Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham, and Tom Chapman make up the English rock/electronica band New Order, which is regarded as one of the most popular acts on the Factory Records label. The early work of New Order showed the influence of the rock and post-punk band Joy Division. However, since Joy Division broke up, New Order's style and sound... read full bio
American musician Julian Casablancas is a singer/songwriter who not only had a solo career, but also is the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Strokes. The band started gaining a lot of success and they released their critically acclaimed album, This Is It. The band has built a huge fan base all over the world. In 2007, the... read full bio
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, “Demon of Screamin,” is recognized as one of rock’s greatest performers. His high screams and wide vocal range sets him apart from any other vocalist, as well as his on-stage acrobatics. Steven’s invigorating live shows include bright, colorful ensembles, with his signature scarves hanging from his microphone stand. With Aerosmith, Steven rose to fame alongside groundbreaking... read full bio
Jean Michel Jarre is a French electronic music innovator. He is a leader in the electronic, ambient, and new-age genres, and known as a creator of impressive outdoor productions of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks. Jarre has sold a remarkable 80 million albums to date. He was the first Western musician officially invited to perform in the... read full bio
Tim Reynolds is a Grammy-nominated musician, who is most notably the lead guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. With the band, he has recorded the albums: Remember Two Things (Platinum-certified), Under the Table and Dreaming (Six-times Platinum-certified), Crash (Seven-times Platinum-certified), Before These Crowded Streets Three-times Platinum-certified), the Grammy-nominated Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King (Platinum-certified), Away from the World (Gold-certified),... read full bio
Greta Van Fleet is a hard rock band from Michigan, currently signed with Republic Records. After releasing three tracks- “Highway Tune”, “Cloud Train”, and “Standing On”- they recorded their first live EP all in one take, and premiered it at a release party. Their song “Standing On” was used in Chevy Equinox commercials in the Detroit area. “Highway Tune”, from... read full bio
Sigur Rós is a post-rock band hailing from Iceland, consisting of members Jón Þór Birgisson, Georg Hólm, Kjartan Sveinsson, and Orri Páll Dýrason. They first formed in 1994 and have been creating their unique brand of experimental, ethereal music for over two decades. Known for their alternative vocals and minimalist approach to music, Sigur Rós has released several acclaimed albums throughout... read full bio
A pioneer of the Japanese rock culture, X Japan is recognized as the most successful rock group in Japanese history. Drummer, pianist, and composer Yoshiki has been leading the band since it’s inception in 1982. Among the band’s success, they’ve sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome 18 times and have sold more than 30 million albums, singles, and videos combined.... read full bio
Thirty Seconds to Maris is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, who consists of the duo of talented brothers Jared Leto, who sings, plays the guitar, bass, and keyboards, and Shannon Leto who plays the drums. The band has released five studio albums, their first album which was self-titled sold over 2 million sales worldwide and gained BPI... read full bio
Barry Gibb is a British-American musician, singer-songwriter and record producer who is best known for being a co-founder of the group the Bee Gees. Gibb was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, and he was raised in Manchester. While in Manchester, Gibb formed his first band, the Rattlesnakes, which turned into the Bee Gees after the Gibb family moved to... read full bio
David Gilmour blasted into stardom as the co-leading man of arguably the biggest rock band of all time, Pink Floyd. This immensely talented multi-instrumentalist has made quite a splash with his solo releases as well. With nearly 50 years in the music industry, David has reached legendary status. His third solo album, “On an Island”, debuted at No. 1 in... read full bio
Sad Summer Festival is a traveling music festival that takes place in various cities across the United States. Launched in 2019, the festival has quickly become a favorite among fans of pop-punk, emo, and alternative music. Each year, the festival features a lineup of popular and up-and-coming artists from these genres, performing live on stage for thousands of fans. The festival's... read full bio
Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno RDI is a British musician, composer, record producer, and visual artist, known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop, and electronica. He was born in Suffolk in 1948 and studied painting and experimental music at the art school of Ipswich Civic College before moving on... read full bio
French singer, model, and actress Vanessa Chantal Paradis originally became well-known at the age of 14 with her single "Joe le taxi" in 1987. Her singing and acting prowess led to her receiving multiple accolades, including the Prix Romy Schneider and the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her part in Noce Blanche. She proceeded to create waves in... read full bio
With her captivating live performances and infectious tunes, Japanese singer LiSA is overcoming barriers of language and genre. She has been dubbed the "rock heroine" of J-Pop by the media. She rose to fame as a vocalist for the anime series "Angel Beats!" and has subsequently performed theme songs for several beloved shows and movies, including "Fate/Zero," "Sword Art Online"... 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”. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, which was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves earned him a Grammy for ‘Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media’.... read full bio
"As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. ... read full bio
Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA. Over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in... read full bio
Norwegian boys Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy make up A-ha, the iconic face of synth pop. Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, peaked at number 1 in Norway, number 2 in the UK, and number 15 in the US and earned them a Grammy for Best New Artist. The album spawned two number one singles with “The... read full bio
