Rocky Bleier's life story--a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam--has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century. With the same optimism, sense of humor and steadfast determination that... read full bio
She won’t accept this statement herself, but Rebecca St. James is today’s most loved and respected international Christian music artist. With diversity and depth, the Sydney, Australia native has made the globe her mission field since debuting in 1994 at age 16. Almost 10 years into the journey now, it’s remarkable to remember what has transpired and to consider what... read full bio
American mentor for disturbed kids, Rupert Boneham first gained recognition from reality television viewers as a competitor on Survivor: Pearl Islands. Later on, he participated in the Survivor All Stars, Heroes vs. Villains, and Blood vs. Water seasons, finishing fourth, sixth, and twentieth, in that order. In the end, Survivor viewers chose him as their million-dollar winner during Survivor: America's... read full bio
She grew up in San Francisco and New York City, and graduated cum laude from Yale University. After graduation, she founded Third Wave Direct Action Corporation, a national non-profit organization devoted to cultivating young women's leadership and activism. Third Wave initiated an historic emergency youth drive that registered over 20,000 new voters in inner cities across the United States. Rebecca... read full bio
Rehab is an American Southern rock band. The band has recorded seven albums, including two each for Epic Records and Universal Republic. Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Denny Campbell (Steaknife), Danny (Boone) Alexander, and Jason Brooks (Brooks Buford). Early on, they released their first album independently: ""To Whom It May Consume"" produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Robbie Dupree began his music career by singing in a cappella groups on the street corners of Brooklyn. His passion for music flourished in the rich, creative atmosphere of the late 1960's. Moving to New York City during these exciting days, Robbie dedicated himself to songwriting and the pursuit of a solo career. He studied the work of... read full bio
Ruth Buzzi is a comedienne and actress of theatre, film, and television. She is especially known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973. Buzzi has had featured roles in more than 20 motion pictures including Chu Chu and the Philly Flash, The North Avenue Irregulars, The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The... read full bio
Robin Leach is an English celebrity writer famous for hosting his first show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, in the mid-1980s and into the mid-1990s, which focused on profiling well-known celebrities and their lavish homes, cars and other materialistic endeavors. His voice is often parodied by other actors with his signature phrase, champagne wishes and caviar dreams." During the... read full bio
Roman Gabriel is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s. At 6'4"" and 235 pounds, he is considered the first truly big... read full bio
Richard Dent is a retired NFL player. Dent attended Tennessee State University to play football for all four years. He was drafted to the Chicago Bears and made an immediate impression. Dent quickly exceeded the Bear’s expectations with his strength and agility. In his rookie year, Dent played in every game and even started in three. Within the next year,... read full bio
Ryan Howard is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies.Howard is 6' 4 and 260 lbs. Howard was the 2006 National League MVP. Howard is the fastest player to reach both the 100 and 200 home run milestones in Major League Baseball history, passing the marks in 2007 and 2009, respectively. Due to Howard's reputation as an... read full bio
Randy Newman is a singer/songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist who is notable for his mordant (and often satirical) pop songs and for his many film scores. Newman is noted for his practice of writing lyrics from the perspective of a character far removed from Newman's own biography. Since the 1980s, Newman has worked mostly as a film composer. His film... read full bio
Rafael G_mez played on the European Challenge Tour in 2003 and 2005-07 and the European Tour from 2005 to 2007. He played on the U.S.-based Nationwide Tour in 2004 and a few events on the PGA Tour. His best finish on the PGA Tour was 38th place in The International in 2002. His best finish on the European Tour was... read full bio
Richard North Patterson graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and was awarded their Distinguished Achievement Citation. He is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University's School of Law, and a recipient of their President's Award for Distinguished Alumni. He's served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Ohio; a trial attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission in... read full bio
Rita Wilson is an American actress, producer, and singer-songwriter who began her career acting in Los Angeles, landing a recurring role on “M*A*S*H” as Nurse Lacey. She accepted an invitation to work and train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. During her time in England, she appeared in numerous stage productions. Wilson captured film-going audiences' hearts with... read full bio
Exciting...Incredible...Sensational...all adjectives describing a Rare Earth concert... consistently living up to fans' every expectation. These individuals guarantee the audience an evening of the greatest musicianship and singing ever to be heard! Needless to say, everyone walks away excited and with the warm feeling that they have gotten their money’s worth. It is truly an exhilarating experience! Hit songs include…""Get Ready"",... read full bio
Christian country singer and songwriter Richie McDonald was born February 6, 1962 in Lubbock, TX, a fitting birthplace (Buddy Holly was also born there, along with several other notable musicians) for this fine guitarist, bassist, and piano player. From 1992 to 2007, he was lead singer for the group Lonestar, who landed nearly 30 singles (many of which McDonald wrote... read full bio
Born in 1972, Rogan Gregory's artistic expressions are a reflection of his enduring fascination with abstract shapes, geology, ecology, evolution, biology, and the effects of human activity on the environment. Gregory creates repeatedly, mimicking the cyclical processes of life growth, and is inspired by the manner in which components and the passage of time alter our world. In order to attain... read full bio
Robert Bazell is NBC News' Chief Health and Science Correspondent. His reports appear on NBC Nightly News, Today and Dateline NBC. From transmission of the AIDS virus to innovations in cancer treatment, from the perceived dangers of cellular phones to alternative modes of healthcare, Bazell brings intelligence, understanding and reportorial excellence to the task. Bazell is an outstanding television reporter... read full bio
Richard is the author of hundreds of essays and articles that can be found on websites like Resilience.org, CommonDreams.org, Alternet.org, ProjectCensored.com, and Counterpunch.com, as well as in publications like Nature, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, The American Prospect, Public Policy Research, Quarterly Review, Literary Review, Yes!, and The Sun. His monthly MuseLetter has been published, and it was listed among the... read full bio
