk band, identical twins Joel and Benji Madden
- Good Question, an R&B and dance music vocal duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, composed of brothers Sean and Marc Douglas
- The Goossens family, grandfather and father were conductors, five children were all professional musician: Eugène (conductor/composer), Léon (oboe), Marie and Sidonie (both harpists), Adolphe (French horn).
- Grapefruit, psychedelic rock group from England in the late 1960s
- The Greenwood County Singers, Folk group from Los Angeles, California, consisting of seven men and two women (brothers Carson Parks & Van Dyke Parks were members)
- Greta Van Fleet, an American Rock band formed in 2012, Josh, Jake, and Sam Kiszka
- The Grimson family, a father and seven children who were all active classical musicians (piano and strings). They flourished in London from the early 1870s.
- Guy, an American hip hop, R&B and soul group founded in Harlem, New York, in 1987, Aaron and Damion Hall
- The Haden Triplets, American bluegrass/country trio, triplet sisters Petra, Rachel and Tanya Haden
- Haim, sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim
- Halestorm, an American hard rock band, Arejay and Lzzy Hale
- Half Japanese, American art punk band, Jad and David Fair
- Hamilton Sisters, Pearl and Violet of the Three X Sisters harmony trio
- Hanson, an American pop rock band, Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson
- Happy Mondays, an English rock band, brothers Shaun and Paul Ryder
- The Harden Trio, an American country music group, siblings Bobby Harden and his sisters, Robbie and Arlene
- Heart, an American rock band, Ann and Nancy Wilson
- Heatwave, a UK based funk/disco band that featured American brothers Johnnie Wilder Jr. and Keith Wilder
- Hermanos Gutiérrez, a latin instrumental band formed in Zürich, featuring brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez
- The Hesitations, an American R&B group from Cleveland, Ohio, with brothers George "King" Scott & Charles Scott
- High Inergy, a late 1970s American R&B and soul girl group best known for their hit, "You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)"
- Highly Suspect, an American rock trio, founded by twin brothers Rich and Ryan Meyer
- The Hillside Singers, an American folk group assembled to sing "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" for a television commercial
- The Hives, Swedish rock Band, Pelle and Niklas Almqvist
- The Honeycombs, English 1960s pop group best known for the single "Have I the Right?". Included siblings John and Anne "Honey" Lantree
- H-Town, an American R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, United States founded in 1990 by twin brothers Keven "Dino" Conner, Solomon “Shazam" Conner and their longtime friend Darryl "GI" Jackson
- The Hudson Brothers, an American musical group formed in Portland, Oregon, consisting of brothers Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson
- Ibeyi, an Afro-French Cuban musical duo consisting of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz
- The Impressions, an American music group originally formed in 1958 whose line-up included brothers Richard & Arthur Brooks until 1962
- In the Nursery, English martial industrial band, consisting of twin brothers Klive and Nigel Humberstone
- Instant Funk, an American 1970s and 1980s disco band, brothers Kim and Scotty Miller
- INXS, Australian rock band, Tim, Andrew, and Jon Farriss
- IV Xample, a 1990s American vocal quartet from Los Angeles who and are best remembered for their 1995 single "I'd Rather Be Alone"
- Isley Brothers, American pop (soul) band, O'Kelly, Rudolph, Ernie, Marvin, and Ronald Isley
- The Jackson 5, an American popular music family group, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine (later replaced by Randy), Marlon, and Michael Jackson
- Jagged Edge, an American R&B group whose members include identical twin lead singers Brandon and Brian Casey
- Jan & Kjeld, a Danish musical duo of brothers Jan and Kjeld Wennick
- Japan, English band, brothers David Sylvian and Steve Jansen
- The Band Jaren sisters who play Christian Rock
- The Jazz Brothers, American jazz group, featuring Chuck and Gap Mangione
- Jedward, an Irish musical duo of identical twins who represented their country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 and 2012
- The Jelly Beans, a rhythm and blues vocal group from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 1962 by five high schoolers
- Jellyfish, an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1989 whose line-up included brothers Roger & Chris Manning
- The Jesus and Mary Chain, Scottish noise band, Jim and William Reid
- Jet, Australian rock band, Nic and Chris Cester
- The Jets, an America pop band, LeRoy, Haiti, Rudy, Kathi, Elizabeth and Moana Wolfgramm, and adopted siblings Eddie Lavatai and Eugene Hunt
- Jo Jo Gunne, an American rock band with brothers Mark & Matt Andes
- Jocelyn and Chris Arndt, an American blues-rock band
- Jodeci, an American R&B quartet comprising two brother duos
- The Johnstons, an Irish folk band, sisters Adrienne and Lucy Johnston
- Jonas Brothers, an American pop rock band, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas
- The Jones Girls, an American R&B vocal trio of sisters Brenda, Shirley and Valorie Jones
- The Jordan Brothers, an American musical group of brothers Joseph, Frank, Robert, and Lewis Jordan
- Jump5, an American dance-pop group active in contemporary Christian music from 1999 to 2007
- The Justin Holt Band, a country band from Alabama, Vocals/Acoustic Gtr Justin Holt, Drummer Johnny Holt
- Kalin Twins, a pop music recording and songwriting duo comprising twin brothers Harold Kalin and Herbert Kalin
- Kalmah, a Finnish melodic death metal band, Pekka and Antti Kokko
- The Mary Kaye Trio, an American musical group, Mary Kaye and her brother Norman Kaye
- Killing Heidi, an Australian rock band formed in 1996, featuring siblings Ella Hooper (lead vocals) and Jesse Hooper (lead guitar)
- The Knife, a Swedish electronic music duo from Gothenburg formed in 1999, consisting of siblings Karin and Olof Dreijer
- The King Sisters, an American Grammy nominated vocal group, Yvonne, Alyce, Luise and Marilyn King
- Kings of Leon, an American rock band, Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill
- Kings of the Sun, hard rock group from Sydney, Australia, with brothers Jefferey & Clifford Hoad
- The Kinks, an English rock band, Ray and Dave Davies
- The Kinleys, an American country music duo composed of identical twin sisters Heather and Jennifer Kinley
- Mac and Katie Kissoon, a male and female vocal duo, consisting of brother and sister Mac & Katie Kissoon
- Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, British band fronted by siblings of the Durham family
- Klique, an American R&B trio, consisting of Howard Huntsberry, Isaac Suthers and his sister, Deborah Suthers
- The Knickerbockers, an American rock band, formed in Bergenfield, New Jersey, who are best remembered for their 1965 Beatles sound-alike hit single "Lies"
- Gladys Knight & the Pips, an R&B/soul family musical act from Atlanta, Georgia, that remained active on the music charts and performing circuit for three decades
- Kongos, South-African born American alternative rock band, Daniel, Dylan, Jesse, and Johnny Kongos
- Kool & the Gang, an American band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell
- K's Choice, a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, core members are siblings Sam Bettens and Gert Bettens
- The La's, an English rock band from Liverpool, fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers
- Las Ketchup, a Spanish girl group of sisters, best known for the 2002 hit single, "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)"
- Lamb of God, an American metal band, Will and Chris Adler
- Lanier & Co., an American R&B-soul-funk band, Farris Lanier, Jr. and his brothers Marlon and Fenoye
- Larkin Poe, an American roots rock band, sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell
- Lawrence, an American soul-pop band led by Clyde and Gracie Lawrence
- Len, Canadian alternative rock band, Marc Costanzo and Sharon Costanzo
- The Lemon Twigs, an American rock band duo from Long Island, New York, fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario
- The Lennon Sisters, an American pop vocal group, Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, Janet, and Mimi Lennon
- Level 42, an English jazz-funk band, brothers Boon Gould and Phil Gould
- LeVert, an American R&B group, consisting of brothers Gerald and Sean Levert
- Lijadu Sisters, Nigerian jazz/disco band, identical twins Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu
- Lily & Madeleine, American folk pop band consisting of sisters Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz
- Limmie & Family Cookin', an American family pop group from Canton, Ohio
- Lit, an American rock band formed in Orange County, California, best known for their 1999 song "My Own Worst Enemy"
- Los Bunkers, a Chilean rock band, Mauricio and Francisco Durán, with Álvaro and Gonzalo López
- Los Indios Tabajaras, a guitar duo of two brothers, Antenor Lima and Natalicio (Nato) Lima, from Ceará in the Northeast of Brazil
- Los Jaivas, a Chilean progressive-rock-andino band, Eduardo, Claudio and Gabriel Parra
- Los Lonely Boys, the Garza brothers – vocalist/guitarist Henry, bassist/vocalist Jojo, and drummer/ vocalist Ringo
- The Lost Generation, an American soul group from Chicago, Illinois with brothers Lowrell Simon & Fred Simon
- The Louvin Brothers, American duo, Ira and Charlie Louvin
- The Love Generation, an American pop rock band from the 1960s founded by brothers John Bahler and Tom Bahler
- Love Like Blood, German gothic rock/metal band, with brothers Yorck and Gunnar Eysel
- Love Spit Love, an alternative rock band founded in 1992 by singer Richard Butler during the 1990s hiatus of the Psychedelic Furs
- Love Unlimited, a female vocal trio that included Barry White's future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and their cousin Diane Taylor
- Lovehammers, an American rock band, Dino and Bobby Kourelis
- The Lovelites, an American vocal group, based in Chicago, originally composed of the sisters Patti Hamilton and Rozena Petty plus their friend, Barbara Peterman
- L.T.D., an American R&B/funk band best known for their 1977 hit single, "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again"
- The Maccabees, British indie rock band, brothers Felix, Hugo, and Will White
- Madina Lake, an American rock band, identical twins Nathan and Matthew Leone
- Madsen (band), a German punk rock band, brothers Sebastian, Sascha, and Johannes Madsen
- The Magic Numbers, an English rock band, Angela and Sean Gannon with Michele and Romeo Stodart
- The Marshall Tucker Band, an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s
- Mason Proffit, an American Country Rock group formed by brothers Terryry and John Michael Talbot
- The McCoys, a rock group formed in Union City, Indiana, best known for their 1965 #1 single "Hang on Sloopy"
- The McCrarys, an American family Gospel and R&B group best known for their 1978 single "You"
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle, a duo of Canadian singer-songwriters from Quebec
- The McGuire Sisters, a singing trio, composed of three sisters, in American popular music
- Meat Puppets, an American rock band formed in January 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona, with Curt Kirkwood, his brother Cris Kirkwood, and Derrick Bostrom
- Mel and Kim, a British pop duo, consisting of sisters Melanie Appleby & Kim Appleby
- Melim, a Brazilian R&B group formed by Rodrigo, Gabriela and Diogo
- Melky Sedeck, a Haitian-American R&B duo formed by Blandinna Melky Jean and Farel Sedeck Guerschom Jean (a younger sister and younger brother of hip-hop star Wyclef Jean)
- Men Without Hats, a Canadian new wave and synth-pop band, originally from Montreal, Quebec
- Midi, Maxi & Efti, a Swedish musical group, with African influences, consisted of the two twin sisters Midi and Maxi Berhanu and their friend Freweyni "Efti" Teclehaimanot
- Midnight Star, R&B dance group formed at Kentucky State University in 1976 whose most successful line-up included brothers Reginald Calloway & Vincent Calloway
- Milburn, an indie rock band from Sheffield, England, that consisted of Joe Carnall, Louis Carnall, Tom Rowley, and Joe Green
- The Mills Brothers, an American Vocal Harmony Group, John, Herbert, Harry and Donald
- Ming and Ping, American synthpop duo, with Hong Kong-born identical twins
- The Miracles, an American R&B vocal group that was the first successful recording act for Motown Records, and one of the most important & influential groups of the 1960s
- Misery Signals, an American hardcore band, Brandon and Ryan Morgan
- The Misfits, American horror-punk band, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (brothers)
- Mocedades, Spanish singing group, Amaya, Izaskun, and Estibaliz Uranga
- The Moffatts, a Canadian pop/rock band, Scott and triplets Bob, Clint, and Dave. The fraternal twins Bob and Clint later formed a duo called Same Same.
- The MonaLisa Twins, are a pop rock band, fronted by twin-sister singer-songwriters Mona Wagner (vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, harmonica, flute, recorder) and Lisa Wagner (vocals, lead guitar, ukulele, cello) - noted for acoustic versions of 1960's and '70's hits with two part vocal harmonies.
- Mulberry Lane, a pop music vocal group from Omaha, Nebraska, consisting of the Rizzuto sisters, Heather, Rachel, Allie, and Jaymie Jones
- The Murder Junkies, last backing band for GG Allin his brother Merle Allin the bassist continued the group after his death with other singers.
- The Murmaids, an American one-hit wonder all-female vocal trio composed of sisters Carol & Terry Fischer and Sally Gordon
- Musical Youth, a British Jamaican reggae band formed in 1979 in Birmingham, England, best remembered for their successful 1982 single "Pass the Dutchie"
- My Chemical Romance, an American rock band, Mikey and Gerard Way
- Naked Brothers Band, an American rock band Alex and Nat Wolff
- The National, an American rock band, Bryce and Aaron Dessner (identical twins) with Scott and Bryan Devendorf
- Nazia and Zoheb, were a Pakistani Pop group, Nazia Hassan, Zoheb Hassan
- Nelson, an American Rock Band, identical twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson
- New Kids on the Block, (NKOTB), an American boy band from Dorchester, Massachusetts comprising brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood
- The Newbeats, an American popular music vocal trio, Larry Henley & Mathis brothers, best known for their 1964 hit "Bread and Butter"
- The Neville Brothers, an American R&B group from New Orleans, Aaron, Art, Cyril and Charles
- Nickelback, a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada, whose members include brothers Chad & Mike Kroeger
- Nina Sky, an American musical duo consisting of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino. Best known for their 2004 debut single "Move Ya Body" which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
- No Doubt, an American rock band, Gwen and Eric Stefani
- No Mercy, a male techno-dance trio with twin brothers Ariel and Gabriel Hernández
- No Name, a Slovak pop/rock band, Igor, Roman, Dušan and Ivan Timko
- The Nolans, an Irish/English family music group, Bernie, Anne, Maureen, Linda, Coleen, and Denise
- NRBQ, an American rock band whose members included brothers Joey and Johnny Spampinato
- Oasis, an English rock band, Liam and Noel Gallagher
- Obituary, American death metal band, John and Donald Tardy
- October Tide, a Swedish metal band, Fredrik and Mattais Norrman
- The Okee Dokee Brothers, an independent American bluegrass and American roots children's music duo from Minneapolis
- Olsen Brothers, Danish pop-rock duo
- Orbital, English electronic music duo, brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll
- Orleans, an American pop-rock group formed in Woodstock, New York, that included brothers Larry and Lance Hoppen
- The Osborne Brothers, an influential and popular bluegrass act during the 1960s and 70s, best known for their 1967 country hit song "Rocky Top"
- The Osmonds, an American family music group, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy Osmond
- The Other Ones, a pop rock band which formed in Berlin in 1984 with Alf Klimek and twins Jayney Klimek and Johnny Klimek
- The Pagans, punk band formed in Cleveland in 1974, Brian and Mike Hudson
- Palaye Royale, an American rock band,Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith and Emerson Barrett
- Pantera, an American heavy metal band, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott
- Paramore, an American rock band, Josh and Zac Farro
- Parquet Courts, an American rock band, Andy and Max Savage
- The Pasadenas, a British R&B/pop group with twins Mike and David Milliner
- Pastilla, a U.S. based Latin Alternative Rock band, Victor "Chicles" Monroy and Adrian Monroy
- Patience and Prudence, two sisters who were a young vocal duo active from 1956 to 1964
- People!, an American rock band, Geoff Levin and Robb Levin
- Pernice Brothers, an American indie rock band, Joe and Bob Pernice
- The Peppermint Rainbow, an American sunshine pop group from Baltimore, Maryland, with sisters Bonnie and Patty Lamdin
- Peppermint Trolley Company, an American sunshine pop band, with brothers Danny and Jimmy Faragher, known for their 1968 single "Baby You Come Rollin' 'Cross My Mind"
- The Pierces, an American folk-pop band, Allison and Catherine Pierce
- Pierce the Veil, an American experimental post-hardcore band, Vic and Mike Fuentes
- Pleasure, R&B group from Portland, Oregon whose core members include brothers Donald and Michael Hepburn
- The Pleasure Seekers Detroit all-female band which became Cradle. Formed by Suzi Quatro and included at various times her sisters Nancy, Arlene and Patti.
- Plumtree, a Canadian indie rock/power pop band with sisters Carla and Lynette Gillis. They now perform in the rock band SISTER (now known as Overnight) and also perform in Bells Clanging.
- P.M. Dawn, an American hip hop and R&B act formed in 1988 by the brothers Attrell Cordes and Jarrett Cordes in Jersey City, New Jersey
- P.S. Eliot, American pop punk band from Birmingham, Alabama, consisting of sisters Katie and Allison Crutchfield
- Promises, A Canadian band with sister Leslie Maria Knauer and brothers, Jed Knauer and Benny Knauer
- The Pointer Sisters, an American R&B group, Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, June
- Ponderosa Twins Plus One, an American soul vocal group formed in 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio featuring two sets of identical twins: Alfred & Alvin Pelham and Keith & Kirk Gardner
- The Proclaimers, a Scottish vocal band, twins Charlie Reid and Craig Reid
- The Psychedelic Furs, English rock band, Richard (singer) and Tim Butler (bass guitar)
- The Puppies, a child hip hop duo composed of brother and sister Calvin "Big Boy" Mills III and Tamara Dee Mills
- Radiohead, an English alternative rock band, Jonny and Colin Greenwood
- The Rainy Daze, a psychedelic pop group formed in Denver, Colorado in 1965 that included brothers Tim and Kip Gilbert
- The Ramrods, an American instrumental pop group formed in 1956 by Claire Lane (born Claire Litke) and her brother Rich Litke
- The Ran-Dells, Rock & roll trio from Villas, New Jersey, that included brothers Steve and Robert Rappaport and their cousin John Spirt
- R5, an American pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2009
- Randy & the Rainbows, an American doo-wop group from Maspeth, New York, that featured two pairs of siblings, along with a fifth member
- Rank and File, American country rock band formed in Austin, Texas, founded by brothers Chip and Tony Kinman, previously of The Dils
- Raven, an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark
- Raybon Brothers, a country duo from Sanford, Florida, consisting of brothers Marty Raybon and Tim Raybon
- Redbone, a Native American rock and soul band, founded by brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas
- Redd Kross, American alternative rock band from Hawthorne, California, founded by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald
- The Reddings, an American funk, soul and disco band, founded by Otis Redding's sons Dexter and Otis Redding III, together with Mark Lockett
- The Replacements, American rock band from Minneapolis consisting of brothers Bob and Tommy Stinson
- Right Said Fred, a London-based English band formed by brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass in 1989
- The Roches, an Irish-American trio of singing songwriting sisters, Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy Roche
- The Rocky Fellers, a Filipino-born pop/rock band composed of four brothers: Tony, Junior, Eddie and Albert Maligmat, and their father, Doroteo "Moro" Maligmat
- The Ronettes, an American girl group from New York City with lead singer Veronica Bennett (Ronnie Spector), her older sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley
- The Rowans, an American country-rock group, originally formed by the brothers Chris and Lorin Rowan
- The Royalettes, a four-girl group from Baltimore, Maryland, with sisters Sheila and Anita Ross
- Saga, a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario, Canada, whose line-up included brothers Jim and Ian Crichton
- Santo & Johnny, an American rock and roll instrumental duo from Brooklyn, New York, composed of brothers Santo and Johnny Farina, best known for their instrumental melody "Sleep Walk"
- Savatage, an American heavy metal band, founded by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva
- Scattered Trees, an American indie-rock band from Chicago, Illinois including Jason and Baron Harper
- Screaming Trees, an American rock band from Ellensburg, Washington, formed in 1984 by brothers Van Conner and Gary Lee Conner
- The Secret Sisters, an Americana singing and songwriting duo consisting of sisters Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle
- Sepultura, Brazilian heavy metal band, Max and Igor Cavalera
- The Shaggs, an American all-female rock and outsider music band composed of sisters Dorothy "Dot" Wiggin, Betty Wiggin, Helen and, later, Rachel Wiggin
- The Shangri-Las, an American pop girl group of the 1960s that consisted of two sets of sisters, Mary Ann and Marge Ganser, and Betty and Mary Weiss
- SHeDAISY, an American country music group founded in the late 1980s by sisters Kristyn Robyn Osborn, Kelsi Marie Osborn and Kassidy Lorraine Osborn
- Shepherd Sisters, an American vocal quartet of four sisters born and raised in Middletown, Ohio
- Sheppard, an Australian indie pop band, George, Amy and Emma Sheppard
- The Sherrys, an early 1960s American girl group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, featuring sisters Delphine and Dinell Cook
- Shoes, an American power pop band, formed in Zion, Illinois, in 1974, by brothers John and Jeff Murphy, and Gary Klebe
- The Showmen, a New Orleans–based American doo-wop and R&B group formed in 1961 with brothers Dorsey "Chops" Knight & Gene "Cheater" Knight.
- The Showstoppers, a four-piece vocal soul group formed in Philadelphia about 1967 by brothers, Elec Edward "Alex" Burke and Vladimir H. "Laddie" Burke
- The Simon Sisters, an American folk duo, Carly and Lucy Simon
- Sister Sledge, an American musical group with Kim, Debbie, Joni, and Kathy Sledge
- Skating Polly, an American rock band, step-siblings Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse, later joined by Mayo's brother Kurtis in 2017.
- Skyy, an American R&B/funk/disco band based in New York City, with sisters Denise, Dolores, and Benita "Bonné" Dunning, best known for their 1981 hit, "Call Me"
- Sly and the Family Stone, American funk, soul, and rock band, Sly, Freddie, Rose, and Vet Stone
- The Smoke Ring, pop group from Norfolk, Nebraska, with brothers Bob, Joe, and Nick Hupp, who made Billboard Hot 100 in 1969
- Smoking Popes, an American pop punk band, Josh Caterer, Matt Caterer and Eli Caterer
- Soho, an English pop trio, consisting of sisters Jacqueline (Jacqui) Cuff and Pauline Cuff, with producer Timothy London
- Son by Four, a salsa music group from Puerto Rico, well known for their English U.S. pop hit "Purest of Pain (A Puro Dolor)"
- Sons of Funk, R&B group from Richmond, CA with brothers G-Smooth and Dez Dynamic, and their cousins Renzo and Rico
- Soul Brothers Six, an American rhythm and blues band formed in Rochester, New York, during the mid-1960s, with five brothers
- Soul for Real, an R&B group from Wheatley Heights, New York (aka Soul 4 Real and Soul IV Real)
- Sounds of Sunshine, an American sunshine pop group from Los Angeles, California, consisting of three brothers (aka The Wilder Brothers)
- Spandau Ballet, Gary and Martin Kemp
- Sparks, an American pop/rock band, brothers Ron and Russell Mael. The band's original incarnation (originally known as Halfnelson) also included brothers Earle and Jim Mankey.
- The Spencer Davis Group Steve and Muff Winwood
- Split Enz, a New Zealand rock band, Tim and Neil Finn
- The Stanley Brothers, an American bluegrass duo of singer-songwriters and musicians made up of brothers Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley
- The Staple Singers, American gospel/soul group, Cleotha, Pervis, Yvonne, and Mavis Staples (plus their father, Roebuck "Pops" Staples)
- Starpoint, 1980s dance group from Maryland with brothers Ernesto, George, Orlando & Gregory Phillips
- The Staves, a British Folk-ish band
- The Statler Brothers, American country & gospel quartet: Don Reid and Harold Reid.
- Stone Temple Pilots, an American grunge/alternative rock band, Robert and Dean DeLeo
- The Stooges, also known as Iggy and the Stooges, were an American proto-punk band formed in 1967 by singer Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander
- Stryper, an American Christian metal band, Robert Sweet and Michael Sweet
- Styx, an American pop-rock band from Chicago, with eight songs that hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, whose members include twin brothers Chuck & John Panozzo
- Supergrass, an English rock band, brothers Gaz and Rob Coombes
- The Super Lamas, a popular Mexican cumbia band with 4 brothers, known for the party song in celebration of drinking more beer, "Yo Quiero Chupar."
- The Sutherland Brothers, a Scottish folk and soft rock duo with brothers Gavin and Iain Sutherland
- Sweet Sensation, a female freestyle-dance music trio from The Bronx, New York, composed of Betty LeBron, sisters Margie & Mari Fernandez (Sheila Vega replaced Mari in 1989)
- Switch, an American R&B/funk band, with brothers Bobby and Tommy DeBarge, that found fame in the late 1970s
- Switchfoot, an American rock band, Jon Foreman and brother Tim
- The Swon Brothers, an American country music duo from Muskogee, Oklahoma
- The Sylvers, an American R&B group, included up to eight siblings at once. Nine brothers and sisters were in the band at some point including Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, Joseph, Angelina, Patricia and Foster.
- Take 5, an American boy band from Orlando, Florida consisting of brothers Ryan and Jeff "Clay" Goodell, Tilky Jones, Stevie Sculthorpe, and Tim "TJ" Christofore
- Talula Gosh, English guitar-pop group consisting of sister, Amelia Fletcher and brother, Matthew
- TAMI Show, a six-member ensemble (including sisters Cathy and Claire Massey on vocals), from Chicago, Illinois, best remembered for their US top 40 hit "The Truth"
- The Tams, R&B beach music group from Atlanta, Georgia, with brothers Charles & Joseph Pope
- Tasty, twin brothers So-ryong and Dae-ryong
- Tavares, an American R&B group, has always consisted of between three and five of brothers including Arthur, Antone, Perry, Victor, Feliciano and Ralph Tavares.
- T-Connection, a funk and disco group from Nassau, Bahamas, whose members included brothers Theophilus "T" & Kirkwood Coakley
- The Teen Queens, an American musical group from the 1950s, with sisters Betty and Rosie Collins, most remembered for their hit single "Eddie My Love"
- Tegan and Sara, Canadian indie band, identical twin sisters Tegan Rain and Sara Kiersten Quin
- Nino Tempo & April Stevens, a brother & sister singing act from Niagara Falls, New York, who earned a Grammy Award for the single "Deep Purple"
- The Teskey Brothers, an Australian blues rock band from Melbourne, named after the two brothers who formed the group in 2008: Josh Teskey (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Sam Teskey (lead guitar)
- Them, a rock group formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, whose line-up included brothers Pat & Jackie McAuley, most prominently known for the rock standard "Gloria"
- Three Days Grace, Canadian rock band, Matt and Brad Walst
- Thrice, American rock band, with brothers Riley and Eddie Breckenridge
- The Three Playmates, a female R&B doo-wop trio from Newark, New Jersey, with sisters Lucille & Alma Beatty, whose song "Sugah Wooga" made Billboard Hot 100 in 1958
- Tierra, a Latin R&B band, first established in the 1970s by former El Chicano members Steve Salas (vocals) and his brother Rudy Salas (guitar)
- Tigertown, an Australian band in existence from 2011 until 2017, comprising husband and wife Chris and Charlie Collins and including siblings of each
- Tim Tam And The Turn-Ons, a 1960s American rock band, from Allen Park, Michigan, with brothers Rick & Dan Wiesend
- The Tin Lids, an Australian children's pop group from 1990 to 1994, Eliza-Jane ("E.J."), Elly-May, Jackie, and Mahalia Barnes (the four children of Jimmy Barnes and Jane Mahoney)
- Tokio Hotel, a German pop rock band, identical twin brothers Bill and Tom Kaulitz
- Tompall & the Glaser Brothers, an American country music group, Tompall, Jim and Chuck Glaser
- Tony! Toni! Toné!, an American soul/R&B group from Oakland, California, with brothers D'wayne Wiggins & Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins)
- Toto, an American rock band, brothers Steve, Jeff, and Mike Porcaro
- The Trammps, an American disco and soul band, who were based in Philadelphia, whose members included brothers Stanley and Harold 'Doc' Wade
- Trapp Family, also known as the von Trapp Family and The Trapp Family Singers
- Trapper Schoepp, an American folk rock band
- Trina & Tamara, an American contemporary R&B group from Gary, Indiana composed of sisters Trina Powell and Tamara Powell
- The Triplets, a pop rock trio composed of the triplets Diana, Sylvia, and Vicky Villegas
- TRU, an American hip hop group with three brothers Master P, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker
- Twinz, a hip hop duo from Long Beach, California, consisting of twin brothers Deon "Trip Locc" Williams and Dewayne "Wayniac" Williams
- UB40, an English reggae band, Ali and Robin Campbell
- Underground Sunshine, an American psychedelic rock band from Montello, Wisconsin, with brothers Berty & Frank Kohl
- The Undertones, a British punk rock / new wave band, brothers John and Damian O'Neill
- The Unthanks, an English folk group, with sisters Becky and Rachel Unthank
- U.N.V., an R&B group based out of Detroit, Michigan, with brothers John & Shawn Powe, best known for their 1993 summer hit single, "Something's Goin' On"
- The Valentinos, (also known as The Womack Brothers) was an American family R&B group from Cleveland, Ohio, best known for launching the careers of brothers Bobby Womack and Cecil Womack
- Van Halen, an American heavy metal/hard rock band, Eddie, and Alex Van Halen
- The Vaughan Brothers, blues rock duo from Texas, featuring guitarists and vocalists Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan
- The Velvelettes, an American singing girl group, signed to Motown in the 1960s, with sisters Mildred & Carolyn "Cal" Gill
- Von Hertzen Brothers, a Finnish rock group, formed by three brothers
- The Veronicas, an Australian electropop pop-rock duo, Jessica and Lisa Origliasso
- The Verve Pipe, rock group from East Lansing, Michigan, with brothers Brad & Brian Vander Ark
- Voice of the Beehive, an alternative pop rock band formed in London in 1986 by Californian sisters Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland
- Voices, an American R&B vocal girl group from Los Angeles that included sisters LaPetra & LaToya McMoore, and then-unknown twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry
- Wadsworth Mansion, an early-1970s American rock band with brothers Steve & Mike Jablecki, best known for their 1970 Top 10 hit "Sweet Mary"
- Rufus and Martha Wainwright
- The Warning, a Mexican rock trio, Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal
- Wasia Project, an English music duo consisting of brother and sister William Gao and Olivia Hardy
- The Watson Twins, American musical duo, identical twin sisters Chandra and Leigh Watson
- We Are King American R&B duo based in Los Angeles, California, consisting of twin sisters Amber and Paris Strother. Originally named King. [1]
- The Webb Brothers are Christiaan, Justin, James and Cornelius Webb, all sons of the songwriter Jimmy Webb
- Wet Willie, an American band from Mobile, Alabama, with brothers Jimmy & Jack Hall, best known for "Keep On Smilin'"
- The Whispers, an American R&B group, founded by twin brothers Wallace and Walter Scott
- Whitehead Bros., an American R&B duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made up of two brothers, Kenny Whitehead and John Whitehead Jr.
- Wild Belle, an American band, composed of siblings Elliot and Natalie Bergman
- The Wilkinsons, a Canadian country music trio, founded in 1997, that consisted of lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson
- The Williams Brothers, a singing quartet that performed extensively on radio, movies, nightclubs, and television from 1938 through the 1990s
- Willie Max, a R&B trio composed of sisters Rose, Sky and Lyric Smith
- The Wilson Family, an English folk music group, composed of six siblings
- Wilson Phillips, an American pop group, sisters Wendy and Carnie Wilson
- Wimberley Bluegrass Band an American bluegrass band, three brothers and a sister, innovated on traditional music.
- Johnny and Edgar Winter, American rock musicians who often performed and recorded together
- The Wood Brothers, an American folk band consisting of brothers Chris & Oliver Wood, as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix
- The Woolies, an American rock band from Lansing, Michigan, with brothers Bob Baldori & Jeff Baldori, whose cover of "Who Do You Love?" became a regional hit when it was released as a single in 1966
- Xscape, an American female R&B vocal quintet from Atlanta, Georgia, with sisters LaTocha & Tamika Scott
- Young Guns, British rock band, brothers John and Fraser Taylor
- YU grupa, a Serbian rock band, Dragi, Zika and Petar Jelic
- Zapp, an American soul, funk, and P-Funk band whose nucleus was the Troutman brothers Roger, Larry, Lester, and Terry along with other relatives
Sibling groups in other mass media
[edit]- The Coen Brothers, American screenwriters, directors and producers
- The Farrelly Brothers, American screenwriters and directors
- The Kardashians, American reality television stars and socialites: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob. By virtue of appearing alongside their half-siblings on the reality television program Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kendall and Kylie Jenner are sometimes included in this group, though they are the children of Kris Jenner and former spouse Caitlyn Jenner, not Robert Kardashian.
- The Marx Brothers, American comedy actors
- The McElroy brothers, known for their podcasts My Brother, My Brother and Me and The Adventure Zone, consisting of Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Griffin McElroy
- The Olsen twins, American actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley
- The Polish brothers, American filmmakers
- The Property Brothers, twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott, stars of the Canadian reality television series.
- Brothers Quay, filmmaking twins
- Shaw Brothers, Hong Kong film production company by Runje, Runme, Runde, and Run Run Shaw
- The Smothers Brothers, American comedians Tom and Dick
- Dylan and Cole Sprouse, American actors
- The Wachowskis, American screenwriters, directors and producers
- Wahlburgers, reality TV series starring brothers Paul, Mark and Donnie Wahlburg
- Warner Bros. was founded by the Warner brothers: Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack
- The Wayans Brothers, African-American directors, screenwriters and actors
Siblings in crime
[edit]- Yigal Amir assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in conspiracy with his brother Hagai Amir and their friend Dror Adani
- John and Clarence Anglin, Brothers who robbed banks. After escaping jail many times they were sent to Alcatraz where they escaped with Frank Morris and most likely drowned.
- Barker–Karpis Gang, consisted of, among others, Kate Barker's sons
- Briley Brothers, a trio who were serial killers. Linwood and James were executed and Anthony was sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Dalton Gang, 5 of the 9 members were brothers
- Kray twins (Ronald and Reggie) - infamously known for their participation in organised crime during the 1950s and 1960s
- Lyle and Erik Menendez, murdered both parents
- Pincheira brothers, an infamous Chilean royalist outlaw group in the early 19th century
- The Tsarnaev brothers, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan, perpetrator of Boston Marathon bombing
- Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead and Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead, identical twins murdered their mother Nikki Whitehead
- Ned and Dan Kelly, the most famous Australian bushrangers. More books have been written about the Kelly Gang than any other subject in Australian history.
Other sibling groups
[edit]- The Dionne quintuplets, Canadian family, first quintuplets to survive to adulthood
- The Brothers Grimm, German folklorists and anthropologists
- The Koch brothers, American politicians and industrialists
- Hans and Sophie Scholl, German students and anti-Nazi activists executed in 1943
- The Lumière brothers, French photography manufacturers, filmmakers and cinématographe motion picture inventors.
- The Montgolfier Brothers, French inventors.
- Salazar brothers, notable group of Chilean siblings who became known for their slave raiding, corruption and role in unleashing the Mapuche uprising of 1655
- Sutter brothers, Canadian family who played or have been associated with the National Hockey League
- The Wright brothers, aviation pioneers and inventors
- OTMA, an acronym used by the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
- The Polgár Sisters Susan, Sofia and Judit Polgar, each received a Chess Grandmaster title at an early age
- The Kelly Family
- Maserati Brothers
- Wood Brothers
- Green children of Woolpit
Fictional sibling groups
[edit]- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin, Simon and Theodore
- The Baudelaire Orphans: Violet, Klaus, Sunny (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
- The Blues Brothers: Jake and Elwood
- Bobs Burgers: Tina Belcher, Gene Belcher, and Louise Belcher
- The Brady Bunch: Greg Brady, Peter Brady, Bobby Brady, Marcia Brady, Jan Brady and Cindy Brady
- The Carmichaels: Ashton, Ashley, Gax, Gianna, Lamar, Lily, Edgar, Sully, Sally, Elliot, and Suzy (Rugrats)
- The Incredibles: Dash Parr, Violet Parr, Jack-Jack Parr
- Hamada brothers - Hiro and Tadashi (Big Hero 6)
- House of the Hearth - Lyney, Lynette and Freminet (Genshin Impact)
- The Itsukas - Shido and Kotori (Date A Live)
- The Johnsons - Carl and Sean (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas)
- The Kamisato siblings - Ayato and Ayaka (Genshin Impact)
- Kamiya half-brothers - Eiji and Maki (Wangan Midnight)
- Koopa Bros.: Green Ninjakoopa, Yellow Ninjakoopa, Black Ninjakoopa and Red Ninjakoopa (Paper Mario)
- Koopalings: Larry, Iggy, Roy, Morton, Lemmy, Wendy, and Ludwig (Super Mario Bros. 3)
- Lannisters: Cersei Lannister, Jaime Lannister, and Tyrion Lannister (children of Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones)
- Magic Tree House series: Annie and Jack
- Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March (Little Women)
- Mario Bros.: Mario and Luigi (Super Mario Bros.)
- The Mills Sisters: Regina and Zelena (Once Upon a Time)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Casval Rem Daikun and Artesia Som Deikun
- Nakano quintuplets: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba and Itsuki (The Quintessential Quintuplets)
- The Partridge Family: Keith, Laurie, Danny, Chris and Tracy, a television series about a musical family that ran from 1970 to 1974
- The Powerpuff Girls: Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup
- The Pfefferman Family: Sarah, Josh and Ali (Transparent)
- Scott brothers: Lucas and Nathan (One Tree Hill)
- The Simpsons: Bart, Lisa and Maggie
- The Skywalkers: Luke and Leia
- Takahashi brothers: Keisuke and Ryosuke (Initial D)
- The Weasleys: Ron, Fred, George, and Ginny
- The Yo Dazzlers: Riffington, Big Bitz, Jean-Pierre, and Chip Dazzler (Yo Gabba Gabba)
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Entertainment
Musical groups
Sibling musical groups have played a prominent role in popular music, often drawing on shared upbringing for tight-knit harmonies, collaborative creativity, and enduring rivalries that fueled both success and drama. From the harmonious duos of the 1950s to modern pop acts, these ensembles span rock, pop, soul, and beyond, achieving commercial milestones like multi-platinum albums and Hall of Fame inductions. Their familial dynamics sometimes amplified tensions, as seen in publicized feuds, yet contributed to innovative sounds that influenced generations.[7][3] Notable examples include:- The Beach Boys: Formed in 1961 by brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson alongside cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, the group pioneered surf rock with intricate vocal harmonies and Brian Wilson's production innovations, as on the 1966 album Pet Sounds. They released hits like "Surfin' U.S.A." in 1963 and amassed over 100 million records sold worldwide. Dennis died in 1983 at age 39, Carl in 1998 at 51.[3][8][7]
- Bee Gees: Brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, originally from Australia, formed in 1958 and dominated the 1970s with falsetto-driven disco tracks, including the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack (1977), certified 16x platinum in the U.S. They topped the Billboard Hot 100 more than any other group, with Maurice dying in 2003 and Robin in 2012; Barry remains active.[7][3]
- The Carpenters: Siblings Richard (keyboards, arrangements) and Karen (drums, vocals) debuted in 1969, selling over 100 million records with soft-rock hits like "(They Long to Be) Close to You" (1970). Their album The Singles: 1969–1973 reached 7x platinum; Karen died in 1983 at age 32 from complications of anorexia.[7][3]
- Everly Brothers: Don and Phil Everly, starting in 1956, blended country and rock with close harmonies on hits like "Bye Bye Love" (1957, No. 2 U.S.) and influenced acts from the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel. They reunited briefly in the 1980s after a 1970s split; Phil died in 2014.[7][3]
- Heart: Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed the band in 1970, selling over 35 million albums with hard-rock anthems like "Barracuda" (1977) from their 5x platinum self-titled 1985 album. Their sibling collaboration drove 1970s and 1980s hits amid industry challenges for female-fronted groups.[7][3]
- Jackson 5: Brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson signed with Motown in 1968, releasing soul-pop hits like "I Want You Back" (1969, No. 1 U.S.) and achieving multiple gold/platinum albums in the 1970s. Michael led vocals until his 2009 death; Tito died in 2024 at 70.[7][3][8]
- The Kinks: Brothers Ray and Dave Davies founded the band in 1963, contributing to the British Invasion with riff-driven rock like "You Really Got Me" (1964) and "Sunny Afternoon" (UK No. 1, 1966). They released over 20 albums, with Ray's songwriting central despite U.S. touring bans in the 1960s.[3][8][7]
- Oasis: Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher formed in 1991, selling over 70 million records with Britpop anthems like "Wonderwall" (1995) from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. Known for intense sibling rivalries, they disbanded in 2009 but announced a 2025 reunion tour.[3][8][7]
- Van Halen: Brothers Eddie (guitar) and Alex (drums) Van Halen started in 1972, defining hard rock with Eddie's tapping technique on albums like their 1978 debut (10x platinum) and hits like "Jump" (1984, No. 1 U.S.). Eddie died in 2020.[7][3]
- AC/DC: Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young founded the band in 1973, achieving hard-rock longevity with over 200 million albums sold, including Back in Black (1980, 25x platinum U.S.). Malcolm died in 2017 from dementia.[7][3]
Film, television, and acting groups
The Marx Brothers—Chico (Leonard Marx, 1887–1961), Harpo (Adolph Marx, 1888–1964), Groucho (Julius Marx, 1890–1977), Gummo (Milton Marx, 1892–1977), and Zeppo (Herbert Marx, 1901–1979)—were an American family act that transitioned from vaudeville to film in the late 1920s, starring in 13 Hollywood features known for surreal humor and satire. The core on-screen quartet of Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo appeared in classics like The Cocoanuts (1929) and Duck Soup (1933), with Gummo contributing to early stage work before retiring from performance.[9][10] The Baldwin brothers—Alec (born April 3, 1958), Daniel (born October 5, 1960), William (born February 21, 1963), and Stephen (born May 12, 1966)—comprise a quartet of actors from Long Island, New York, who debuted in the 1980s and 1990s across film and television. Alec achieved the highest profile with Emmy-nominated roles in 30 Rock (2006–2013) and films like The Departed (2006), while the others appeared in projects such as Born on the Fourth of July (1989) for William and The Usual Suspects (1995) for Stephen.[11][12] The Wayans brothers, including Keenen Ivory (born June 8, 1958), Damon (born December 4, 1960), Shawn (born January 19, 1971), and Marlon (born July 19, 1972), form part of a large family of comedians and actors who dominated 1990s sketch comedy and film. They created and starred in In Living Color (1990–1994), with Keenen Ivory directing, and collaborated on franchises like Scary Movie (2000–2013), emphasizing parody and urban humor.[13][14] The Hemsworth brothers—Luke (born November 5, 1980), Chris (born August 11, 1983), and Liam (born January 13, 1990)—are Australian siblings who began in soap operas like Neighbours (1985–present) before breaking into Hollywood blockbusters. Chris portrayed Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe starting with Thor (2011), Liam starred as Gale in The Hunger Games (2012–2015), and Luke featured in Westworld (2016–2022).[15][16] The Wilson brothers—Luke (born September 21, 1971), Owen (born November 18, 1968), and Andrew (born 1964)—collaborated on early independent films like Bottle Rocket (1996), which launched Wes Anderson's career, and continued in comedies such as The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). Their style blends deadpan humor and ensemble work across over 50 combined credits.[17] The Estevez/Sheen brothers—Emilio Estevez (born May 12, 1962), Ramon Estevez (born August 7, 1963), and Charlie Sheen (born September 3, 1965)—are sons of actor Martin Sheen, with Emilio and Charlie gaining fame in 1980s Brat Pack films like The Breakfast Club (1985) and Platoon (1986); Ramon appeared in supporting roles including The West Wing (1999–2006).[17][18] The Arquette siblings—Rosanna (born August 10, 1959), Richmond (born August 11, 1963), Patricia (born April 8, 1968), Alexis (born July 19, 1969), and David (born September 8, 1971)—represent a five-sibling acting dynasty, with Patricia earning an Oscar for Boyhood (2014) and Rosanna starring in Pulp Fiction (1994); the group has collectively appeared in over 200 projects spanning indie and mainstream cinema.[18]Other entertainment figures
The Brontë sisters—Charlotte (born April 21, 1816; died March 31, 1855), Emily (born July 30, 1818; died December 19, 1848), and Anne (born January 17, 1820; died May 28, 1849)—were English novelists and poets raised in the Yorkshire parsonage of their father, Patrick Brontë, after the family relocated to Haworth in 1820.[19][20] The sisters, along with their brother Branwell, collaborated early on imaginative juvenile writings but achieved literary prominence through individual adult novels published under male pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell to navigate publishing biases against female authors.[21] Charlotte's Jane Eyre (1847) depicted a governess's moral and romantic struggles; Emily's sole novel Wuthering Heights (1847) explored vengeful passion on the Yorkshire moors; Anne's Agnes Grey (1847) drew from her governess experiences, while The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) critiqued alcoholism and marital entrapment.[21] Their works, grounded in personal isolation and rural observation, scandalized Victorian readers with themes of independence and psychological depth, influencing subsequent realist fiction.[21] Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (January 4, 1785 – September 20, 1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (February 24, 1786 – December 16, 1859), collectively the Brothers Grimm, were German-born scholars who systematically gathered and edited folk narratives to preserve cultural heritage amid Napoleonic-era disruptions.[22] Orphaned young and supported by mutual academic pursuits at the University of Marburg, the brothers initiated their folklore project in 1808 at the urging of poet Clemens Brentano, compiling oral tales from rural informants, including family acquaintances like the Wild sisters.[22] Their landmark Kinder- und Hausmärchen ("Children's and Household Tales"), first issued in 1812 with 86 stories such as "Hansel and Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood," expanded through seven editions to over 200 entries by 1857, with Wilhelm refining linguistic and moral elements for bourgeois audiences while Jacob focused on scholarly accuracy.[22] This sibling collaboration not only romanticized German Romanticism but established comparative philology foundations, evidenced by their later Deutsches Wörterbuch dictionary begun in 1838.[22]Sports
Athletic sibling groups
Athletic sibling groups have achieved remarkable success across professional leagues and Olympic competitions, often leveraging shared training regimens and familial support to attain elite performance levels. Empirical studies on athletic heritability suggest genetic factors play a role in such familial clusters, though environmental influences like early coaching are equally critical. Notable examples span individual and team sports, with siblings frequently competing collaboratively or rivalrously. In tennis, Venus Williams (born June 17, 1980) and Serena Williams (born September 26, 1981) amassed a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles—Venus with 7 and Serena with 23—along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles as partners and four Olympic gold medals in doubles (2000, 2008, 2012).[23][24] Their dominance reshaped women's professional tennis, with Serena holding the Open Era record for most singles majors until surpassed in total counts by others.[25] In American football, quarterback brothers Peyton Manning (born March 24, 1976) and Eli Manning (born January 3, 1981) each secured two Super Bowl victories—Peyton with Indianapolis Colts (Super Bowl XLI, 2007) and Denver Broncos (Super Bowl 50, 2016), and Eli with New York Giants (Super Bowl XLII, 2008; XLVI, 2012)—defeating Peyton's teams in two instances. Peyton earned five NFL MVP awards (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013), while Eli was named Super Bowl MVP twice.[26][27] Their careers highlight quarterback lineage, with both selected first overall in their respective NFL drafts (Peyton 1998, Eli 2004).[28] Basketball features the Gasol brothers, Pau Gasol (born July 6, 1980) and Marc Gasol (born January 11, 1985), who together won three NBA championships—Pau with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009, 2010) and Marc with the Toronto Raptors (2019)—and represented Spain in international play, earning Pau two Olympic silver medals (2008, 2012). Pau was named NBA Rookie of the Year (2002) and Finals MVP (2009), while Marc earned Defensive Player of the Year (2013).[23][26] In baseball, the Molina brothers—Yadier (born July 13, 1982), Bengie (born February 20, 1974), and José (born June 3, 1977)—collectively appeared in five World Series, with Yadier contributing to St. Louis Cardinals titles (2006, 2011) and earning 10 All-Star selections as a catcher. Their longevity underscores defensive prowess in the position, with over 44 combined MLB seasons.[23] Formula 1 racing saw brothers Michael Schumacher (born January 3, 1969) and Ralf Schumacher (born June 30, 1975) win a combined 93 Grands Prix, with Michael's seven drivers' championships (1994–1995, 2000–2004) setting records at the time and Ralf securing six victories. Their careers overlapped from 2001 to 2006, racing for rival teams.[29] In motorsports, the Unser brothers—Bobby (February 20, 1934–May 2, 2021), Al (February 29, 1939), and Jerry (February 15, 1932–October 7, 2024)—dominated the Indianapolis 500, winning nine times collectively: Bobby four (1968, 1975, 1981, 1987), Al four (1970–1971, 1978, 1987), and Jerry once (1956 as co-driver). This familial record reflects specialized skills in oval-track racing.[30] Coaching siblings Jim Harbaugh (born December 23, 1963) and John Harbaugh (born September 23, 1962) faced off in Super Bowl XLVII (2013), with John's Baltimore Ravens defeating Jim's San Francisco 49ers 34–31; John won Super Bowl XLVII, while Jim reached Super Bowl LIV with the 49ers (loss). Both have head coaching tenures exceeding a decade in the NFL.[27][28]Business and entrepreneurship
Commercial and industrial sibling groups
The Johnson brothers—Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson, and Edward Mead Johnson—established Johnson & Johnson on December 18, 1886, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, initially producing ready-to-use sterile surgical dressings and supplies amid rising demand for antiseptic medical products following Joseph Lister's advocacy for sterilization techniques.[31] [32] Robert handled manufacturing, James marketing, and Edward sales, enabling the firm to supply hospitals and surgeons with innovations like the first commercial absorbent cotton and gauze, which laid the foundation for its growth into pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods, achieving annual revenues exceeding $80 billion by 2023.[33] Ernest and Julio Gallo launched E. & J. Gallo Winery on September 22, 1933, in Modesto, California, shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, starting with bulk wine production using grapes from local farms and producing 177,847 gallons in their debut year through basic fermentation and bottling processes.[34] Ernest managed sales and distribution while Julio oversaw winemaking and operations, expanding the company into table wines, fortified wines, and later premium varietals, which by the 21st century made it the world's largest family-owned winery with over 100 brands and exports to more than 100 countries. Their vertical integration, including vineyard acquisitions and bottling advancements, drove U.S. wine market dominance, with annual production surpassing 80 million cases.[35] John Harvey Kellogg and Will Keith Kellogg collaborated in the late 1890s at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, experimenting with flaked grains to create digestible foods for patients, leading to the invention of corn flakes in 1898 through a process of boiling, rolling, and toasting wheat and corn.[36] [37] John, a physician, focused on health reform, while Will handled commercialization; their partnership formalized as the Sanitas Food Company in 1900 before Will established the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company (later Kellogg Company) on February 19, 1906, after acquiring rights to corn flakes production.[37] The brothers' rivalry over sugar addition and business control resulted in a 1906 lawsuit, but Kellogg's innovations in ready-to-eat cereals generated over $13 billion in annual revenue by the 2020s, transforming breakfast habits globally.[37] Sam Walton and Bud Walton (James L. Walton) co-founded Walmart, opening the first discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962, after borrowing funds to implement Sam's low-price, high-volume retail model emphasizing everyday essentials and rural market penetration.[38] Sam pioneered supply chain efficiencies like direct vendor negotiations and distribution centers, with Bud contributing store operations and real estate; their expansion from 24 stores in 1967 to over 10,000 worldwide by 2023 generated revenues topping $600 billion annually, reshaping global retail through everyday low pricing and private-label goods.[38] [39] Adolf "Adi" Dassler and Rudolf Dassler formed Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik in 1924 in Herzogenaurach, Germany, handcrafting spiked running shoes from canvas and nails, gaining prominence by outfitting athletes at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, including Jesse Owens, who won four golds wearing their prototypes.[40] [41] Adi innovated in leather sports footwear and stud designs, while Rudolf managed logistics; post-World War II tensions led to a 1948 split, with Adi founding Adidas (registered 1949) and Rudolf Puma (initially Ruda, renamed 1948), creating rival firms that dominated athletic apparel, with combined annual revenues exceeding €40 billion by the 2020s and fueling the sneaker industry's growth.[40]Politics and governance
Political and ruling sibling groups
The Gracchi brothers, Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (c. 163–133 BCE) and Gaius Sempronius Gracchus (c. 154–121 BCE), were Roman tribunes of the plebs who advocated for land redistribution to address economic inequality among small farmers displaced by large estates owned by the elite.[42] As patricians, they leveraged their positions to propose reforms that challenged senatorial power, with Tiberius elected tribune in 133 BCE and Gaius in 123 BCE, marking early instances of populist agitation in the Roman Republic that foreshadowed civil strife.[43] Their efforts, including grain subsidies and judicial reforms under Gaius, mobilized the plebeian assembly but led to violent clashes with opponents, culminating in their deaths during political unrest.[44] Attila and Bleda, Hunnic chieftains who co-ruled the Hunnic Empire from 434 to 445 CE following the death of their uncle Rugila, expanded Hunnic influence through tribute demands and military campaigns against the Eastern Roman Empire.[45] Their joint reign involved negotiating the Treaty of Margus in 435 CE, which secured annual payments from Rome in gold and goods, enabling further raids and consolidation of nomadic tribes under Hunnic hegemony.[46] Bleda's death in 445 CE—reportedly by Attila's hand or accident during a hunt—allowed Attila sole rule, but the sibling co-leadership demonstrated effective dual authority in a tribal confederation lacking formal succession laws.[47] The Kennedy brothers—John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968), and Edward M. Kennedy (1932–2009)—formed a prominent American political dynasty, with John serving as U.S. President from 1961 to 1963, Robert as Attorney General (1961–1964) and later Senator, and Edward as Senator from Massachusetts (1962–2009).[48] Their collaborative influence peaked during John's administration, where Robert enforced civil rights policies and prosecuted organized crime, while the family's Irish Catholic heritage and wealth fueled Democratic Party mobilization in the mid-20th century. Edward's long Senate tenure advanced liberal legislation on healthcare and labor, though the brothers' careers were marred by tragedies including assassinations.[48] Charles Koch (born 1935) and David Koch (1940–2019), American industrialists, exerted significant influence on U.S. conservative politics through funding organizations like Americans for Prosperity, which advocated free-market policies and opposed regulatory expansions from the 1980s onward.[49] Their network spent hundreds of millions on electoral advocacy, notably supporting tax cuts and deregulation during the 2010s Tea Party movement and 2016 Republican primaries, shaping policy debates on energy and entitlements without holding elected office.[49] This sibling-led philanthropy, rooted in their inherited oil refining business, prioritized libertarian principles over bipartisan consensus, countering perceived statist tendencies in both parties.[49]Science, invention, and exploration
Innovative and exploratory sibling groups
The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel (August 26, 1740 – June 26, 1810) and Jacques-Étienne (January 11, 1745 – June 2, 1799), were French inventors who pioneered hot air ballooning, enabling the first human ascents. In June 1783, they publicly demonstrated an unmanned hot air balloon in Annonay, France, rising approximately 1,000 meters, and on September 19, 1783, a tethered balloon carrying a sheep, duck, and rooster ascended before King Louis XVI at Versailles, reaching 460 meters without harming the animals.[50] Their invention, based on heating air to create lift, marked a foundational step in aerial exploration, with the first manned untethered flight occurring on November 21, 1783, in Paris.[50] The Bernoulli brothers, Jakob I (December 27, 1655 – August 16, 1705) and Johann I (August 6, 1667 – January 1, 1748), were Swiss mathematicians from Basel who advanced calculus and probability theory through collaborative and competitive exchanges. Jakob introduced the concept of the calculus of variations and contributed to the law of large numbers, while Johann developed techniques in differential equations and series expansions, often building on or critiquing his brother's work after both studied under Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.[51] Their rivalry spurred innovations, including Johann's solution to the brachistochrone problem, influencing later fields like physics and engineering.[51] William Herschel (November 15, 1738 – August 25, 1822) and his sister Caroline Herschel (March 16, 1750 – January 9, 1848) were German-born British astronomers whose partnership revolutionized observational astronomy. William constructed large reflecting telescopes and discovered Uranus on March 13, 1781, along with numerous nebulae and star clusters, while Caroline served as his assistant, cataloging over 2,500 deep-sky objects and independently discovering eight comets between 1786 and 1797.[52] Their systematic sweeps of the sky, documented in collaborative catalogs, expanded knowledge of the Milky Way's structure and galactic distribution.[53] The Wright brothers, Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912) and Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948), were American inventors whose iterative experiments led to powered flight. Operating from their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop, they built gliders for control tests at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, from 1900 to 1902, then engineered the Wright Flyer, achieving the first sustained, controlled flight of 12 seconds covering 120 feet on December 17, 1903. Their innovations in wing warping, propellers, and lightweight engines established aeronautical principles still foundational to aviation. Scott Kelly (born February 21, 1964) and Mark Kelly (born February 21, 1964), identical twin American astronauts, contributed to space exploration through NASA's Twins Study, examining physiological effects of long-duration missions. Scott completed a 340-day stay on the International Space Station from March 27, 2015, to March 1, 2016, while Mark remained Earth-bound as a control, yielding data on genetic changes, immune function, and telomere lengthening from microgravity and radiation.[54] Both flew multiple shuttle missions earlier—Scott four times (1999–2011), Mark four times (2001–2011)—advancing human spaceflight resilience for Mars missions.[54]Crime and organized illicit activities
Criminal sibling groups
The Kray twins, Ronald and Reginald Kray, led a criminal organization in London's East End from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, engaging in protection rackets, armed robberies, and murders.[55] Their gang, known as The Firm, controlled nightclubs and gambling operations while cultivating ties with celebrities to mask illicit activities.[56] Ronnie Kray murdered George Cornell on March 9, 1966, in retaliation for insults, while Reggie Kray killed Jack McVitie in October 1967 during a botched enforcement of debts.[57] The brothers were arrested in May 1968 and convicted in March 1969 on charges including two counts of murder, receiving life sentences.[58] The Arellano Félix brothers—primarily Benjamín, Ramón, Eduardo, and Francisco Javier—founded and operated the Tijuana Cartel, a major Mexican drug trafficking organization based in Baja California from the 1980s onward.[59] They smuggled tons of cocaine, marijuana, and later methamphetamine into the United States via Tijuana, employing extreme violence including assassinations and public executions to maintain control.[60] Ramón Arellano Félix, the cartel's enforcer, was killed in a shootout on February 10, 2002, in Mazatlán; Benjamín was arrested in March 2002 and extradited to the U.S. in 2011, receiving a 25-year sentence.[61] Eduardo Arellano Félix, the financial chief, was captured in 2008, extradited, and sentenced to 18 years in August 2013 for racketeering and money laundering.[62] Gilberto and Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela established the Cali Cartel in Colombia during the 1970s, evolving it into one of the world's largest cocaine exporters by the 1980s and 1990s, shipping over 500 tons annually to the U.S. and Europe through legitimate businesses as fronts.[63] The brothers avoided direct violence, preferring bribery of officials and sophisticated logistics, but orchestrated murders of rivals and informants.[64] Gilberto was arrested on June 9, 1995, and Miguel on August 6, 1995; both were extradited to the U.S., pleading guilty in 2006 to drug trafficking charges and receiving 30-year sentences.[65] Gilberto died in prison on May 31, 2022.[66] The Chambers brothers—Willie, Larry, Jackie, and Alvin—built a dominant crack cocaine distribution network in Detroit starting in the mid-1970s, sourcing powder cocaine from Miami and employing over 1,000 street-level dealers by the 1980s.[67] Their operation generated millions weekly but involved brutal enforcement, including murders and arsons against competitors. Federal investigations led to their arrests in 1985; Willie received a life sentence in 1987 for continuing criminal enterprise and drug conspiracy.[67]Other real-world sibling groups
Miscellaneous notable sibling collaborations
The Brontë sisters—Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848), and Anne (1820–1849)—initially collaborated by self-publishing a volume of poetry titled Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell on May 28, 1846, under male pseudonyms to overcome publishing biases against female authors; the collection contained 61 poems, with Charlotte contributing 21, Emily 21, and Anne 19, but sold only two copies in its first year.[68] [69] This joint venture, funded by the sisters at a cost of £50, paved the way for their subsequent individual novels, including Charlotte's Jane Eyre (1847), Emily's Wuthering Heights (1847), and Anne's Agnes Grey (1847), which were published together in a three-volume set later that year.[70] In film, brothers Joel (born 1954) and Ethan Coen (born 1957) have co-written, co-produced, and co-directed over a dozen features since their debut Blood Simple (1984), blending genres like neo-noir, Western, and comedy in works such as Fargo (1996), which earned seven Academy Award nominations including Best Original Screenplay, and No Country for Old Men (2007), winner of four Oscars including Best Picture.[71] Their collaborative style emphasizes meticulous scripting and visual storytelling, with Ethan often credited as producer until recent solo projects.[72] Siblings Lana (born 1965) and Lilly Wachowski (born 1967) co-directed the science fiction film The Matrix (1999), which grossed over $460 million worldwide and introduced innovative "bullet time" visual effects, followed by sequels The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (both 2003).[73] Their partnership extended to Speed Racer (2008) and Cloud Atlas (2012), adapting David Mitchell's novel with multiple interwoven narratives, though critical reception varied, with The Matrix holding a 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 250 reviews.[74] The Marx Brothers—Chico (1887–1961), Harpo (1888–1964), Groucho (1890–1977), and Zeppo (1901–1979)—transitioned from vaudeville to film, collaborating on anarchic comedies like The Cocoanuts (1929) and Duck Soup (1933), the latter satirizing war and diplomacy through rapid-fire wordplay, slapstick, and musical numbers, influencing subsequent absurdist humor in cinema.[75] Their act, honed over decades on stage before Paramount and MGM contracts, featured distinct personas—Groucho's cigar-chomping wisecracks, Harpo's mute horn-honking—that defined ensemble comedy dynamics.[76]Fictional sibling groups
Fictional sibling ensembles
- Baudelaire orphans: In Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events book series (1999–2006), the siblings Violet (age 14, inventive mechanic), Klaus (age 12, researcher), and Sunny (infant with notable biting ability) navigate a series of guardian-imposed hardships following their parents' death in a fire, employing their unique talents to evade the villainous Count Olaf.
- Pevensie siblings: C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1956) features Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie, British children evacuated during World War II who enter the magical land of Narnia via a wardrobe, overthrow the White Witch, and reign as its monarchs before returning to England.
- March sisters: Louisa May Alcott's Little Women (1868) centers on Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, daughters of a Civil War chaplain, who face financial struggles and personal maturation in 19th-century New England, with Jo aspiring to authorship and the family emphasizing moral resilience.
- Weasley siblings: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series (1997–2007) depicts Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley, a wizarding family of seven siblings from the Burrow, who collectively aid protagonist Harry Potter against dark forces, with twins Fred and George founding Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes prank shop in 1996.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The anthropomorphic chipmunk brothers Alvin (mischievous lead singer), Simon (intelligent), and Theodore (gluttonous), created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. in 1958 as a novelty recording act under manager Dave Seville, later expanded into animated television series (1961–present) and films where they perform music and embark on adventures.
- Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck: Introduced in Disney's 1937 comic strip by Carl Barks and Ted Osborne, these triplet nephews of Scrooge McDuck (and sons of Della Duck) appear in DuckTales (1987–1990 animated series and 2017 reboot), assisting in treasure hunts and family escapades with inventive gadgets and teamwork.
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