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Artist: The Fractions
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Artist: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley may be the single most important figure in American 20th century popular music. Not necessarily the best, and certainly not the most consistent. But no one could argue with the fact that he was the musician most responsible for popularizing rock & roll on an international level. Viewed in cold sales figures, his impact was... [+] Read More
Artist: Julián Carrillo
Carrillo studied at the National Conservatory in Mexico City and also at the Conservatories in Ghent and Leipzig. Early in his career Carrillo developed an interest in fractional intervals, calling the first 2-octave harmonic on the violin's 4th string sonido 13. Reaching beyond quarter-tone limitations, he developed special instruments to play... [+] Read More
Artist: Palito Ortega
Argentinean alito Ortega's career began in the late '50s, nicknamed Palito due to his thinness. Before getting involved in show business, Ramón Bautista Ortega worked as a dishwasher and newspapers and coffee vendor, a lifestyle left behind after the singer started proving his skills as an artist. After RCA signed him up, his songs were... [+] Read More
Artist: Conor Calabro
If you were to combine every musician, entertainer and good-looking man that you can think of, you would have but a fraction of Conor Calabro. His love of music started over 10 years ago when he first began taking piano lessons. More recently, Calabro ventured into the world of songwriting and on June 1st, 2005, he released what is now his... [+] Read More
Artist: Satanic Surfers
Swedish punks the Satanic Surfers formed in the autumn of 1989 around singer Erik and drummer Rodrigo; guitarist Frederick and Magnus soon joined the line-up, as did bassist Tomek, although the band's debut effort Skate to Hell did not appear until 1993. Singer Ulf replaced Erik for the follow-up, 1994's Keep Out, and with Ulf's subsequent... [+] Read More
Artist: Cerulean
With no relation to the Ocean Blue, although their name -- the title of the Ocean Blue's second album -- and swirling dreamlike guitars suggest otherwise, Cerulean is a similar American treasure in awe of the pretty atmospherics and ethereal stomp of English post-punk icons like Echo & the Bunnymen and the Chameleons. Cerulean is the brainchild... [+] Read More
Artist: 3 Thirds
Maurice \"Reese\" grew up commuting back and forth from Austin and Elgin, Tx because of behavioral problems. His father sinced him heading in the wrong direction so he help Maurice to channel that energy into something positive which was sports. Maurice was highly recruited to play Football for Trinity University a DIV III college in Central... [+] Read More
Artist: MC Hammer
There had been hit rap singles and albums before him, but MC Hammer was the man who truly brought rap music to a mass pop audience. Armed with a flamboyant wardrobe (particularly his trademark baggy parachute pants) and a raft of sampled hooks lifted straight from their sources, Hammer's talents as a dancer and showman far exceeded his technique... [+] Read More
Artist: Baby S
Raised on the West Side of Los Angeles, Baby S is a gangsta rapper whose primary influences include DJ Quik, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and late N.W.A. member Eazy-E. Baby has a rapping style that is unmistakably California -- the minute he starts to flow, one can easily tell that he is from the West Coast. The L.A. resident started rapping when he was... [+] Read More
Artist: Peter Albin
Peter Albin grew up in San Francisco and initially arrived on the city's booming folk music scene in the early '60s as a guitarist. In tandem with drummer Chuck Jones and fellow guitarist Sam Andrew, he formed the core of the group that became Big Brother & the Holding Company. Albin had a very melodic guitar style that was pleasing to the ear,... [+] Read More
Artist: Charles Levison
Music industry veteran Charles Levison spearheaded Britain's largest entertainment law practice before serving in executive positions with Arista, Warner, and Chrysalis. Born in Hertforsdhire on November 6, 1941, Levison studied law and science while attending Cambridge's Trinity College. Upon graduating he relocated to London and in 1967 joined... [+] Read More
Artist: Wayne Cochran
The outlandish Wayne Cochran -- wild outfits, high snow-white pompadour -- and his musical odyssey began in 1955 with his first band. By 1963, after a move to Macon, GA, and numerous personnel changes, the outfit became known as Wayne Cochran & the C.C. Riders ("Cochran's Circuit Riders"). Inspired by James Brown and his relentless touring... [+] Read More
Artist: Dwight Twilley
Though the Dwight Twilley Band only had one hit (Twilley had another on his own), Twilley and partner Phil Seymour created an enduring and highly memorable brand of power pop that blended Beatlesque pop and Sun rockabilly "slapback" echo. Only a fraction of the band's early output was made available at the time, but these records are highly... [+] Read More
Artist: Grant Tracy & the Sunsets
The London group Grant Tracy & the Sunsets formed at the beginning of the 1960s and lasted through the British Invasion era into the middle of the 1960s without landing any hits. Singer Grant Tracy (born Roy Barker) and guitarist Pete Dello first met during the skiffle era, and the Sunsets coalesced around their playing at this odd institution... [+] Read More
Artist: Blacknile The Don Wookie Loo
Blacknile The Don Wookie Loo is a multi talented artist. He writes,produces and record his own musical compositions. Working with artist such as K solo,Bizzy Bone,Dave Tollivier of Men At Large, and Mel Man who produced and wrote tracks on Dr Dre Chronic 2 album. He brings originality and vision to his music through story telling. Born in... [+] Read More
Artist: Eggs over Easy
Historically renowned as the band which launched the entire British pub rock scene, the all-American Eggs over Easy originally arrived in the U.K. to cut a record with producer Chas Chandler in 1970. Sessions at Olympic Studios went well, but escalating problems with the group's American backers, Cannon Films, saw the project run aground in the... [+] Read More
Artist: St. John Koukouzeles
St. John Koukouzeles was the "maïstor" (supreme master of music) of the Greek Byzantine school of sacred chant. His given name was Papadopoulos, and he was born in Macedonia, likely the son of a priest; his mother was Slavic. At an early age, Koukouzeles moved with his family to Constantinople, and his fine voice won him the equivalent of a... [+] Read More
Artist: T-Bone Singleton
Guitarist, singer and songwriter T-Bone Singleton was born in New Orleans and grew up in Baton Rouge, where he still lives. JSP Records of London recently released his debut recording, Walkin' the Floor, which represents some of his best songs over a ten-year period.
As a youth, T-Bone recalls seeing and hearing the old-style Southern swamp... [+] Read More
Artist: F4LIS
Known as "F4LIS" (Effortless, something that comes natural without thinking) This female producer has been involved with all aspects of Music since the age of 14. At 14 she worked all summer to be able to afford a set of turntables (Gemini xl-500II) that started it all. Furthermore she was also in the High School Drum-line in Marching Band as... [+] Read More
Artist: Charleston Trio
The Charleston Trio has a somewhat strange background as a band name, never seeming to have anything to do with either the dance of that name nor any cities named Charleston. In the case of this Charleston Trio, the name was used more as a marketing tool than a sincere attempt to establish a band identity. An earlier Charleston Trio had combined... [+] Read More
