Aerosmith's style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. Aerosmith is the best-selling American rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone.[15] They also hold... read full bio

Andrea Bocelli, as born in Lajatico, Italy, in 1958, is one of the greatest singing talents in the world today. He has been blind since age 12, owing to congenital glaucoma and a blow to the head while tending goal during a soccer game. Andrea Bocelli did not begin his singing career until the late 1980s, when he began performing... read full bio

Known as a pop culture icon for her distinctive contralto vocals and visual performances, Lennox has been named The Greatest White Soul Singer Alive" by VH1 and one of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone. She has earned the distinction of "most successful female British artist in UK music history" due to her global commercial success... read full bio

The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. Richardson left the group in 2006 to pursue other interests, leaving the band as a four-piece, but the remaining members did not rule out a possible return of the... read full bio

Billy Joel ranks among rock and roll's most talented musicians and accomplished songwriters. His classical training and reverence for Broadway musicals have been counterpointed by his early grounding in the Long Island bar-band scene and his love of rhythm & blues, resulting in an enthusiastic yet musically sophisticated approach to rock and roll. Joel's popularity is such that he... read full bio

The Black Eyed Peas is an American hip hop/pop group based in Los Angeles. The group is composed of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie. Since their breakout album Elephunk, the group's hip hop/dance pop-oriented style has sold an estimated 18 million albums worldwide and 9 million singles. The group is one of only eleven artists to have ever held the... read full bio

Since his debut in 1999, 5-time CMA award winner Paisley has established himself as one of country's finest entertainers. He has celebrated over 5 million career units sold of his three-album catalog, Who Needs Pictures, Part II and Mud on the Tires. Mud on the Tires debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #8 on the Billboard... read full bio

One of the world's most recognized musicians, Bruce Springsteen, records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock infused with pop hooks, poetic lyrics, and Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey. The E Street Band recordings have included commercially accessible rock albums and somber folk-oriented works. They are known... read full bio

Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and photographer. Adams was first nominated at the 28th Grammy Awards for Reckless and It's Only Love" and won the Grammy and in 1992 won the award for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media". He has won numerous Junos, MTV, ASCAP, American Music and Ivor Novello awards.... read full bio

Buffalo Springfield is best known for the song For What It's Worth". The band has released a total of three albums but left many demo recordings, studio outtakes and live recordings, as well as a reputation for excellent personnel and high band dysfunction. Despite the band's short tenure and relatively limited output it was one of the most influential bands... read full bio

Active in five decades of popular music and frequently reinventing his music and image, David Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s, and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work. According to biographer David Buckley, Bowie's influence has been unique in popular culture he has permeated... read full bio

The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner. With five number one singles and six number one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful recording artists of the 1970s. At the end of the 20th century, two of their albums, Their Greatest... read full bio

Does Elton John really need an introduction? A legend in his lifetime, a great humanitarian, a multiple Grammy winner, a flamboyant superstar and a hero of our times, Elton is the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of his generation. He has sustained an inimitable career over 34 years, scoring at least one Top 40 American hit a year between 1972 and... read full bio

Marshall Bruce Mathers III a.k.a "Eminem", or by his alter ego "Slim Shady"), is an 11 time Grammy winning, multi-platinum rapper, record producer, actor, and The Artist of the Decade. Eminem quickly gained popularity in the underground scene with his album Infinite. The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The Marshall Mathers LP, became... read full bio

The Humpster has been delighting audiences with his smooth-as-silk voice, incredible vocal range, and romantic songs. Engelbert Humperdink has earned five Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Humperdink became famous internationally during the 1960's and 1970's, after adopting the name of the famous German opera composer Engelbert... read full bio

For over twenty years, she has been a mainstay in both the Latin and pop music worlds. Her start came courtesy of her husband, Emilio, who was fronting The Latin Boys. Emilio asked Gloria to join as the lead singer, and later to join him as his wife. She accepted both offers. The group became Miami Sound Machine and by... read full bio

Out of all the post-Nirvana American alternative bands to break into the pop mainstream, Green Day was second only to Pearl Jam in terms of influence. At their core, Green Day was simply punk revivalists, recharging the energy of speedy, catchy three-chord punk-pop songs. Though Green Day's music wasn't particularly innovative, they brought the sound of late-'70s punk to a... read full bio

Guns N' Roses has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, including 46 million in the United States. The band's 1987 major label debut album, Appetite for Destruction, has sold in excess of 28 million copies worldwide and reached No. 1 on the United States Billboard 200 and is also the highest selling debut album of all time both in... read full bio

James Earl Jones is an American actor of stage and screen, well known for his deep basso voice. To modern audiences, he is known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise and the tagline for CNN.... read full bio

Since 1996, 10-time Grammy award winner, Shawn "JAY-Z' Carter has dominated the rap industry and set trends for a generation. Now in 2010, he personifies the "American Dream.' Founder and chairman of Rocawear, he is also co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 sportsclubs, Translation Advertising and Carol's Daughter skin line, as well involved in a partnership with Iconix Brand Group.... read full bio