Although they started out as an artsy progressive rock band, Grammy-nominated Styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late due to a fondness for bombastic rockers and soaring power ballads. They have had five albums in a row certified Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, in addition to sixteen Top 40 singles the US, including eight that... read full bio
Salt-n-Pepa are an iconic all-female rap group who rose to fame in the 1980s and went on to sell over 10 million albums worldwide. Their debut album, "Hot, Cool & Vicious" was released in 1986 and received some airplay on R&B stations due to popular tracks such as "My Mic Sound Nice" and "Tramp." However, it was the remix of... read full bio
Natalie Merchant first achieved success as the leader of the well-liked folk-rock group 10,000 Maniacs, but she later saw even greater success as a solo performer as her literate, socially concerned compositions made her one of the leading female artists in modern pop. Being a well-known social crusader, Merchant frequently runs campaigns in support of contentious subjects including animal rights,... read full bio
Third Eye Blind spent years playing on the barely-existent San Francisco club scene. But as soon as real opportunity presented itself - in the form of their self-titled debut album - Third Eye Blind took it, and took off. Third Eye Blind scaled the charts with the album and its first single, ""Semi Charmed Life""; they then made clear their... read full bio
Lauryn Hill is a very popular singer/songwriter from South Orange, New Jersey. The natural born singer and performer, Hill released her debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill; her album was received with massive acclaim, both from critics and commercially. Some of her hit singles from the album include, “Lost Ones”, “Doo Wop”, “Ex Factor,” and “Everything Is Everything.” In... read full bio
Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University and soon joined the improv/sketch comedy group Boom Chicago, which performed in Chicago, London, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Singapore. Meyers also performed with Chicago's Improv Olympic, which has been used as a springboard by many other SNL cast members and writers. During a performance at the Chicago Improv Festival, he caught the eye of SNL... read full bio
American band 3 Doors Down rose to national fame with their first single, “Kryptonite” when it charted in the top three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They subsequently released their debut album, The Better Life. The album was the 11th best-selling album of the year and was certified 6x platinum in the United States. Their second album, Away from... read full bio
Toby McKeehan better known by his stage name tobyMac, is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author. He was first known for being a member of the Christian singing trio DC Talk, staying with them from 1987 until their announced hiatus in 2000. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of four... read full bio
Bell Biv DeVoe, also known as BBD, is an American R&B group that was formed from members of New Edition and consists of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. The group is best known for their single “Poison” that was released in the early 90’s and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard US charts and reached US certified... read full bio
Alan Parsons is an influential rock musician and producer. Best known for his production of the The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Let It Be, and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. He has also engineered albums for Ambrosia, Paul McCartney and The Hollies. He began the band ‘The Alan Parsons Project’, who’s debut album, ‘Tales Of Mystery And... read full bio
Academy Award-winning writer, actor, director, and musician, Billy Bob Thornton has an extensive and impressive career in motion pictures, television, and music. He gained early recognition as a cast member on the CBS sitcom Hearts Afire and in several early films including On Deadly Ground and Tombstone. After writing, directing, and starring in the independent film Sling Blade, he won... read full bio
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ self-made 2005 debut album, Nothing But The Water, revealed a musically sophisticated young band inspired by the music of the late ’60s/early ’70s and fronted by a dynamo whose nuanced singing, organ playing and songwriting belied her age. The follow-up, 2007’s This Is Somewhere, confirmed that the band had no interest in following trends but... read full bio
Wyclef Jean is a rapper, musician and actor who has also been a member of the Fugees. The Haitian-American singer and producer has been a guiding figure as a powerful pop cultural force for over two decades. The release of the Fugees’ album, ‘The Score’, inspired rave reviews from critics like Robert Christgau. The album hit number one on the... read full bio
As the former front man for the very popular 90’s boy band 98 Degrees, Nick Lachey is now a multiplatinum recording artist, television personality and host. With the band 98 Degrees he sold over 10 million albums worldwide and charted many top-forty hits. He also has released three solo albums called SoulO, What’s Left of Me, and Soundtrack of My... read full bio
The extraordinary mezzo-soprano opera vocalist Marilyn Horne has received four Grammy Awards, confirming her position as a true musical legend. She has made a name for herself as a performer of the magnificent works of Rossini and Handel throughout her distinguished career, exhibiting her amazing vocal abilities and making an enduring impression on the operatic world. Horne began her career as... read full bio
The New Zealand born singer, Natasha Bedingfield grew up in Southeast London where she and her siblings formed an R&B group in their teens. This encouraged Natasha to pursue her music career. With the R&B background, Natasha intertwined the up-beat tempo of pop and the soul of R&B together to make her own unique sound. Her album, “Unwritten”, made its... read full bio
American actor, comedian, television personality, and writer David Wayne Spade also writes. He participated in Saturday Night Live in the 1990s before beginning a career as an actor in both film and television. The movies Tommy Boy (1995), Black Sheep (1996), The Emperor's New Groove (2000), Joe Dirt (2001), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003), The Benchwarmers (2006), Grown Ups... read full bio
The Cult rose to fame from the streets of London to become one of rocks biggest attractions of the mid-80s and 90s. Critically acclaimed records and radio hits such as She Sells Sanctuary, Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine, Edie and Fire Woman propelled the band to arena status. However, the bands disdain for the big machine of the music business... read full bio
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a Grammy-nominated indie rock trio from New York. They have been described as having a unique alternative sound that is considered dance-friendly, with elements of art-rock and post punk. The band has recorded four studio albums, Fever to Tell, Show Your Bones, It’s Blitz! and Mosquito, with the first three albums earning Grammy nominations for... read full bio
Bad Religion’s sound is music that has the furious beat and driving buzz of saw guitar and classic punk rock, but when a vocal chorus cuts in, it is surprisingly harmonious and emotionally evocative, reminiscent of The Beatles or The Everly Brothers. This is a sonic contradiction that works to stunning effect. It is also a sound that has come... read full bio
