The legendary 27-year stint as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick on CBS-TV's Late Show made Paul Shaffer, a bandleader and musical genius, famous throughout the world. Shaffer has had a long and successful career, winning many awards and leaving a lasting impression on the music business. Shaffer, a Grammy Award-winning master of verbal and musical improvisation, has performed on stages... read full bio
Night Ranger largely rose to fame through a number of singles and albums, as well as the appearances of their videos on MTV. The top videos on the video charts were those that accompanied popular singles. Over 10 million copies of Night Ranger's first five albums were sold globally. Due to a country band with the identical name of The... read full bio
Kellie Pickler, an American country music artist and television personality, gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. She released her debut album, Small Town Girl, which has sold over 900,000 copies to date. The album, which was certified Gold, produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: “Red... read full bio
Grand Funk Railroad, also known as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band that consists of members Don Brewer, Mel Schacher, Max Carl, Tim Cashion, and Bruce Kulick. Over the years the band has released 13 studio albums, nine of which earned either platinum or gold certification in the US. Some of Grand Funk Railroad’s most popular songs include... read full bio
The Four Tops are a legendary Motown group known for their sweet harmonies and powerful vocals. With their infectious blend of gritty gospel and R&B sounds with a smooth pop feel, the four-man combination wowed audiences worldwide. Their hits like "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and "Bernadette" combined different genres to attract listeners across the... read full bio
Great Big Sea is not a band you just go and see, or a CD you just listen to. Great Big Sea is something you have to do." Lead singer Alan Doyle's description of his band might be simple, but it comes close to describing the phenomena that is Great Big Sea. Their records are renowned for drawing together disparate... read full bio
Wilson Phillips is a vocal group consisting of Chynna Phillips and Carnie and Wendy Wilson; children of John and Michelle Phillips of Mamas & The Papas fame and Brian Wilson of the Beach boys. These Southern California girls grew up together in the ‘70s and ‘80s, forming the group out of their love of songwriting and harmonies. The group’s first... read full bio
Leeds-born Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She released her first album, called "Corinne Bailey Rae," in 2006. In the annual Sound of 2006 survey conducted by the BBC of music critics, Bailey Rae was ranked as the top anticipated breakthrough performer of the year. She made history by becoming just the fourth female British act... read full bio
Gavin Rossdale has achieved both critical praise and commercial success as lead singer for the band Bush, and later Institute. He is best known for his work with Bush, whose debut album Sixteen Stone spawned numerous hits, including Everything Zen, Little Things, and two-Top 40 singles Comedown and Glycerine. The bands second album Razorblade Suitcase achieved similar success. With more... read full bio
Kevin and Michael Bacon, who make up The Bacon Brothers, have been writing and performing music together for years. When Michael accepted a gig invitation in their hometown of Philadelphia in 1995, the brothers decided to further investigate the possibility of their collaboration after the performance went well. Since then, they have played to packed houses in significant American cities... read full bio
Boy George is an English singer, songwriter, fashion designer, photographer and DJ. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by rhythm and blues and reggae. His 1990s and 2000s-era solo music has glam influences such as David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Boy George is also the lead singer of the Grammy and Brit Award winning band... read full bio
Mick Fleetwood is best known for his tremendous success as the drummer of Fleetwood Mac, the band he co-founded in 1967. In his downtime from his work with Fleetwood Mac, Mick got this all-star band together and recorded an album that feels like an old friend. Blue Again! is his sixth solo album, for which he toured with the Mick... read full bio
Since the release of their debut album, 38 Special has created a musical legacy that has cross generational appeal. With gold and platinum albums, Top 10 hits, and sold-out stadium tours to their credit, 38 Special has broken the Southern Rock mold and established themselves as a classic American rock-and-roll band. Best known for their hits “Hold on Loosely,” “If... read full bio
The Texas-based Christian contemporary music group Sixpence None the Richer was formed in the early 1990s when guitarist Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash (then Lee Bingham) during a church retreat. The band was named after a section from C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. The band, which was originally a trio with bassist T.J. Behling rounding out the lineup, put out... read full bio
The four friends from Boston were aware of how far they had come as a group after spending three years on the road in support of Boys Like Girls, which has sold over 700,000 copies to date, been certified gold by the RIAA, and produced the top ten Top 40 radio hit "The Great Escape." They gave their fans a... read full bio
Steel Panther is a Los Angeles based glam metal parody band, founded by former LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr). Originally formed as Metal Skool and Metal Shop, they’re known for their energetic live show- the longest running metal show on the Sunset Strip. Panthers are territorial animals, fiercely patrolling their stalking lands. The Sunset Strip, circa 1988, was... read full bio
Based out of Greenville, NC, Parmalee brings a distinctive attitude to the music scene with their heavy, guitar-driven country rock-n-roll. Unique, infectious vocals take the forefront of the bands aggressive sound, while vicious guitar leaves listeners with the melodies searing into their memories. The rhythm section completes the formula for this new breed of straight-up country rock-n-roll. Over a year... read full bio
Mastodon have never really done anything the “conventional” way. The Atlanta-based band formulated their own brand of highly-skilled hard rock over a decade ago when others were rehashing 80s metal, and went on to mastermind a string of complex concept albums while much of the music world was centered on making digestible singles. But rather than taking time to revel,... read full bio
As one of rock 'n roll's most distinctive vocalists, Paul Rodgers first came to prominence as a member of the group Free. Rodgers formed Bad Company with Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs. Their debut album, enjoyed international success. One of the most popular of all rock bands, Rodgers' six multi-platinum albums with Bad Company have spawned such radio classics... read full bio
P.O.D., or Payable on Death, is an American Christian Metal band formed in 1992. P.O.D. has released seven studio albums and have sold over 10 million records worldwide. Over the course of their career, the band have also received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured the world over many times. P.O.D. has... read full bio
