| BONJOVI | U.S. rock band formed in 1983 noted for the songs Always and It's My Life (3,4) |
| HENDRIX | Jimi, U.S. singer and electric guitarist noted for the songs Hey Joe and Purple Haze (7) |
| IDLE | Who wrote the song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life? (4) |
| MEGADETH | American thrash metal band formed in 1983 by former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine (8) |
| BRONSKIBEAT | Band formed in 1983, fronted by Jimmy Somerville |
| MARYCHAIN | The Jesus and -, rock band formed in 1983 in 36 across (4,5) |
| THECARS | U.S. rock band formed in Boston in 1976 whose hits include You Might Think and Drive (3,4) |
| SANTANA | U.S. rock band formed in 1966 that pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion (7) |
| VAMPIRE | ____Weekend, U.S. rock band formed in 2006 whose lead vocalist is Ezra Koenig (7) |
| SHERMAN | Surname of the brothers responsible for the songs in Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book |
| STRAWBS | The _, progressive rock band noted for the song Part of the Union released in 1973 (7) |
| DRALBAN | Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer best known for his 1992 hit single It's My Life (2,5) |
| STEFANI | Gwen __, singer whose hits include It's My Life and Just a Girl (7) |
| FOREVER | Always And ___, classic soul ballad that was a hit for Heatwave in 1978 (7) |
| EXTREME | U.S. rock band noted for their 1991 song More Than Words (7) |
| TVMOVIE | RENA SOFER'S "ALWAYS AND FOREVER," FOR ONE (two words) |
| FLOWERS | Brandon, lead singer of the U.S. rock band The Killers (7) |
| BLUEOYSTER | ____ Cult, U.S. rock band formed in 1967 noted for their song (Don't Fear) The Reaper (4,6) |
| RUMOURS | Album by British-U.S. rock band Fleetwood Mac released in 1977 (7) |
| WHATSUP | Song by U.S. rock band 4 Non Blondes released in 1993 (5,2) |