The Weeknd
Abęl Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer.In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name “The Weeknd”. He released three nine-track mixtapes throughout 2011: House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence, which were critically acclaimed and garnered the […]
The Corrs
Comprising of three sisters and one brother of the Corr family – vocalist Andrea, drummer Caroline, violinist Sharon and guitarist/keyboard player Jim – the Corrs blend the music of their Irish background with contemporary pop/rock and occasional use of synthesizers.
The Feeling
The Feeling are a BRIT award-nominated English pop band from West Sussex and London. The band categorise their music as “pop”. Following a limited release of their first single “Fill My Little World” in late 2005, the band entered the UK Singles Chart at #7 with their first full release “Sewn” in February 2006. The […]
The Four Tops
The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock, and showtunes. Founded in Detroit, Michigan as The Four Aims, lead singer Levi Stubbs (born Levi Stubbles, a cousin of Jackie Wilson and brother of The Falcons’ Joe Stubbs), and groupmates Abdul “Duke” […]
The Hollies
The Hollies are an English pop and rock group, formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, though most of the band members are from throughout East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although […]
The Hoosiers
The Hoosiers are an English pop/rock band, consisting of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar), Martin Skarendahl (bass guitar, rhythm guitar), and Alphonso Sharland (drums, percussion). Their first single “Worried About Ray” reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. In October 2007, they released their debut album The Trick to Life, […]
The Jacksons
The Jackson 5, or Jackson Five, currently known as The Jacksons, is a popular American family music group. Formed in 1964 under the name the Jackson Brothers, the founding members were elder brothers Jackie, Tito and Jermaine. Younger brothers Marlon and Michaelwould join soon after. They participated in talent shows and performed in clubs on […]
The Moody Blues
Few classic rock bands can claim the longevity, commercial success, and musical influence of the Moody Blues. Except for a brief hiatus in the 70s, the group has been recording and performing since its formation in 1964. With instantly memorable smash hits such as “Go Now” as well as the international smash hit “Nights In […]
The O’Jays
The O’Jays are a popular Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell and Eddie Levert. The O’Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The O’Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles) […]
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones (guitars, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (vocals, harmonica) and Keith Richards (guitars). Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early lineup. The Rolling Stones raised the international regard for the primitive blues typified by Chess […]
