Renowned electronic musician RAfeeki is credited with influencing the deep house sound for ever. He is from Colorado City, California, which is known for having a flourishing music culture. Thanks to his ability to craft intriguing beats and melodies, RAfeeki has developed a reputation for generating evocative and deep electronic soundscapes. A diverse array of musical styles serve as the inspiration... read full bio
During their first five years as a rock 'n' roll band, Rainbow Girls, a collaborative of composers, multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, and locals of California, toured both Europe and the US. They've gone back to more folkloric origins. The band's current trio lineup showcases its soulful, bluesy sound in its most unadulterated form, timeless lyricism, and rich harmonies.... read full bio
Ralph Barbosa is one of the most reserved attention-seekers in comedy history, but his endearing and easygoing demeanor have earned him a national attraction. Later this year, he will be the star of his first hour-long Netflix stand-up special. Ralph appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, recorded his first Netflix special, and has over 3 million... read full bio
A musical endeavor called "Rabbitology" aims to investigate the strange and unvarnished. Rabbitology's shabby production technique, which started in a dorm room with percussion constructed from a dining hall apple, contributes to the unique and weird soundscapes of each song.... read full bio
Reinhardt Buhr's musical journey is a tale of inspiration, passion, and metamorphosis. He was inspired to pick up the guitar by a friend's newly discovered love for it. A year later, he picked up the flamenco guitar, and he almost instantly had his first small-town engagement. He formed a band quickly and the group was able to tour the entire... read full bio
Rex Chapman, a former professional basketball player, is a source of fun and optimism because of his inspiring journey from the court to the screen. While attending the University of Kentucky, Chapman excelled as a basketball player. He worked in the front offices of multiple NBA teams during his twelve seasons as a player. After a successful basketball career that... read full bio
The goal of Rohit Bhargava is to encourage more unconventional thinking worldwide. He is widely regarded as one of the most unique and engaging speakers on trends, innovation, and marketing in the world. He is a three-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten books. In order to transform the way teams and leaders think at the World... read full bio
Rolf Dobelli founded ZURICH.MINDS, a community of the world’s most famous and distinguished thinkers, scientists, artists and entrepreneurs including Nobel prize winner Kurt Wuthrich, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Matt Ridley, philosopher Daniel Dennet and many others. Earlier in his career, Rolf joined Swissair as CEO of several of its subsidiaries. In 1999, he co-founded get Abstract, the world’s largest publisher of... read full bio
Rolf Eckrodt held senior positions at Daimler-Chrysler for more than 20 years. He had joined Mercedez-Benz in 1966 and had been known for his track record in turnarounds. As an example, as President of Mercedez-Benz Brazil in 1992-96, he carried out a completer restructuring of the troubled company. Business Week magazine commented on his appointment at Mitsubishi, He worked wonders... read full bio
Ruel is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney. He started playing the guitar at only 8 years old and later in life he got his start when his father sent a demo of him singing to M-Phazes. From there, Ruel released his debut single “Golden Years” with M-Phazes. He released an EP, “Ready”, which peaked at number 76 on the Australian... read full bio
Robert Safian is editor and managing director of the award-winning monthly business magazine Fast Company. He oversees all editorial operations, in print and online, and plays a key role in guiding the magazine's advertising, marketing, and circulation efforts. Safian was honored by Crain's New York Business as one of the “40 Under 40” top young business executives in New York... read full bio
One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed ""contemporary jazz,"" the Rippingtons were formed by guitarist/keyboardist Russ Freeman. Freeman studied at Cal Arts and UCLA, and recorded Nocturnal Playground as a leader in 1985 for the Brainchild label, a one-man project. In 1987, he was approached to record for the Japanese Alfa label and came up with... read full bio
Richard Dean Anderson is probably best known as MacGyver, the clever and inventive nonviolent hero who solved problems in his own unique way for seven successful seasons on ABC. In Richard Dean Andersons roles before and since, this gifted actor has continued to demonstrate his remarkable talent and versatility. Throughout his career, Richard Dean Anderson has made a point of... read full bio
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Producer Ray Parker Jr. started out at 13 in the legendary Motown studios then continued his professional career at 18 as a member of Stevie Wonder's band! Ray moved on, creating his own band Raydio and then continued his chart-topping career as a solo artist. He has had 24 Billboard Top 40 and R&B hits and... read full bio
ROBERT WUHL is respected for his critically praised work in notable films such as; Bull Durham, Good Morning Vietnam, Blaze, Mistress and Cobb. In demand for his skills on both sides of the camera, ROBERT has been on a roll, or has created the roll. He led an all-star cast in the black comedy hit Mistress. As an actor,... read full bio
Foodies across the country are embracing chef Rocco DiSpirito as one of the brightest stars of his generation, and his hard work and dedication have earned him a reputation as a highly talented chef who delights the public and restaurant critics alike. Named Food & Wine's “Best New Chef, “ nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award, recipient of a... read full bio
Rich colors and colossal images, literate, intelligent, idiosyncratic, under the guise of an exceptional pop singer. While Rickie Lee Jones has become more and more obscure, her imitators have become very famous indeed. She has not been abandoned by the critics, though. Her music is always written about, and she is pictured in more than one book on the icons... read full bio
Reggie Watts is a comedian and musician from Brooklyn who is renowned for his original fusion of improvisational comedy and musical performances. Watts captivates audiences with his spontaneous and surprising acts. Watts has a particular style that incorporates stream-of-consciousness stand-up, changing personas, and loop pedal-based a cappella compositions. Reggie Watts, who was born in Germany to a French mother and an... read full bio
Romano Prodi served as President of the Council of Ministers of Italy twice, from 1996 1998 and 2006 2008. He became President of the European Commission at a time of crisis, from 1999 2004. In 2008, he was was named by the UN as president of the African Union UN peacekeeping panel. In 2009, he was... read full bio
According to Thinkers50, a biennial survey of the most significant international business thinkers, Roger is the best management thinker in the world. Roger is a dependable strategic advisor to CEOs across the globe, serving clients like Procter & Gamble, Lego, Ford, BHP, and Verizon. As Dean from 1998 to 2013, Academic Director of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship from... read full bio
