Musical Guests on The Cosby Show

Sitcom hosted Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and others.

Alicia Keys - Before becoming a music superstar, Alicia Keys made her TV debut as a child actor in 1985 on The Cosby Show. Playing one of Rudy's friends over for a slumber party, Alicia famously gets a rodeo ride on Bill Cosby's knee.(Photo: NBC)
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Miriam Makeba - Groundbreaking South African music star Miriam Makeba visited The Cosby Show in 1991. While talking to little Olivia (Raven-Symoné), the singing legend and anti-apartheid activist dispensed wisdom about the click-heavy language of her tribe, the Xhosa.(Photo: NBC)
Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder brought his impromptu music-making skills to The Cosby Show when he invited the Huxtables down to his studio during the 1986 episode "A Touch of Wonder." Including the family in his recording session, Wonder got such sampled gems as Bill Cosby uttering the word "ba-ba-baby" and Theo's ode to hip hop ("j-j-jammin' on the one").(Photo: NBC)Daryl "Chill" Mitchell - Actor and former rapper Daryl "Chill" Mitchell made an appearance on the iconic TV show. In 1985, he played a cassanova club patron.(Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP)

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Tito Puente - The Huxtables rolled out an all-star jazz fest for the episode "Play It Again, Russell," where Cliff's father has to brush up on his trombone playing skills before a gig with his band. And the troupe is filled with master musicians, from drummer Art Blakey to the iconic Latin jazz percussionist Tito Puente.(Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

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