$2.21B
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.40,959
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.2,938
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
2,850
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange31,230
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMIThe term “rock n roll” was popularized by a Cleveland radio DJ,
so it only makes sense that the city hosts the world famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But with so many music programs and festivals, and with artists spanning from Doris Day to John Legend to Marilyn Manson, Ohio is virtually unmatched in its impact on a wide variety of music genres.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Bobby Womack
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
- Chrissie Hynde
- Dean Martin
- Devo
- Doris Day
- John Legend
- Kid Cudi
- Marilyn Manson
- Nine Inch Nails
- The Black Keys
- The Isley Brothers
- The O’Jays
- Tracy Chapman
- Twenty One Pilots