Also ranks #6 on The 100+ Best Female Rock Singers, Ranked Also ranks #6 on The 100+ Best '80s Pop Artists, Ranked Robert Palmer The late Robert Palmer, a masterful musician originally from Switzerland, left an indelible mark on the world of music through his stunning vocal range and...
Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp DHS (née Kutschera; 26 January 1905 – 28 March 1987) was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers. She wrote The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, which was published in 1949 and was the inspiration for the 1956 West German film The Trap...
Tina is a girl's namemeaning "follower of Christ,"and is a derivative of Christina, which means the same. One of the most famous singers of the 1980s was Tina Turner, who embarked on a solo career in that decade and went on to become a superstar. #11. Boy: Curtis Canva #11. Bo...
Sondra Locke was one of the most famous women actors of her generation and appeared in six films with her partner, Clint Eastwood. #18. Gay (girls) Canva #18. Gay (girls) - Total baby boomers with this name: 10,033 (#464 most popular name for baby boomer girls) - Peak popularity ...
The Staple Singers: Then In 1972, the R&B and gospel group and family band released "Be Altitude: Respect Yourself," bringing them to this decade's bestseller list. Although they would go on to record many more successful albums, none would come close to the accolades received by "Be Alt...
When you think of dad rock, which bands come to mind? For many,Led Zeppelin,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Aerosmith,AC/DC,Guns N' Roses,Van Halenand other related big names from the '70s and '80s are likely the answer. And while some of those still reign in many locations as the ultimate dad rock...
Singers were men or women with big voices, and audiences loved it. The style quickly spread throughout the country, with larger bands adding piano, trumpet and saxophone. R&B was great fun and perfect for dancing, and by the mid-1940s many bands were selling records. Two of the biggest...
While rock has not always done its best to spotlight women, there may have been no better time for female representation than in the ‘90s. Female led acts knocked down the barriers in alt-rock, even uniting for the popular ‘90s Lilith Fair tour spotlighting women in rock. ...
Only three women have earned a second induction: Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Tina Turner. (Irwin) Huey Lewis and the News Aaron Rapoport/Corbis, Getty Images Huey Lewis and the News Throughout the ‘80s and early ‘90s, Huey Lewis and the News enjoyed a commercial peak that rivaled ...
Just because Christian singers and entertainers have a little fame doesn’t mean they have it any easier than us.Laura Storywas a popular songwriter long before her solo career took off in recent years. Her biggest hit to date, “Blessings,” also happens to be the closest lyrically to her...