Fender-wielding Los Angeles-based guitar hero Richie Kotzen is frequently touted in the international guitar press as one of the world's best guitarists, with a 50-album discography to back it up. Kotzen's big break came in 1991 when, at age 21, he joined multi-platinum glam rockers Poison, with whom he recorded 1993's Native Tongue. The platinum album spawned two top-twenty singles... read full bio
This scientist/explorer/author is a man of intellect and action. He holds a Ph.D from Harvard and has been a logger, surveyor, park ranger, photographer and lecturer. Dr. Davis co-wrote and hosted Earthguide on the Discovery Channel. His book, The Serpent and The Rainbow investigated Haitian Voodoo culture. He has participated in extensive explorations into the rain forests of Central America... read full bio
The Central Park jogger case concerned the violent assault, rape, and sodomy of Trisha Meili, a female jogger, and attacks on others in New York City's Central Park, on April 19, 1989. The attack on the female jogger left her in a coma for 12 days. Meili was a 28-year-old investment banker at the time, weighing under 100 pounds. The... read full bio
Wambui Bahati is an entertainer, author, speaker and holistic mental health and 'empowerment over domestic violence' advocate. Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. Wambui wrote, produced... read full bio
FUNNY, TOUCHING, EYE-OPENING AND TRANSFORMATIONAL ARE JUST A FEW OF THE WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE DR. CAMPOLO'S ONE-OF-A-KIND PRESENTATION, SUNDAY'S A-COMIN'. A PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY AT EASTERN COLLEGE, A MINISTER, AND A MUCH-REQUESTED SPEAKER, HE IS ALSO THE FOUNDER OF THE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION. Dr. Tony Campolo is a sociologist, a teacher, the founder of... read full bio
Judge Webster is the only person ever to head both the Central Intelligence Agency (1987-1991) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978-1987). During that time, he has been at the heart of every national security issue this country has ever faced. Engaging, fiercely independent and judicious, Judge Webster is uniquely qualified to analyze what recent world developments hold for America's... read full bio
Yanic Perreault is a former professional hockey player who played in the NHL for thirteen seasons. He played as a Center for the Phoenix Coyotes, the Montreal Canadiens, the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered one of the best face-off men in NHL history and has earned many awards including 5 QMJHL awards,... read full bio
Tommy Kendall is an American race car driver and television broadcaster. He is best known for his IMSA GT Championship and SCCA Trans-Am Series career. The three-time Trans-Am series champion spent his formative years in the seat of a race car. He has been driving professionally since age of 18 and has won an amazing nine professional championships, 39 races... read full bio
Cherie Currie is more famously known as the lead vocalist of the all-female rock band, The Runaways. The American singer/songwriter started her career with The Runaways. She started with the band at the young age of 15. They were apart of the West Coast punk rock scene. Their single “Cherry Bomb” gained them commercial success and became the teenage rock... read full bio
Grammy Award Winner, Best Selling author JIM PETERIK offers an expert song writing workshop, ""Song Writing for Dummies - Live"" that can be customized for adult, student or mixed audiences based on the book he co-authored. The workshop incorporates his 20 top 40 Billboard hits and involves other accomplished/credited guests on stage. PRIDE OF LIONS is Peterik's rock band... read full bio
Chicago native Rockie Fresh is quickly becoming your next favorite rapper. Only starting his music career a few years ago, this young up-and-comer is already one of the hottest independent artists in hip-hop.... read full bio
The Platters were quintessential to the introduction of the Rock and Roll era, a defining time in music history that turned the industry in a new direction and defined and generation. Their sounds helped bridged the gap between the old and the new, opening them up for a massive fan base. They have forty Billboard Top 40 hits including Only... read full bio
Sadao has been sharing his unique vision of Jazz with audiences all over the world. Both a Charlie Parker devotee and one of the founding fathers of contemporary jazz, Watanabe has worked with luminaries in both the straight-ahead and smooth jazz scenes.... read full bio
Founded in 1989, the Borromeo String Quartet (Nicholas Kitchen and Ruggero Allifranchini, violin; Hsin-Yun Huang, viola; and Yeesun Kim, cello) won second prize at the 1990 International String Quartet Competition in Evian, France. They won the 1991 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and made their New York debut at the 92nd Street Y in 1992. They have also made debut... read full bio
Boris Belkin is a famous Soviet-born violinist. A prodigy in every sense of the word, he has been performing publicly since the age of 7 - with just one year of lessons under his belt. He was a renowned performer within Russia before the age of 25, after which he emigrated to the West and has been an international sensation... read full bio
Rev Theory is a four-piece rock band whose music, live show, and appeal position them among today’s best in the business. Their sound originates from hard rock, early grunge, and the excitement of nu-metal. Rev Theory offers a potent blend of grungy guitars, powerful vocals, and distinctive harmonies. Their live show and anthemic choruses are stadium ready.... read full bio
Hugh Cornwell, The original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers, enjoyed massive UK and European success with ten hit albums and twenty-one top forty singles. The Stranglers etched themselves into the UK's musical psyche with PEACHES, NO MORE HEROES, GOLDEN BROWN, ALWAYS THE SUN, NICE N SLEAZY, DUCHESS, WALK ON BY, STRANGE LITTLE GIRL, AND SKIN DEEP. Cornwell... read full bio
New Breed Brass Band is poised to be the next heavyweight contender among internationally renowned New Orleans artists. They count legends James 12" Andrews, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Topsy Chapman, Karl Leblanc, and Bruce "Sun-pie" Barnes as family members, and have showcased their originality opening for such diverse bands as The Fray, Red Baraat, Dr. John, The Waterboys, and Trombone... read full bio
Dr. Roberta Bondar, after many years of training, became Canada's first female astronaut when she flew on the space shuttle Discovery in January 1992. She currently conducts research into blood flow in the brain during microgravity and various pathological states. Dr. Bondar is keenly interested in physical fitness and in educating students about environmental issues. She has received many honours,... read full bio
Roy Juarez Jr. dreamed of using his difficult yet inspirational life experience to inspire young people and bring families back together. To that end, he formed the human development organization IMPACTtruth, Inc. Juarez has inspired thousands of people both domestically and internationally by collaborating with national organizations including the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Ford Motor Company Fund, and U.S.... read full bio
