Over the course of his career, launched on the Dr. Demento radio show, Weird Al Yankovic has parodied everyone from one-hit wonders like Toni Basil (whose hit “Mickey” helped inspire Weird Al’s “Ricky”) to long-lived groups like Queen (“Another One Bites the Dust” became “Another One Rides the Bus” in Weird Al’s hands) to superstars like Michael Jackson. In fact,... read full bio
Born in Glasgow on the 24th of November 1942. Billy left school early to become a welder in the Glasgow shipyards. He went on to serve in the parachute regiment of the Territorial Army. He was one half of the Humblebums, a duo with Gerry Rafferty. His musical career increasingly found itself taking a back seat to his comic monologues... read full bio
Too Short was born in LA. His first step into music was when he was appointed the drummer in the school marching band. He was living with his family in East Oakland, and ""the studio"" was his bedroom, where short and his old-school partner Freddy B AKA Fred Benz, started making rap music history by pioneering a totally unique way... read full bio
Keyshia Cole is an RnB singer who got her career started after meeting the legendary MC Hammer when she was only 12 years old. Her high profile friend group only started growing from there when she met Tupac Shakur and subsequently moved to Los Angeles, being introduced to A and M Records. With them, she released her debut album “The... read full bio
Herbie Hancock has always gone whichever way he has chosen. Acoustic jazz classicist on par with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. R&B innovator. Funkified jazzman. Soundtrack composer. Television host, even. At 20 he was doing session work for Blue Note Records by day and playing with trumpeter Donald Byrd by night. His 1963 debut album Takin Off featured the now-classic... read full bio
Jimmy Eat World is an alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, who is associated with an array of genres, including emo, alternative rock, indie rock, and pop punk. In its early years the band emulated the style of their punk rock influences, eventually recording and releasing three singles and a full-length, self-titled album on local label Wooden Blue Records. The... read full bio
For the men of MercyMe - vocalist, Bart Millard, Jim Bryson on keys, guitarist Mike Scheuchzer, bassist Nathan Cochran, guitar player Barry Graul and drummer Robby Shaffer -- worshipping the Lord and leading others in praise is very much a life-long calling.The band released six independent albums prior to signing with INO Records. The band then released its first major... read full bio
Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars. The duo's members are Rodrigo Sanchez, lead guitar, and Gabriela Quintero, rhythm guitar. The musicians gained a reputation by playing in the pubs and bars of Dublin, Republic of Ireland, and despite their unusual style, gained a cult following. Reviewing one of their gigs,... read full bio
There are but a handful of young, solo artists who dare to tackle the challenge of performing bachata music at the international level. There are fewer still who embody the charisma and talent to make the genre their own in a way that nobody has before. In a relatively short time, Prince Royce has done just that and then some... read full bio
Ranked by The Source as one of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time and by About.com as the No. 10 Greatest MC of Our Time, Scarface is a successful rapper and recording artist. He is one of the former rappers of the Geto Boys, and has recorded solo albums like Mr. Scarface is Back, The Diary, and The World... read full bio
Rise Against is a punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois that was formed in 1999. The band was formed by ex-88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe, who brought in vocalist Tim McIlrath and eventually, drummer Brandon Barnes to create a new project that was rooted in traditionalist hardcore punk. The band's early years were marked by lineup changes, with Dan... read full bio
Aloe Blacc is an American musician, singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and philanthropist from Laguna Hills, California. He is best known for writing and singing on Avicii’s single “Wake Me Up”, which charted in 22 different countries. He’s also known for his own singles “The Man”, “Loving You Is Killing Me” and “I Need a Dollar” as well as for performing... read full bio
Busta Rhymes is a rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George ""Buster"" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal... read full bio
Live is a rock band from York, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer, drummer Chad Gracey, and singer Chris Shinn. Live achieved worldwide success with their album Throwing Copper, which has sold eight million copies in the US. The band grew popularity in the mid-1990s with hit singles such as, “Lightning Crashes”, which stayed at the... read full bio
Roger Hodgson has been recognized as one of the most gifted composers, song writers, and lyricists of our time. As the legendary voice of Supertramp and composer of the band’s greatest hits, he gave us ""Give a Little Bit"", ""The Logical Song"", ""Dreamer"", ""Take the Long Way Home"", ""Breakfast In America"", ""It’s Raining Again"", ""School"", ""Fools Overture"", and so many... read full bio
Cat Power is a singer-songwriter, musician and occasional actress and model. Critics have noted the constant evolution of Cat Power's sound, with a ""mix of punk, folk and blues"" on her earliest albums, and elements of soul and other genres more prevalent in her later material. Her latest album, Sun, incorporated electronica, in a self-proclaimed move from the ""really slow... read full bio
With the release of their Grammy nominated album Backatown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue won over legions of new fans in five different continents. Backatown reached Billboard’s magazine’s Contemporary Jazz Chart at No. 1 for nine consecutive weeks. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have created a mixture of sounds including funk, hip-hop, and pop. They have tailored this signature sounds... read full bio
Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop band from Los Angeles that consists of members Michael Fitzpatrick, Noelle Scaggs, Joe Karnes, James King, Jeremy Ruzumna, and John Wicks. The band received critical acclaim after the release of their debut album “Pickin’ Up the Pieces” which peaked at number 1 on the US Heatseekers charts. Their debut album contained... read full bio
The character of Lieutenant Dan was inspired by Gary Sinise's performance in Forrest Gump, which was nominated for an Academy Award and ultimately won. Because Sinise was so frequently identified with the role, the band ultimately made the decision to name themselves after the character he played. Sinise's plea for authorization to bring musicians along on his USO tours is... read full bio
Tyrese’s unrelenting drive and talent have gained him accomplishments and honors generally reserved for venerated entertainment icons twice his age. Not content as just another famed Hollywood triple threat, Tyrese reinvented the entire concept, yielding a strong presence in over six separate genres. While the roles of writer, actor and singer are ubiquitous to Tyrese, his well-earned position as a... read full bio
