| JIMMYDORSEY | Big band leader, born 2/29/1904, whose brother Tommy also led bands |
| LAST | James, German composer and big band leader born in 1929 (4) |
| TEDHEATH | Musician and big band leader born in 1902 (3,5) |
| NONET | Group similar to a Miles Davis-led band formed in the late 1940s, e.g. |
| ZEPPELIN | Led ---, band that had hit track Stairway to Heaven (8) |
| GRAHAMGREENE | English novelist, born 1904, whose work includes Brighton Rock and The Quiet American (6,6) |
| CRAWFORD | Joan, U.S. actress born in 1904 whose films included Johnny Guitar and What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? (8) |
| ANNLEE | "Mother" and leader of U.S. Shakers who spoke in tongues, born 2/29/1736 |
| TONYROBBINS | "Awaken the Giant Within" motivational speaker, born 2/29/1960 |
| ANTONIOSABATOJR | "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place" actor, born 2/29/1972 |
| ALROSEN | 1953 A.L. M.V.P. (born 2/29/1924) |
| JARULE | Rapper born 2/29/1976 who had a feud with 50 Cent |
| ROSSINI | "Otello" composer (born 2/29/1792) |
| POPEPAULIII | Excommunicator of Henry VIII (born 2/29/1468) |
| LOSS | Joe, British dance band leader born in 1909 who founded his own orchestra (4) |
| DUKEELLINGTON | American composer, pianist and jazz band leader born 1899 (4,9) |
| CALLOWAY | Cab ___, U.S. jazz singer and band leader, born in 1907 (8) |
| KENYATTA | Uhuru ---, African politician whose father, Jomo, also led his country |
| GUYLOMBARDO | Big-band leader whose Royal Canadians were known for playing Auld Lang Syne: 2 wds. |
| CABCALLOWAY | Big-band leader and jazz singer whose signature song was Minnie the Moocher: 2 wds. |
