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Artist: Rihanna
Since the turn of the century, every American summer has seemed to produce one or two Caribbean-styled dance-pop hit sensations, and the summer of 2005 was no different, as the relentless dancehall-lite booming rhythms of Rihanna's "Pon de Replay" seemed as omnipresent as sunshine. Like Daddy Yankee ("Gasolina") and Sean Paul ("Get Busy") in... [+] Read More
Artist: Eminem
A protégé of Dr. Dre, rapper Eminem emerged in 1999 as one of the most controversial rappers to ever grace the genre. Using his biting wit and incredible skills to vent on everything from his unhappy childhood to his contempt for the mainstream media, his success became the biggest crossover success the genre had seen since Dre's solo debut... [+] Read More
Artist: mdmorrissey
I am an American and longtime resident of Germany. I'm an English teacher, and singing is a hobby. [+] Read More
Artist: The Beatles
So much has been said and written about the Beatles -- and their story is so mythic in its sweep -- that it's difficult to summarize their career without restating clichés that have already been digested by tens of millions of rock fans. To start with the obvious, they were the greatest and most influential act of the rock era, and introduced... [+] Read More
Artist: AC/DC
AC/DC's mammoth power-chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s. In its own way, it was a reaction against the pompous art rock and lumbering arena rock of the early '70s. AC/DC's rock was minimalist -- no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords were, there was a clear sense of space and restraint.... [+] Read More
Artist: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. In his prime, Jackson was an unstoppable juggernaut, possessed of all the tools to dominate the charts seemingly at will: an instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning musical versatility,... [+] Read More
Artist: Enrique Iglesias
At the dawn of the new millennium, Enrique Iglesias was the best-selling Latin recording artist in the world. The son of multimillion-selling singer Julio Iglesias, Enrique was born in Madrid, Spain, where he lived with his mother, his brother Julio, and his sister Chabeli. In 1982, his mother sent them to live in Miami with their father. While... [+] Read More
Artist: The Click Five
The title of The Click Fives sophomore album, MODERN MINDS AND PASTIMES, perfectly sums up the quintets raison detre. The title is a nod to Ray Charless classic 1962 album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, and, as bassist Ethan Mentzer explains: Our record is an eclectic mix of styles dating back to the 60s and... [+] Read More
Artist: Roger Rodier
Roger Rodier put out an obscure album on Columbia in 1972, Upon Velveatur, that was very much in line with the folk-rock-oriented singer/songwriter trends of the era. It was at least as much indebted to British sounds from that genre as North American ones, however, with its gentle breathy vocals, subdued melancholy, and combination of... [+] Read More
Artist: Hallow's Eve
One of the first American thrash bands from the early '80s to gain a lot of attention, only to fade into obscurity. Their albums have influenced many of the thrash bands of today. ~ John Book, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys were, in many ways, a contradictory band. Comprised entirely of white, middle-class Americans, the group sang a hybrid of new jack balladry, hip-hop, R&B, and dance club pop that originally found its greatest success in Canada and Europe, with their 1996 debut album charting in the Top Ten in nearly every country on the... [+] Read More
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
The winner of Fox TV's first American Idol: The Search for a Superstar competition during the summer of 2002, Kelly Clarkson went from an anonymous talent to a nationally known singer, performing for an audience of millions of viewers. One of the show's most naturally gifted singers, the 20-year-old Burleson, TX, native's vocal talents were... [+] Read More
Artist: Janet Jackson
Few celebrity siblings can emerge from the shadows of their already famous relations to become superstars in their own right and with their own distinct personalities. That's exactly what Janet Jackson did in becoming one of the biggest female pop and R&B stars of the '80s and '90s. Since her breakthrough in 1986 with the album Control,... [+] Read More
Artist: mene dogg
i am 14 and i live in albuquerque. i am a chicano(mexican american) i started rapping when i was 12. i have been listening to rap since i can remember. the first artist i remember hearing was lil kim. that was my moms favorite rapper. i grew up and started listening to more of the old school rappers like dr.dre tupac kidfrost eazy e etc. the... [+] Read More
Artist: Celine Dion
Rising from humble beginnings in the small town of Charlemagne, Quebec, Celine Dion became one of the biggest international stars in pop music history, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide. The youngest in Adhemar and Therese Dion's family of 14 children, Dion grew up in an environment full of the inherent chaos and material austerity... [+] Read More
Artist: The Jay Allen One
The Jay Allen One is an American music artist. The group was formed in Western Kentucky in July 1999. Its style has been described as rock, classical, R&B, experimental, and progressive. Influences include The Beatles, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Beethoven, and JS Bach.The Jay Allen One has recorded six albums, beginning with a self-titled debut in 1999.... [+] Read More
Artist: Madonna
After a star reaches a certain point, it's easy to forget what they became famous for and concentrate solely on their persona. Madonna is such a star. Madonna rocketed to stardom so quickly in 1984 that it obscured most of her musical virtues. Appreciating her music became even more difficult as the decade wore on, as discussing her lifestyle... [+] Read More
Artist: Jeff Hannusch
A native of Canada now living in New Orleans, Jeff Hannusch has written liner notes for over 100 albums, including They Call Me the Fat Man, Antoine "Fats" Domino, and The Legendary Imperial Recordings. Hannusch won the 1986 American Book Award for I Hear You Knockin': The Sound of New Orleans. He has been published in Billboard, Rolling Stone,... [+] Read More
Artist: C.C.C.P.
The German synth pop band C.C.C.P. separated themselves from '80s Depeche Mode and Erasure wannabes by having a tougher, more energetic sound. Led by vocalist Rasputin Stoy, C.C.C.P. released their debut singles "American-Soviets I" and "American-Soviets II" in 1986, both hits in alternative dance clubs. Although C.C.C.P. received scant airplay... [+] Read More
Artist: David Evans
A group consisting entirely of performers named David Evans would have something many other groups do not: an oboe player. This David Evans has been credited as "Dr." David Evans when appearing as part of the orchestral production on recordings by Shelleyan Orphan. While it is no stretch to conceive of an oboe player with a doctorate, this... [+] Read More
Artist: Andy White
Irish singer/songwriter Andy White is best known to American audiences as one-third of ALT, along with the Hothouse Flowers' Liam O'Maonlai and ex-Split Enz leader Tim Finn. However, White has been recording since 1986, even if his albums just began to find American release in the mid-'90s. His debut, Rave On, was a political protest album in... [+] Read More
Artist: Sue Willett
Singer and songwriter Sue Willett's voice has been called sultry and breathy, her music emotional and unique. In 1999, she released her debut full-length album, Stories From My Head. The debut is filled with alternative styled songs like "Just an American," "What I Do for You," "Night Time Company," "Cold Winter Moon," and even a song titled... [+] Read More
Artist: Arthur Benjamin
Benjamin studied at the RCM and after serving in the infantry and the air force in WWI, joined the staff of the RCM in 1926. His early compositions were influenced by Gershwin, although such an influence is difficult to find upon hearing his work. An accomplished pianist, his ability on the instrument also played an important role in his work. A... [+] Read More
Artist: Carrie Jacobs-Bond
American composer and song writer. Her most famous song was "I Love You Truly". Others included "A Perfect Day" and "Just a-Wearyin' For You". ~ Keith Johnson, All Music Guide [+] Read More
