Nilsson is the name most commonly associated with Harry Nilsson, the singer/songwriter from the 1970s

Nilsson also refers to a Dutch guitar pop band From Alkmaar The Netherlands which existed form 1997 till 2003. The band was fronted by singer Marieke Eelman. After their split in 2001 Marieke Eelman formed the band Eelman (after her last name) in 2003 together with Nilsson bassplayer Wilco Witte.