Tony Hawk was just nine years old when his brother gave him his first skateboard. This moment marked a turning point in Tony's life. By the time Tony Hawk was 12 years old, he had had national sponsors. By the time he was 14, he had turned pro, and by the time he was 16, he was widely regarded as... read full bio
Over the last quarter century, composer and pianist David Benoit has been a passionate musical innovator on the American landscape. A five-time Grammy nominee for his extraordinary and seminal contributions to contemporary jazz, Benoit has also embarked on a multi-faceted journey into the classical music world. The remarkably versatile Benoit has lent his conducting talents and legendary piano performance skills... read full bio
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. Within four years, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. After a hiatus from... read full bio
The Four Tops are a legendary Motown group known for their sweet harmonies and powerful vocals. With their infectious blend of gritty gospel and R&B sounds with a smooth pop feel, the four-man combination wowed audiences worldwide. Their hits like "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and "Bernadette" combined different genres to attract listeners across the... read full bio
Bobby McFerrin is one of the natural wonders of the music world. A ten-time Grammy Award winner, he is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor. Bobby McFerrin is a jazz and a cappella vocal performer, vocal improviser and conductor. He is best known for his hit song Don't Worry, Be Happy," a #1... read full bio
Great Big Sea is not a band you just go and see, or a CD you just listen to. Great Big Sea is something you have to do." Lead singer Alan Doyle's description of his band might be simple, but it comes close to describing the phenomena that is Great Big Sea. Their records are renowned for drawing together disparate... read full bio
Jason Alexander is an American actor, comedian, singer and director who gained fame playing George Costanza on NBC’s hit television series “Seinfeld”, a role which earned him six Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe nominations, an American Television Award, and two American Comedy Awards. The Screen Actors Guild knighted him Best Actor in a Comedy Series and TV Guide readers voted... read full bio
Wilson Phillips is a vocal group consisting of Chynna Phillips and Carnie and Wendy Wilson; children of John and Michelle Phillips of Mamas & The Papas fame and Brian Wilson of the Beach boys. These Southern California girls grew up together in the ‘70s and ‘80s, forming the group out of their love of songwriting and harmonies. The group’s first... read full bio
The Oak Ridge Boys - Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades.... read full bio
"Pop rock/alternative rock band The Fray is known for their music filled with haunting vocals and passionate melodies. The Fray's Grammy-nominated third album, Scars & Stories debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, creating a huge buzz on the band. The band’s first single, “Over My Head (Cable Car)” was a huge hit in the United States, and their... read full bio
Kathleen Madigan is one of the most popular comedy headliners in the country. She has previously won an American Comedy Award winner for “Funniest Female Stand-Up Comic”. This later led her to have a devoted and growing following. Unlike any other female comedian working today, Kathleen resonates with a broad base of fans from coast to coast. She packs theaters... read full bio
Leeds-born Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She released her first album, called "Corinne Bailey Rae," in 2006. In the annual Sound of 2006 survey conducted by the BBC of music critics, Bailey Rae was ranked as the top anticipated breakthrough performer of the year. She made history by becoming just the fourth female British act... read full bio
Gavin Rossdale has achieved both critical praise and commercial success as lead singer for the band Bush, and later Institute. He is best known for his work with Bush, whose debut album Sixteen Stone spawned numerous hits, including Everything Zen, Little Things, and two-Top 40 singles Comedown and Glycerine. The bands second album Razorblade Suitcase achieved similar success. With more... read full bio
Sean Kingston is a multi-Platinum selling Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and rapper. His debut single, ""Beautiful Girls"", rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks. Kingston released his self-titled debut album, followed by his sophomore studio album, Tomorrow, and his most recent, Back 2 Life. Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani’s... read full bio
Sir Mario Lemieux is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played parts of seventeen seasons with the National Hockey League's (NHL) Pittsburgh Penguins. Two years following his retirement, he bought the Penguins and their top minor-league affiliate, the American Hockey League's (AHL) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, out of... read full bio
With his Top Five single ""That Ain't My Truck,"" Rhett Akins became a sensation, however briefly, in the summer of 1995. Like many new country singers, he wasn't able to follow the record up with an equally successful second record, but he managed to cultivate a following of dedicated fans. A Thousand Memories, Akins' debut album, was released in 1994.... read full bio
CeCe Winans is an American singer-songwriter, actress, talk show host, speaker, and author. As an artist, she has won 12 Grammy Awards and is the best-selling female gospel artist of all time. CeCe performs with his brother BeBe and together they have released nine studio albums. As a solo artist, CeCe has released ten studio albums, her debut album “Alone... read full bio
Kevin and Michael Bacon, who make up The Bacon Brothers, have been writing and performing music together for years. When Michael accepted a gig invitation in their hometown of Philadelphia in 1995, the brothers decided to further investigate the possibility of their collaboration after the performance went well. Since then, they have played to packed houses in significant American cities... read full bio
Boy George is an English singer, songwriter, fashion designer, photographer and DJ. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by rhythm and blues and reggae. His 1990s and 2000s-era solo music has glam influences such as David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Boy George is also the lead singer of the Grammy and Brit Award winning band... read full bio
Mick Fleetwood is best known for his tremendous success as the drummer of Fleetwood Mac, the band he co-founded in 1967. In his downtime from his work with Fleetwood Mac, Mick got this all-star band together and recorded an album that feels like an old friend. Blue Again! is his sixth solo album, for which he toured with the Mick... read full bio
