Parent and Child Musicians and Siblings

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It's no surprise when a child who's grown up in a musical household pursues that course him/herself.  Let's see how many pairings we can name in which the daughter or son of a musician grew up to become a musician too.

For example:  Michael Nesmith ("Papa Nez") and Jason Nesmith

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Let's open this up to siblings as well:  brothers and sisters, whether they performed together (e.g. the Jackson 5) or separately (Rebbie and Janet Jackson).

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A family of musicians is a household where multiple members possess musical talent, often forming bands or groups, seen across genres from classical (Bach family, Kanneh-Masons) to pop (Jacksons, HAIM) and country (Carter Family). These dynasties showcase talent passed down, sometimes leading to iconic legacies, but also unique pressures, with studies suggesting a significant genetic link to musical ability.

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Frank Zappa, son Dweezil, daughter Moon Unit

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Beyoncé and Solange

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John Fogerty, sons Shane & Tyler, daughter Kelsy

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John Fogerty &Tom Fogerty  -  siblings

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Ray Davies and Dave Davies  -  Siblings

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Jonas Brothers  -  Kevin, Joe, and Nick

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Ann and Nancy Wilson  -  Siblings

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Rudolf Schenker and Michael Schenker - Siblings

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Mark and David Knopfler (Dire Straits)

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Phil and Don Everly

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Pat and Debby Boone

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Johnny Cash and son John Carter Cash

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The Chicks (formerly:  Dixie Chicks):  sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer

Martie, Natalie Maines, Emily

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Hanson (brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac)

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Jayden and Willow Smith (Siblings) and Will Smith (father)

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Hudson Brothers 

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Siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter

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Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley

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Leonard Cohen and son Adam Cohen

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Neil Sedaka and daughter Dara Sedaka

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Harry and Shari Belafonte.

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John Raitt and daughter Bonnie Raitt

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Rick Nelson & sons Gunnar and Matthew (Nelson).

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Rufus and Carla Thomas

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Eddie Van Halen and son Wolfgang Van Halen

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Gregg Allman and daughter Brooklyn Allman

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Johnny and Jesse Clegg

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Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr