| |
 |
National Archives |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin'..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Although Aaron Neville is often compared to singer Sam Cooke in terms of sheer vocal refinement, he has a voice and style uniquely his own. He is well known as part..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| AC/DC, an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, they have remained the core of the band. Classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Adam Lambert is a singer, actor, songwriter and also runner-up on the 8th season of American Idol. His debut album was released in 2009 and reached number three on the Billboard 200..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| After 7 emerged in the '90s as a solid contemporary ensemble able to perform creditably in either vintage soul or modern new jack and urban styles. The..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| All-4-One: Jamie Jones, Delious, Tony Borowiak, Alfred Nevarez (vocals).Producers: Gary St. Clair, Tim O'Brien, David Foster."I Swear" won the 1995 Grammy..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
“torch singer, spellbinder, heart-breaker” (People) was hailed as the “most Sinatra-like” of the new generation of cabaret performers by Life Magazine..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Hailed for his superior artistry as the Spanish maestro of the guitar, Angel
Romero’s eminence in the music world as soloist and conductor is heralded by audiences and critics alike..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Like his father Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie has carved out a career as a folksinger and songwriter with a social conscience who leavens political messages..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Nickolas Ashford (b. May 4, 1942, Fairfield, SC) and Valerie Simpson (b. Aug 26, 1946, New York City) have two careers, as songwriters and as performers, with the former..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Avril Levigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who burst onto the music scene in 2002 when she was 17 yrs old with her debut album, Let Go..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Bad Company from England is the most acclaimed band of the classic rock era. Front man, Paul Rodgers along with drummer, Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs are the key members of this super-group..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The country group Bering Strait took one of the more unusual paths to major-label status in Nashville. Natives of Obninsk, Russia, the group -- consisting of Ilya..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Berlin,is an LA 80’s band that captured the New Wave era with songs like The Metro, Sex (I'm A...), Masquerade, No More Words and the chart-topping single "Take My Breath Away" from the 1986 film Top Gun..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Best-known as the Righteous Brother with the rich baritone, Bill Medley grew up surrounded by music: his father led a band and played saxophone, while his..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Black Eyed Peas, an LA electronic hip hop dance group lead by will I Am, Fergie, Apl De Ap, and Taboo has become the planet’s Mega-group..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Blondie, an iconic NY 70’s New Wave punk band lead by singer Deborah Harry. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| No late-'60s American group ever started with as much musical promise as Blood, Sweat & Tears, or realized their potential more fully -- and then blew it all in a series..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Blue Oyster Cult from Long Island, New York, best known for rock n roll’s greatest guitar riff from their all time blockbuster hit, (Don't Fear) The Reaper..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Tracing a twenty-year history from acclaimed soul stylist to sought after Pop/R&B songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one of the music industry's most..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Branford Marsalis is one of the best known jazz saxophone players of the United States. He has performed also in rock, funk, and popular idioms, as well as classical. The..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| "The story, which ran in the Oct 29, 2011 issue, hailed the return of mega-platinum rock band Bush, who had just self-released The Sea of Memories..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Political satirists the Capitol Steps formed in Washington D.C., assembling a loose confederation of current and former Congressional staffers. Their many..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| One of the most successful duos is pop history, Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille - The Captain & Tennille - have earned an impressive five gold albums, six gold..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Carly Simon, an American singer-songwriter & musician. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Carol Welsman is an internationally
acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Carole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her album, Tapestry topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, it was an instant success..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Spanish spitfire Charo is instantly
recognizable with her big blonde hair, her tight and flamboyant clothes that leave
little of her voluptuous figure to the imagination,...... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Cheap Trick's roots lie in Fuse, a late-'60s Rockford, IL, band formed by Rick Nielsen and bassist Tom Petersson, who released..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Chubby Checker was the unrivaled king of the rock & roll dance craze; although most of the dances his records promoted -- the Pony, "the Fly," and the Hucklebuck, to..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
Classical Mystery Tour with Orchestra From Western USA
Imagine The Beatles playing a pops..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Brazilian jazz vocalist Claudia Villela grew up surrounded by diverse musical influences, absorbing everything from baroque to jazz. The musical odyssey started..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Counting Crows from Berkeley CA, formed in 1991 gained popularity following the release of its debut album, August and Everything After..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Daughtry formed in 2006 by American Idol season five finalist, Chris Daughtry. The band's debut album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top 200 for two consecutive weeks and sold over 4 million copies..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Dave-Mathews Band, is a U.S. alternative/rock band that is well known for their use of varied instruments not normally found in traditional rock..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| David Archuleta is a pop singer-songwriter who became one of the youngest contestants at age seventeen, on the seventh season of American Idol. In May 2008,..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| David Cook is an American rock singer who got his start after winning the seventh season of American Idol. After winning the show he released his self titled debut album that..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Following her Grammy-winning orchestral album The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves wished to return to a..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Diane Schuur, who has often been on the periphery of jazz, has the potential to be an important jazz singer although she still includes a large dose of pop..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Dire Straits was a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums)..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines on December 31, 1948 is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and is a five-time Grammy Award winner..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Born Malcolm John Rebennack, 21 November 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Dr. John has built a career since the 60s as a consummate New Orleans..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
Argentinian tenor Marcelo Álvarez
has emerged as one of the leading operatic artists of our day. He has been acclaimed
in the most important theaters throughout the world, including the Metropolitan
Opera; Teatro alla Scala; Royal Opera, Covent Garden; Opera National de Paris..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Alternative singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik premiered in mid-1996 when Atlantic released his self-titled debut album. With an appearance on the soundtrack to the TV..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Eddie Money burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977. Fans immediately fell in love with Money's sound..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP. That first album, The Marshall Mathers LP..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Erykah Badu, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Florence And The Machine is an English band with a sound that combines soul and rock. Their debut album, Lungs, was released in 2009..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Since 1985 singer Freddie Jackson has recorded a string of pop hits, his romantic ballads especially capturing the
hearts of female listeners..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Greg Kihn began his career in
his hometown of Baltimore, MD, working in the singer/songwriter mold, but switching
to straightforward rock & roll when he moved to San Francisco in 1974..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts; three of which became household names - The Beatles - The Rolling Stones and Herman's Hermits, who...... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Hewett soars to..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| INXS is an Australian rock band who achieved international success in the 1990s with their hit singles, "Need You Tonight," What You Need," and "New Sensation."..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Ohio native James Ingram first received minor attention in the late 70s as part of the band Revelation Funk. However, it was a 1980 demo tape on which he sang that..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Since 1996, 10-time Grammy award winner, Shawn Jay Z Carter has dominated the rap industry and set trends for a generation..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Jim Brickman, whose distinctive piano virtuosity has personified pure romance for audiences of all ages, celebrates his tenth anniversary as Windham Hill’s premier..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator,
and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, she’s had
eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics
"Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll,"..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| John Hiatt's sales have never quite matched his reputation. Hiatt's songs were covered successfully by everyone from Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Milsap, and Dr. Feelgood to..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| John Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American recording artist, musician and actor. He is the..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Many industry professionals as well as prestigious musicians and artists around the world consider Jose Feliciano to be the first Latin Artist to crossover into..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Juan Diego Flòrez was born in Lima (Peru) on January, 13th, 1973. He grew up in a music enviroment (his father, Rubèn Flòrez, was a Peruvian music singer) and..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Fusing the complexity of British prog rock with an American heartland sound representative of their name, Kansas were among the most popular bands of the late '70s; though..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Kanye West is an American producer, rapper, songwriter, and record executive. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Record |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Katy Perry first gained mainstream success in 2008 with the smash hit, "I Kissed a Girl," which topped international charts..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Bee Gees may have been the undisputed disco kings of the late '70s, but KC & the Sunshine Band weren't far behind. From the mid- to late '70s, the multi-member..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Kid Rock is a five time Grammy Award nominee singer-songwriter and rapper. He first gained notoriety with his record, Devil Without a Cause,..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Kings Of Leon are an American rock band that was formed in 1999. The band gained initial success in the U.K with nine top 40 singles,..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Klymaxx is a strong all-female funk band as well as a dynamic vocal group with the purpose and intent to deliver uncompromising grooves with style, class..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Kool & the Gang could have been just another in a long line of jazz-funk outfits which emerged in the late '60s and early '70s, now eulogized on rare groove..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| LeeAnn Rimes is an American country singer and actress. Rimes rushed onto the scene in 1996 with her debut album..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Singer Lila Downs grew up with the culture of her father, a professor from the United States, but eventually turned her back on it to explore the tradition of..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| This is the way it really is. Lisa Loeb is a woman with a vision. Fiercely independent, savvy and driven, the multidimensional performer, who started her career..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| He claims to be "the architect of rock and roll," and history would seem to bear out Little Richard's boast. More than any other performer - save, perhaps, Elvis..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Loudon Wainwright III grew up in the town of Bedford in wealthy Westchester County north of New York City, the son of Loudon S. Wainwright, Jr., a writer..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| With its dark hip-hop-influenced alternative rock, Luscious Jackson recreates the dense, multicultural bohemian world of New York in a collage of sound, where..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| When she first burst onto the recording scene in 1996, with her stunning debut album Dreamland, Madeleine Peyroux was greeted with a veritable torrent of gushing reviews. Most..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| One Sunday morning in the early '70s, a youngster in Cleveland caught an earful of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and his life was never to be the same. That kid was Marc Cohn and..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Best-known for her seductive '70s pop staple "Midnight at the Oasis," Maria Muldaur has since become an acclaimed interpreter of just about every stripe of American roots..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| For all the secular success Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., have enjoyed through the years- 7 Grammy awards, 15 gold, and 3 platinum albums, plus starring..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Since he first emerged in the mid-'70s, Marvin Hamlisch has been one of the top composers in film, theater, and popular music. As holder of numerous gold record awards..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| MOR singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester, whose father was a bassoonist for the New York Metropolitan Opera, began singing commercial jingles at age..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Meredith Ann Brooks was born in Oregon City, Oregon, on the 12th of June, 1958. Meredith was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, the daughter of the country sheriff and an..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, one of the premiere interpreters of American popular song, has been a household name since the success of his 1988 one-man Broadway show, Isn’t..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| An enormously popular performer in the late '70s and early '80s, Michael Franks performed folk/rock songs while in high school, then became a literature student..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Violinist Midori Goto was born in Osaka on October 25, 1971. Midori is her given name; her family name is Goto. She initially trained with her mother, Setsu Goto. In..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Miranda Lambert auditioned for Nashville Star in 2003, and placed at third. In September 2003 she signed with Epic Records and her debut single, "Me and Charlie Talking"..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| High octane, turbo, high performance, super charged MITCH RYDER & The Detroit Wheels didn't need to hail from the Motor City for those adjectives to be tossed their way, but it..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Mitsuko Uchida, a thoughtful and iconoclastic pianist, was born in Tokyo, on December 20, 1948. She began her studies in piano during childhood. Her parents, who..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Born into a family of musicians and scientists Russian cellist Nina Kotova has been hailed as "unforgettable", "passionate and inspiring" and as having "powerfully..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Guitarist Norman Brown splashed into the soul-jazz scene in 1992 as a recording artist for MoJazz and quickly went on to win substantial acclaim, beginning with his..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| With their slinky, horn-powered grooves, impeccable musicianship, and eye-popping album covers, the Ohio Players were among the top funk bands of the mid-'70s. Emerging..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Ottmar Liebert has said that "flamenco is a music both romantic and dangerous; it is an attitude as much as it is a musical genre." Therein lies the philosophy..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Brewing a vital concoction of Latin salsa, urban hip-hop, and jazz-funk, Ozomatli formed in Los Angeles in the mid-'90s, eventually settling on a lineup that..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Sean John Combs aka P Diddy, an American rapper, singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records and then founded Bad Boy Records in 1993...... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| During the past year Patti LuPone, who can currently be seen opposite Robert DeNiro in the feature film "City By The Sea," starred opposite George Hearn and Zoe Caldwell..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| No other rock & roll band has experienced the rollercoaster ups and downs in reputation that Paul Revere & the Raiders have known across 40 years in music. One of..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Vocalist Peabo Bryson was among the premier silky-voiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Pop/jazz pianist and singer Peter Cincotti was born in the Park Avenue apartment of his parents. He displayed a talent for music after being given..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Peter Frampton was one of the
biggest arena rock stars of the '70s, making his name largely on the double-LP
concert set..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Peter Nero (born Bernard Nierow, 1934, Brooklyn) is a pianist and New York native who started with Paul Whiteman, then moved up to symphony until the early '60s, when..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Composer, musician, author, satirist — Peter Schickele is internationally recognized as one of the most versatile artists in the field of music. His..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The legacy of Sly Stone is still grooving with a 90-minute blistering set of favorites. Original Sly & The Family Stone members, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson and Vet..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Versatile Ruth, Anita, June, and Bonnie Pointer regularly scored pop and soul hits throughout the '70s and '80s in a chameleonic variety of styles. Formed in..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Randy Newman was an anomaly among early '70s singer/songwriters. Though he was slightly influenced by Bob Dylan, his music owed more to New Orleans R&B and..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Rascal Flatts scored their first record deal with Lyric Street Records in late 1999. The group's first self-titled album produced three top ten hits and their song, "I'm Movin..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Regina Belle emerged as a prolific, consistently engaging vocalist on the urban contemporary scene. Born in New Jersey, Belle's early experience was in..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed "contemporary jazz," the Rippingtons were formed (and have been led ever since) by..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Classy, urbane, reserved, smooth, and sophisticated -- all of these terms have been used to describe the music of Roberta Flack, particularly her string of..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Roslyn Kind was born and raised in New York and now makes her home in Los Angeles. Her unmistakable singing style accounts for her popularity across..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Lyric soprano Ruth Ann Swenson attracted attention from the moment of her 1983 professional debut in San Francisco. The determination evident in her Despina..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
One of the world's leading string quartet, the St.
Petersburg was founded in 1985 as the Leningrad Quartet by Alla
Aranovskaya, Alla Krolevich (Goryainova) and Leonid Shukayev, all three graduates
of the Leningrad Conservatory. The Quartet blazed a trail through international..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| In 1995, Sara Evans began to record demos and caught the eye of Harlan Howard and decided to help develop her music career..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Sean Combs aka P Diddy,is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records and then founded Bad Boy Records in 1993..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| For most of the second half of the '60s, Sergio Mendes was the top-selling Brazilian artist in the United States, charting huge hit singles and LPs that regularly..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Sha Na Na may not have invented rock nostalgia, but the group has successfully - very successfully - celebrated the music and the memories for the past three..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Shalamar was the creation of Dick Griffey, the booking agent for the television R&B program Soul Train, and British R&B producer Simon Soussan. The group's first..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Shania Twain is a Canadian country singer who gained worldwide success in 1997 with her album, Come On Over, which became the best selling album of all time by a female artist in any genre..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Shawn Colvin is one of the bright spots of the so-called "new folk movement" that began in the late '80s. And though she grew out of the somewhat limited "woman with..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| By the time Shelby Lynne won her Best New Artist Grammy, she'd already completed six albums, and had over a decade of recording experience under her belt. Yet..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Spinners were the greatest soul group of the early '70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. Ironically, the band's roots..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Steely Dan is an American rock band whose popularity peaked in the late 1970s after the release of seven studio albums..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| In the chaotic world of rock 'n' roll, in which the lifespan of most bands can be measured in terms of a few years or a few months, John Kay and Steppenwolf have..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| STEVE LIPPIA has become one of the most prominent, in-demand vocalists and has quickly established himself as one of the finest interpreters of the great..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Mary Wilson is a living legend. It was her dream of musical stardom as a Detroit teenager that led Mary Wilson to join her friends, Florence Ballard, Diana..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| With confidence, maturity, and an indisputably powerful voice, Taylor Dayne stands out as one of music's most dynamic..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Terence Trent D'Arby emerged in 1987 amid a storm of publicity. Claiming his debut record was the best since Sgt. Pepper's, his..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Cranberries are an Irish rock band who rose to fame in the 1990s with their debut album, Everybody Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
The Guess Who formed in Winnipeg,
Canada with Chad Allan (guitar, vocals), Randy Bachman (guitar), Jim Kale (bass),
Bob Ashley (piano) and Garry Peterson (drums)..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Singer Thelma Houston is best known for her number one pop classic disco cover of "Don't Leave This Way." Originally a hit for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes featuring..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Three Dog Night scored a succession of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive gold albums from 1969 to 1975, thanks to the slick, sometimes..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| An American director, choreographer and dancer, Tommy Tune is internationally recognized and has performed in and directed numerous Broadway shows. He is known..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| In conjunction with his backing duo Dawn, singer Tony Orlando was one of the biggest pop stars of the early '70s, best remembered for the mammoth hit "Tie a Yellow..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| With over 30 years of recording and touring experience behind them, Tower of Power still garners reviews calling them a "very comtemporary sounding..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Train is a San Francisco band with unforgettable hit songs like: Calling All Angels, Drops of Jupiter, Meet Virginia and Hey, Soul Sister..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| UB 40 took their name from a British unemployment form. With worldwide sales grossing 30 million albums..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Part clever concept, part exaggerated camp act, the Village People were worldwide sensations during disco's heyday and keep reviving like the phoenix. Producer..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard enjoyed one of the more unique career breakthroughs in pop music history; while most performers rely on radio airplay or relentless touring..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| An American original; WAR was the first and most successful musical crossover phenomenon that forever fused rock, jazz, Latin, and R&B, while transcending racial..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
NICK ST.NICHOLAS’ music career began in Toronto when he first formed a band called the Mynah Birds, a group of unknowns that would begin the careers of the king of funk,Rick James..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| As jazz has become more frequently considered "America's classical music," its roots have become a subject of interest for an increasingly broad audience. With..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| The Yeah Yeah Yeahs sold 750,000 copies and receive significant critical reviews. Their second album, Show Your Bones was named the second best album of the year..... |
|
| |
|
| |
|
 |
| |
| Yo-Yo Ma (b. 1955) is indisputably the leading light of his generation of cellists--and, some would say, one of the best players of the instrument in living..... |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
