Famous Families of Musicians and Large, Famous Families of Musicians in More Than 500 Years..

Families of musicians. There’s no question about it: All the gentlemen pictured above are famous composers. And famous musicians. But ... which of them is also a member of a famous family of musicians?..

Excuse Me ... What Actually Now Is a Famous Family of Musicians?..

Is it nit picking? My definition of the three terms "famous", "musician", and "family of musicians"? Is it possible at all? Even "stranger": Is it even possible to rank composers ... and, even stranger, families of musicians ... in a top 10? Or even in a top 100?..

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Famous Families of Musicians ... a Definition..

Families of musicians ... please don't take this section too seriously. I mean, take me even less seriously than you might have at other points on my website. Because this classification is a bit strange. And it might be a bit off in one place or another. Clearly. But I want to do it anyway..

First, let’s define the term “famous” together. Together? Yes, because I’d like to convince you. Of my ideas. That’s why “together.” “Famous...” ... what does that mean? Famous right now? And where you live? So in Germany or in Canada, in the U.S. or in India, in South Korea or in Finland? Famous must therefore be meant internationally..

Let’s start with the famous composers before we move on to the famous musical families. Does Gershwin ring a bell? It depends: whether you’re a beginner in Classical Music stopping by here. Or whether you’re not interested in Classical Music at all. Or whether you’re a fan of Classical Music. What about Mr. Sousa? That’s right, they’re both famous composers. But … just not as famous as Ludwig van Beethoven. For example. Or Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Furthermore ...    ..

Famous. Today? Or in the past? Or known over a very long period of time? So we conclude: “Famous” is not a clear-cut definition. The comparison “more famous than ...” is also quite a stretch. Because it depends. Namely, on who you ask. Where you ask. And how old the person being asked is. The New York Times took on this challenge. And came to a conclusion. It listed ten famous composers and determined a ranking..

Famous composers: The New York Times chose from the "Best of the Best" and decided, that Johann Sebastian Bach is the No. 1 in the ranking of famous composers. Here along to the complete article (... it needs a little time to download). © New York Times..

Famous Composers: The New York Times has selected the best of the best and ranks Johann Sebastian Bach as number 1. Click here to read the full article again. © New York Times..

What Precisely Is a Family of Musicians?..

Right! What exactly do we mean by a “musical family”? How do we even define a famous musical family? Does it have to span at least two generations? So the father has to be famous — worldwide ... and then, for example, the offspring has to be a musician as well? Or is a family considered a musical family if several siblings are musicians? So, two or more? The “Bee Gees”, for example?..

And anyway, when is a family a musical family ... in terms of the quantity and quality of the music? Is singing in the shower enough? Seriously: Is it enough to be able to play music well? Or do they have to perform in public? Or is the deciding factor whether they do it professionally? Like, if a family member is a piano teacher. Or does it count for nothing on our list if they aren’t famous for their art? And that brings us to the next consideration..

When is someone famous? When the whole city adores that person? Or is that not enough? Certainly not! Not here, and not for this “competition.” But what if everyone in one’s own country knows that person? Then it also depends on the size of the country. A star who is “only” famous in San Marino is less famous than the No. 1 in China. Or in India, for that matter. When does “well-known” become “famous”?..

It goes without saying that Frank Sinatra's family belongs into the category "famous families of musicians"! You don't know Nancy Sinatra? That exactly is, what I mean: the relativity of the grade of "fame". © Info..

This means that, for now, all the musicians you can think of are eligible. From Beethoven to Pitbull, from Swift to Pavarotti, from Gaga to Bernstein. Now it’s time for the first round of selection. Those who are out of the competition are all those whose sons or daughters, fathers or mothers, or even grandchildren, grandmothers, or grandfathers did not earn a living from music or did not at least participate in an orchestra or choir. Just enjoying listening to music doesn’t make someone a musician. In other cases, perhaps not either. And “just” being able to play the piano well or coaxing the right – or even the wrong – notes out of a flute doesn’t make someone a musician either..

Let’s consider both criteria: the number of family members and also the solitary fame of the family’s leading figure, that is, Ludwig for the van Beethovens, Joseph for the Haydns, and Georg for the Handels. At this early stage, it remains open to question whether the three just mentioned were even the leading figures of a musical family. Theoretically, one could then argue on this basis that Beethoven was more famous than Haydn or – now we’ve arrived at “our generation” – Anne Sophie Mutter. And is she more famous than the rock giant who has been thrilling audiences for many decades with his band, the Rolling Stones: namely Sir Mick Jagger? But ... who would want to decide something like that?..

But if you did, you’d end up wondering whether three members of the Hinz family are “more famous” than two members of the Kunz family (... Hinz and Kunz is in German, what Tom, Dick, and Harry is in the English speaking world). Each as a combination. What nonsense!..

However, it does make a little sense. In this post, I’ll introduce you to the most famous musical families of the past 500 years: Further down, you’ll find the most famous ones in Classical Music, and via FAQ 129, the 85 biggest and most famous “of all time.” Finally, for comparison’s sake, I’ve included here once again the key facts about the “Musical-Bachish Family” up to the present day. Then ... please decide for yourself..

So it’s not exactly easy to define a family of musicians. Defining a famous family of musicians is therefore even more difficult. But how, then, can we compare big, famous families of musicians?..

To the point? Don’t worry about it. It’s practically impossible. But, as you’ll see, we don’t have to. While we could argue about the ranking of the 20 most famous composers –though we won’t – there’s no need to do so when it comes to famous musical families. You don’t want that anyway. And neither do I..

Famous musical families: Be honest, would you have thought of the Jacksons? Of course you would: The “King of Pop” and his siblings are a family, they make music, and they’re famous. And if you don’t know him, it could be for all sorts of reasons. © Info..

When considering what fits this website about Johann Sebastian Bach – and especially about the Bach family of musicians – only one thing matters. I would like to raise your awareness. In the last few lines regarding the definition. And now to the numbers. Famous musical families with fewer than ten members who play music: There are quite a few. But not as many as one might initially assume. I was surprised when I found a rather concise summary on Wikipedia..

38 musical families are listed there. And these are certainly not 38 “famous” musical families. Or do you know the Pugets? Of course you do, now that I mention it. And this family is actually associated with organ building. So, according to the criteria I listed above, it doesn’t really belong on the list. That leaves only 37. And, as mentioned, not 37 famous musical families, but 37 musical families ... just not “famous” ones..

So far, here is a first result upfront. Regarding the icon of the Wagner Family of Musicians. Wagner was a composer and a musician. Richard Wagner and his family is clearly number 2 among the "Top 5" in the list of famous families of musicians on earth and of all times. Because the number of family members, who made and make music goes a little beyond ten. I counted eleven, but mathematics ... that's not my cup of tea. Never was. Never will be. Plus there is a secret. There is a connection between the Wagner Family of Musicians and one more musical plus famous family, which, if you add up all of them, is an appropriate consideration, if we want to be fair. Do we? Sure, we do. About this second largest family of musicians and their interconnection to the Wagners is what you learn later on this page..

You will find both in this picture: one ambassador of the category "famous composers", who is Johann Sebastian Bach without doubt as well as a tiny portion of the Bachs: a famous family of musicians. By the way, Toby Edward Rosenthal painted this artwork and it's called "Morning Prayer"..

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About Tone Setters and Tone Poets..

Johann Sebastian Bach’s colleagues, the famous ones. Was that who you actually wanted to learn about? Find out more about them? And now you’ve been reading for five minutes about how one might define “famous musical families”? Sorry, really! So now you’d actually like to finally get to the list? Well ... please click here. Then get down this page..

Famous Composers: Gershwin. The name is familiar with you? Did you know what he looked like? Did you know he was living and acting in the United States of America? And what did he compose?..

So you know Gershwin. Sousa, in the picture above, as well? He is a famous composer too. From the USA. You didn't know? That is what I mean - famous is not famous, so to speak. One is famous, others are really famous and some are famous even beyond that..

Plus, the time between today and when the famous person was living adds. Who will still know today’s famous composers 250 years from now? That’s what I mean ...   ..

By the way: Think about a composer or a musician, who you believe will still be known by so many people? We probably never forget the Beatles and Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney will remain a famous composer even after the oncoming 250 years? But who else? Abba. Okay. The Rolling Stones. Yes. But generally speaking: This is what I mean..

About Famous Families of Musicians and the Most Famous Family of Musicians..

It’s mentioned in various spots on my website. And also in some of the short videos about Johann Sebastian Bach: The Bache (... that's the name back then) are the most famous family of musicians on earth, of all time ... and also the one with the largest number of musicians. A claim? Of course. Subjective or objective? The latter ... absolutely!..

Now I’ve shared with you my take on “fair competition” among musical families. And it does make a bit of sense. Because now I’m finally introducing them to you: the most famous musical families of the past 500 years. Below is the Classical Top 10; via FAQ 129, all 85, up to the present day. Finally, for comparison purposes, I’ll explicitly list here once again the key figures of the “Musical-Bachish Family” up to 1735 and also after that. Then ... but really only then, please feel free to decide for yourself. And then it really begins..

1735? Yes, 1735 was the year when Johann Sebastian himself compiled a list of 42 musicians in his “Origin of the Musical Bachish Family,” along with 11 other gentlemen who had “nothing to do with” music..

The master himself: By 1735, he had already casually added 42 musicians to this, his time. 53 gentlemen are listed. We subtract 11 ... they are not all musicians, but still quite a few. This "Ursprung der musicalisch bachischen Familie“ ( ... The Origin of the Musical Bachish Family), however, reflects only about twenty percent of all musicians in this family to this day. Dozens of musicians were born after 1735. He did not take collateral branches into account. Women and girls who played music are also missing. Even today, members of the Bach family still earn their living through music..

"Released" from Competition..

We must now say goodbye to two solitary giants in the ranking of musical families: masters who were the only ones in their families to make a name for themselves in music. These are Georg Friedrich Handel and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. All other famous composers therefore remain “in the competition”..

The Beethoven Family of Musicians..

Beethoven’s grandfather, also known as Ludwig, served as court bandmaster in Cologne at the height of his musical career. And the father of our famous Ludwig was a tenor singer in the court orchestra, as well as a respected music teacher. Nothing is known about his mother’s musical activities, nor were his two surviving siblings musicians; one of them was certainly a pharmacist in Vienna. Beethoven had no children, so the number of musicians in this family is exactly three..

The Brahmsens..

Making a living as a musician: That was Johannes Brahms’s father’s attitude toward music. He performed with small ensembles in dance halls in and around Hamburg. For us, that’s what counts: a family of musicians! Nothing is known about his mother’s musical activities. Brahms never married either. And so neither a wife nor any non-existent children were musicians. So, in the context of our little, nonsensical contest, the Brahms family remains a family of musicians, but a very, very small one. The number of musicians: two..

The Bruckner Family of Musicians..

Anton Bruckner, Sr. was the village schoolteacher. And among his duties was also making music. In church and at festivals. Nothing is known about Ludwig's mother’s musical activities. Nor is anything known about any of his eleven siblings playing music. Assuming they even lived long enough to do so. Anton Bruckner, Jr. never married, so he had no children. At least none that we know of. Conclusion? A family of musicians. Number of musicians: two..

The Chopins..

The father of “our” Frédéric Chopin had no interest in music. That is to say, he didn’t play any… though perhaps he enjoyed listening to it. Frédéric’s sister, along with his mother, apparently took on the task of getting the young Chopin started on the piano. And even if that didn’t mean they took the boy by the hand and led him to the instrument, we’ll still award the family two points for musicality. Although it doesn’t actually meet the standard we defined ourselves earlier. Nevertheless. Chopin died at the young age of 39 and had not married by then. He therefore left no children behind. None that we know of. That brings the total in this famous musical family to three members..

The Haydns..

Let’s start with the two brothers of our famous Joseph Haydn: Michael Haydn and Johann Evangelist Haydn. Neither of them was entirely unknown, and both were musicians. Their parents, however, could not read music, so they are excluded from the count. Haydn married Maria Anna Aloysia Apollonia in 1760. This marriage remained childless, so none of their children became musicians either. The number of musicians in the Haydn family, therefore: three..

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The Liszt Family of Musicians..

Franz’s father: a civil servant. His mother: a housemaid. So neither of them were musicians. Siblings: None. Liszt, however, had three daughters. One of them was undoubtedly musical. For the purposes of our little contest: Cosima Wagner. Read here why Wagner and not Liszt. The other two children, Blandine and Daniel, died in their youth. Conclusion on the topic of musical families: two. Objection? You want to add Cosima’s first husband and Wagner later on? Okay. And you also want to include a daughter and a granddaughter? Then there are now six. Objection again? You want to include all the Wagners? Then let’s consider the Liszts as one of the great, famous musical families..

The Mendelssohn Bartholdys..

His parents: well-respected, but not musicians. What exactly does that mean? Felix received his first music lessons from his mother. That counts as two for us. His sister Fanny as well: musically gifted and famous. We also count this: His great-aunt was a student of the famous Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the second musically successful son of our Johann Sebastian Bach. That was point number four. In 1837, Mendelssohn Bartholdy married ... but his two sons became historians and chemists. With the best will in the world, that cannot be factored positively into the score. And of the three daughters, no significant musical inclination is known either. Nevertheless, with all due respect: four members..

The Mozart Family of Musicians..

The first truly famous family of musicians! For Wolfgang Amadeus’s father, Leopold Mozart, was the prince-bishop’s chamber musician, court composer, and also acting bandmaster. His mother, Anna Maria Mozart, probably didn’t play music … but her father did. That is, Amadeus’s grandfather: He was a choirmaster and gave singing lessons. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s sister was “Nannerl,” and both received music lessons from their father: So we’ve already reached –you’ve been counting – four members of the Mozart musical family..

Mozart also got married: to his Constanze. She was a soprano, and she was also the cousin of Carl Maria von Weber. That adds up to – without a doubt – another two points. We’re already at an incredible six. Here’s more: Constanze’s father was a bass singer, and her second-oldest sister was a soprano. Another two points: We’re now at a whopping eight. Mozart’s son Carl Thomas Mozart, however, ended his musical career in his third year of studies and became a civil servant. But his son Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart became a composer and piano virtuoso. One more point ... we’re at nine. However, Mozart’s musical son, like his brother, left no descendants. Nevertheless: nine people in a family who excelled musically ... that’s quite something. Cheers to the Mozarts..

The Schubert Family of Musicians..

This Schubert family started out with sixteen children. Franz was number thirteen. In fact, only four children survived to adulthood. Dad was a teacher and school principal, Mom a cook, so there was “no music making” in the parents’ world. However, his father taught him to play the violin. So what are we supposed to do with this information?! Incidentally, nothing is known about the musical careers of the three siblings who did not die young. Franz Schubert never married, so the Schuberts, with “one and a half” members, are a famous family of musicians ... on this page, just barely acceptable with a smile..

The Schumanns..

The Schumanns’ family tree begins with crystal-clear clarity: Clara Schumann, wife of composer Robert Schumann, is virtually the only Classical Composer of “rank and renown”. Clara’s father: a trained pianist who was also closely involved with music professionally. Her mother: a singer and pianist of concert caliber. Her father married twice, and from this marriage emerged the significant composer Woldemar Bargiel. We’re already up to five musical family members. It’s not known whether the children, or at least some of them, had a particular affinity for music: Walter Alfred Felix Schumann became a poet, and the two daughters, Eugenie and Julie, did not pursue music to the extent that it would have been remembered by posterity. Despite the high degree of fame of the musical couple – after all, two ( ! ) famous musicians – there are “only” five members in total. In our race, however, they clearly hold one of the top spots..

Two Great Composers ... One Family of Musicians: the Strauss Family..

No other musicians are usually referred to with the suffix “Father” or “Son,” (... outside the German speaking world better known as I, respectively II) since both of them are named – to make matters worse – Johann Strauss. Just as my father and I are both named Peter, or rather were named Peter. Strauss’s father (…Father / I) was an innkeeper, so he didn’t play music. Johann, this time the father, was married and had three sons with his wife … all three of them musicians. That makes four musicians so far. Johann Strauss, this time the son, is the “Waltz King.” He was married three times. First to a soprano. So that makes five. In the ranking of famous musical families, the Johann Strauss family thus enters the scene with a total of seven musicians, because another Strauss, Eduard Strauss II, two generations later, was also a musician: namely, a conductor. By the way, there are two more interesting facts: First, Johann Strauss, the father, is considered the “inventor” of the Viennese waltz. And – which practically no one really knows – Johann Strauss, the son, was already the “King of the Waltz” back then. So two musical kings in one family … wow!..

Here’s another surprise that very few people know: there is – a generation after Johann Strauss, Jr. – another Johann Strauss. He is actually referred to as “Johann Strauss, Grandson.” On the internet, he’s also known as “Johann Strauss III.” Where did I get such precise information? Directly from the Strauss family in Vienna. This Strauss family. And from the Vienna Institute for Strauss Research. What an exciting, interesting, personal, and knowledgeable exchange. Thank you … thank you so much!..

Just as an aside, Richard Strauss –who, by the way, lived from 1864 to 1949 – is not related to the Strausses mentioned above, nor is he related by marriage. The same applies to the composer Oscar Nathan Strauss. And it also applies to Edmund von Strauß, a composer who is relatively unknown in this strange collection of mine. That leaves court conductor Joseph Strauss, and he, too, is not one of the famous Strausses..

The Vivaldis from Italy..

Papa Vivaldi was a violinist at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. However, Antonio’s eight siblings are not believed to have been professional musicians. Nothing is known about the children in that regard, at least not as musicians. That is why, despite Vivaldi’s genius as a musician, there are only a mere two musicians in the family in our little contest here to determine the most famous musical family..

The Wagner Family of Musicians..

Sure, thanks to Richard Wagner’s second wife, Cosima, this family gets two points right off the start. As for the parents, however ... there are clearly none! But now Richard Wagner’s children come into play. And first and foremost is Siegfried Wagner. He was a German composer. He married Winifred Wagner. She directed the Bayreuth Festival until 1944, and with her he had a son: Wolfgang Wagner, opera director. Among other things, of course, this is exciting ... for this, my contest. His daughter is Katharina Wagner, an opera director and a big shot in the music business in Bayreuth. So is his sister Eva. Wolfgang’s brother: Wieland, whose children are Nike Wagner, who isn’t “involved in music,” and Wolf-Siegfried Wagner. He worked for a long time, let’s call it ... in the music business..

Back to Richard: Eva von Bülow was his second child; I haven’t been able to find out whether she had any musical talent. I’d appreciate any help with this. The third child was Isolde, and for the same reason as with Eva, there’s no point here. Clearly, this was a family deeply rooted in music: nine musicians in a musical dynasty!..

If we also include the members of the Liszt family, the total increases by just a few more. With more than nine musicians in the family, the Wagners are clearly number 3 in the ranking on this, my website. However, if we add the three musical Liszts – who are, after all, related to the Wagners – then the Wagners and the Lisztscombined, become number 2 in this ranking of the most famous and largest musical families on earth and of all time..

The Jacksons..

What do I mean ... here among the Classical Composers and musicians? Okay, this page is about famous musical families, not just about the families of the great Classical Composers. There are dozens more in FAQ 129. Back to the Jacksons. Michael Jackson’s cruel father, Joseph Jackson, was already a musician. Though certainly not a particularly successful one. And he definitely didn’t play a role in the world’s top tier..

Until 1964, three brothers performed as the Jackson Brothers. In 1964, they became the Jackson Five. And even back then, the member of the family who would later become the most famous was already performing with them. In 1979, Michael Jackson launched his solo career. Michael Jackson’s sister, Janet Jackson, is also a successful singer. Also known worldwide is his sister La Toya ... her most famous song was “Heart Don't Lie” in 1984. And then there is Michael's brother Jermaine Jackson, who also charted..

Michael's nephews Tariano Adaryll Jackson II, Taryll, and Tito Joe Jackson enjoyed a brief period of success as the band 3T. That makes eleven in total. The next musical family member is Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. Because Lisa Marie later married Michael Jackson, thereby uniting the two musical families. And if you like – and we do – we can also include her famous father, Elvis Presley, in this Jackson family. Lisa Marie has been married four times. Her first husband, Danny Keough, is a bassist. Her fourth husband is ultimately the producer and musician Michael Lockwood. That makes a total of eleven musicians in the Jackson family ... and together with the four “Presleys,” they all secure an outstanding spot in this weird competition: 15 musical members..

The Kelly Family of Musicians..

The “Kelly Kids”: Hardly anyone knows them by that name anymore. They’d been using that name as a band since 1974. The Kellys are an extended family, and by 1978 they were already known in the U.S. as the Kelly Family. Of the thirteen siblings, eleven band members actually outnumber the Wagners. No problem! What are their names? For everyone except Kelly fans? Kathy, John, Patricia, Jimmy, Joey, Barby, Paddy (... now Michael Patrick), Maite, and Angelo..

Of course, they’ve also “multiplied” and haven’t “just” been making music. So here comes the second musical generation. First up are Angelo Kelly’s kids, who perform as Angelo Kelly & Family: These musical kids? Gabriel, Paul Jr., Helen, Emma, Joseph, and William. That makes plus six. John Kelly has a son who’s also pursuing a musical career. Plus one. There is no third generation of Kellys yet in 2026..

Add it all up? 18 musicians. And now it’s your turn: As a famous family of musicians, are the Kellys more famous than the Wagners?..

That’s exactly what I mean: How do you measure it … and do you even have to? By the way, and for the sake of completeness: The father of the Kelly kids and the mother of the Kelly siblings were not musicians in the sense of my research. But the father was present in the early days of the group, providing musical guidance. And he did so in a much more “human” way than the father of the Jacksons. That’s why I’m awarding another point for that. Together, that makes 19 family members. As of 2026..

The Sinatras..

The Sinatras are really a relatively modest family of famous musicians, since Frank Sinatra’s father was a firefighter, a professional boxer, and ran a bar. His mother wasn’t a musician either. Frank Sinatra began his career with an ukulele and ended it with the nickname “The Voice”. In 1940, he became the father of Nancy Sinatra, who went on to become a successful singer herself. In 1944, his son Frank Sinatra, Jr. was born, who later led his father’s orchestra for a time. Three family members. Not bad!..

Many More Families of Musicians..

Wikipedia (... where else? No, please not there...) lists several other musical families: There are the Berwalds, with nine musicians. Then there are the Bassanos, with five, the Callinets, the Casadesuses, the Dallerys, the Egedachers ... up to ten members in some cases. And there are a few more names you can find there. Plus a few more names in the English Wikipedia. If you like. But practically no one knows their names. And many of them are instrument makers, only very few are musicians, and as mentioned, they are unknown to millions of music fans. They should at least be mentioned here: just to be completely accurate. Because this page is, after all, about famous, great, and famous as well as great musical families..

85 ( ! ) truly great and/or famous musical families ... but you’ll only find them here with me ... right here. As an answer to FAQ 129..

And Now ... Tadaa ...  Now ... the Musical Family of the Bachs!..

Above: Is this a famous family of musicians? These eight gentlemen almost single-handedly rival the number 2 spot in the ranking of famous musical families. No, not at all. After all, they weren’t famous. And there aren’t enough musicians among them to qualify either. However, their descendants have played music and continue to do so. Even today. Sure, not all of them. But ... this chapter is far from over. Oh yes, I almost forgot: All eight gentlemen above are named Bach. It's the „Bach Band“ in the USA. And they all belong to the Bach family of musicians from Thuringia..

In his “Origin of the Musical Bachish Family”, Johann Sebastian Bach alone lists 44 musicians with the last name Bach. That was in 1735. So at that time, those who were born later were not even counted. And those whom he did not yet know to be part of the musical family were not included. For it was not until many, many decades after his death that the truly complete lines of the musical family became clear..

Then the Lemmerhirts are missing, who contributed a significant number of musicians. Lemmerhirt was the name of Johann Sebastian Bach’s mother, and that was her lineage. Also not included in Johann Sebastian Bach’s list is his second wife, Anna Magdalena, who was as gifted a singer in Köthen as Bach himself. And she came from a family of musicians. And of course, Maria Barbara sang as well. Four famous musicians emerged from this shared heritage of the master and his two wives. Let’s add up all the composers, cantors, and musicians. Then let’s add the Bachs who earn and have earned their living through music ... including, for example, piano teachers, music teachers, and choir directors. Then there are many talented individuals who, as descendants of Veit Bach and his ancestors, delight the world with music today. At least three of the Bachs still living and performing today are known beyond Germany’s borders, and many more teach, perform, and engage with music in the broadest sense. In my close family alone, there are six who make their living from music..

Once the genealogy is complete – our genealogy of the Bach family of musicians – in a few years, then – as I estimate today – there are and will certainly have been around 200 musicians. Ordinary musicians, musicians and composers of local and regional significance, two famous musicians in the “second tier,” two in the “third,” and one shining light right in the middle: Johann Sebastian Bach..

The Turn Is on You Now..

I think this is a truly absurd competition in a field where no one would ever do such a thing. A rare exception: I did it! I believe that whenever you hear the term “musical family” in the future, you’ll remember my nonsense with this comparison. Although, of course, it’s ultimately entirely your personal decision as to which is the most famous musical family of all time. Perhaps you’ll agree with me that the “Top 6” are the Mozarts, the Wagners, the Liszts, the Jacksons, the Kellys, and, of course, the Bachs. Do you agree?..

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