3 of the Greatest Parent-Child Duos in Music History 

The world of music has seen its fair share of bands full of brothers and sisters, as well as husbands and wives. Parent-child duos, however, are a bit rarer. The latter is rarer for evident reasons, primarily due to the age difference. But every so often, the years match nicely, and as a result, music history has gotten some incredibly iconic parent-child duos.

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All that being said, here are what we think are three of the greatest parent-child duos in music history.

Frank & Nancy Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. She is also an acclaimed actress, producer, and author. Most notably, she is a singer, and some of her most iconic songs were created alongside her superstar father, Frank Sinatra.

The most notable collaboration between Frank and Nancy Sinatra is their 1967 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Somethin’ Stupid”. Their partnership doesn’t stop and start with that one song, as the familial duo also released “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” and “You Make Me Feel So Young”. Ultimately, their 1967 classic is what props up their partnership as iconic.

Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen

What is better than one virtuoso guitarist? Well, two, of course, and that is what makes the parent-child musical duo between Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen so memorable. Starting in 2006, Wolfgang became the bassist of Van Halen. Subsequently, Eddie and Wolfgang remained collaborators up until Eddie’s passing in 2020.

Some of the father and son’s most notable collaborations reside on Van Halen’s 2012 album, A Different Kind of Truth. Following his father’s passing in 2020, Wolfgang announced the official dissolution of Van Halen. However, to this day, Wolfgang keeps his father’s legacy alive.

The Judds

The Judds, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, are not only one of the most decorated country music duos of all time, but they are also mother and daughter. Wynonna, the daughter of the late Naomi Judd, won several Grammy Awards, scored 14 No. 1 hits, and had four No. 1 hit albums. They are certainly the most successful mother-daughter duo in country music, and just maybe, music altogether.

Some of the duo’s more notable hits include “Grandpa”, “Have Mercy”, “I Know Where I’m Going”, and “Turn It Loose”. From 1983 to 1991, Naomi and Wynonna Judd were forces to be reckoned with in country music. However, in 1991, The Judds broke up due to Naomi’s hepatitis C diagnosis. Nevertheless, this parent-child duo carved out quite a legacy in music history.

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