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Artist: Alta Moda
Guitarist and keyboardist Norman Orenstein and singer Molly Johnson met in 1979 in Toronto. They soon joined forces to form Alta Moda. The funk-style band was a duo for about three years, until drummer Steven Gelineau was invited into the circle. Bassist Etric Lyons was added a year later. Each member brought plenty of experience to the mix. The... [+] Read More
Artist: Alta Mode
Molly Johnson, a child star who studied at the Canadian National Ballet School, joined her first band when she was 14 years old. She met Norman Orenstein, a longtime professional guitarist and keyboard player, in 1979 when she was singing in a club. The two formed Alta Moda and recruited drummer Steven Gelineau (the nephew of the Kinks' Ray and... [+] Read More
Artist: Alta May
If the original Sub Pop roster had an also-ran, it likely would have been the Fluid, MC5-inspired monsters from Denver -- which is where the story of Alta May in fact begins. Drummer Garrett Shavlik was still in the Fluid in the early '90s, when he met up with guitarist Erik Roper. The two kept in touch when Shavlik joined Spell, Roper's band... [+] Read More
Artist: Alta Marea
Artist: Alta Pressao
Artist: Alta Madera
Artist: Alta Dustin
Artist: Alta Banda
Artist: Alta Tension
Artist: Alta Plaza
Artist: The Infidels
Vocalist Molly Johnson and guitarist Norman Orenstein were originally in the band Alta Moda as early as 1980. They were moderately successful, but chose to regroup as the Infidels. IRS Canada released their self-titled debut in 1991. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Tintoreros
An alternative metal band formed in Argentina by Japanese descendants, Tintoreros burst on the local scene in the early '90s, touring Buenos Aires' club circuit. After participating in a compilation called Alta Tensión, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs' Sr. Flavio produced their debut album, Primate, which debuted on MTV Latino with "Nunca." The band... [+] Read More
Artist: Lorenzo Allegri
Lorenzo Allegri was a member of the Medici musicians. He was referred to as a master of the lute but primarily composed dances with an occasional vocal piece. He collected some of his suites in "Primo libro delle musiche" (First Book of Music) including extant works such as "La notte d'Amore," "Le ninfe di Senna," "Alta Maria," and "I Campi... [+] Read More
Artist: Altazor
Formed in 1987, this ground-breaking Latin American ensemble combines the multi-national talents of Chilean Lichi Fuentes, Venezuelan Jackeline Rago, Cuban Dulce Arguelles, and Asian-American Vanessa Whang. The group's name comes from the Spanish "alta" (high) and "azor" (hawk), words which suggest the soaring vocal harmonies of the singers as... [+] Read More
Artist: Bernie Williams
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams grew up in nearby Vego Alta and began playing guitar when he was eight, eventually studying classical guitar privately. He continued to concentrate on guitar in his teens, and considered it his career goal as a student at a performing arts high school in San Juan. Destiny, however, had different... [+] Read More
Artist: Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa was one of the most accomplished composers of the rock era; his music combines an understanding of and appreciation for such contemporary classical figures as Stravinsky, Stockhausen, and Varèse with an affection for late-'50s doo wop rock & roll and a facility for the guitar-heavy rock that dominated pop in the '70s. But Zappa was... [+] Read More
Artist: Hojerizah
Hojerizah is considered to be an innovative band of the Brazilian rock of the '80s, in spite of their lack of commercial success. Having worked for seven years and written around 100 songs which were presented in alternative bars, the band recorded two albums and was dissolved soon afterwards. Their strengths, in their fans' point of view, are... [+] Read More
Artist: Arnaldo Antunes
An important composer of Brazilian pop/rock who was the unofficial leader of the Titãs, Arnaldo Antunes had many of his songs recorded by Marisa Monte, Jorge Ben Jor, and others. He also is an internationally celebrated poet.
In the late '70s, Antunes was a member of the group Aguilar e Banda Performática, which recorded an independent LP.... [+] Read More
Artist: Andrés Calamaro
Andres Calamaro is one of the most popular Argentinean pop-rock songwriters. A songs craftsman, as he likes to consider himself. Born in 1961, he began his professional musical career at the age of 17 playing keyboards in RaÃces. In 1981 he incorporated to one of the main bands of the Argentinean '80s rock scene: Los Abuelos de la Nada.... [+] Read More
Artist: Joel E Gaúcho
Joel e Gaúcho is the name of the vocal duo formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1930 by singer Joel de Almeida (born in Rio de Janeiro, 1913/died in São Paulo, 1993) and violonista (acoustic guitar player) and singer Gaúcho (Francisco de Paula Brandão Rangel, born in Cruz Alta, 1911/died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1971). Joel de Almeida worked at... [+] Read More
Artist: Cold Crank
Denver, CO, punk trio formed by three Americans with European ties. Craig Campbell (vocals/bass) and Erik Roper (guitar/vocals) met while attending high school at a U.S. airbase in Germany; Roper was an Airforce brat and Campbell's parents were teachers at the school. Eric Butterfield (drums/vocals) was an expatriate, living in Ireland and... [+] Read More
Artist: Ekseption
In their eight year existence, Ekseption came as close as any group from the European continent ever did to stealing the thunder of early classical-rock outfits such as the Nice and rivaling the early work of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. In Holland they charted singles based on classical compositions and released successful concept albums, and were... [+] Read More
Artist: Mick Harvey
Multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey is best known for his deep roots in the tangled family tree of singer Nick Cave. Playing a pivotal role in the Cave-fronted Boys Next Door (1977-1980), Birthday Party (1980-1983), and Bad Seeds (1984 on), Harvey added intricate detail and anonymous atmospherics that gave life to the singer's ominous narratives.... [+] Read More
Artist: Charly García
Charly GarcÃa is one of the most talented and influential figures of Argentine and Latin rock. He composed many generational hymns and was always obsessed with expanding the boundaries of pop music and the musician's role itself.
At the age of four he started attending piano lessons. He was deeply into classical music. All that changed when... [+] Read More
Artist: Johnny Lee
Like many his age, Johnny Lee grew up on the music of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Raised on a dairy farm in Alta Loma, TX, he formed his first band, Johnny Lee & the Road Runners, during high school. He tricked his way into playing on stage with Mickey Gilley at a Houston club called the Nesadel, and that shot brought him a... [+] Read More
