$1.52B
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.27,907
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.2,373
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
1,754
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange16,206
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMIThere's something about Arizona's desert landscape and rebellious culture that produces an innovative music scene
and devoted fans who will brave intense heat and even desert storms for a good show. Arizona's vibrant underground has produced genre-defining artists in modern rock music, including Alice Cooper, The Meat Puppets, Gin Blossoms, Jimmy Eat World, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. The 21st Century has brought a resurgence in Phoenix's DIY scene, leading to an explosion of local acts and local music festivals of record-breaking size that also attract top-tier headliners.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Alice Cooper
- Linda Ronstadt
- Gin Blossoms
- Jimmy Eat World