From Kings of Leon to Radiohead, these famous bands have more in common than chart-topping hits — some of their members share the same family tree

Some bands keep it all in the family.

From HAIM and the Jackson 5 to the Jonas Brothers and The Beach Boys, plenty of famous musical groups have made their sibling connections part of their identity. But for others, those family ties aren’t quite as obvious.

Growing up together can give siblings a unique musical chemistry, whether it’s harmonizing on stage, writing songs or building a career from the ground up. Of course, working with family can also come with its challenges, from creative differences and sibling rivalries to navigating the pressures of fame.

And for some bands, that shared journey has been marked by heartbreaking loss. Most recently, country trio Taylor Red lost one of its members, Nicole Taylor, who died at 35 in September 2026 following a terminal breast cancer diagnosis. Her identical triplet sisters and bandmates, Nika and Natalie Taylor, announced her death on Nov. 2.

From rock legends to pop favorites, here are nine bands that include — or once included — members who are siblings.

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Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte has been a family affair since the beginning.

Twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden formed the rock band in 1996 alongside their high school friends, per Newsweek. Joel serves as the group’s lead vocalist, while Benji plays guitar and provides vocals.

The band found mainstream success in the early 2000s with hits like “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,” “The Anthem” and “Girls & Boys,” becoming one of the most recognizable acts of the pop-punk era.

The Madden brothers are still making music together. In 2025, Good Charlotte released its eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, its first in seven years.

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Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry of The Band Perry

The Band Perry originally consisted of three siblings: Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.

The country trio rose to fame in 2010 with their breakout hit “If I Die Young,” which appeared on their self-titled debut album. They went on to earn a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2015.

After announcing a hiatus in 2023, the band returned in July 2025 with a new lineup. Kimberly’s husband, Johnny Costello, replaced her brother Neil, while Reid initially remained in the group. Three months later, Reid announced he was leaving the band to focus on artist management.

Neil opened up about his exit in an August 2026 post on Instagram, claiming he was “terminated” from the group and lost “financial interest.” (A rep for The Band Perry did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.)

The Band Perry has continued with Kimberly and her husband making music as a duo. When they released their song “Psychological” in February 2026, Kimberly told PEOPLE the new iteration of the group is what she and Costello are calling “Band Perry season 2.”

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Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC

AC/DC was founded by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in Sydney in 1973. Malcolm played rhythm guitar, while his younger brother Angus became known for his electrifying guitar solos and signature schoolboy uniform. Vocalist Bon Scott joined the group in early 1974, and drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Mark Evans were added to the lineup soon after, per Rolling Stone.

Together, they turned AC/DC into one of the biggest rock bands in the world, with hits like “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and “Thunderstruck.” The lineup changed several times in the years to follow, beginning with Brian Johnson stepping in as vocalist following Scott’s 1980 death.

In 2014, Malcolm stepped away from the band after being diagnosed with dementia, and his nephew Stevie Young joined as rhythm guitarist. Malcolm died in November 2017 at 64.

Meanwhile, Angus has continued performing with AC/DC, keeping the band’s legacy alive more than five decades after its formation.

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Nicole, Nika and Natalie Taylor of Taylor Red

Country music trio Taylor Red was made up of identical triplet sisters Nicole, Nika and Natalie Taylor.

Originally from Mississippi, the sisters began performing together in 2010 under the name Red Roots, releasing three albums before rebranding as Taylor Red in 2018, per NBC News. The group later gained a massive following on social media, particularly TikTok, where their song “Country Money” went viral in 2021.

The sisters experienced a heartbreaking loss when Nicole died on Sept. 28, 2026, at age 35 from breast cancer. Nika and Natalie announced her death on Nov. 2, revealing that Nicole had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2022. Although she initially responded well to treatment, the cancer eventually progressed to stage four.

“Nicole, the oldest of us three sisters, will be greatly missed. She was our leader and our best friend,” Nika and Natalie wrote in a tribute on their website. “We are heartbroken, but we know she is in Heaven and will see her again.”

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Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill of Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon consists of three brothers — Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill — and their cousin, Matthew Followill.

Growing up, the brothers spent much of their childhood traveling around the South with their father, a Pentecostal Church preacher, before eventually forming the band in Nashville in 1999, per American Songwriter. The group’s name is also a nod to their family, inspired by their grandfather, Leon.

Kings of Leon rose to international fame with hits like “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody,” both from their 2008 album Only by the Night. The latter earned the band three Grammy Awards in 2010, including Record of the Year.

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Zac and Josh Farro of Paramore

Paramore’s lineup once included two brothers, Zac and Josh Farro.

The siblings were founding members of the rock band, which formed in Franklin, Tenn., in 2004 with lead singer Hayley Williams. Zac played drums, while his brother Josh served as lead guitarist and contributed to the band’s songwriting, per American Songwriter. The original lineup also included Jason Bynum on guitar and Jeremy Davis on bass.

The brothers helped Paramore rise to fame with hits like “That’s What You Get” before both departing the group in 2010, per Time. Josh did not return, but Zac rejoined years later and has contributed to their more recent projects. The band’s 2023 album This Is Why went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2024.

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Colin and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead

Radiohead has two brothers in its lineup: Colin and Jonny Greenwood.

The English rock band formed in 1985, originally under the name On a Friday, according to Rolling Stone. Colin plays bass, while his younger brother, Jonny, is the band’s lead guitarist. The group also includes frontman Thom Yorke, guitarist Ed O’Brien and drummer Phil Selway.

Radiohead achieved mainstream success with its 1992 debut single, “Creep,” before releasing critically acclaimed albums like OK Computer (1997), Kid A (2000) and In Rainbows (2007). After a years-long touring break, the band — who has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — has continued performing in recent years and is heading to Australia and Japan in 2027, per their Instagram.

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Gerard and Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance

Brothers Gerard and Mikey Way have been making music together as members of My Chemical Romance for more than two decades.

Gerard formed the rock band alongside high school friend Matt Pelissier in 2001, per Rolling Stone, and they were soon joined by Mikey, Ray Toro and Frank Iero.

The group — which rose to fame in the 2000s with hits like “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Teenagers” — saw some changes to their lineup over the years. Notably, the late Bob Bryar stepped in as the group’s drummer from 2004 until 2010 following Pelissier’s exit.

My Chemical Romance announced its breakup in 2013. However, in 2019, the band told fans in a since-deleted post on X that they had privately reunited two years earlier “to see what would happen.”

The group — still comprised of the Way brothers, Toro and Iero — has since returned to touring, including a 2026 stadium tour celebrating its 2006 album The Black Parade.

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Cindy and Ricky Wilson of The B-52s

The B-52s’ original lineup included siblings Cindy Wilson and her late brother, Ricky Wilson.

The band — known for its quirky style and dance-floor hits like “Rock Lobster” and “Private Idaho” — formed in 1976 in Athens, Ga., alongside Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider and Keith Strickland.

The group took a hiatus following Ricky’s 1985 death at 32 from AIDS-related cancer, per Billboard, though they eventually returned to the studio. Cindy and her bandmates went on to release Cosmic Thing in 1989, featuring two of their biggest hits, “Love Shack” and “Roam.”

Cindy has continued performing with The B-52s, keeping her brother’s musical legacy alive. Although the group embarked on a farewell tour in 2022 and 2023, Cindy told PEOPLE that didn’t mean the band was going to be “100% gone.”

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