awyer/entrepreneur Garth Howard Drabinsky (b at Toronto 27 Oct 1948). Drabinsky was one of the world's most dominant cinema exhibitors by 1987, managing over 1500 screens in approximately 500 sites across North America. He uses bold, inventive techniques. At Cineplex, he obtained the ability to compete for first-run American productions by exposing exclusive deals between Famous Players and Odeon and... read full bio
George Hirsch has received a lot of praise. He is a Culinary Institute of America graduate with high honors, a Certified Executive Chef, and a Culinary Educator. He was admitted into the Academy of Cooks, the highest honor organization for chefs in the country, by the American Culinary Federation. At the fully authorized college-level culinary school at the New York... read full bio
Guided by Voices produced a series of trebly, hissy indie rock recordings full of infectiously brief pop tunes that sat halfway between the British Invasion and prog rock, drawing inspiration from both jangle pop and arty post-punk. The Dayton, Ohio-based band, led by singer-songwriter Robert Pollard, released six albums on their own and gained a small following in the American... read full bio
Guitarist/composer Grant Geissman is a well-known contemporary jazz recording artist with an impressive sixteen albums to his name. His latest project, "BLOOZ," marks a reunion with Mesa/Bluemoon label, which released several of his albums in the 1990s. The second in a trilogy, "Cool Man Cool," features some of his favorite music and artists, including Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Tom Scott,... read full bio
Gareb Shamus is a prominent figure in the comic book industry as the founder and former chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment and co-founder and CEO of ACE Comic Con. He was born on December 23, 1968, and grew up with a passion for comic books and sports cards. As a teenager in the 1980s, he was drawn to more... read full bio
Gino Blefari is the CEO of HomeServices of America (HSoA), the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage firm by transaction volume. He also serves as the chairman of the HSoA's real estate brokerage franchise network operations, which include HSF Affiliates LLC and the brokerage networks Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate. Blefari came to HomeServices of America from... read full bio
Guy Beveridge is a well-known trainer, lecturer, professional security consultant and Texas-licensed master peace officer with experience in both military and civilian special operations. For companies at the top of the Fortune 500 list, he has presented, created programs and provided training on leadership, security management and crisis response on a national and worldwide level. He consults with business owners, managers, insurance companies and police... read full bio
Known for her genuineness and ability to turn art into universal themes, Gisela João is one of Portugal's most influential voices. Through her own renditions of songs by José Afonso, José Mário Branco, and other cultural icons whose works are closely linked to the Portuguese Revolution and the struggle for democracy, she created the album Inquieta, which praises freedom and... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
Geraldine Estelle Horner, formerly Halliwell, is an English singer-songwriter, author, and actress. She rose to international prominence in the 1990s as Ginger Spice, one of the Spice Girls' most recognizable members. Halliwell had unprecedented success with the Spice Girls, selling over 100 million records worldwide and becoming the best-selling female group of all time. The empowering slogan "girl power" became... read full bio
Powerhouse supergroup Generation Radio has revolutionized the music business. They have joined forces to produce a fascinating musical experience that cuts across genres and generations. They are made up of renowned musicians and performers from numerous classic bands. Generation Radio has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with thanks to their extraordinary musicianship, compelling onstage presence, and repertoire... read full bio
Poet and professor of German literature Gertrud Höhler has won numerous honors. She has become Germany's most well-known management expert during the past several years. Since 1987, Gertrud has served as an independent businesswoman, consultant to the top fifty German-speaking corporations, and advisor to many of the elite, including the head of Deutsche Bank. She joined the GrandMet board in the... read full bio
A vibrant music scene, distinct from its country roots and bachelorette-heavy honky-tonks, is at the core of Music City. A burgeoning new indie rock trend in Nashville is making waves in grungy clubs and well-liked music venues, agitating a city that is experiencing a musical revolution. Four-piece GLOOM GIRL MFG are becoming a formidable force at the forefront. The band, led... read full bio
Canadian singer-songwriter Goldie Boutilier's music is renowned for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholy. She was raised on the music of Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette, and it has references to her small-town upbringing with a nod to 1950s and 1960s Americana. Her passion for singing started at a young age. She performed for the first... read full bio
The New York Times referred to Ghalia Benali as "a maker of her own myths." The Belgian-Tunisian artist Ghalia Benali began her artistic career as an actress, painter, designer, composer, writer, and vocalist. Reviving the ancient and establishing the new, blending various musical genres, and bridging cultural divides are all inevitable results of combining the two extremes she experienced. Raised in... read full bio
With their innovative live sets and genre-bending style, the UK group Gentlemens Club is spearheading the next wave of low-end sounds and driving the global bass music industry. From 140 hybrids and DnB to UKG basslines and beyond, the group's sound is broad and encompasses all bass tones. Gentlemens Club, armed with an unlimited supply of bass bombs, have established... read full bio
Singer-songwriter GoldFord is well-known for his poignant, soulful songs that combine contemporary and vintage pop and soul influences. With more than 50 million plays on his popular song "Orange Blossoms," GoldFord has gained the backing of musicians like SZA and Sam Smith, who have promoted his music on social media. Over half a billion people have listened to GoldFord's music... read full bio
Grandaddy is a 5-piece indie rock band comprised of Jason Lytle, Jim Fairchild, Kevin Garcia, and Tim Dryden. Formed in Modesto, California, the band started out with a sound influenced by punk artists such as Bad Brains and Suicidal Tendencies. The band’s debut cassette is entitled Complex Party Come Along Theories, which spawned the singles “Taster” and “Could Be Love.”... read full bio
Stand-up comedian Gary Gulman rose to fame as a finalist on seasons 2 and 3 of the NBC show Last Comic Standing. The Boston College graduate sprinkles stories of past careers as a football player, gym teacher, and substitute teacher into his act; which centers on absurd observations about daily occurrences. Since Last Comic Standing, Gulman as performed on a... read full bio
Pam Tills and Lorrie Morgan are both famous country singers in the United States. Both of the singers have had very successful solo careers and have won several awards for their music. Tills and Morgan joined forces to create an unstoppable duet, and are playing their music at concerts and special events. Their career highlights are numerous and varied. Combined,... read full bio
