Norfolk, Virginia

Everything Norfolk is known for

20 songs mention this city 92 artists from here

Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant coastal city known for its rich maritime heritage, has also fostered a diverse musical landscape. The city is home to 91 artists across various genres, including hip-hop producer Timbaland and rockabilly pioneer Gene Vincent. Gospel legends The Golden Gate Quartet also hail from Norfolk.

The city's musical connections extend to popular songs, with 16 tracks mentioning Norfolk. These include Robert Johnson's "From Four Till Late" and Missy Elliott's "Sock It 2 Me."

Music in Norfolk

Songs About Norfolk

Norfolk Blues
Drayton Farley
81%
"I've been pulling doubles in the Norfolk yard"
From Four Till Late
Robert Johnson
54%
"From Memphis to Norfolk, is a thirty-six hours ride"
St. Nick on the Fourth in a Fervor
Ha Ha Tonka
49%
"were gone down to old Norfolk"
Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
Billy Joel
45%
""They sent a carrier out from Norfolk""
Benediction
Touche Amore
23%
Sock It 2 Me
Missy Elliott
8%
"Timbaland, I see you, baby"
Rollout (My Business)
Ludacris
7%
"Timbaland, Ludacris"
Long I Ride
Robbie Fulks
6%
"They say the Norfolk girls are fair and they all sing right on key"
St. Louie
Nelly
6%
"Bumpin' Tim and Missy"
Norfolk Whalers
David Coffin
6%
"high on the clifftops of Norfolk’s green isle"
Freestyle (I Got 5 On It)
Lil Flip
5%
"I'ma buy a track from Timbaland"
Nosetalgia
Pusha T
4%
"[Produced by Kanye West and Nottz]"
Downtown
Macklemore
3%
"Timbaland, Khaled, Scott Storch, Birdman"
Area Codes
Ludacris
3%
"7-5-7, 4-1-0's, my cell phone just overloads"
Freestyle (I Got 5 On It)
Lil’ Flip
3%
"I'ma buy a track from Timbaland"
MacArthur’s Hand
Cal Smith
3%
"Yes I once shook the great MacArthur's hand"
Norfolk Southern
Illiterate Light
3%
"Norfolk Southern"
Lovely
Bubba Sparxxx
2%
"shit I'm fuckin with Timmy now"
Nowhere
Bubba Sparxxx
2%
"Timbaland"
Promised Land
Chuck Berry
2%
"I left my home in Norfolk, Virginia"

Artists From Norfolk

S
Scott Travis
metal Pop: 90
T
Timbaland
hip-hop Pop: 81
G
Gene Vincent
rock Pop: 68
M
Mae
rock Pop: 51
T
Timbaland & Magoo
hip-hop Pop: 48
K
Keely Smith
jazz Pop: 47
T
The Golden Gate Quartet
gospel Pop: 47
T
Thurl Ravenscroft
gospel Pop: 45
C
Clarence Clemons
rock Pop: 45
N
Nottz
hip-hop Pop: 43
M
Mass Production
r-n-b Pop: 42
S
Smoke Ring
rock Pop: 40
E
Eddie Flint
gospel Pop: 39
K
Kelly
r-n-b Pop: 39
J
Jackiem Joyner
jazz Pop: 38
G
Grant Gustin
pop Pop: 38
G
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps
rock Pop: 37
R
Ryan Farish
electronic Pop: 37
E
Eddie Holman
r-n-b Pop: 37
S
Sharon Redd
r-n-b Pop: 35

Showing top 20 of 92 artists

History of Norfolk

Norfolk, VA RoadyGoat

Norfolk, Virginia, owes its existence to the water. The deepwater port, a natural harbor, drew people seeking opportunity and connection. Named for a town across the Atlantic, it was officially established as a borough in 1736, but its roots run deeper. Before that official designation, traders and merchants recognized the strategic value of this location where ships could easily dock and transfer goods. Early Norfolk was a bustling place, a crossroads for commerce and a gateway to the wider world. The area wasn't always peaceful, though. The Battle of Great Bridge, a key Patriot victory on December 9, 1775, took place nearby, a testament to the region's importance even in times of conflict. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, built just a few years after the borough was established, still stands, bearing a cannonball scar as a reminder of those turbulent times. The maritime forests surrounding the town, filled with loblolly pines and bald cypress, provided resources for building and trade, while the nearby beaches, now nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles, offered sustenance and a connection to the natural world. Even today, the echoes of those early days resonate, shaping Norfolk's identity as a place where history and industry intertwine.

Battle of Great Bridge RoadyGoat

1775

Right here, in 1775, colonial forces handed the British a major defeat at the Battle of Great Bridge, a pivotal moment in the early days of the Revolutionary War. Royal Governor Lord Dunmore had fortified the south side of the Great Bridge crossing to control access to Norfolk. Colonial militia, wanting to push back, launched an attack on December 9th. The colonists routed the British forces in a short, decisive battle. This victory was a huge morale boost for the colonists. More importantly, it forced Lord Dunmore to flee Norfolk, effectively ending British control in Virginia for a time. The win helped solidify colonial control of the region. Today, you can visit the site of the battle. There's a park and historical markers that tell the story of what happened here. It's a great place to reflect on the courage and determination of those early patriots.

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Naval Station Norfolk

1917

The world's largest naval station, home to the Atlantic Fleet and over seventy-five ships.

6.9 mi away

Cape Henry Lighthouse

1792

The first federally funded lighthouse in the United States, authorized by the first Congress in 1789.

16.3 mi away

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

1763

A vast swamp on the Virginia-North Carolina border where George Washington tried to drain it and enslaved people found freedom in its depths.

19.0 mi away

Everything Near Norfolk

55 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

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