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Artist: Pat Metheny
One of the most original guitarists from the '80s onward (he is instantly recognizable), Pat Metheny is a chance-taking player who has gained great popularity but also taken some wild left turns. His records with the Pat Metheny Group are difficult to describe (folk-jazz? mood music?) but managed to be both accessible and original, stretching... [+] Read More
Artist: Johnny Hathcock
One of country music's most prolific writers of all time was Johnny Hathcock, penning more than 400 songs during his long career. Scoring his first hit in 1954 with "Wake Up Irene" (recorded by Hank Thomas on Capitol), Hathcock also enjoyed another major hit with a song he wrote ten years later, "Welcome to my World," which went on to become the... [+] Read More
Artist: Starship
Starship was a band created by the settlement of a lawsuit. Notwithstanding this curious beginning, the group went on to a series of hits in the mid-'80s, including the chart-toppers "We Built This City," "Sara," and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" in a polished, mainstream pop/rock style before splitting up in the early '90s.
Starship was the... [+] Read More
Artist: Billy Wright
A prime influence on Little Richard during his formative years, "Prince of the Blues" Billy Wright's hearty shouting delivery was an Atlanta staple during the postwar years.
Wright was a regular at Atlanta's 81 Theatre as a youth, soaking up the vaudevillians before graduating to singing and dancing status there himself. Saxist Paul "Hucklebuck"... [+] Read More
Artist: William Schuman
A popular concert, contemporary and chamber music composer, William Schuman put not only notes in his music, but also compassion and human qualities. His works range from orchestra pieces to tangos. As an American composer, he received many awards and held many teaching positions. His cantata "A Free Song" won the first Pulitzer Prize for Music... [+] Read More
Artist: Narada Michael Walden
Drummer/songwriter/producer/vocalist Narada Michael Walden's career spans over three decades and is threaded with gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards. He's produced and/or (co) written number one hits by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey ("Vision of Love"), Aretha Franklin ("Freeway of Love"), and Lisa Fischer ("How Can I Ease the Pain"). His... [+] Read More
