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| Big & Rich is an American country music duo comprised of Big Kenny and John Rich. The band’s debut album “Horse of a Different Color..... |
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| 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'..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Adele is an English soul and pop singer who has made a name for herself after her debut album “19” went 4x Platinum. Her second album “21” went 9x Platinum..... |
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| 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..... |
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Air Supply is a soft-rock duo consisting of Graham Russell on guitar and Russell
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| Alan Jackson is an American country music singer who has had more than 50 singles appear on the Billboard List of the “Top 30 Country Songs..... |
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Alanis Morisette is a singer, guitarist, and producer. Alanis Morisette has won seven
Grammy Awards and 16 Juno Awards for her music..... |
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| 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..... |
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“torch singer, spellbinder, heart-breaker” (People) was hailed as the “most Sinatra-like” of the new generation of cabaret performers by Life Magazine..... |
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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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Ashlee Simpson is an American pop singer-songwriter from Waco, Texas. Her debut album was released in 2004 and was titled, “Autobiography.”..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band that was formed in 1988 by
Ed Robertson and Steven Page. The Current members are Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart..... |
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Beck is an American alternative rock singer-songwriter who first received public
notice in 1994 with the hit single, “Loser.”..... |
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Ben Folds is an American singer-songwriter who was the frontman of the alternative
rock band Ben Folds Five..... |
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Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter who plays a wide-ranging mix of folk,
blues, reggae, and rock music..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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Billy Squier is an American rock musician who had a series of hits in the 1980s..... |
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| Bjork is an Icelandic singer-songwriter who has attained acknowledgment in jazz, rock, electronic, and classical music..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Bonnie Raitt is an American blues singer who rose to fame in the 1970s. Bonnie Raitt has released 16 albums including three chart toppers..... |
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| 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..... |
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It may seem that Bruno Mars came onto the music scene out of nowhere, suddenly producing,
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| "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..... |
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| Busta-Rhymes is an American rapper who is known for his intricate fast rapping technique. He has released 5 platinum albums including..... |
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| Political satirists the Capitol Steps formed in Washington D.C., assembling a loose confederation of current and former Congressional staffers. Their many..... |
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| 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..... |
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| In 1966, Carlos Santanaformed the Santana Blues Band, which encompassed a blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and salsa..... |
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| Carly Simon, an American singer-songwriter & musician. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records..... |
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Carol Welsman is an internationally
acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world..... |
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| 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..... |
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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,...... |
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| Cheap Trick's roots lie in Fuse, a late-'60s Rockford, IL, band formed by Rick Nielsen and bassist Tom Petersson, who released..... |
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On March 15, 1990, Christina Aguilera appeared on Star Search, but lost the competition
at second place. She signed a recording contract with RCA Records and her debut..... |
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| 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..... |
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Classical Mystery Tour with Orchestra From Western USA
Imagine The Beatles playing a pops..... |
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| Brazilian jazz vocalist Claudia Villela grew up surrounded by diverse musical influences, absorbing everything from baroque to jazz. The musical odyssey started..... |
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| Clay Aiken is a pop rock singer who got his start in 2003 on the hit television show, American Idol. His debut album, “Measure of a Man” went 2x platinum and was a major hit in the U.S and Canada..... |
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| The Counting Crows from Berkeley CA, formed in 1991 gained popularity following the release of its debut album, August and Everything After..... |
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Creed is an American rock band that was formed in Tallahassee, Florida in 1995.
The band became popular right off the bat..... |
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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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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,..... |
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| David Bowie is an English rock singer who has been a prime figure in music for more than four decades...... |
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| 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..... |
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| Following her Grammy-winning orchestral album The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves wished to return to a..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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)..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Dr. Dre is a successful American rapper who has also produced hits for artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dog..... |
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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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Easton Corbin is an American country music singer who released his debut album “Easton Corbin” in 2010. |
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| Eddie Money burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977. Fans immediately fell in love with Money's sound..... |
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| Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP. That first album, The Marshall Mathers LP..... |
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| Erykah Badu, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. |
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| Faith Hill is an American country music singer who has sold over 40 million records worldwide. She has released 6 studio albums..... |
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| Florence And The Machine is an English band with a sound that combines soul and rock. Their debut album, Lungs, was released in 2009..... |
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Foo Fighters, an alternative rock band from Seattle, WA formed in 1994. The band
was founded by Nirvana drummer, David Grohl..... |
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Since 1985 singer Freddie Jackson has recorded a string of pop hits, his romantic ballads especially capturing the
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| American musician/vocalist Jimmy Goings recorded six of the group’s seven studio albums, permanently replacing American singer/saxophone player Leroy Gomez, who was used as lead vocalist for the first album titled “Santa Esmeralda”..... |
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| Gin Blossoms is an American pop rock band formed by Doug Hopkins, Bill Leen, Robin Wilson and Richard Taylor in Tempe, Arizona, in 1987..... |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls, Guitarist/vocalist Johnny Rzeznik, bassist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska joined forces under the name the Sex Maggots. They were originally a cover band that performed power pop and classic rock & roll..... |
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| Green Day is an American punk rock band formed by Billy Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and John Kiffmeyer in 1987. Kiffmeyer was later replaced with drummer, Tre Cool..... |
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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..... |
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Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed by Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy
Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler, in 1985..... |
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| 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...... |
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| 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..... |
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| Ice T is an American rapper who began his career in the 1980s when he was signed to Sire Records. He has released 8 studio albums with..... |
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| 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."..... |
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| 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..... |
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James Taylor is a folk rock singer who achieved breakthrough success in the1970s
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Singer, songwriter, and actress, Janet Jackson was born May 16, 1966, in Gary,
Indiana. Janet Jackson was the youngest of nine children..... |
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| Since 1996, 10-time Grammy award winner, Shawn Jay Z Carter has dominated the rap industry and set trends for a generation..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Jennifer Hudsonis an American R&B and soul singer who rose to stardom in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol..... |
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| Jim Brickman, whose distinctive piano virtuosity has personified pure romance for audiences of all ages, celebrates his tenth anniversary as Windham Hill’s premier..... |
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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,"..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| John Mayer is an American pop rock and blues singer who released his debut 4x Platinum album, “Room for Squares” in 2001..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop and R&B singer who was discovered on YouTube in 2008..... |
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| Justin Timberlake is an American pop singer who first rose to fame as apart of the boy band ‘N Sync. In 2002 he embarked on a solo career..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Kanye West is an American producer, rapper, songwriter, and record executive. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Record |
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| Katy Perry first gained mainstream success in 2008 with the smash hit, "I Kissed a Girl," which topped international charts..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Keith Anderson is an American country music artist and songwriter who gained record labels attention after writing the song “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?..... |
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| Keith Urban is a New Zealand-Australian country music singer whose success in the U.S. came with his third album..... |
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| Kelly Clarkson is a pop singer who rose to fame as the very first winner of the hit show, American Idol. Kelly Clarkson has released four studio albums, all going multi-platinum..... |
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| Kid Rock is a five time Grammy Award nominee singer-songwriter and rapper. He first gained notoriety with his record, Devil Without a Cause,..... |
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| 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,..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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Lady Gaga burst onto the music scene following the release of her debut album,
The Fame (2008), which included dance hits such as “Just Dance..... |
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| LeeAnn Rimes is an American country singer and actress. Rimes rushed onto the scene in 1996 with her debut album..... |
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| Lee Ann Womack is an American country music singer who is most well known for her songs about cheating and lost love. |
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| Lil' Wayne is an American rapper who started his career at age nine, signing with Cash Money Records in 1997...... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| LL Cool J is an American rapper and hip-hop artist whose debut platinum album, “Radio” made him a household name in 1985..... |
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| LMFAO is an American pop music duo consisting of Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy.) The group has released two albums..... |
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| LMFAO is an American pop music duo consisting of Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Madonna is an American singer who has been dubbed the “Queen of Pop.” She has sold over 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the worlds top-selling female recording artist of all time. |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Mariah Careyis an American R&B and pop singer who is most praised for her five-octave vocal range. Her debut album “Mariah Carey” was certified 9x Platinum..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, CA and is comprised of lead singer Adam Levine, Michael Madden, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, and Matt Flynn..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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Associated Entertainment can hire Michael Bublefor your private event!
Michael Bublé's music breakthrough came after he was invited to sing at Prime Minister Brian Mulroney daughter’s wedding..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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"..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Moby is an American musician and Dj who gained attention in 1992 with his electronic dance music. He has released 10 studio albums..... |
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Motley Crue is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by Nikki Sixx and Tommy
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| Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and singer who released her debut album, “Pink Friday” in 2010. The album immediately became a success, peaking at number one on the U.S..... |
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| Born into a family of musicians and scientists Russian cellist Nina Kotova has been hailed as "unforgettable", "passionate and inspiring" and as having "powerfully..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| One Direction is a British-Irish boy band formed by Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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...... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Vocalist Peabo Bryson was among the premier silky-voiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Composer, musician, author, satirist — Peter Schickele is internationally recognized as one of the most versatile artists in the field of music. His..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Pitbull is an American rapper and pop singer-songwriter who released his debut album, “M.I.A.M.I.” in 2004..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Poison is an American glam metal band that rose to fame in the 1980s, selling 15 million records in the U.S..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Reba McEntire is an American country music artist who began her music career in the 1970s. Her multi-platinum albums are “Rumor Has It,”..... |
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| Regina Belle emerged as a prolific, consistently engaging vocalist on the urban contemporary scene. Born in New Jersey, Belle's early experience was in..... |
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| One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed "contemporary jazz," the Rippingtons were formed (and have been led ever since) by..... |
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| Classy, urbane, reserved, smooth, and sophisticated -- all of these terms have been used to describe the music of Roberta Flack, particularly her string of..... |
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| Lyric soprano Ruth Ann Swenson attracted attention from the moment of her 1983 professional debut in San Francisco. The determination evident in her Despina..... |
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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..... |
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Sammy Hagar, also known as “The Red Rocker” is a singer, guitarist,
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| In 1995, Sara Evans began to record demos and caught the eye of Harlan Howard and decided to help develop her music career..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Shaggy is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and rapper who is clearly identifiable by his slurred rapping and vocal style. |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Snoop dogg is an American rapper that is best known for being one of Dr. Dre’s most significant protégés. His debut album, “Doggystyle” was released in 1993..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Steely Dan is an American rock band whose popularity peaked in the late 1970s after the release of seven studio albums..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Sting first rose to fame as part of the famed rock group The Police in the 1970s, before becoming a successful solo artist..... |
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| 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..... |
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| T.I. is an American hip-hop and rap recording artist and founder of Grand Hustle Records. He has released 5 platinum albums including, “Trap Muzik,” |
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| With confidence, maturity, and an indisputably powerful voice, Taylor Dayne stands out as one of music's most dynamic..... |
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| Terence Trent D'Arby emerged in 1987 amid a storm of publicity. Claiming his debut record was the best since Sgt. Pepper's, his..... |
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| The Band Perry is an American country music group that consists of siblings Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry..... |
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| 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?..... |
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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)..... |
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| The Roots is an American hip-hop and soul band that was formed in 1987 by Tariq Trotter, Krispy Kreme, and Ahmir Thompson...... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| An American director, choreographer and dancer, Tommy Tune is internationally recognized and has performed in and directed numerous Broadway shows. He is known..... |
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| Tony Bennett is an American pop and jazz singer who has released 54 albums, starting in 1952 with “Because of You..... |
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| 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..... |
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| With over 30 years of recording and touring experience behind them, Tower of Power still garners reviews calling them a "very comtemporary sounding..... |
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| Train is a San Francisco band with unforgettable hit songs like: Calling All Angels, Drops of Jupiter, Meet Virginia and Hey, Soul Sister..... |
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| U2 is an Irish rock band that was formed in 1976 by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. U2 has released 12 studio albums..... |
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| UB 40 took their name from a British unemployment form. With worldwide sales grossing 30 million albums..... |
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| Matthew Shafer is an American rock and country music singer who goes by the stage name, Uncle Kracker. Uncle Kracker's first studio album, “Double Wide”..... |
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| Usher is an American R&B and pop singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s with his second album, “My Way” which was certified 6x platinum..... |
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| Part clever concept, part exaggerated camp act, the Village People were worldwide sensations during disco's heyday and keep reviving like the phoenix. Producer..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| Willie Nelson is an American country music singer who is one of the most recognized country music artists of all time. He has released an astonishing 66 studio albums..... |
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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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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| 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..... |
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