Ray LaMontagne is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for his soulful and distinctive voice, captivating live performances, and introspective lyrics. He was born in New Hampshire in 1973 and developed a passion for music at an early age, but it wasn't until his late twenties that he pursued a career in music. LaMontagne's 2004 debut album "Trouble" garnered widespread... read full bio
American comedian, actor, producer, and playwright Jason Sudeikis rose to fame as a star cast member of the venerable sketch comedy program "Saturday Night Live." Beginning his career in improv comedy, Sudeikis honed his craft at prestigious establishments including ComedySportz, Boom Chicago, and The Second City Touring Company. He was noticed for his talent and wit by "Saturday Night Live," where... read full bio
Kid Cudi is a Grammy-nominated rapper and singer, who has his own independent label called Wicked Awesome Records. He first gained popularity with the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. His debut single “Day 'n' Nite” reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Day 'n' Nite is part of Cudi's... read full bio
One of the most successful U.S. groups in rock history, Chicago has sold more than 122 million records, scoring 21 Top 10 singles and five consecutive #1 albums throughout its remarkable career. To follow up the amazing success of the band's first three albums, Chicago released Chicago at Carnegie Hall in 1971, which captured the band in peak form. Second... read full bio
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jason Thomas Mraz is from. He became well-known after his debut studio album, "Waiting for My Rocket to Come," was released in 2002. It produced the hit "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His two next studio albums, "Mr. A-Z" (2005) and "We Sing. We Dance.... read full bio
Nick Cannon is a multidimensional media mogul and entertainer who is renowned for his amazing career that spans many areas of the entertainment business. Cannon, who was born on October 8th, 1980, in San Diego, California, quickly shown his natural gift for acting, and his love of the arts propelled him to stardom. The beginning of his career came in the... read full bio
More than 30 years has elapsed since The Moody Blues entered the music scene. Their innovative and ground-breaking album ""Days of Future Passed"" is one of the best classic-rock albums of all time. The album stayed on the Billboard charts for over two years and marked a milestone in rock history as one of the very first concept albums, recorded... read full bio
Mike Epps' name has become synonymous with a particular style of humor, through his appearance with several other African-American artists in the same genre. Epps earned a large portion of his fame through his credits in several Ice Cube films, including Next Friday (also starring Chris Tucker), How High (with Redman and Method Man), Friday After Next, and All About... read full bio
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, better known by his stage name Seal, is a British singer-songwriter with a distinctive voice and a knack for creating timeless hits. Born in London in 1963, Seal began his music career as a member of the funk band Push, before embarking on a solo career in the late 1980s. Seal's self-titled debut album was... read full bio
Billy Idol is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Prior to working solo, Idol spent some time as a guitarist for the band Chelsea. Since recording as a solo artist, Idol has released seven studio albums with the first four having a ton of success around the world. His self-titled debut album went certified Gold in the US and his... read full bio
Frankie Valli, came to fame as the lead singer of the Four Seasons. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys Frankie Valli is packing concert halls coast to coast. The majority of the 71 chart hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons came during the 1960s, but the music didn’t just disappear. He has toured... read full bio
An American singer, songwriter, and guitarist by the name of John Cameron Fogerty. He created the group Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) with Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom Fogerty. He served as the group's lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter. Between 1968 and 1972, CCR achieved nine top-10 singles, eight gold albums, and was elected into the... read full bio
The Go-Go’s are an American new wave band that consists of members Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock, and Kathy Valentine. Over the years they have released four studio albums. Their debut album, “Beauty and the Beat” peaked at number 1 on the US charts and reached two-time platinum in the US. Some of their most popular songs... read full bio
R&B singer Akon is best know for his chart topping hit song “Smack That,” a collaboration with Eminem. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and know simple as Akon, the Senegalese-American singer, producer, and businessman is known for “Locked Up” and “Lonely” from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy nomination for the Eminem collaboration. Akon... read full bio
One of a new breed of back-to-basics rock acts to emerge from Detroit, Michigan, USA, the White Stripes comprises enigmatic bass-free duo Jack White (b. John Gillis, Detroit, Michigan, USA; guitar/vocals) and Meg White (b. Detroit, Michigan, USA; drums). The Whites, variously assumed to be brother and sister or husband and ex-wife, formed their new band in 1997. Jack... read full bio
Randy Owen is a singer, songwriter, entertainer, and rancher who rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary country music group, Alabama. With over 73 million albums sold, countless miles toured, and numerous awards, Randy has made a lasting impact on the music industry. He has also earned a coveted spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame,... read full bio
"Patti Smith became, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and poet, became a highly influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her debut album Horses. Called the ""Godmother of Punk,” she integrated the beat poetry performance style with three-chord rock. Smith's most widely known song is ""Because the Night"", which was co-written with Bruce Springsteen and reached number... read full bio
RatDog began as a side project for Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir and bassist Rob Wasserman. RatDog became Bob Weir's primary band. Since that beginning in 1995, RatDog has undergone many changes, both in personnel and musical approach. It has evolved from a blues revue into a musical fusion of backgrounds and talents; complex, energetic, and adventurous. The members... read full bio
Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifia began to produce and record his own albums at the young age of twelve. Wiz released his first mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pitsolvania, which brought so much success outside of Pittsburgh, he was able to release his first commercial album, Show and Prove. Wiz went on to release three highly acclaimed mixtapes, “Flight... read full bio
The one and only Bad Company, lead by legendary front man Paul Rodgers, along with original band mates Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke; is one of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era. Bad Company has made a permanent stamp on rock 'n' roll with a straight-ahead, no frills musical approach that has resulted in the creation of... read full bio
