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L.A. Guns, a significant glam metal band formed in 1983, originally included Tracii Guns (lead guitar), Phil Lewis (lead vocals), Ace Von Johnson (rhythm guitar), Johnny Martin (bass), Adam Hamilton (studio drums), and Shawn Duncan (live drums). With moderate chart success in the late '80s and early '90s, the band went through lineup changes but left a lasting impact on glam metal history.

LANY, short for "Los Angeles New York," is a pop rock band formed in Nashville in 2014, comprising Paul Jason Klein and Jake Clifford Goss. With three top 40 albums—LANY (2017), Malibu Nights (2018), and Mama's Boy (2020)—and hits like "ILYSB" and "Mean It," they've made their mark. In 2023, they announced their fifth studio album, A Beautiful Blur, the first under Sunset Records/Virgin Records after leaving Interscope Records.

LCD Soundsystem, a Brooklyn-based American rock band, was formed in 2002 by James Murphy, the co-founder of DFA Records. The band's lineup featured Murphy, Nancy Whang, Pat Mahoney, Tyler Pope, Al Doyle, Matt Thornley, and Korey Richey. From their inception, they were signed to DFA Records and later Columbia Records in 2016, showcasing a unique blend of instruments and genres.

LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, producer, and actor. Known as Ladies Love Cool James (LL CooL J), he emerged in the 1980s, achieving commercial success alongside acts like Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J gained fame with the single "I Need a Beat" and his debut album "Radio" (1985).

LMFAO, a dynamic American electronic dance music duo, consisted of Redfoo and Sky Blu. Redfoo, the youngest son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, and Sky Blu, Gordy's grandson, formed the group in 2006 in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. They gained prominence in the electro house scene, notably with the 2010 hit "Gettin' Over You" in collaboration with David Guetta, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.

LP, born Laura Pergolizzi on March 18, 1981, is a versatile American singer, musician, and songwriter. LP has also made a mark as a prolific songwriter, penning tracks for renowned artists such as Cher, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys, Leona Lewis, Mylène Farmer, Céline Dion, and Christina Aguilera.

La Bouche, meaning "The Mouth" in French, is a prominent German-American Eurodance duo celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Be My Lover," "Sweet Dreams," "You Won't Forget Me," and "S.O.S." Established in 1994 by record producer Frank Farian, La Bouche featured American singer Melanie Thornton and rapper-singer Lane McCray. Thornton pursued a solo career after departing from La Bouche in 2000.

La Roux, an English synth-pop duo formed in 2008 by Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid, gained acclaim with their debut album "La Roux" (2009). The album, a Grammy winner, featured hits like "In for the Kill" and "Bulletproof." Despite later challenges, including unsuccessful collaborations and postponed release dates, La Roux left a notable mark on the synth-pop scene.

Timothy Lee McKenzie, known as Labrinth and born on4 January 1989, is an English singer, rapper, and producer who rose to fame with hits like "Let the Sun Shine" and collaborations with Tinie Tempah. His debut album "Electronic Earth" (2012) reached number two on the UK Albums Chart. The single "Beneath Your Beautiful" topped UK charts and earned a Brit Award nomination. Labrinth's solo success continued with the Platinum-certified "Jealous" in 2014.

Lacey Nicole Sturm (née Mosley), born on September 4, 1981, is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the hard rock band Flyleaf. In February 2016, she made history as the first solo female artist to lead the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart with her debut release, "Life Screams." Sturm's personal journey includes a transformation from atheism to Christianity, influenced by a pivotal encounter in a church.

Lady A, previously Lady Antebellum, formed in 2006, gained prominence in 2007 with "Never Alone." They released six platinum-certified albums, including "Need You Now." Producing 16 Hot Country Songs hits, the longest at number one was "Need You Now" for five weeks in 2009, and "Just a Kiss" also topped Adult Contemporary charts in 2011.

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Germanotta on March 28, 1986, is an American singer and actress celebrated for her image transformations and versatility. She started performing as a teenager, later achieving fame with her debut album "The Fame" and its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" in 2008 . Gaga's subsequent five albums all debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.