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Johnny Cash​
Johnny Cash​
Recording Artist

Music

Johnny Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, and more.

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Little Richard​
Little Richard​
Architect of Rock 'n' Roll

Music

Little Richard was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, his most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll.

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Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters
Father of Modern Chicago Blues

Music

Muddy Waters was an American blues musician who is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues". His influence was tremendous, not just on blues and rhythm and blues but on rock and roll, hard rock, folk music, jazz, and country music.

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Godmother of Rock and Roll

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe attained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, later being referred to as "the godmother of rock and roll". She influenced musicians, including Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Party of the Sin
Recording Group

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Party of the Sin began as a boy band in 1989, under another name that has been since forgotten. What remains is the twisted residue of what was once such a virtuous endeavor. What remains is Party of the Sin.

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Ephraim Lewis
Recording Artist

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Ephraim Lewis was an English soul/neo-soul and R&B singer and songwriter. He was one of many highly anticipated performers that emerged in the early 1990s. However, he died with only one album to his name.

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Laura Satterfield
Recording Artist

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Walela is a trio of singers, named for the Cherokee word for hummingbird. The group was founded in 1996 by sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla Coolidge, with Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield as the third member.

Tags: Priscilla Coolidge · Rita Coolidge · Walela · Cherokee · Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble · Music for The Native Americans · 1996 Summer Olympics · Capitol Records · Hummingbird · Singer

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Lil Peep
Lil Peep
Recording Artist

Music

Gustav Åhr, known by his stage name Lil Peep, was an American rapper and singer. He was cited as one of the primary artists responsible for the post-emo revival with his style of hip-hop which came to be known as emo trap. He died on November 15, 2017.

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112
112
Recording Group

Music

112 (pronounced "one-twelve") is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. The group most notably won a Grammy Award in 1997 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for featuring in the song "I'll Be Missing You" with Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.

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Puff Daddy
Puff Daddy
Recording Artist

Music

Sean Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, P. Diddy, and Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards.

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Harry Styles
Harry Styles
Member, One Direction

Music

Harry Styles rose to stardom as a member of One Direction. He signed a recording deal as a solo artist with Columbia Records. Preceded by its first single "Sign of the Times", his self-titled debut album was released, debuting atop the charts.

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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
King of Rock and Roll

Music

Elvis Presley is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". He is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with estimated record sales of around 600 million units worldwide.

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John Legend
John Legend
Academy Award Winner and 10-Time Grammy Award Winner

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John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2015 for writing the song "Glory" from the film "Selma". He has also won ten Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

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The Tom Browne Band
Recording Group

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The Tom Browne Band was formed in early 2015. They consist of Kiera Browne on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Tom Wells on lead guitar, Leon Wayland on bass guitar, and Josh Brown on drums.

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Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney & Wings
Recording Group

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Paul McCartney & Wings was formed in 1971 by former Beatle Paul McCartney with his wife Linda on keyboards, session drummer Denny Seiwell, and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Laurence Juber was the lead guitarist from 1978 to 1981.

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Kansas
Kansas
Recording Group

Music

Kansas is an American rock band that became popular in the 1970s initially on album-oriented rock charts. The band has produced eight gold albums, three multi-platinum albums, one platinum live album, and a million-selling single, "Dust in the Wind".

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Hanson
Hanson
Recording Group

Music

Hanson is an American pop rock band, formed by brothers Isaac (guitar, bass, piano, vocals), Taylor (keyboards, piano, guitar, drums, vocals) and Zac (drums, piano, guitar, vocals). Hanson has sold over 16 million records worldwide.

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Neddy Smith
Recording Artist

Music

Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases.

Tags: Composer · Bass Player · Musician · Recording Artist · Bassist · NedGJean Productions · Save Lives · Jazz · Mood Swing · Connecticut

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Mac Band
Recording Group

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Mac Band was an American R&B group from Flint, Michigan, formed by four brothers as the primary vocalists. They are best remembered for their 1988 hit "Roses Are Red".

Tags: R&B · Flint, Michigan · Roses Are Red · Babyface · Atlantic Starr · Stonebridge United Methodist Church · McKinney, Texas · McCampbell Brothers · MCA Records · Unidisc Music

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The Trashmen
The Trashmen
Recording Group

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The Trashmen was a rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1962. The group's original lineup was Tony Andreason on lead guitar and vocals, Dal Winslow on guitar and vocals, Steve Wahrer on drums and vocals, and Bob Reed on bass guitar.

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Camp Lo
Recording Group

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Camp Lo is a hip-hop duo, hailing from Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba (Salahadeen Wilds) and Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace). The duo is perhaps best known for their 1997 hit, "Luchini AKA This Is It."

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Estelle
Estelle
Recording Artist

Music

Estelle is a British singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress from West London, England. She has released several critically acclaimed records and received a Grammy Award among other accolades.

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Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Recording Artist

Music

Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 40 million records worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She has won several awards throughout her career, including one Grammy Award from seven nominations.

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Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Recording Artist

Music

Sam Smith is an English singer-songwriter. For his and Jimmy Napes' song "Writing's on the Wall", the theme for the James Bond film "Spectre" (2015), Smith won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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All-4-One
Grammy Award Winner and American Music Award Winner

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All-4-One is a R&B and pop group, best known for their cover hit single "I Swear" from their self-titled debut album. The group comprises Jamie Jones, Delious, Alfred Nevarez, and Tony Borowiak. The group has sold 22 million records worldwide.

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