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Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
In just a few short years, the Notorious B.I.G. went from a Brooklyn street hustler to the savior of East Coast hip-hop to a tragic victim of the culture of violence he depicted so realistically on his records. His all-too-brief odyssey almost immediately took on mythic proportions, especially since his murder followed the shooting of rival... [+] Read More
Artist: Michael Bolton
Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton had an extensive, though not very successful, career under his real name, Michael Bolotin, before emerging in the mid-'80s as a major soft rock balladeer. He turned up on RCA Records in the mid-'70s singing in a gruff, Joe Cocker-like voice both his own blue-eyed soul songs and cover tunes. Neither record buyers... [+] Read More
Artist: Megadeth
After he left Metallica in 1983, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine formed the thrash metal quartet Megadeth. Though Megadeth followed the basic blueprint of Metallica's relentless attack, Mustaine's group distinguished themselves from his earlier band by lessening the progressive rock influences, adding an emphasis on instrumental skills,... [+] Read More
Artist: Steve Azar
A product of the Mississippi Delta region, Steve Azar was born April 11, 1964. After moving to Nashville to pursue a career in music, he released his debut album Heartbreak Town in 1996. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: The Chemical Brothers
The act with the first arena-sized sound in the electronica movement, the Chemical Brothers united such varying influences as Public Enemy, Cabaret Voltaire, and My Bloody Valentine to create a dance-rock-rap fusion which rivalled the best old-school DJs on their own terms -- keeping a crowd of people on the floor by working through any number... [+] Read More
Artist: Donkel Oktor
founded march 2006June 2006 - first album "Stressel"October 2006 - second album "Atomschlitten"December 2006 - third album "Spastronaut"March 2007 - fourth album "Saugstorch"April 2007 - first Musical "Horst - der Tragödie erster Teil" [+] Read More
Artist: Neil Diamond
In a career that began in the 1960s, Neil Diamond became a major recording artist, an internationally successful touring act, and a songwriter whose compositions produced hits for himself and others. His earliest recognition, in fact, came as a songwriter associated with the Brill Building era of Tin Pan Alley in the early '60s. But he soon... [+] Read More
Artist: Bottom of the Hudson
Emilie Simon, Justin Stile, Chris Coella, and Matt Mitchell make up the Charlottesville, VA-based group Bottom of the Hudson. The group recorded two demos before Absolutely Kosher Records decided to combine, smooth out, and release the demos as The Omaha Record in April of 2003. ~ David Serra, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Baysiccz
Baysiccz was created in April of 2005, by two young freshman rappers in highschool. They go by the name is franchize and sharksta. They have created 9 songs so far, and are growing very fast. They are learning how to produce music by there selves, and get big in the music indrustry. [+] Read More
Artist: London (Pop/Rock)
A Japan brother duo. Comprised of kazuki (born October 1, 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan),Eiji (born April 3, 1987 in Yamaguchi, Japan), the "London" formed in the 2004. As for the music of London, most are Pop/Rock. It is because influence such as The Beatles or The Monkees is big. [+] Read More
Artist: Stephen Budd & Treehouse Fire
Singer/Songwriter Stephen Budd's modern acoustic & Americana group. New cd, gathering sky, to be released in April 2008 on ghosttown records. CD available of songs from the 2006 and 2007 Tucson Folk Festival. see also www.stephenbudd.com and www.myspace.com/stephenbuddsongs. [+] Read More
Artist: John Wiggins
John and Audrey Wiggins are the children of country singer John Wiggins. The brother-sister team began singing professionally as children and later moved to Nashville to make it in country music. They auditioned and then signed with Mercury. The duo released their debut album in 1994 and followed with Dream in April of 1997. ~ John Bush, All... [+] Read More
Artist: Double Muffled Dolphin
As Double Muffled Dolphin, Dutch producer Peter Fjeldberg released a series of ambient albums on April Records beginning with his 1994 debut, My Left Side Is Out of Sync. The Lions Are Growing followed in 1996 and Who's on Third followed in 1999. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Avatar
Manchester's Alex Bradley explores the more beat-heavy side of techno, jungle and electronic music with his releases as Avatar. His debut album Deep Architecture was released in April 1997 on Britain's Subversive Records. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Treana
British singer/songwriter Treana debuted in 1991 as part of the duo TAG. She also appeared on David Cassidy's Didn't You Used to Be... LP. Signed to her own solo contract by Scotti Bros., she released Naked in April 1998. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: R.E.M.
R.E.M. mark the point when post-punk turned into alternative rock. When their first single, "Radio Free Europe," was released in 1981, it sparked a back-to-the-garage movement in the American underground. While there were a number of hardcore and punk bands in the U.S. during the early '80s, R.E.M. brought guitar pop back into the underground... [+] Read More
Artist: Babyface
As a singer, producer, and songwriter, Babyface was an inescapable presence in virtually every major facet of pop music during the '90s. His own recordings helped rejuvenate the R&B tradition of the smooth, sensitive, urban crooner and made him a staple of urban contemporary radio. Yet their considerable success was eclipsed by his songwriting... [+] Read More
Artist: Raul Palmieri
One of the ten sons of Domingos Palmieri and Idalina Falba, Raul and his brother Jacó were members of the fundamental group Os Oito Batutas, which was led by Pixinguinha, his brother China, and Donga, among others. He was with the group since its opening April 7, 1919, in Cine Palais (Rio) until late 1921, when he was asked to leave. He wasn't,... [+] Read More
Artist: Juana La Loca
Latin rock band from Argentina Juana La Loca was formed by the end of the 1980s, debuting with an independent record called Autoejecución. After signing up to BMG, the band released 1993's Electronauta, produced by Daniel Melero. To promote that album, Juana La Loca started touring the country, playing along with Los Brujos, having the... [+] Read More
Artist: Pesadilla Electrónica
Formerly known as Los Celtas, Spanish pop/rock band Pesadilla Electrónica was formed in the late '80s by five enthusiastic and very young musicians. They recorded their first demo in October of 1991, followed by a second one in April of 1992. A year later, the band released a cassette-format album called No Es Ese Tu Lugar and an EP titled El... [+] Read More
Artist: Study Of The Lifeless
It's a slyer reference than most, but the punning reference to My Bloody Valentine's epic album Loveless in this duo's name gives away where Study of the Lifeless got its inspiration from. Adam and April (no last names given) were natives of the Chattanooga, TN, area who first met in 1995 as part of another local act. When that group collapsed,... [+] Read More
Artist: Joe Cocker
After starting out as an unsuccessful pop singer (working under the name Vance Arnold), Joe Cocker found his niche singing rock and soul in the pubs of England with his superb backing group, the Grease Band. He hit number one in the U.K. in November 1968 with his version of the Beatles' "A Little Help From My Friends." His career really took off... [+] Read More
Artist: Toto
Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1978 by David Paich (b. June 21, 1954, Los Angeles; keyboards, vocals), Steve Lukather (b. October 21, 1957, Los Angeles; guitar, vocals), Bobby Kimball (b. Robert Toteaux, March 29, 1947, Vinton, LA; vocals), Steve Porcaro (b. September 2, 1957, Connecticut; keyboards), David Hungate (b. Texas; bass), and Jeff... [+] Read More
Artist: Kat DeLuna
KAT is the girl next door, no matter where you're from. To say shes a crossover artist is an understatement. Hip hop, R&B, Merengue, Pop, Spanish Jazz, ballads, and dance, she does it all; in English and Spanish. Want proof? R&B superstar R. Kelly called her a "prodigy" and the famous Salvadorian singer Alvaro Torres referred to her as Selena.... [+] Read More
Artist: Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails were the most popular industrial group ever and was largely responsible for bringing the music to a mass audience. It isn't really accurate to call NIN a group; the only official member is singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Trent Reznor, who always remained solely responsible for NIN's musical direction (he was, however,... [+] Read More
