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Big Names from the West

The ex-celebrities, the almost-famous and the outright legends of music that started somewhere in South West Wales. Explore their stories - and those of lots more from across the nation - on the BBC Wales Music Portal.

Bonnie Tyler

Holding out for a hero in Swansea.

Badfinger

Legendary 60's pop from Swansea that started with a Beatles song...

Gorky's

A unique band originally from Carmarthen.

Zabrinski

Eclectic soundmeisters tipped for great things

Katherine Jenkins

Neath schoolteacher turned opera singer, who signed the biggest deal in classical recording history.

Hybrid

Massive Swansea dance act who've had success on both sides of the Atlantic

Jarcrew

Hot on the tails of Funeral For A Friend.

Meic Stevens

Iconic singer-songwriter from Solva who counts Bob Dylan as one of his admirers.

John Cale

Legendary co-founder of the Velvet Underground.

Man

Non-stop legends from Swansea.

Picture Frame Seduction

Punk 'legends' from Haverfordwest.

Steve Balsamo

The story of Steve Balsamo - and his band The Storys.

Tystion

Revolutionaries from Carmarthen.

More Music

All the big names, news, views and reviews on the Wales Music Portal.

have your say

Did you go to school with Bonnie, have you supported Funeral For A Friend or danced at a 24hr party with Hybrid? Send us your stories: Email us or Have Your Say about the musicians that made it.


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