Gabby Barrett is an American singer-songwriter who finished third on season 16 of the television series “American Idol”. She started her career in singing in her local gospel choir when she was only 19 and a few years later won the Kean Quest Talent Search. Showing that not only does she have talent, but a big heart, Barrett has performed... read full bio
Marcus King has been penning music, taking the stage and leading his own bands for close to ten years. He has been swapping licks with prominent admirers and instructors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks ever since he was a teenager whenever their paths have crossed. Haynes, who was 19 at the time, was so impressed by King's artistic prodigality that he... read full bio
Songs by Dylan Gossett strike an impression right away. The singer-songwriter from Austin leaves an impression with his emotionally raw lyrics, gravelly vocal style and dusty accompaniment. With an open heart and a guitar in hand, he composes all of the songs himself and sings from the heart without pretense or filter. It explains why, in the short period since making his debut, he... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling, says one industry report. The outpouring of affection for this super-group has never been greater. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop.... read full bio
In 1985, the band La Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio was founded in Mexico City. They are among the most important rock bands in Mexico and pioneers of rock en espaol. Mojado, Un poco de sangre, Cocodrilo, Pachuco, and Un gran circo, songs that describe the difficulties, adventures, and beauty of a society striving to advance economically,... read full bio
Molotov is a rock and hip-hop group from Mexico City that was founded on September 23, 1995. The group's musical tapestry combines Spanish and English lyrics with rapping and singing by all of the members to produce a distinctive language fusion. Heavy basslines, flamenco guitar riffs, and turntable scratches combine on their musical canvas to create a sound that defies... read full bio
"Paul Brandt is the most awarded Male Country artist in Canadian history. Not only has his songwriting taken him to the top of the American and Canadian charts, his music has caught the ear of some of the biggest names in the business. In 2003, Paul's first outside cut was a song called 'For You' which was written for the... read full bio
Joanna Newsome displays an elaborate skill set through her music, incorporating her harpist, pianist, vocalist, and lyricist talents in her songs. Newsome’s style is heavily influenced by Appalachian music and avant-garde modernism. Much of her vocal display contains folk-type sounds and high soprano notes. Often paired with a tinkling harp, Newsome’s music transports you into a fairyland. Her work has... read full bio
One of the bands that has been covered the most is Cheap Trick. They have been fusing pop, punk, and even metal elements since the 1970s in a style that is instantly recognized and irresistible. Cheap Trick are a musical legend because to evergreen songs like I Want You to Want Me, Surrender, and the late 1980s fan favorite, The... read full bio
Sail into the sweet sounds of five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross. Chris’ smooth and sophisticated ballads sound as good today as his timeless recordings. His songs were featured on numerous media outlets, including ""Think Of Laura"" on the daytime drama, General Hospital and ""All Right"" on CBS Sports. He has won an Academy Award for “Arthur’s Theme/Best That You... read full bio
George Thorogood and the Destroyers gathered a strong following with such releases as “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Born To Be Bad” and “American Made.” But it is the band’s breakthrough hit album's title song, “Bad to the Bone,” that has become synonymous with the group. The album spent nearly an entire year on the... read full bio
Gladys Maria Knight, born in the United States on May 28, 1944, is an American singer, composer, actor, and businesswoman. She is also known as the "Empress of Soul." Gladys Knight and the Pips, a family group that comprised Knight's brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten, recorded songs throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Knight... read full bio
One of the most well-known names from the disco era of the 1970s is KC And The Sunshine Band. KC and The Sunshine Band is one of the key figures in pop music with over 100 million album sales, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award. Over the course of more than 25 years of recording... read full bio
Unchained Melody"" was re-recorded by the Righteous Brothers' twenty-five years after they first released it. The recording became an essential part of the movie Ghost, has been recognized as the best love song of all-time, and nominated for a Grammy. The Righteous Brothers' raw emotional rendition of their single, ""You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling,"" was ranked as having had more... read full bio
Beautiful simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbirds name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for.... read full bio
Randy Newman has long been one of the most musically and lyrically ambitious singer-songwriters ever to be at play in the fields of popular music. Critics lauded the musical depth, edge and literary quality of his lyrics as the 70s brought 12 Songs, Live, the classic Sail Away and brilliant and controversial Good Old Boys. Little Criminal caught the public’s... read full bio
Tap Dogs" is a tap dance show, created by Australian dancer and choreographer, Dein Perry. The original production of the show had its world premiere in January 1995 at the Sydney Theatre Festival in Australia. Due to the unique and original staging ideas featured in the show, the Tap Dogs are well-known within the dance community, as having revolutionized the... read full bio
Since coming to national attention on the second season of American Idol — where he was the unexpected runner up, only to become the biggest selling male artist the show has ever featured, Clay Aiken has evolved into a versatile and beloved popular entertainer. He has toured eleven times, written a New York Times bestselling memoir, sold more than six... read full bio
Kenny G is an American saxophonist whose fourth album, Duotones, brought him great fame. Kenny's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasion. He has released many solo albums and collaborated with various artists, including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Steve Miller, and Aretha Franklin. Influenced by the likes of... read full bio
