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
Shungudzo is the stage name of Alexandra Shungudzo Govere, a Zimbabwean American musician and reality television star. She gained global recognition for two reasons: first, she was the first black female gymnast to compete for Zimbabwe in artistic gymnastics at the All-Africa Games; second, she co-founded the Kijana Project, which helps AIDS children. Later, she became well-known in the media... read full bio
These teenage heartthrobs had the girls screaming for them on television, at the movies and, of course, at their record-breaking concerts and for their hit songs. The Teen Idols had a long string of Billboard Top 40 Solid Gold Hits between them. Peter Noone led Herman's Hermits through the British Invasion, selling over fifty million records with the hits I'm... read full bio
Best known for his tenure fronting the hugely influential New York Dolls, David Johansen has been a true chameleon throughout his illustrious career. As the lipstick-smeared glam-punk hero of his years with the New York Dolls, as the tuxedo-clad lounge lizard Buster Poindexter of ""Hot Hot Hot"" fame, and in his latest incarnation as the soulful frontman of The Harry... read full bio
With their instantly familiar songs, The Guess Who, a musical powerhouse that has performed on stages for more than 40 years, captures the attention of audiences. This group of genuine musical superstars has created an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry, from the opening recognizable chord to the contagious chorus and timeless solos. Their resume includes a long list of... read full bio
Randy Bachman is a Canadian musician, guitarist, songwriter, and radio personality who was a founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Over the years he’s also been apart of groups that include, Brave Belt, Union and Ironhorse. Bachman has also recorded several solo albums and has also been host of the weekly music show ‘Vinyl Tap’. Some of... read full bio
A singer-songwriter from Blackheath in South London, Jack Penate is the grandson of The Gormenghast Trilogy author and illustrator Mervyn Peake. He frequently appears in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians, a group that includes artists like Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele and others who sing without purposefully changing their spoken English accent. He and his friend Felix White formed the... read full bio
Northwest of Chicago, in McHenry County, Illinois, the Alkaline Trio was born. The only surviving member of the original band, which consisted of drummer Glenn Porter and bassist Rob Doran, is Skiba. After the band's debut EP Sundials was released, Doran quit and Andriano, who made his recorded debut on For Your Lungs Only EP, took over. The Trio's fame increased... read full bio
It's hard to overlook the chart-topping independent rock duo Icon For Hire. The band, which consists of guitarist/producer Shawn Jump and power vocalist Ariel Bloomer, has quietly gathered a devoted following through their extensive touring, which included an outstanding multi-year run on the Vans Warped Tour. Icon For Hire has been dubbed the "sleeping giants of the modern rock scene"... read full bio
Ultravox is a pioneering British electronic band of the 70s and 80s, with fourteen hit singles and numerous platinum records to their name. The group's album Vienna reached No. 3 on the charts, and is still their most successful release to date. The single Vienna" off the album reached No. 2 on the charts, while the album held other top... read full bio
Hawthorne Heights enjoyed immense success with their first two albums, both of which went gold; their song "Saying Sorry" also achieved gold status. They were one of the biggest breakout successes of the new millennial emo-punk explosion. Over the years, the Ohio-based band experienced personal setbacks, multiple lineup changes and a landscape of evolving musical genres. They released their eighth studio... read full bio
David Coverdale is a rock vocalist, best known for his work with the British hard rock band Whitesnake, and his earlier band Deep Purple. After sending a demo tape to Deep Purple, the band was impressed with his deep blues timbre and recruited Coverdale to share duties with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. After the band split up, Coverdale started recording his... read full bio
Benjamin Booker is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from New Orleans, who names The Gun Club, Blind Willie Johnson and T. Rex as his inspirations. The Chicago Tribune called his music "a raw brand of blues/boogie/soul,", while The Independent said it has "frenzied guitar-strumming and raw, soulful vocals that are hair-raising in intensity" and SPIN described it as "bright, furious, explosive... read full bio
Brendan Perry is an English singer and multi-instrumental artist. Perry was born in London but moved to Auckland, New Zealand early in his education. Perry did not have formal musical education growing up so he began playing guitar at his catholic school on his own. Post schooling, Perry had a series of jobs until he joined the... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Eden xo also works as a dancer, producer, creative director, and occasionally as an actress. Under her true name Jessie Malakouti, she has released songs as a member of the band Shut Up Stella as well as through her solo project, Jessie and the Toy Boys. The official music video for "Too Cool to Dance" by Eden xo was... read full bio
American pop punk group The Starting Line was established in Churchville, Pennsylvania. The members of the group are Brian Schmutz (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Vasoli (vocals, bass), Matt Watts (guitar), Mike Golla (guitar) and Tom Gryskiewicz (drums). The group has released four studio albums, is most known for their rock radio smash "Island" and their popular tune "The Best of Me." A hiatus... 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
The captivating psychedelic art rock group Django Django, from London, England, has mesmerized listeners with its avant-garde and varied sound. The four members of the group—Vincent Neff, Tommy Grace, Jimmy Dixon, and David Maclean—met at the Edinburgh College of Art, where their shared love of music served as the starting point for their artistic journey. The band's self-titled debut album entered... read full bio
Chicago’s Finest is made up of former band members of Chicago, Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin, along with Emmy Award Nominated artist Marc Bonilla, one of the top five finalists on The Voice, Will Champlin, and bassist, producer and vocalist, Rob McDonald (known as Rob McBass). Chicago’s Finest was born to represent the roots of the city of Chicago. The... read full bio
Kevin Hearn is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist; he can play the keyboard, guitar, accordion, mandolin, and sings. His career in music began with the Barenaked Ladies, a multi-platinum selling band. Now, pursuing a solo career, Hearn has released an abundance of new music and so far has released seven albums. Artists like David Lynch and Sun Ra inspire Hearn; he follows... read full bio
