Top 10 Musicians (Dead or Alive) You Would Most Like to Have a Beer With

John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940-8 December 1980), was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and political activist. He rose to worldwide fame as the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the... read more

No one in the world comes close to him as someone I'd want to spend time with, in any capacity. His searing wit and humor and unparalleled humanity are unmatched. I have never loved anyone like I love him!

Such a kind-hearted, witty, personable, compassionate, and brilliant soul. Those who knew him well said he was an endearing drunk. Always an endearing soul!

Brilliant, insightful, humorous, with a great ability to self-reflect and self-mock. He was a creative genius and an incomparable human being!

Lemmy

Ian Fraser Kilmister, known as Lemmy, was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band Motörhead. He was a bassist and singer known for his raspy voice and aggressive playing style. He died in 2015 from prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure... read more

R.I.P. Lemmy! He died today, December 28, 2015, at the age of 70.

He knows how to tell funny stories.

@ryanrimmel - haha, weird enough, but I understand him, and I love his funny stories. He knows a lot about people in the music business.

Bruce Dickinson

Paul Bruce Dickinson (born August 7, 1958) is an English musician, airline pilot, and broadcaster. He's best known as the lead singer of Iron Maiden and for his solo career.

Outside music, Dickinson worked as a commercial pilot for Astraeus Airlines and flew Iron Maiden's converted charter aircraft... read more

Of course, the beer is on him and of course, it's Trooper. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden launched a new beer named 'Trooper' in 2013, brewed by Robinsons Family Brewery in Stockport. This is Maiden's very own signature beer, named after one of their signature songs, "The Trooper." Cheers!

I'd gladly sit down with him and a Trooper beer!

Jarkko Ahola

Jarkko Kalevi Ahola, born June 7, 1977, is a Finnish singer, bassist, and composer. He is best known as the vocalist, bassist, and one of the three songwriters for the power metal band Teräsbetoni, which formed in 2002. In 2008, he launched a solo project called Ahola and released an eponymous album... read more

He's intelligent, cool, and has a sense of humor. Even his speaking voice is pleasant and melodic.
And he's the one who sang the song Metal Beer (Metalliolut in Finnish), which illustrates everything I said about him. Just watch this video: Teräsbetoni - Metalliolut.

"Weird Al" Yankovic

Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, parodist, record producer, satirist, actor, voice actor, music video director, film producer, and author. He rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s for his comedic parodies of popular songs. Yankovic has released 14 studio... read more

He'd be good because of the crazy stuff he'd do. This guy is wild.

Probably the best parodist in the world.

Tobias Sammet

Tobias Sammet (born November 21, 1977) is a German metal musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the vocalist and primary songwriter for the power metal band Edguy. He is also the founder, lead singer, and principal creative force behind the metal opera project Avantasia.... read more

He's talkative and funny.

Angus Young

Angus McKinnon Young is an Australian guitarist of Scottish origin, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only constant member of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He is recognized for his energetic stage presence and schoolboy-uniform stage outfits. When performing live... read more

I would like to have beer with the whole AC/DC crew.

Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie James Dio, born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942, was an American heavy metal singer, songwriter, and musician. He led or performed with several bands, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell.... read more

I would drink a beer with the metal god!

Dave Grohl

David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and film director. He was the drummer for the influential 1990s grunge band Nirvana and is the founding vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has also performed as... read more

Come on, he's the nicest guy in rock.

Neil Young

Neil Percival Young is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, director, and screenwriter. He gained fame both as a solo artist and as a member of bands such as Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Known for hits such as Heart of Gold and Rockin' in the Free World... read more

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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He first rose to fame as one half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with Art Garfunkel... read more

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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was a child prodigy and signed with Motown's Tamla label at age 11. Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards and is known for hits like Superstition and... read more

Johan Hegg

Johan Hegg, born in 1973 in Stockholm, Sweden, is the singer of the melodic death metal band Amon Amarth. He has fronted the band since its formation in 1992 and has been a consistent presence in its lineup. Hegg is known for his powerful growling vocals and Viking-themed lyrical content.

Just finished listening to With Oden on Our Side. Great album! Beer with this guy would taste wonderful.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith. He also plays the harmonica and occasionally plays keyboard and percussion. Tyler served as a judge on the tenth season of American Idol in 2011 and has held... read more

Steven is one person who would make an excellent drinking buddy. He's funny and he's got a great personality. I would love to have a drink or two with the Demon of Screamin'.

Steve Harris

Stephen Percy "Steve" Harris is an English musician and songwriter best known as the bassist, occasional keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter, and founder of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He's led the band since its formation in 1975. Outside of his legendary work with Maiden... read more

Jon Schaffer

Jon Ryan Schaffer is an American heavy metal musician best known as the guitarist and only remaining original member of the Florida-based band Iced Earth. He formed the band in 1985 under the name Purgatory. Schaffer has remained the group's principal songwriter and driving force throughout its history... read more

More than one beer, for sure!

Mike Mangini

Mike Mangini is an American drummer known for his technical proficiency and teaching expertise. He was the drummer for the progressive metal band Dream Theater from 2010 to 2023, following the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy. Mangini has also held several records for drum speed and served as... read more

Bryan Adams

Bryan Guy Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist, and activist. He gained international fame with hits such as Summer of '69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You. Adams is also known for his humanitarian work and has supported various social... read more

Glenn Danzig

Glenn Danzig is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from Lodi, New Jersey. He is the founder of the bands Misfits, Samhain and Danzig. He owns the Evilive record label as well as Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company.

I would love to have a beer with him any day. He's one awesome dude, and he's a badass. How could anyone not want to have a drink with Glenn Danzig?

Jon Oliva

John Nicholas Oliva, known as Jon Oliva, is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer. He co-founded the metal band Savatage and was a founding member of the rock opera group Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Oliva is known for his wide vocal range, capable of styles ranging from clean to raspy... read more

Gary Moore

Robert William Gary Moore was a Northern Irish musician, celebrated as a singer, songwriter, and virtuoso rock/blues guitarist. His solo career included the hit album Still Got the Blues (1990). Before cementing his legacy as a solo artist, he played in acclaimed rock bands such as Thin Lizzy and Skid... read more

David Bowie

David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016), was an English singer born in London, the son of a sales promotion officer and a housewife.

He earned praise for his experimental and creative music, won numerous awards, and gained admiration from critics... read more

He had a wild personality, so this would be interesting.

So sad his life ended January 10, 2016. He will be missed by many.

Matt Barlow

Matthew "Matt" Barlow is an American heavy metal singer and former police officer. He was the lead singer of Iced Earth during much of the 1990s and 2000s.

Motivated by the September 11, 2001 attacks, Barlow left music in 2003 to become a police officer and serve his community. He returned to... read more

Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. At age 14, she won a radio contest singing with Shania Twain, performing before a large arena crowd. By age 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records, reportedly worth over $2 million.... read more

Kai Hansen

Kai Michael Hansen is a German heavy metal guitarist and vocalist. Hansen is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of the power metal band Gamma Ray. He is also a co-founder and current member of the German metal band Helloween and played a major role in the development of European power metal.

German beer? Yes, please.

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and occasional actor whose career spans more than six decades. Known for his distinctive raspy voice and theatrical stage shows, Cooper is often referred to as the Godfather of Shock Rock. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in... read more

Who wouldn't want to drink with him? Alice Cooper is a legend and one of the most iconic musicians who ever lived. I would totally join him for a drink.

He's an awesome guy, but he doesn't drink anymore. Talking to him over a soda, though - now that's cool.

I'd buy him a beer if he sang Poison to me. That song gets my blood pumping.

Jon Bon Jovi

John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, philanthropist, and actor. He founded the rock band Bon Jovi in 1983, with keyboardist David Bryan among its original members.... read more

Since alcohol isn't good for you, replace beer with Coke, and I would easily. (And tbh, I'd steal one of my sister's beers if I had to.)