Johnny Otis
The Four Freshmen
Chuck Berry (The Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ USA” mimics Berry’s “Sweet Little Sixteen” almost note for note. Berry was even awarded a co-writing credit for the song following litigation, although the royalties he received have always been a point of contention for Brian Wilson, who wrote the song’s lyrics.)
The Ventures
The Beatles
Perry Como
Rosemary Clooney

Paul McCartney
Jan and Dean
Tom Petty
Velvet Underground
R.E.M.