Musician
D. July 1st 2005. singer. a singer, guitarist and songwriter from the ghettos of Jamaica. He is most likely the best known reggae musician of all times, famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica. Much of his work deals with the struggles of the impoverished and/or powerless. In Santa Barbara County, California Activist - Shaved her head and became a priestess Born 1961, Eithne Patricia Nà Bhraonáin. Ireland's best-selling solo act. And entrepreneur born 1954 Singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Bo was a founding father of Rock 'n' Roll whose distinctive "Shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians. Nee Ellas Otha Bates a.k.a. Ellas McDaniel b. 30 December 1928 (McComb, Mississippi, USA) d. 2 June 2008 (Archer, Florida) - aged 79 D. Dec 12th 2007. Aged 76, American R&B musician and record producer, ex-husband of Tina Turner, cocaine overdose. B. August 20, 1942 – d. August 10, 2008) was an American soul & funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. His film Shaft, earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category) and 2 Grammy Awards. He received a third Grammy for the album Black Moses. From 1997 to 2006, he provided the voice for the character "Chef" on the Comedy Central animated TV series South Park. American Actress, Singer and Cabaret star. Perhaps best known for her 1953 Christmas song "Santa Baby", Orson Welles once called her the "most exciting woman in the world." She took over the role of Catwoman for the third season of the 1960s Batman TV series. Kitt, a self-proclaimed "sex kitten" famous for her catlike purr, was one of America's most versatile performers, winning two Emmys and nabbing a third nomination. She also was nominated for several Tonys and two Grammys. b. 17 January 1927(Columbia, South Carolina, USA) d. 25 December 2008 (Weston, Connecticut, USA) Gospel/blues pianist and singer; June 10, 73 August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009. An American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The 7th child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Born 1941; American singer-songwriter, whose explosive style helped define the soul music of the 1960s. D.2012. Singer. Also actress Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The lead single "I Will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. One of the most popular recording artists of the 20th century American bandleader (1904-2005) American bandleader (1904-1944) American pianist (1904-1943) American bandleader (1904-1984) Canadian-born bandleader (1908-1976) American jazz and swing clarinetist and bandleader (1909-1986) American jazz pianist (1920-2012) D. 2016; Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist and painter; inducted into the Rock and Role Hall of Fame; winner of the Order of Canada D. 2016 Emerson, Lake and Palmer 1926-2017. Singer, songwriter and guitarist. One of the pioneers of rock & roll music and a flamboyant performer famous for his "one legged hop" and "duck walk" 1948-2016. Singer, songwriter and founding member of the American rock band The Eagles. American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for his solo hits "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Night Owl" as well as "Stuck in the Middle with You" recorded by the band Stealers Wheel Indian master of the sitar American singer/songwriter; founder of The Velvet Underground; solo hit of "Walk on the Wild Side" American folk singer and social activist English singer and musician; known for his gritty voice and spasmodic body movements Born Riley Ben King, changed name to B. B. for "Blues Boy"; American premier delta blues signer, electric guitarist, songwriter and record producer 1928 - 2017. Pianist, singer/songwriter and pioneer of rock & roll. 1950 - 2017 Also songwriter and actor. Starred in TVs The Partridge Family alongside his real-life stepmother Shirley Jones. An extremely popular teen idol in the 1970s. 1950 - 2017 Guitarist and vocalist. A member of the British/American supergroup The Travelling Wilburys. 1942 - 2018. Known as "The Queen of Soul". 1929 - 2019. German-American composer, conductor and pianist. 1936 - 2017. Also guitarist, songwriter and television host.
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