In music, one thing is undeniable: parents can influence their children's tastes. To celebrate Father's Day, we've selected 8 children of great rock and metal personalities who have decided to follow in their footsteps.
Zak Starkey
The son of legendary Beatles Ringo Starr , Starkey was born in London in 1965 and is a drummer, just like his father. Throughout his career, the musician has participated in studio sessions with members of Fleetwood Mac and The Smiths . In addition, the Englishman was a member of Oasis and The Who .
Jason Bonham
The son of legendary Led Zeppelin John Bonham , he was born in 1966. The drummer is known for his heavy and precise playing style. In addition to playing with Led Zeppelin in tribute bands, Jason also leads the Bonham and has recorded albums with Foreigner and UFO .
Wolfgang Van Halen
The Mammoth is the son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen . Wolfgang followed in his father's footsteps, but created his own style. Besides being the band's vocalist and guitarist, he also played bass in Van Halen before starting his solo career.
Tye Trujillo
The son of Robert Trujillo , bassist for Metallica , the 21-year-old plays the same instrument as his father. Tye stands out for his resume, which already includes stints with bands like Korn and Suicidal Tendencies . He also has his own projects such as Feed The Beast , Ottto , and Suspect208 .
Violet Grohl
The old is the eldest daughter of Foo Fighters vocalist Dave Grohl . She has already collaborated with her father's band in live performances and also has a guest appearance on the track "Show Me How," which is part of the album But Here We Are , released in 2023. Currently, Violet is working on the release of her first solo album.
Elijah Hewson
Elijah, the guitarist and vocalist of the Irish indie rock band Inhaler , is the son of Bono Vox , the lead singer of U2 . Elijah is 25 years old. In March 2025, his band made its debut in Brazil after performing at Lollapalooza Brazil .
Griffin Taylor and Simon Crahan
The father of the lead singer of the band Vended is none other than the frontman of Slipknot , Corey Taylor . Currently, Griffin is 22 years old and whenever possible he attends performances with his father's band.
In its current lineup, Vended also features drummer Simon Crahan . He is the son of Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan .
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