Which sons of Johann Sebastian Bach became well-known composers?

Several of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sons became well-known composers, continuing the family's musical legacy during the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period. The most prominent among them include:12

• Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710–1784): The eldest son, whose work bridged the Baroque and Rococo styles.31
• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788): A leading composer of the early Classical period and a major influence on later masters like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.14
• Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782): Known as the "English Bach," he was a significant figure in the early Classical period whose melodious style influenced Mozart.512
• Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732–1795): The longest-surviving son of Bach's second marriage, he was a successful composer who transitioned from the late Baroque to the early Classical style.6