While Bob Gibson's recordings may sound like run-of-the-mill white-boy folk to modern listeners, he played an important role in popularizing folk music to American audiences in the 1950s at the very beginning of the folk boom. His 12-string guitar style influenced performers like Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin; he was a mainstay at one of the... [+] Read More

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After Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera was the most popular female singer of the late-'90s teen pop revival. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Aguilera was a technically skilled singer with a genuinely powerful voice, belting out her uptempo dance numbers and ballads with a diva's panache. Born Christina Maria Aguilera on December 18, 1980,... [+] Read More

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This East Los Angeles-born singer/songwriter released two albums, one produced by Robbie Robertson and the other by John Simon. ~ Richard Meyer, All Music Guide

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An oddball New York City quintet based around the team of singer/guitarist Renee LoBue and drummer-producer Ray Ketchem, the Melting Hopefuls delivered a sometimes strange -- but usually winningly -- melodic brand of indie rock with a nice balance of folk and noise textures.

LoBue and Ketchem formed the Melting Hopefuls in 1990,... [+] Read More

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One of the contemporary folk music's most eclectic bands, the Mollys were conceived by longtime friends and musical collaborators Nancy McCallion, the group's chief songwriter and penny whistle player, and Catherine Zavala, guitar and mandolin player. With the addition of bassist Dan Sorenson, drummer Gary MacKender, and accordion, guitar and... [+] Read More

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