England has always been a breeding ground for exceptional musical talent, and the world of percussion is no exception. Famous drummers from England have consistently left their mark on the global music landscape
Rock ‘n’ roll is not exactly replete with drummers who step out from behind the kit and take up an other instrument to become a bandleader. What gave Grohl the confidence he could do it? “It was the lack of confidence,” he said. “I don't know too many people that str...
Valente was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and studied at New England Conservatory of Music with John Coffey and Jaki Byard.Moving to New York, he recorded with George Russell's New York Big Band in 1978. He has recorded and performed extensively with Carla Bley and many of her regula...
21 – Tony Bennett (96): American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes, and jazz. He is also a painter, having created works under the name Anthony Benedetto that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is a singer with hits spanning decades. Known ...
The band was also known for the BBC children TV shows Miami 7 and LA 7, which saw the seven bandmates play fictionalised versions of themselves. Cattermole died suddenly of natural caused at the age of 46, just weeks after a big S Club 7 reunion tour had been announce...
ActorJames Caan's big break came in 1972, when he played the hot-headed and turbulent Sonny in The Godfather - a role which saw him nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor, as well as a Golden Globe. He later reprised the role in Godfather II. ...
The chamber opera, based on his play, highlights Adam's first wife of supernatural proportion and partly staged in a modern era. Birthplace: New York City, New York Birthdate: 09-26-1951 Nationality: United States of America Abraham Verghese The Tennis Partner, My Own Country: A Doctor's ...
The original half-hour comedy series, which aired for two seasons during the 2009-2010 season, followed a Los Angeles catering team – a group of struggling artists and Hollywood wannabes stuck working for tips while constantly striving for their “big break.” Each episode found the ...
Vic Damone – American traditional pop and big band singer and actor – (Army) Bill Daily – Actor:I Dream of Jeannie, The Bob Newhart Show, ALF– (Drafted into the Army, Korean War) John “Jay” David – Original Drummer: Dr. Hook – (Navy Corpsman) ...
Most of Django’s output predates the LP, but this compilation includes much of his classic work with Grapelli as well as transatlantic recordings with big name Americans like Coleman Hawkins. Swing Era standards make up most of the repertoire, plus a few of Django’s original compositions, in...