Does having an underground star make you cooler as a state when it comes to music? We'd have to ask that question to the people of Idaho, where Doug Martsch is probably the biggest name they've ever produced. Martsch isn't a musical megastar like many of the names you're going to see on this list, but there's no denying he's been a heavy influence on the cult indie scene.
Martsch is best known for being the lead vocalist and guitar player in the band Built to Spill, who was at the peak of their powers during the 1990s. They've lasted far beyond those years though, and they're still around making music to this day. Martsch was heavily influenced by British musicians of his era; he even contributed to a tribute album for Morrissey and the Smiths in 2011.