The '70s were an important time for gay, lesbians and bisexual people. The decade was more or less the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, so it's not too surprising to see more names on this list as opposed to some a few decades earlier. You will see singers like Ani ...
And Deeper Stories From Trent Reznor And Marilyn Manson’s Friendship Also ranks #4 on The 250+ Best Singers Of The Last 30 Years, Ranked Brian Wilson Age: 82 Brian Wilson, born on June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California, is a legendary figure in the world of music. Known for his ...
These singers helped shape country music during a key time in its growth. Their songs and styles still impact the genre today. 1. Hank Williams Hank Williams made a big impact on American music in the 1900s. He sang country songs that many people loved. Born in 1923, Williams had a spe...
BeforeKris Kristoffersonwas getting up on stage and performing his own songs, people knew him as one of the go-to songwriters for other country singers. After coming back from the war in 1965, Kristofferson began writing songs, and people like Janis Joplin, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others ...
As 2023 comes to an end, here's a look back at the lives and careers of those from the worlds of music, film, TV, fashion, sport, royalty, politics and business who we've said goodbye to. JANUARY One of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and 1970s, A...
Billie Holiday, known as “Lady Day,” remains one of the most influential jazz singers in jazz. Her influence reaches far beyond jazz, with many pop vocalists citing her as a major influence. Emotional Depth With its unique timbre and phrasing, Billie’s voice conveyed emotions in a distinct...
Here’s a situation where everyone benefited after a split. Several lead singers had short tenures as Faith No More was making a name for themselves in the early ‘80s – including Courtney Love. In fact, she was such an adamant fan that she approached Faith No More after a show and in...
Phoenix-born Stevie Nicks has been a singer for Fleetwood Mac since 1975. Rolling Stone named her one of the100 Greatest Songwriters of All Timeand one of the100 Greatest Singers of All Time. She still performs regularly with the band and shows no signs of stopping. ...
Rolling Stone named her one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time and one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. She still performs regularly with the band and shows no signs of stopping. - Other notable artists: Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper 1949: Lionel Richie Hulton Archive // ...
One of the greatest Opera singers of all time, Maria Callas was born in Manhattan, New York to Greek immigrant parents. They later moved back to Greece when Callas was young where she went to school to study music in Athens and soon after began appearing in Greek opera houses. ...