A Map Of Each American State’s Most Critically Acclaimed Rock Stars
31. New Mexico: The Shins
Formed in Albuquerque, N.M.
32. New York: The Velvet Underground
Formed in New York City.
33. North Carolina: The Drifters
Originally formed to serve as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, who was born in Durham, N.C.
34. North Dakota: Peggy Lee
Born and raised in Jamestown, N.D.
35. Ohio: Scott Walker
Born in Hamilton, Ohio
36. Oklahoma: The Flaming Lips
Formed in Norman, Okla.
37. Oregon: Elliott Smith
Raised in Portland, Ore.
38. Pennsylvania: Nine Inch Nails
Lead singer Trent Reznor was born and raised in Mercer, Penn.
39. Rhode Island: Throwing Muses
Formed in Newport, R.I.
40. South Carolina: John Phillips
Born in Parris Island, S.C.
