This is a list of atheists in music. It documents atheists who have composed and/or performed music. Living persons in this list include those whose non-religiosity is relevant to their notable activities and public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.
A
Larry Adler (1914–2001): American harmonica player. Mikael Åkerfeldt (1974–): Swedish musician, prominently known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of progressive death metal band Opeth. Javed Akhtar (1945–): Indian lyricist, poet and scriptwriter. Steve Albini (1962–): American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer, and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac. Phil Anselmo (1968–): American musician and lead singer for the bands Pantera, Down, and Superjoint Ritual. Eric Avery (1965–): American musician and the bass player for the rock band Jane's Addiction.
B
Roy Bailey (1935–2018): British socialist folk singer. Brian Baker (1965–): American guitarist and bassist for punk bands such as Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Samhain, Junkyard, The Meatmen and Government Issue. Andy Biersack (1990-): American singer and lead vocalist for American rock band Black Veil Brides Jack Black (1969–): American actor, comedian, musician and producer. Georges Bizet (1838–1875): French composer. His final work, the opera Carmen, became one of the most popular and frequently performed works in the entire opera repertory. Björk (1965–): Icelandic singer-songwriter, producer, fashion model, and actress. Paul Brady (1947–): Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Jacques Brel (1929–1978): Belgian singer-songwriter. Isaac Brock (1975–): American singer, guitarist, banjoist, and songwriter for the indie rock band Modest Mouse. Chico Buarque (1941–): Brazilian singer, composer, poet and writer, one of the most famous of MPB. Peter Buck (1956–): Lead guitarist and member of American rock band R.E.M. Geoffrey Burgon (1941–2010): British composer notable for his television and film themes. Mike Burkett (1967–): (a.k.a. Fat Mike) American bassist and vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX. Many of their lyrics include atheist views. Henry Burstow (1826–1916): English shoemaker, singer and bellringer from Horsham, Sussex, best known for his vast repertoire of songs, many of which were collected in the folksong revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924): Italian composer, pianist, teacher of piano and composition, and conductor.
C
Vic Chesnutt (1964–2009): American singer-songwriter. Eddie Collins (1981–): (a.k.a. Greydon Square) African-American hip hop artist. Chris Corner (1974–): English musician, co-founder and former lead singer of 90s trip-hop group Sneaker Pimps. Now performing as IAMX. Wayne Coyne (1961–): American rock musician, lead singer of The Flaming Lips. Jonny Craig (1986–): Post-hardcore singer-songwriter, poet, lead vocalist for Emarosa and co-leader for Isles & Glaciers.
D
Brann Dailor (1975–): Drummer, vocalist and songwriter for American heavy metal band Mastodon. Kim Deal (1961–): American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the bassist and backup vocalist of the alternative rock band the Pixies, and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders. Frederick Delius CH (1862–1934): Noted English composer. G. Devarajan (1927-2006): Noted Indian (Malayalam) film and non-film music director, made numerous popular songs. King Diamond (1956–): Danish heavy metal singer. Ian "Dicko" Dickson (1963–): English-born music industry and television personality in Australia, best known as a judge on the television shows Australian Idol and The Next Great American Band. Ani DiFranco (1970–): Singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Marina Diamandis (1985–): British singer-songwriter
E
Electroboy (1974–): Swiss musician and model. Brian Eno (1948–): English electronic musician, music theorist and record producer, known as the father of modern ambient music.
F
Fenriz (1971–): Norwegian drummer and lyricist for the two-piece black metal band Darkthrone. Wil Francis (1982–): American rock musician and poet, lead singer of the post-hardcore band Aiden and the electronic rock project William Control