Swedish professional ice hockey player William Karlsson, also known by his nickname "Wild Bill," serves as the Vegas Golden Knights' alternate captain. The Anaheim Ducks selected him 53rd overall in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. Karlsson has played in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim in addition to Vegas. Karlsson, who was chosen by the... read full bio
Within the musical scene of west London, all avenues ultimately lead to WSTRN, the trio that restored prominence to the west with their incredibly smooth and chart-topping debut hit "In2." For musicians and fans looking for a more innovative sound, the song became a guiding light. Long before any other group had conceived of it, the single, which was built... read full bio
Wale’s rise to popularity began with his first recording, “Rhyme of the Century”, which was heard on local radio and was featured in The Source magazine in the “Unsigned Hype” column. After signing with local record label Studio 43, he released “Dig Dug (Shake It)”. It became one of the most requested songs by local artists in D.C. radio history.... read full bio
Born in New York City, Wallace Shawn is a Jewish actor. His father is a journalist and his mother is a well-known and veteran editor of The New Yorker. Allen Shawn, his brother, pursued a career as a composer. Wallace received his education at Magdalen College at Oxford and Harvard University, where he majored in history. Wallace was a Fulbright... read full bio
Wolf Parade is a post-punk indie rock band from Montreal. The band incorporates guitar, synths, drums, and vocals in their music. Their record ‘Apologies to the Queen Mary’ was released to earn critical acclaim and a Polaris Music Prize nomination. The band has gone through several ebbs and flows of performing, at one point they took a hiatus. Wolf Parade... read full bio
Whitney Johnson is a personal disruption expert, co-founder of 40 over 40, and an author. She has been included on the list of Thinkers50, listed above luminaries like Seth Godin, Gary Hamel, and Jim Collins. Johnson is the author of soon to be published Harvard Business Publishing title: Build An A Team: Become a Boss People Love. She has been... read full bio
Bear Rinehart, also known as his stage name Wilder Woods, is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the rock band Needtobreathe. Rinehart began releasing music under the name Wilder Woods after the release of the singles “Somebody Soon” and “Sure Ain’t.” Shortly after, Wilder Woods released his self-titled studio... read full bio
Few wordsmiths in UK rap have progressed the style and craft as much as Wretch 32 throughout the course of his more than 15-year career. Rap in the UK has shown creativity and tenacity by starting from scratch and creating a legacy with your peers. The ongoing presence of Wretch 32's voice, which has made him one of the UK rap... read full bio
Wolf Parade, a Canadian indie rock band, won over reviewers with their complex, dynamic music that was influenced by a wide range of genres. They also saw an unexpected amount of financial success. They consistently wrote catchy songs with pop hooks that made it clear they had spent a lot of time listening to 1980s new wave music. However, they also... read full bio
In just a year and a half since starting their band, the Wolves have amassed a sizable social media following and a devoted fanbase by focusing on the absurdities of everyday life through their original songs and sharp parodies. They've published three music videos, opened for David Cross, Tenacious D, and Jukebox the Ghost, and played at the Netflix is... read full bio
Will Paquin is an indie singer and guitarist from Boston who is known for his frenetic instrumentation, emotional lyrics, and prolific fingerpicking approach. Since making his debut with "Chandelier," Will has continued to incorporate various folk and classical musical influences into his own sound. His most recent EP is jam-packed with homemade beats and mellow voice melodies recorded on a... read full bio
Canadian musician Wade MacNeil is most recognized for being Alexisonfire's primary guitarist and backup vocalist in the post-hardcore genre. In addition, he is the founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the punk bands Black Lungs and Gallows, two bands known for their hardcore punk sound. The tracks "St. Andrews" by Bedouin Soundclash, "Deathsmarch" by Cancer Bats, "Widower" by Johnny Truant, "The Gre(A)t... read full bio
Will Packer is an American filmmaker, producer, and founder of Will Packer Productions. He has produced hit films such as “Think Like A Man”, “Obsessed”, Ride Along, and About Last Night. He was featured in Giant magazine's “The Giant 100”, Jet Magazine's “Who's Hot To Watch in 2008” as well as Black Enterprise's “Most Powerful Players Under 40”. He has... read full bio
World Classic Rockers can help turn your next event into an All-Star night of Rock and Roll with the best-of-the-best. World Classic Rockers are the ultimate classic rock all-star band, featuring an all-star line-up that includes former members of rock supergroups Santana, Boston, Steppenwolf, Journey, Toto, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. They rotate their lineup depending on the contributing musicians' projects at... read full bio
Warrant is a multi-Platinum selling band that is most popular for their pop-metal sounds of the late 80’s. The band was formed in the streets in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, CA. After several band lineup changes, the band finally solidified on members Jani Lane, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet, and Jerry Dixon. Their first album, Dirty Rotten... read full bio
One of the most creative designers and visionary architects in the field of sustainable development, William McDonough shows organizations how green corporate innovations help the environment and the bottom line. William McDonough is a world-renowned architect and designer and winner of three U.S. presidential awards. He designed and built the first solar-heated house in Ireland in 1977.He is the co-founder... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
Wavves is a noise pop/surf punk band based in San Diego, California. The band is currently composed of founder Nathan Williams (singer song-writer), Alex Gates (guitar, backing vocals), Stephen Pope (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Brian Hill (drums and backing vocals). The band has released 5 studio albums, Wavves, Wavvves, King of the Beach, Afraid of Heights and... read full bio
Walter Robb is the former Co-CEO of the nationally well-known natural and organic supermarkets, Whole Foods. Robb has been with the Whole Foods Market for over twenty years. Alongside partner John Mackey, Walter Robb was able to turn the grocery store in a billion dollar company. Robb’s passion for organic, all-natural products helped the company become one of Forbes Fortune... read full bio
White Reaper is a band based out of Louisville, Kentucky, who plays music in the garage punk and power pop genres. Members of the band include Ryan Hater, Nick Wilkerson, Sam Wilkerson, Hunter Thompson, and Tony Esposito. The band has released to extended plays entitled DEMO 2012 and White Reaper, as well as full-length studio albums including White Reaper Does... read full bio
