It is a well-known fact that A. R. Rahman is credited for reinventing modern Indian music. Rahman has composed the soundtrack for more than 150 films, many of which have become classics, including "Roja," "Bombay," "Dil Se," "Taal," "Vandemataram," "Jodhaa Akbar," "Slumdog Millionaire," "127 Hours," "Rockstar" and many others. Rahman followed in the footsteps of his father, a South Indian... read full bio
Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, better known as his stage name Badshah, is an Indian rapper, singer, music and film producer and businessman from Delhi, Republic of India. Badshah began performing music in his school’s choir and originally studied math at Banaras Hindu University before going on to be a civil engineer. While working as a civil engineer, Badshah found his... read full bio
In a world where fifteen minutes of fame is quite an accomplishment, fifteen years in the limelight sounds almost unreal. But thats not what makes Roxette special. Not the 40 million albums or 15 million singles. Not the World Tours, the Music Industry awards or the fans all over the world. What separates Roxette is the fact that they manage... read full bio
Toto is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group consists of members Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, and Joesph Williams. They have released 14 studio albums and 6 live albums. Toto is best known for their hit-singles, “Africa”, “Rosanna”, and “Hold the Line”. Hold the Line and Rosanna have both gone certified Platinum in the US,... read full bio
An actress, singer, model and spokesperson, Jennifer Hudson first gained notice as one of the finalists on the third season of American Idol. She went on to star in the motion picture Dreamgirls, for which she has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA and a SAG Award. She won... read full bio
Smokey Robinson is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and record executive best known for being the founder and frontman of the Motown group, the Miracles. After Robinson retired from the group, he became a solo artist. As a solo artist, Robinson has released 23 studio albums and nearly 60 singles. Some of his most popular singles include, Baby Come Close, Baby... read full bio
Joseph Fidler Walsh is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He has played in three popular rock bands over the course of a career spanning more than five decades: the James Gang, the Eagles, and Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. He played in the New Zealand band Herbs as well. He was a part of the... read full bio
In 1993, the San Francisco-based American pop rock group Train was founded. Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Taylor Locke (guitar, vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, guitar), Matt Musty (drums), Sakai Smith (backup vocals), and Nikita Houston (backup vocals) make up the band's current roster as of 2021. Train's 1998 debut album, "Train," which included the number-one single "Meet Virginia,"... read full bio
Martin Lawrence took his stand-up comedy act and turned it into the hit TV show Martin from 1992-1997. In addition to the title role, Lawrence portrayed several different characters. The success of the series helped launch Lawrence on a career that has included comedy albums and several movies, including A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and two big-budget buddy... read full bio
Fantasia is evidence that real life can, on occasion, resemble a fairy tale. The soulful songstress uses her uplifting performances on stage to talk about the challenges and rewards of being a single mother. She also draws on her successes as a woman and as an artist to encourage her devoted audience members to strive for the stars and to... read full bio
Pesado is an alliance of regional Mexican music, also known as banda music or northern (having emerged in northern Mexico). They are considered to be one of the groups who launched a new generation of this type of music, giving it a freshness that has been largely accepted in Mexico and the United States, and opening doors to new groups... read full bio
The Black Crowes are a blues-oriented hard rock jam band formed 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States that has sold over 15 million albums and were hailed by Melody Maker as “The Most Rock N’ Roll Rock N’ Roll Band In The World” The band has toured with acts such as Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty And The... read full bio
Bryan Ferry is known for his suave manner, glamorous image, seductive music and wistful vocal style. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter for Roxy Music, which enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. He continues to... read full bio
Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood make up the country music trio Lady Antebellum. The band's adventure began in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, in 2006. The group quickly produced their first self-titled debut album, which was published in 2008. The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart showed that their single, "Love Don't Live Here," peaked at number... read full bio
American rock band Incubus got their start as a high school band and grew to be a major success in the industry. The band was formed during their days at Calabasas High School and started performing in Southern California. Incubus released several singles and reached multi-platinum sales. Their third studio album, Make Yourself, earned the band mainstream recognition. Incubus... read full bio
Algernod Lanier Washington, better know by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper. His debut album The Real Testament entered the Billboard 200 chart at number two. Plies debut album has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Washington was a wide receiver on the football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became... read full bio
One of rock‘n’ roll’s true originators, the Steve Miller Band has sold over 25 million albums since debuting with Children of the Future and Sailor, and is still a mainstay of the summer concert season. Steve Miller's career is made up of two distinct stages: the first as one of the top San Francisco blues-rockers and the second as one... read full bio
American nu metal band Korn, also spelled Kon, was founded in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Ray Luzier, and Brian Welch make up the current lineup of the band. The group was first created as an L.A.P.D. expansion. They have worked with artists like Ice Cube, Tre Hardson from The Pharcyde, Chino Moreno of the... read full bio
Jazmine Sullivan is a Grammy-nominated RnB artist who made a splash with her debut album "Fearless." The album topped the Billboard Top RnB/Hip-Hop Albums chart and spawned three top 10 singles: "Need You Bad," "Bust Your Windows," and "Lions, Tigers and Bears." Sullivan co-wrote all of the songs on the album, showcasing her powerful vocals and unique storytelling abilities. Her... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... read full bio
