There’s something extra powerful about hearing a family make music together—not just at home, but in the studio or on the road. These aren’t just one-time performances. These are artists who’ve toured with their children or brought them into the recording booth as collaborators. From rock royalty to country icons, here are 15 parent-child duos (or trios!) who made their bond official—on tour posters and track listings alike.
1. Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson
Lukas has toured with his dad for years, playing guitar and singing in Willie’s band. Their chemistry is unmatched, and Lukas even helped record on albums like Heroes (2012), proving that the Nelson family harmonies are built to last.
2. Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
Before “Wrecking Ball,” there was “Ready, Set, Don’t Go”—the heartfelt duet that brought father and daughter together on stage and in the studio. Miley also toured with Billy Ray in her early Hannah Montana days, often closing the show side by side.
3. Bruce Springsteen and Jake Clemons
After the passing of Clarence Clemons, Bruce turned to Clarence’s nephew Jake to carry on the saxophone legacy with the E Street Band. Jake’s now a full-time touring member, making this a story of extended musical family in the truest sense.
4. Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle
Steve and his late son Justin both had solo careers, but they also toured and recorded together early on. In 2021, after Justin’s passing, Steve released J.T., a stunning tribute album of his son’s songs—equal parts grief and reverence.
5. Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolfgang joined Van Halen as bassist in 2006 when he was just 15. He toured with his dad until Eddie’s passing in 2020, later launching his own solo project Mammoth WVH. Their time together on stage was both historic and deeply personal.
6. Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole
Though Nat King Cole passed away when Natalie was young, technology brought them together. Her 1991 Grammy-winning version of “Unforgettable” was a virtual duet between father and daughter that became one of the most iconic family recordings of all time.
7. James Taylor and Ben Taylor
Ben has opened for his dad on tour and often shares the stage for acoustic duets. Their voices blend beautifully—warm, familiar, and unmistakably from the same musical DNA.
8. Loudon Wainwright III with Rufus and Martha Wainwright
Folk troubadour Loudon Wainwright III has performed and recorded with both of his children. Whether on stage or on records like Songs for the New Depression, their collaborations are often humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, and always honest.
9. Ozzy Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne
Their duet “Changes” (2003) was a reworking of Black Sabbath’s ballad, released as a father-daughter single that hit #1 in the UK. The Osbournes also famously shared the stage—and the spotlight—on multiple occasions during the peak of their reality TV fame.
10. Julio Iglesias and Enrique Iglesias
Enrique opened shows for his father early in his career, and though they pursued different musical paths, they’ve appeared together on major tours and family-centric releases. Their bond crosses genres—and generations.
11. Rosanne Cash and Johnny Cash
Rosanne not only toured with her father Johnny Cash but also appeared on albums like The Unbroken Circle: The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family. Her voice was part of the extended family tradition that Johnny kept alive well into the 1990s.
12. Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra
While most famous for their duet “Somethin’ Stupid,” Nancy and Frank toured and appeared on multiple recordings together. Their chemistry—equal parts swing and showbiz charm—made them a dazzling family duo of the 1960s.
13. T.I. and Domani Harris
T.I. brought his son Domani on tour and into the studio long before Domani launched his solo career. As part of Family Hustle, Domani got an early education in music—and the industry—by literally walking in his dad’s footsteps.
14. Johnny and June Carter Cash with John Carter Cash
John Carter Cash didn’t just tour with his parents—he played in their band and has gone on to produce posthumous albums and recordings for both Johnny and June. The music never stopped in the Carter-Cash home.
15. Bob Marley and Ziggy Marley
Before Ziggy went solo, he performed with The Melody Makers—alongside his siblings, carrying on the Marley legacy. He also performed posthumously with his father via recordings and has headlined tribute tours in Bob’s honor around the world.
Whether on tour buses or in recording booths, these musicians didn’t just share DNA—they shared dreams, harmonies, and history. Music might be the family business, but these moments prove it’s also the family bond.