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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................vii
The Dramatics .......................................................48
Cumulative Subject Index ........................................219
Funky soul singers and entertainers Dropkick Murphys ...................................................52
Cumulative Musicians Index ....................................265
Celtic-influenced American punk band The 88 .................................................................56
Ambulance LTD .......................................................1
Infectious power-pop quartet Emerson Drive .......................................................60
Shoegaze indie rock group Antony and the Johnsons ...........................................3
Country music group with Canadian roots A Fine Frenzy ........................................................63
Heartfelt singer with ethereal vocals David Archuleta ........................................................6
Contemporary musician influenced by literature Flight of the Conchords ............................................66
American Idol runner-up Avett Brothers ..........................................................9
Quirky folk duo from New Zealand Flyleaf ..................................................................69
Rootsy rockers with a punk edge Backstreet Boys .....................................................12
Heavy metal Christian Goth band The Fratellis ..........................................................71
Internationally popular boy band Bell Biv Devoe .......................................................15
Short-lived pub rock band Get Set Go ............................................................74
R&B trio that mixes hip-hip and soul Bjork ....................................................................17
Ghostface Killah .....................................................76
Energetic power-pop group Original Wu-Tang member turned solo rap artist
Icelandic singer/songwriter with a world sound
Gomez .................................................................79
The Black Ghosts ...................................................21
Brit-pop band with roots in American music
Electronic dance music duo
David Guetta .........................................................82
The Blow ..............................................................24
French DJ and successful music producer
Performing artist and electronic rock singer
Incubus ................................................................86
Bonobo ................................................................26
Heavy metal rock band with an eclectic style
Pioneering musician and producer of electronica
Jamiroquai ............................................................89
Boys Like Girls .......................................................29
Electric jazz-influenced British band
Four-piece pop-punk group
Janine Jansen ........................................................92
Cat Power .............................................................32
Dutch violinist embracing digital music
Soulful independent rocker
Casey Kasem ........................................................95
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah .......................................35
American Top 40 radio show icon
Unsigned indie rock group
Alicia Keys ............................................................98
David Cook ...........................................................38
Hip-hop singer with classical piano training
Innovative American Idol rocker
Lady Gaga ..........................................................102
Dave Matthews Band ..............................................41
Modern glam pop-rocker
Immensely popular jazz/pop band Danielle de Niese ...................................................45
Marcy Playground .................................................105
Rising young opera star
Charismatic grunge rock group
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Ricky Martin .........................................................108 Energetic Latin pop singer Kylie Minogue .......................................................112 Night club pop diva Mandy Moore .......................................................116 Pop singer from Broadway background Alexi Murdoch ......................................................119 Alternative rock singer with broad appeal Kate Nash ...........................................................121 Singer/songwriter with retro-London sound Matt Nathanson ....................................................125 Alternative rock singer and showman Paolo Nutini .........................................................128 Wide-ranging pop singer Old Crow Medecine Show .......................................131 Vintage acoustic folk band Onerepublic .........................................................135 Former music producer leads pop band Landon Pigg ........................................................138 Self-taught pop musician Pinback ..............................................................142 Postmodern indie rock group Pitbull .................................................................145 Reggaeton rap artist Placebo ..............................................................148 British rock trio Play ...................................................................151 Fashionable Swedish pop group P.O.D .................................................................155 Hard-rock Christian band Pomegranates ......................................................157 Indie rock quartet Jerry Reed ..........................................................159 Influential Country singer Robyn ................................................................164
Electronic dance and pop singer Rogue Wave ........................................................167 San Francisco-based pop group Runaways ...........................................................170 Edgy all-girl rock band Seether ...............................................................174 South African heavy metal band The Servant .........................................................176 Rock group with funk and soul influences She and Him ........................................................178 Pop duo with classic rock style Spoon ................................................................181 Indie rock group Stars ..................................................................185 Synthesized indie band Sugababes ..........................................................188 All-female pop singing group Tally Hall .............................................................191 Detroit indie rockers Sebastien Tellier ...................................................194 Progressive French singer/songwriter 30 Odd Foot of Grunts ...........................................197 Australian rock band Viva Voce ............................................................200 Married pop rock duo Rufus Wainwright ..................................................203 Classical jazz and Broadway-styled singer We Are Scientists ..................................................206 Internationally popular indie rock group White Stripes .......................................................209 Bluesy rock duo Wilco ..................................................................212 Pop band with country and punk roots Yungchen Lhamo ..................................................216 Tibetan traditional spiritual singer
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Ambulance LTD Rock group
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merging from the fertile indie rock scene centered in Brooklyn in 2002, Ambulance LTD found critical and commercial success with their take on 90s shoegaze rock. Led by guitarist/vocalist Marcus Congelton, Ambulance LTD endured numerous personnel changes and issues with their label, TVT Records, in the course of issuing two EPs and one full-length album. Released in 2003, the band’s debut, EP, touched a number of the band’s influences and created a small buzz for the band. On their first full-length album, LP, Ambulance LTD channeled the shoegaze sound made popular by British bands like My Bloody Valentine and Ride into a fresh sound that was distinctly out of step with their indie contemporaries in 2005. The band quickly followed up in 2006 with another EP, New English, and shortly thereafter entered the studio with rock icon John Cale to begin work on a new full-length album. While the recording sessions did not yield the results Congelton had hoped for, he continued to work on a new album until TVT filed for bankruptcy in 2008, leaving the band’s recording future in limbo. Ambulance LTD have continued to write, record, and tour, but the future for any new release remains in question. In the early 2000s, Brooklyn rose to prominence in the indie rock world as a hotbed for exciting new musical ideas. In this climate, Marcus Congelton joined forces with Cleveland transplants Michael DiLiberto and Dave Longstreth to form Ambulance LTD in 2002. The band quickly emerged as live favorites with their inventive take on early 90s shoegaze artists such as My Bloody Valentine and Ride. Initially performing under the name
Ambulance, the band quickly received notice that things would have to change. Speaking with Grant Moser of The Brooklyn Rail, Congleton said: “We were gigging around a little bit, and when we started to get a little bit of attention, some other band contacted us saying they owned the name. We already had been noticed as Ambulance, so we didn’t want to change it. And we didn’t really have any great ideas for other names. So we thought, Like Charlatans UK? For whatever reason, the LTD stuff was what we went with.” As Ambulance LTD continued to perform live, they quickly earned a reputation for an engaging live set that caught the attention of TVT Records. Throughout negotiations with the label, the band endured several key personnel changes that saw the departure of DiLiberto and Longstreth. The new five-piece issued their debut EP, titled simply EP, in 2003 on TVT Records. Although the disc served as an engaging introduction to the sonic palette of Ambulance LTD, some reviewers found the disc underdeveloped and merely an indication of the group’s unrealized potential. Writing for Pitchfork, Nicholas B. Sylvester said: “Here, they’ve very meticulously (though perhaps unwittingly) isolated their influences. With any luck, they’ll grow more adventurous on future releases, recontextualize those influences, and arrive at their own unique sound—a blueprint for future Ambulance LTD’s to emulate in their embryonic stages.” By the time they released their 2004 full-length album, LP, Ambulance LTD had harnessed their influences into a sonic vocabulary that, while still wearing their influences proudly, started to indicate that the band was capable of transcending mere imitation. In PopMatters, John Davidson wrote: “The quality is there, the craft. Ambulance LTD has the look of a real band, not just a bunch of lads chasing a fad and a style in the moment.” According to Dorian Lynskey of London’s Guardian, “This may be an overly derivative debut but it’s one that leaves you eager to hear more.” From the success of LP, Ambulance LTD earned a spot on the 2005 edition of Lollapalooza in Chicago and the Siren Festival in Brooklyn. Between the release of LP and their 2006 follow-up EP, New English, keyboardist Andrew Haskell departed. As a result, the sound of Ambulance LTD shifted away from the ethereal shoegaze sound for which the band had been revered. In an interview with Eddie Criminally of PopMatters, drummer Darren Beckett described the new sound as “more like Neil Young, Harvest—very stripped down. We don’t have a keyboard player in the band anymore. The bass player, Matt, does the allaround thing—plays bass, guitar, piano, he sings a couple new songs on the new stuff. It was all very collaborative.” As the band set to work on their next album, Congleton parted ways with his existing players, who went on to
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embers include Darren Beckett, drums; Mar-
cus Congleton, guitar, vocals; Matt Dublin,
bass; Andrew Haskell, keyboards; Benji Lysaght,
record label, TVT, filed for bankruptcy. Along with The Polyphonic Spree and Universal Music Group, the band filed suit against TVT in an attempt to prevent them from selling off their contract. While the matter is still unresolved in court, Ambulance LTD has continue to write and record new material and tour throughout the United States.
guitar. Group formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2002; signed to TVT
Selected discography
Records in 2002; released EP in 2003; released LP in 2004; Haskell departed in 2005; released New English in 2006; currently working on second full-length album. Addresses:
Web
site—Ambulance
LTD
EP, TVT, 2003. LP, TVT, 2004. New English, TVT, 2006.
Myspace:
Sources
http://www.myspace.com/ambulanceltd.
Online form a new outfit called Red Romance, and brought in his friends from the band The Nook. Relocating to Los Angeles to begin work on tracks for the next album, Congleton came in contact with the iconoclastic John Cale, formerly of The Velvet Underground, with whom he collaborated on 18 new tracks. In addition to working with Cale, Congleton also worked with Rick Parker on new tracks. Although his aspirations were high, Congleton found that the results of his LA trip did not yield much in the way of material suitable for a new release. He told Moser, “Some good songs came out of it, but I was hoping that just by doing that, by going out there and meeting some people and getting some studio time, that I would get direction and inspiration. But it didn’t really happen that way. I basically came back to New York last spring with a bunch of songs but not quite ready to go yet.” Upon returning to Brooklyn, Congleton continued to work on new material with new band member Ander McMahon, employing the laptop recording program Garage Band to capture new song ideas. In June of 2008, however, Ambulance LTD found them unable to proceed with the release of any new material, as their
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ntony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnsons is known for his unusual, wide-ranging voice, described by Daniel Trilling in the New Statesman as “a soulful moan that sounds neither male nor female.” In the New York Times, John Hodgman wrote, “It is a largely untrained but instinctive and wholly singular sound that keens in the upper registers, somewhere between male and female, between childish innocence and weary adulthood, at once ethereal and earthy.” Another notable feature of Antony’s music and performances is his honesty and “guileless vulnerability,” according to David Sprague in Daily Variety. He sings about issues of gender identity, loss, love, nature, and transcendence. His rotating group of chamber orchestra accompanists, collectively called “the Johnsons,” take their name from Marsha P. Johnson, a drag queen and activist who reportedly threw the first stone in the 1969 Stonewall Riots that began the gay rights movement in the United States.
Antony and the Johnsons
Hegarty was born in Chichester, England, the second of four children born to an engineer father and photographer mother. When he was six, his family moved to Amsterdam, and when he was ten they moved to California. He identifies himself as transgender, and told Gary Flockhart in the Edinburgh Evening News that he became aware of his difference from other people very early in life: “When you’re born transgender, by the time you’re eight years old you’re already out of the fold.” He said this presented him with a choice: to suffer and suppress himself, or to live his life and be himself. He was empowered at age 12 when he saw a photo of the transgender singer Boy George and realized he was not alone. For him, being transgender meant being “someone with no gender barriers, someone who feels they reach across the divide,” he told Flockhart.
Singer, songwriter
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As a child, he had no idea he would grow up to be a singer, but he did hope to become an artist. He drew, copied comics, or made collages of photos. At the same time, though, he listened to vast quantities of music because his family did not own a television. He loved the English top 40 charts; one Christmas his father bought him all the top 20 singles. He continued to draw and do his art, and he applied to the Royal College of Art in London, but was not accepted. “That didn’t matter,” he told Peter Conrad in the London Observer. “I was just looking for an escape, an excuse to get to a big city.” Rejected from art school, he decided to move to New York City in 1990 to enroll in an experimental theater class. He immediately discovered New York’s scene of other eccentric, genderbending people and began performing with local drag cabarets. Hegarty’s self-titled, self-produced debut album, released in 1998, featured nine tracks of a chamber ensemble backing Hegarty’s voice, which had “no iden-
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embers include Antony Hegarty (born in 1971
in Chichester, England), vocals; and a rotating
group of chamber musicians. Released Antony and the Johnsons, 1998; I Fell in Love with a Dead Boy (EP), 2001; I Am a Bird Now, 2005; The Crying Light, 2009. Awards: Mercury Music Prize, 2005. Addresses: Record company—Secretly Canadian, 1499 West 2nd St., Bloomington, IN 47403. Web site— Antony and the Johnsons Official Web site: http://www. antonyandthejohnsons.com/
tifiable markings of gender or age, allowing him to sound blissfully naïve one moment, seasoned and sage the next,” according to Kurt B. Reighley in the Advocate. In 2001 Hegarty released an EP, I Fell in Love with a Dead Boy. In 2004 Hegarty signed with Secretly Canadian, an independent label based in Bloomington, Indiana, after a lengthy back-and-forth correspondence with the label. At first, Hegarty told Todd Martens in Billboard, “I’m such an urban artist that it was really hard for me to wrap my head around having a label in Indiana.” He could not understand how a label based in a seemingly rural place could truly appreciate and understand him and his music. However, Secretly Canadian’s Chris Swanson pursued Hegarty, the two wrote back and forth, and Hegarty eventually became convinced that this was the right label for him. Hegarty’s first release with Secretly Canadian was 2005’s I Am a Bird Now, a spare but soaring collection of songs accompanied by piano and strings, described as “poised and elegant” by Elizabeth Eve in the New Internationalist. Guests on the album included Lou Reed, Rufus Wainwright, and Boy George, who sang a duet with Hegarty on the track “You Are My Sister.” In the Boston Herald, Larry Katz remarked on the album’s exploration of cross-gender issues through music that is “as dignified, heartfelt and spiritual as a gospel record.” I Am a Bird Now won the coveted Mercury Music Prize, beating other contenders including Coldplay and M.I.A. His next album, The Crying Light, focused on the theme of climate change, but as Trilling noted, Hegarty took this concept and turned it into “something subtle and unique.” Hegarty did not preach about the issue,
but instead sang about all the things he will miss as climate change occurs, as a celebration of nature and the physical world. Trilling praised the “beautifully constructed” songs on the album, with their union of “understated” piano and multiple tracks of Hegarty’s voice, in which “fantastical landscapes of sound rise and fall away.” He also commented, “This is an album of fleeting visions that get deeper and more intense with every listen.” John Dingwall wrote in the Glasgow Daily Record that the album was “another musical masterpiece,” and summed it up as “spine-tingling.” Hegarty told Flockhart that in this album he also meditated on issues of religion and sexuality, as well as on nature. As a Catholic child, he was taught that Christians’ souls were different from those of other people, or those of animals. He told Flockhart, “The idea that nature was a lower form made me lonely.” He added, “I started thinking, my body is made of the exact same stuff as the nature around me—water, minerals, electricity. As a transgender person, I’ve got a little wilderness inside me.” In the spring of 2010, Hegarty announced that his next album, Swanlights, would be released in October, and would be accompanied by a 144-page book of his art, photography, and writing. Hegarty is a very detail-oriented musician, very conscious of every note that goes into his music. In EQ, Joel Patterson quoted Another World sound engineer Stewart Leman, who said that while recording the album, Hegarty “worked very carefully with all of his string players, handing out charts and going over every note with a fine tooth comb.” Speaking with Dingwall, Hegarty summed up his love for music and its gifts to humanity: “It’s sort of a creative boon, something about that wash of color and light and the play of feeling and spirit in the air that does renew or create a wholeness again. For me, as a singer, I move towards it.”
Selected discography Antony and the Johnsons, Durtro, 1998. I Fell in Love With a Dead Boy (EP), Durtro/World Serpent, 2001. I Am a Bird Now, Secretly Canadian, 2005. The Crying Light, Secretly Canadian, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Advocate, April 12, 2005, p. 69. Billboard, September 17, 2005, p. 14; October 22, 2005, p.
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62; January 31, 2009, p. 33. Boston Herald, February 11, 2005, p. E10; February 20, 2009, p. E5. Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), January 23, 2009, p. 48. Daily Variety, October 18, 2005, p. 16. Entertainment Weekly, January 23, 2009, p. 63. Evening News (Edinburgh, Scotland), May 29, 2009, p. 4. Europe Intelligence Wire, May 7, 2010. EQ, January 2009, p. 42. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), February 11, 2005, p. R32; February 19, 2009, p. R3. Hollywood Reporter, September 26, 2005, p. 12. Independent (London, England), April 15, 2005.
Music Week, September 17, 2005, p. 4; November 12, 2005, p. 28. New Internationalist, June 2005, p. 30. New Statesman, January 26, 2009, p. 47. New York, February 23, 2009, p. 148. New York Times, February 19, 2009, p. C1. New York Times Magazine, September 4, 2005, p. 24. Observer (London, England), May 17, 2009, p. 8. Times (London, England), April 16, 2005, p. 12. Toronto Life, October 2005, p. 145. —Kelly Winters
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avid Archuleta, one of the youngest contestants to ever grace the American Idol stage, captured the hearts of the viewing public when he came close to becoming the new American Idol in 2008. His boyish grin and soulful vocals captured a broad demographic of Idol viewers, from teenage girls to enthusiastic grandmothers. In an article posted at MTV.com, Michael Slezak, a senior writer for Entertainment Weekly, wrote, “He’s that cuddly, cute contestant that tweens and grandmas alike can get behind, and that’s a pretty powerful voting bloc.”
David Archuleta
This musical teen phenom was born on December 28, 1990, in Miami, Florida. His father, Jeff Archuleta, was a salsa singer, and his mother, Lupe Marie Mayorga, a dancer. One of four children, David moved with his family to Sandy, Utah, when he was six years old. USA Today’s Bill Keveney wrote that “Archuleta’s parents are his biggest musical influences. His mother, who is from Honduras, enjoys singing salsa music, and his father played salsa and jazz trumpet.” Encouraged by his rich musical background, Archuleta began singing at an early age. He won his first singing competition at ten years old when he competed in the Utah Talent Competition. Later, he became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2 at age 12. At the time he decided to audition in the seventh season of American Idol, he was only 16 years old. Not only adept at singing, David also played piano and guitar.
Singer
American Idol From the beginning of the seventh season of American Idol, Archuleta was a clear favorite in a field of talented contestants who included Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Jason Castro, and the vocalist who would be Archuleta’s ultimate challenger, David Cook.
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In an Us Magazine look at each of the contestants and the singers they most closely resembled, writer Eric Andersson compared Archuleta to Joe Jonas, and wrote, “His smooth sound is more mature than the Jonas Brothers’ pop-punk vibe, but like the Christian trio, Archuleta, a Mormon, has stressed the importance of his faith.” Since Archuleta was only 16 during the Hollywood auditions, he went to school while participating in American Idol’s seventh season. One stipulation of the show is that contestants under 18 years of age must attend Idol school, which included daily tutoring. Keveney interviewed Archuleta about attending school while older Idol hopefuls didn’t have to. Archuleta maintained that “school helps keep (my mind) off of things. And I like school.” When Archuleta wasn’t going to Idol school, he was practicing and competing on American Idol’s televised
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orn on December 20, 1990; one of four siblings.
Education: Attended Murray High School, Murray,
Utah. Released first album, David Archuleta, 2008; released Christmas from the Heart, 2009; his album The Other Side of Dawn has planned released in October of 2010 Awards: Runner-up, American Idol, 2008; named Breakout Artist in Teen Choice Awards, 2008; won
who played it extremely safe (even reprising his signature song,”Imagine,“for his finale) but sang impeccably, even on his saccharine contest song.” Cook, on the other hand, was praised for originality and also taking a risk by choosing a Collective Soul song he had never sung before. In May of 2008, the musical showdown ended with David Cook receiving the Idol crown. Archuleta was the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Immediately following the regular American Idol season, Archuleta joined other members of the American Idol seventh season cast for the annual American Idol tour.
American Idol Alum in Teen Choice Awards, 2010.
New Directions Addresses: Management—19 Entertainment, Attn: Meredith, 8650 W. Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood, CA 90069. Artist e-mail—
[email protected]. Web site—David Archuleta Official Web site: http://www. davidarchuleta.com/us/home.
contests week after week. One of his most compelling performances came during his sensitive rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” In his interview with Keveney, Archuleta said he performed verse three of the famous anthem because the lyrics are about a world of universal brotherhood without greed or hunger. “It’s cool to tell that message and to be able to affect people. That’s what music is about.” Archuleta also brought judge Paula Abdul to tears with this song. Season seven of American Idol was also the first time contestants were allowed to use instruments as part of their performance. During his weeks on the Idol stage, Archuleta accompanied himself on piano for several songs, including “Angels,” “Another Day in Paradise,” and “Crazy.” Not all of Archuleta’s performances on American Idol were successful. During the week of the top 12, Simon Cowell pronounced Archuleta’s rendition of the Beatles song “We Can Work It Out” a mess. Overall, however, Archuleta was an early contender for the title and ultimately came out ahead of all the other contestants except for David Cook. The Finale The finale was promoted as a boxing match between the two Davids. The two performed songs that showcased their talents. Ken Barnes of USA Today wrote: “For effective singing, the choice had to be Archuleta,
Then, in August of 2008, Archuleta released “Crush,” the first single from his self-titled debut album. After signing with Jive Records, he released his first album, “David Archuleta,” in November of 2008. Another coup was his guest appearance, along with David Cook, as co-presenters at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards in August of 2008. At this time, Archuleta received the Teen Choice Award surfboard for “Most Fanatic Fans.” Since his emergence as a true musical star, Archuleta has remained busy. He toured the United Kingdom with the British band McFly on their “Up Close. And this Time It’s Personal” tour between April and May of 2009. Also that May, he performed with David Cook in the Mall of Asia in Manila, Philippines. Then he appeared as the opening act for Demi Lovato’s tour, which began in June of 2009. He also appeared on an episode of the iCarly show, playing himself. This show was broadcast on February 7, 2009. The talented teen also released a memoir titled A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance, which chronicled his ordeal in 2004 when he suffered from partial vocal paralysis. He has since recovered completely from this episode. Finally, Archuleta returned to the Idol stage on April 7, 2010, to perform John Lennon’s “Imagine” once again. He mentioned at this time that his new album, The Other Side of Dawn, would be released in October of that year. What’s in store for this young man with the powerhouse voice? In a People interview with Maria Laudadio that featured questions from readers, Archuleta, when asked about the best thing he learned from his parents, replied that it was “to always remember what’s important in life, share your talents with others and help out someone who might not have the opportunities you do.” With that kind of supportive background from his family and the well-wishes of millions of fans, David Archuleta should go far in his musical career.
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Selected discography
Periodicals
David Archuleta, Jive Records, 2008. Christmas from the Heart, Jive Records, 2009. The Other Side of Dawn, Jive Records, planned release October 2010.
People, November 17, 2008. Us Magazine, March 31, 2008. USA Today, March 10, 2008; May 21, 2008.
Online
Sources
“David Archuleta: A Lock for the ‘American Idol’ Crown?,” MTV.com, http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/ ѧ /story.jhtml, February 27, 2008 (August 1, 2010).
Books Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance, Celebra, 2010.
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—Robin Smith-Johnson
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Avett Brothers Vocal group
outhern roots meet punk energy in the music of North Carolina’s Avett Brothers, whose Web site has described their style as “a rootsy amalgam of folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and pop,” with “even a jab of punk-style dynamics here and there.” The Avett Brothers weren’t the first band to merge rock with country and bluegrass influences, but they have become one of the most successful, signing with the American Recordings label and working with legendary producer Rick Rubin for their debut major label recording, I and Love and You, in 2009. What set the Avett Brothers apart from a host of other Americana bands was a combination of earnestness and ambition—while their songs were original in concept and tackled big themes, they were marked by unabashed direct emotions. The Avett Brothers (the name is pronounced A-vett, with a long A) came together as a band in the year 2000 in the small city of Concord, North Carolina, near Charlotte. Prior to that, brothers Scott and Seth Avett had fronted a rock band called Nemo that played regular gigs in the Greenville, North Carolina, area. A special influence was the experimental California punk band Mr. Bungle, which often mixed genres in the course of a single song. Scott Avett told Derk Richardson of the San Francisco Chronicle that Mr. Bungle
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embers include Scott Avett, vocals, banjo, gui-
tar, piano; Seth Avett, vocals, guitar, piano,
drums; Bob Crawford, bass. Group formed 2000 in Concord, NC; recorded album The Avett Brothers; signed to Ramseur label; released Country Was and Live at the Double Door Inn, 2002;
Avett Brothers, and from the start their energetic performances gained a following around North Carolina. Even so, there was nothing in their music at this point that made them think of performing as a career, and in 2002 the two Avett Brothers made plans to attend graduate school. Crawford convinced them that they should indulge his longtime wish to tour with a band, so the three booked dates in 21 cities, sometimes camping out or sleeping in their van when accommodations didn’t materialize. By the tour’s end, however, they had not only gained fans around the country but made several thousand dollars in profits.
A Carolina Jubilee, 2003; Mignonette, 2004; Live, Vol. 2, 2005; Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions, 2006; Emotionalism, 2007; signed to American Recordings label, 2008; released I and Love and You, 2009. Awards: Americana Music Association Duo/Group of the Year, 2007. Addresses: Management—Dolph Ramseur, Ramseur
Around this time the Avett Brothers caught the attention of entrepreneur Dolph Ramseur, who, more for love than for money, had started a small label devoted to roots music of the American South. “They were only playing about half originals at that time, but I knew they had it. I couldn’t explain at the time why they had it, and that’s probably the reason I knew they had it,” Ramseur told Mark Kemp of Business North Carolina. The Avetts recorded their second album, Country Was, for Ramseur and remained with the small label until signing with American Recordings.
Records, 6565 Foothills Ln., Concord, NC 28025. Web site—Avett Brothers official Web site: http://www.
Worked Cooperatively with Manager
theavettbrothers.com/us/home.
vocalist Mike Patton has “been a huge inspiration since I was a teenager. I always admired the way he would just run the whole gamut, no limitations at all. He could sing beautifully and he could rage with the best of anyone.” Inspired by Doc Watson The two Avett brothers, Scott Avett told the London Sun, “grew up in a rural, blue-collar setting. It’s very modest and very beautiful in that way.” Their father, Jim Avett, played bluegrass music in a duo called Common Decency, and their grandfather, a minister, stressed the importance of education, musical and otherwise. Both brothers took piano lessons. At first they had little to do with the country music that surrounded them at home and all around the region, but around 1998 Scott Avett became attracted by the music of old-time legend Doc Watson, took up the banjo, and began recruiting Seth Avett on guitar and bassist Bob Crawford to play traditional music, country songs, and a growing body of originals. Those sessions evolved into a side group called the Nemo Back Porch Project (or at times Nemo Downstairs) and then into the Avett Brothers after Nemo guitarist John Twomey left the group. They recorded some tracks that coalesced into an album, The
Far from being adversarial, the Avetts’ relationship with Ramseur was mutually supportive. He told Kemp that “part of the charm of my dealings with the Avetts is that we all take care of each other. At one point, since the Brothers saw that I was working so hard at getting out the word about them, they decided to give me 50 percent [of the band’s gross proceeds]. And then there was a time when we were really trying to increase their touring ѧ and they were in survival mode. They were getting no money for performing, and I decided not to take any money for myself.” The Avett Brothers wrote songs separately and together, and they were quite prolific. Their studio albums included A Carolina Jubilee (2003), Mignonette (2004), Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions (recorded in a house in Robbinsville, North Carolina, 2006), the EP The Gleam (2006), Emotionalism (2007), and The Gleam II (2008). The range of their music grew broader as they learned to combine often highly personal songs with roots instruments in various configurations, often including a banjo, a guitar, a piano (which might be played by either brother), percussion, and sometimes a cello. The title of Emotionalism reflected a heart-on-the-sleeve quality that often pervaded the brothers’ music, but it often had an experimental side as well; even beyond their unusual combination of bluegrass, folk, country, and punk styles, the Avetts used unusual harmonies, forms, and song concepts in tracks like “Paranoia in B Flat Major.” An equally important contributor to the Avett Brothers’ growing success was their reputation for wildly ener-
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getic live shows, which often ended up with a collection of dozens of banjo strings broken over the course of the evening. The Avetts gained popularity as they undertook tours beyond their North Carolina base, where their recurring shows were consistent sellouts. As they appeared at such venues as the Bowery Ballroom in New York and even in Europe, tastemaking magazines such as Paste began to review their albums. Emotionalism cracked the top 15 on Billboard magazine’s independent albums chart and brought the band national attention, with profiles and interviews appearing in many publications. Signed to American Recordings As the Avetts’ fame spread, they attracted the attention of producer Rubin, by this time usually known not for breaking in young bands but for his work with established artists like Johnny Cash and the Dixie Chicks. He said, “As soon as I heard the depth in their singing and songwriting, I was in for the ride,” according to the Avett Brothers Web site. The Avett Brothers were signed to American Recordings in 2008, with Dolph Ramseur remaining as manager. The band traveled to the Document Room in Malibu, California, to record I and Love and You, the first time they had recorded outside of North Carolina. The final song sequencing was left to Rubin; it was the first time the Avetts had entrusted someone else with the task. The Avett Brothers faced the risk of having longtime fans desert them when they hit the big time. But any fears that they would turn to a slicker, more commercial sound, wrote Dan Cairns of the London Sunday Times, “proved a false alarm: I and Love and You, with Scott’s beautiful but scarcely commercially ensnaring oil painting of a pensive brown-haired woman on its cover, is as stripped-back and unglossed as any of Rubin’s recent work with the likes of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond.” The album featured the Avetts’ usual mix of genres; Rubin, in the opinion of Mario Tarradell of the Dallas Morning News, “beefed up the sound without diluting it.” With added promotional muscle from the Sony family of labels, I and Love and You cracked Billboard’s top 20 albums list in 2010, peaking at number 16. The summer of 2010 saw the band touring heavily and appearing at major outdoor venues such as the Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee. The Avett Brothers had
clearly hit on a unique mix that was taking American roots music to a new level.
Selected discography The Avett Brothers, 2000. Country Was, Ramseur, 2002. Live at the Double Door Inn, Ramseur, 2002. A Carolina Jubilee, Ramseur, 2003. Mignonette, Ramseur, 2004. Live, Vol. 2, Ramseur, 2005. Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions, Ramseur, 2006. The Gleam, Ramseur, 2007 (EP). Emotionalism, Ramseur, 2007. The Gleam II, Ramseur, 2008. I and Love and You, Ramseur, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Boston Herald, November 14, 2007, p. 38; October 16, 2009 p. 6. Business North Carolina, March 2007. Dallas Morning News, January 2, 2010. News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC), December 9, 2004, p. 4; September 13, 2007, p. DTGT1. Post and Courier (Charleston, SC), September 17, 2009, p. F4. Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), January 19, 2007, p. E4. San Francisco Chronicle, August 9, 2007 p. G4. Sing Out!, Spring 2007, p. 154. Spin, August 2009, p. 90. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 5, 2010, p. E1. Sun (London, England), April 23, 2010, p. 37. Sunday Times (London, England), June 13, 2010, p. 22. Toronto Star, May 30, 2010, p. E1.
Online “Avett Brothers,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 30, 2010).s “Biography,” Avett Brothers Official Web site, http://www.the avettbrothers.com (July 30, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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radar of public consciousness. But the Backstreet Boys always believed they were different.
Backstreet Boys Vocal group, boy band
T
he Backstreet Boys consisted of five young men from Orlando, Florida, who took the world by storm in 1995, and two years later became an international phenomenon. They sold over eleven million records worldwide, had four top ten singles, and sold out concert venues in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. In 1996 they were awarded the MTV Europe Viewers Choice Award, beating out acts like Oasis and Spice Girls as European favorites. Their popularity grew everywhere except in their home country, the United States. It wasn’t until 1997 that America heard its first Backstreet Boys album—two years after the rest of the world—and the band launched a tour in an effort to conquer their own country. The popularity of Backstreet Boys signaled a resurgence of the innocent teen music of years past; Backstreet Boys were an old type of act with a new name, “the boy group.” Their music appealed mostly to Tiger Beat and Seventeen crowds, who hadn’t had a similar star package since the New Kids On The Block bowed out in the early 1990s. The rise of the Backstreet Boys coincided with the decline of angst-ridden, doomobsessed indie rock groups like Nirvana. “This music is an aural upper,” Seventeen’s music editor Susan Kaplow told USA Today. “I think consumers and the industry are ready for that.” More cynical observers noted the similarities in both the group’s image—five different male archetypes—and the demographics of their fans—teen and pre-teen girls—to that of heart throb groups of the past like the New Kids, Menudo, and the Bay City Rollers. All those groups flashed by and disappeared without leaving much of a blip on the
The band got their start in Orlando, Florida, in the early 1990s. By that time both Disney and MGM studios had established high profiles and were providing lots of work in movies and commercials. Two high school students, A. J. McLean and Howie Dorough, and junior high schooler Nick Carter started running into each other at auditions. They discovered a common interest in singing, and soon they were harmonizing together a cappella whenever they had breaks. After a while they decided to form a group, but felt they needed two more voices to add range and depth to their sound. Through a friend, they discovered Kevin Richardson, who was singing in a show at Disney World. Richardson suggested his cousin, Brian Littrell, who was living in Kentucky at the time. Phone calls were made, and Littrell agreed to come to Florida. With the lineup set, they adopted the name Backstreet Boys, after Orlando’s Backstreet Market, a popular hangout for the city’s teens. They started singing a cappella covers of their favorite songs by groups like Boyz II Men, Shai, and Color Me Badd. Then they found managers Johnny and Donna Wright. Johnny had been the road manager for the New Kids on the Block. “Before I saw them perform I wasn’t sure if I wanted to get involved,” Donna Wright told Billboard. “The New Kids had just finished up two years prior. But hearing them sing just gave me chills running from the back of my heels to the top of my head. I felt like we really had something here.” The Wright’s company, Wright Stuff Management, developed a strategy to help the Backstreet Boys perfect their showmanship and musicianship while raising visibility among potential fans. They booked them at junior high and high schools as well as at theme parks. Teenage fans shared the Wrights’ initial feelings about Backstreet Boys. Kevin Richardson told Billboard, “You could tell they were thinking, ‘What is this, the second coming of the New Kids On the Block?’ But once we started singing a cappella and showing them we could really sing, we won them over every time.” Eventually the Wrights got the group booked as openers for veteran acts with a “family” audience, like REO Speedwagon and Kenny G and the Village People. The turning point came in 1994, when Donna Wright succeeded in convincing David McPherson, an executive at Jive Records, to give Backstreet Boys a listen. She called McPherson from a Backstreet Boys show in Cleveland and simply held the phone up. McPherson could hear the sounds of fanatically screaming kids, and soon afterward, Jive signed Backstreet Boys. Their single “We’ve Got It Goin’ On,” first released in 1995, did not live up to expectations in the United States, getting no higher than number 65 on Billboard’s Top 100. But it exploded onto the charts in Germany,
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in Orlando, the Backstreet Boys passed everywhere in the city unrecognized.
For the Record . . .
M
embers include Nick Carter (born on January
28, 1980, in Jamestown, NY; son of Robert and
Jane Carter), vocals; Howie Dorough (born on August 22, 1973), vocals; Brian Littrell, (born on February 20, 1975, in Lexington, KY; son of Harold and Jackie Littrell), vocals; A.J. McLean (born on January 1, 1978, in West Palm Beach FL), vocals; Kevin Richardson (born on October 3, 1972, in Lexington, KY; left group, 2006), vocals. Group formed in Orlando, Florida, early 1990s; released Backstreet Boys, 1995; Backstreet’s Back, 1997; Backstreet Boys, 1997; Millennium, 1999; Black and Blue, 2000; Never Gone, 2005; Unbreakable, 2007; This is Us, 2009.
In 1997 the United States became the final frontier for the Backstreet Boys. As 1998 approached and the band prepared for its second U.S. tour, they looked forward to seeing whether America had taken to them at last. “I think the [U.S.] market is more ready for a group like us now,” Howie Dorough told USA Today. “I think at the time we released our first record, alternative, grunge and urban were hot. Now we feel that pop music is starting to come back a little bit.” Their album was finally released in the United States in August of 1997, nearly a year and a half after the rest of the world had heard it for the first time. They included some of their newer songs on the American version, songs that were used on their second international album, Backstreet’s Back. Jive promoted the album heavily, concentrating on its key female audience. “The Backstreet Boys have made a great choice in selecting their music. When you listen to it you’ll know why they are probably going to be the next new thing,” wrote Christina Psoros, a 12-year-old reviewer for Newsday.
Awards: MTV Europe Viewers Choice, 1996; Billboard Awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Album Artist of the Year, Album Group/Duo of the Year, 1999. Addresses: Management—Donna and Johnny Wright, Wright Stuff Management, 7380 Sand Lake Rd., Ste. 350, Orlando, FL 32819. Web site—Backstreet Boys Official Web site: http://www.backstreetboys.com.
and from there Backstreet Boys mania spread throughout Europe. The “boy group” craze already had a foothold in Europe, providing Backstreet Boys with a readymade audience. They brought a unique something extra—they were American, and thus more novel. “We used the success in Germany as a springboard and brought them over to do shows right off the bat. Once that happened, the whole European market opened up.” McPherson told Billboard. From Europe the Backstreet Boys’ popularity spread throughout the world, to Japan, Australia, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Their first album, Backstreet Boys, released in April of 1996, sold over eleven million copies and was certified platinum in 26 different countries. Backstreet Boys: The Video was also a number one seller in Canada for three months. The group toured overseas for 18 months and their concerts recalled the days of high Beatlemania, complete with crowds of crazed teenage girls, narrow escapes out back windows, and screams so loud the music was barely audible. At home in Florida, foreign fans waited in parking lots outside the apartment houses where the Backstreet Boys lived, hoping for autographs. Yet back
The Backstreet Boys were also working on broadening their musical foundations. All members of the group took up songwriting, though in December of 1997 no Backstreet Boys-penned number had made it onto a record. All were learning how to play instruments. In addition, they focused more attention on dancing, which became a major part of their stage show. The group realized that almost everyone in the world expected them to disappear completely after a year or so. Yet the Backstreet Boys were determined to prevent that from happening. Their 1999 album, Millennium, took the world by storm, making them international superstars. They won four Billboard Music Awards, including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. The album sold 1.1 million copies in its first week alone, setting a new record, and eventually sold 21.1 million copies worldwide. It hit the number one spot in 25 countries. A 2000 follow-up album, Black and Blue, sold 1.59 million in its first week. All this success was not without a downside. The stress of success led McLean to check into rehab, and the other members were embroiled in conflicts with record executives and with each other. They began pursuing independent projects, with Richardson appearing in the Broadway show Chicago and Carter, McLean, Dorough, and Littrell working on solo careers. It appeared that they had broken up, although McLean told Jill Menze in Billboard that this was never the case: “We kind of took a small break. We needed a break, mind you—we were touring for pretty much nine years straight.” By the time they released Never Gone in 2005, however, the “boy band” craze had faded, and bands like ’N Sync and 98 Degrees had disappeared from the public
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consciousness. It had been a relatively long time since their last release, and as Dorough told Dave Karger in Entertainment Weekly, “Sometimes that long of a break is the kiss of death.” He added, “It’s like out of sight, out of mind. But if we had tried squeezing out another record, it would’ve been oversaturation, because people were probably ready for us to go away.” With Never Gone, they moved away from the boy band sound and toward adult contemporary tunes. They worked with different collaborators on most of the tracks, leading to what Menze called a “disjointed sound.” Carter agreed, and told Menze that “[the album] was just like an experimental, get-back-into-thegame type of album.” He also said that many of the songs “just slacked.” Not surprisingly, the album did not do well. In 2006 Kevin Richardson left the band to pursue other interests. According to Menze, the other members never considered replacing him, and they turned down an offer of a reality show based on finding a replacement for him. They opted instead to continue as a quartet, and released their next album, Unbreakable, in 2007. With Unbreakable, they returned to the style of music that had originally garnered them such success. McLean told Menze that the album was “great, classic Backstreet Boys, with obviously a little more grown-up sound and more mature lyrics.” A Billboard reviewer noted that on this album, they were “dipping into their old bag of classic pop songs.” On their 2009 This is Us, the Boys continued to make music featuring their classic rhythmic, melodic, danceable pop sound. Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote in All Music Guide, “The group sounds great for their age, and they sound like they’re at their peak.” And in Billboard, Jason Lipshutz praised the album’s “pleasurable hooks and hummable vocal harmonies.” Carter told Menze, “We don’t have these huge, massive releases anymore,” adding, “Some people ask us, ‘You guys have another album?’ That’s kind of a cool place to be for the Backstreet Boys. In a sense, we’re very underground.” And Dorough told a reporter for British Columbia’s Prince George Free Press, “To still be around feels amazing. So many artists, boy bands and rappers that started when we did have disbanded. We look at artists like the Eagles, the
Rolling Stones or Aerosmith, where everyone has done individual things, but they are still able to come back together. I admire that kind of staying power.”
Selected discography Backstreet Boys (international release), Jive/Zomba, 1995. Backstreet’s Back (international release), Jive/Zomba, 1997. Backstreet Boys (American release, additional cuts), 1997. Backstreet Boys: The Video, Jive, 1996. Millennium, Jive, 1999. Black and Blue, Jive, 2000. Never Gone, Jive, 2005. Unbreakable, Jive, 2007. This is Us, Jive, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, July 1997; December 9, 1999, p. 1; October 20, 2007, p. 36; November 3, 2007, p. 52. Entertainment Weekly, November 24, 2000, p. 79; July 20, 2001, p. 10; May 27, 2005, p. 60. Newsday, August 19, 1997. Prince George Free Press (British Columbia), September 30, 2008, p. 15. USA Today, April 1, 1997; September 30, 1997.
Online “Backstreet Boys: This Is Us,” Billboard, http://www.billboard. com/new-releases/backstreet-boys-this-is-us-100402322 0.storyⲆ/new-releases/backstreet-boys-this-is-us-100402 3220.story (July 21, 2010). “Review: This Is Us,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic. com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wxfuxzqaldae˜T1 (July 21, 2010). Additional information for this essay was provided by Jive Records.
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—Gerald E. Brennan and Kelly Winters
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Bell Biv Devoe R&B group
ell Biv DeVoe comprises R&B musicians Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronne DeVoe. Formerly members of the 1980s youth singing group New Edition, they branched off to form their own group when New Edition was suspended. Their first album, Poison, helped jumpstart the “New Jack Swing” style of the early 1990s—a rich mix of funk, soul, hip-hop and pop. As a reporter for the PR Newswire noted, “No one had more success bringing together hip-hop energy, R&B showmanship, and a bit of class than Bell Biv DeVoe.” As members of New Edition, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe were harmony singers, not lead singers. The former lead singers of New Edition, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant, had all gone on to solo careers. No one thought the three background singers had a big career ahead of them, but they decided to join forces to create their own group. In early 1990, the group released a 12-inch single, “Poison,” which shot to the top of the R&B hit lists and was certified platinum. They followed it with an album of the same name, which became quadruple platinum with hits like “Do Me!,” “I Thought It Was Me,” “When Will I See You Smile Again?,” and “She’s Dope!” The album mingled the musical flexibility of soul with the
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Billboard chart at number 19 and fell within a week to number 28.
For the Record . . .
M
embers include Ricky Bell, vocals; Michael
Bivins, vocals; Ronnie DeVoe, vocals.
Released Poison, 1990; released Hootie Mack, 1993; released BBD, 2001. Addresses: Record company—Universal Music Group, 2220 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CAE 90404. Web site—http://www.myspace.com/officialbellbivdevoe.
heavy beats of rap, a sound dubbed “New Jack Swing,” that soon crossed over into mainstream pop. In 1992 the group leaked a single, “Gangsta,” to radio, thinking that it would simply ride on the success of Poison. The song told the tale of a “pretty in pink” girl who carries a gun. The song’s producer and writer, Dr. Freeze, told a Billboard reporter, “I got tired of people askin’ me, ‘Why you dissin’ women?’” The song met with a disappointing lack of attention from listeners. DeVoe told Billboard, “The success of Poison happened so fast. We’ve been spoiled by seeing all our fans and friends screaming for us during shows.” He said that the failure of “Gangsta” taught the group that “you can’t just put out anything based on the strength of your last album.” The group quickly dropped the song and it was not included on their next album. In 1993 the group released the first single from their new Hootie Mack album, “Above the Rim.” As part of a tour to promote the album, the group played basketball games against radio staffers in cities all over the United States; during the games, spectators were treated to music from the album. Proceeds from the games went to local charities. Bivins told a Billboard reporter, “We’re close to the streets. Some rappers who say they’re from the streets talk about guns, but our side of the streets is the playground.” The album featured a new, more laid-back sound, but at the same time the tracks included more rap and samples of sounds from horns, whistles, and saxophones, giving it a slightly more hardcore feel. Bell told Billboard, “We’re influenced a lot by hardcore hip-hop, but we have a smoother sound.” In an attempt to reach out further to hardcore audiences, the album also included songs with overtly sexual lyrics, including “Ghetto Booty” and “From the Back.” In the New York Times, a reporter commented that the album was released “at a time when the appeal of a hyped-up hybrid of rap and rhythm-and-blues is at its peak.” Despite this appeal, the album debuted on the
In 2001 the group released BBD. In Billboard, Bell remarked that although the album had a similar feel to Poison, “I think we’ve done a good job of reinventing ourselves without going too far from what we’re known for musically: being straight-ahead and funky. Lyrically, we’re still controversial and daring. Musically, we’re right there with what’s happening now.” Bell also commented, “We know the elements of a hit. So we began throwing stones in the pot, knowing that once we got a couple of tracks done, we’d be on our way.” However, the album’s more rough, raw feel did not endear it to fans of the group’s earlier work; as Sarah Rodman wrote in the Boston Herald, the lyrics included talk about sex that was “explicit enough to make [sex therapist] Dr. Ruth blush,” and added, “The yuck factor is so high.” The group continued touring after the release of BBD, hitting major cities every year, and maintaining a presence on the Web through sites like its MySpace page. DeVoe told Gerald M. Gay in the America’s Intelligence Wire, “You have to make sure that you are keeping viral and keeping in touch [with fans] through e-mails or Web sites or blogs.” In 2009 the group released a single, “Welcome to My Heart,” exclusively on iTunes. It was the first track of an album the group hoped to release by the summer of that year. The album did not materialize, but the group continued to hit the road and the Internet hard. Bell told Gay, “We are going to ride this thing until the wheels fall off.” Speaking about the group’s goal as performers, he commented, “There’s a lot of pressure to sell a lot of records. But if we’re not having fun, the mission isn’t accomplished. With every track we said, ‘Let’s put our best into it and have fun.’ If you do that, you’ll be successful. We’re giving the best we can.”
Selected discography Poison, MCA Records, 1990. Hootie Mack, MCA Records, 1993. BBD, Biv10/Universal Records, 2001.
Sources Periodicals America’s Intelligence Wire, February 19, 2009. Amusement Business, January 21, 1991, p. 7. Billboard, November 28, 1992, p. 28; June 26, 1993, p. 18; December 8, 2001, p. 48. Boston Herald, January 6, 2002, 63. Malay Mail, December 10, 2001. New York Times, January 14, 1991; July 4, 1993, p. NA; July 18, 1993. PR Newswire, April 19, 2002.
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any have described singer Björk Gundmundsdottir with metaphors like innocent fairy, Icelandic pixie, and playful sprite. Björk, however, has described herself as a single mother who has had to fight hard for what she has and what she wants. Mike Bieber described Björk in Audio as “waifish and cute on the outside, but a chanteuse with a demon seed, nails-onblackboard voice.” Mim Udovitch of Rolling Stone gave Björk the title of “The World’s Only Cheerful Techno Icelandic Surrealist.” Björk has prided herself on these contradictions, describing her three obsessions as life, death, and sex, and her philosophy as supporting the beautiful side of anarchy. Born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Björk was the only child of Gudmundur, an electricians’ union chief, and Hildur, a homeopathic doctor and martial arts teacher. Björk’s parents divorced when she was an infant, and Björk lived with her mother. When Björk turned five years old, her mother enrolled her in music school. Six years later she released her first self-titled solo album. The eleven-yearold’s LP contained a mixture of Icelandic pop tunes and made her fairly well-known in her home country.
Björk Singer, songwriter
Formed The Sugarcubes
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When Björk entered her teenage years, her taste and style of music took a different turn. Punk rock and New Wave had made their mark on Iceland, and Björk responded by forming a number of different bands. At 13 years of age, she formed Exodus; at 14, Tappi Tikarrass; and at 18, KUKL. Björk and her thenboyfriend Thor Eldon formed a radical, antiestablishment, punk/Gothic rock combination, and when KUKL transformed into the Sugarcubes, it became the launch pad for Björk’s music career. At the same time, her personal life took a step to the next level: she married Thor in 1986 and became pregnant. Continuing with her rebellious edge, she performed on Icelandic television wearing a shirt that read “Like A Virgin” but left her pregnant midriff exposed. She later gave birth to a son, Sindri. The Sugarcubes signed with Elektra Records in 1988, and even though Björk and Eldon had just split up, the band embarked on a worldwide tour. Over the next four years, Björk released three albums with the Sugarcubes that all received worldwide success. In 1990 she recorded a compilation of songs from the 1950s and 1960s with a group of Icelandic jazz virtuosos. Two years later, the Sugarcubes disbanded. Björk decided to drop her last name and pursue a solo career in order to fulfill her urge to express herself through her own songs. At the end of 1992, she moved to London, England, and began working on Debut. “The Sugarcubes were a party band,” Björk told Dev Sherlock in Musician. “They were about us getting hilariously drunk and simply having this permission to
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B
orn Björk Gundmundsdottir on November 21,
1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland; daughter of Gudmun-
dur (electricians’ union chief) and Hildur (homeopathic doctor and martial arts teacher); married Thor Eldon, 1986; divorced, 1988; children: a son, Sindri; a daughter, Isadora (with partner, artist Matthew Barney). Released first solo album, age eleven; performed with several bands during teenage years; formed theatrical/ rock ensemble KUKL (with others), mid-1980s; formed the Sugarcubes, 1986; signed with Elektra Records,
The following year, Björk once again ignited television controversy. The Independent Television Commission forced MTV Europe to move Björk’s video for “Violently Happy” into late-night time slots. The video showed Björk mutilating a doll with scissors, and the ITC considered the video too violent for daytime audiences. Before Björk released her next album, she made another mark on the music scene as a songwriter instead of a performer. She cowrote the number one dance hit “Bedtime Stories” for Madonna’s album of the same name. “I wrote the lyrics with Madonna in mind,” Björk told Brett Atwood in Billboard. “The lyrics just sort of popped into my head. I thought of a collection of words that I have always wanted to hear Madonna say, ‘Let’s get unconscious, baby.’ Then, I formed the song around those phrases.”
1986; released three albums, 1986-92; released first international solo LP, Debut, on Elektra, 1993; followed with Post, 1995; Telegram, 1997; Homogenic, 1997; Selmasongs, 2000; Vespertine, 2001, all on Elektra Records; starred in film Dancer in the Dark, 2000; released Medulla, 2004, and Volta, 2007, on Atlantic. Awards: Cannes Film Festival, Best Female Performance, for Dancer in the Dark, 2000; Q magazine, Inspiration Award, 2005; Royal Swedish Academy of Music, Polar Music Prize, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Elektra Records, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019. Web site— Björk Official Web site: http://www.bjork.com.
travel around the world because some foreigner liked us and decided that we were brilliant. It was a social band and the music reflected that. Whereas with my own record, all the songs I wrote in my home after midnight, when I’m on my own. And it’s very kinda private and intimate.” Went Solo with Debut Elektra Records released Debut, Björk’s first international solo album, in July of 1993. The album ended up selling more than two and a half million copies worldwide and spawned several successful singles, including “Human Behavior,” “Venus As A Boy,” “Big Time Sensuality,” and “Violently Happy.” Björk explained her lyrical inspiration to Billboard: “The lyrics for Debut were taken from my diaries over a 10-year period. It took me ages to decide to do that record. I finally figured out that I have the right to be selfish.”
In 1995 Björk released her next album, titled Post, which she wrote and coproduced with a number of other musicians, including trip-hop star and ex-Massive Attack member Tricky, Howie Bernstein of Mo’ Wax, and Graham Massey of the techno band 808 State. Post, like Debut, went platinum, selling well over one million copies. Björk recorded the album at Compass Point in Nassau, the Bahamas, and finished it in London, England. Post debuted on the Billboard album charts at number 32, and the single “Army of Me” appeared as the lead track for the film Tank Girl. Björk described the concept behind Post as a letter home to Iceland, which also explained the title. At the same time, many of her lyrics describe her friends’ point of view rather than her own. “Most of my songs are written in the first person, from the point of view of my best friends,” Björk explained to Jon Savage in Interview. “I find it ten times easier to express my friends’ feelings than my own. If I write about myself, I usually write in the third person. It just feels natural.” Troubles in Personal Life As Björk’s fame increased, so did trouble in her personal life. In 1996 Björk made headlines worldwide when she assaulted a female reporter at the airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Despite Björk’s advance request for privacy for herself and her son, reporters surrounded them upon arrival. One approached her son, and Björk assaulted the woman before being subdued by security guards. She later apologized, and the reporter chose not to sue. Later in the year, a 24-year-old fan in Miami sent a homemade acid bomb to Björk’s London home, and then killed himself. Björk was unharmed, but the incident was unsettling, and she took a few months off to recoup. Björk released two albums in 1997, Telegram and Homogenic. Telegram, a remixed version of 1995’s Post, was released early in the year and featured remixes from artists as varied as Tricky and the Brod-
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sky Quartet. Homogenic, Björk’s first self-produced album, followed in late 1997. The album was an unprecedented fusion of techno and classical music, heralded by Interview magazine as a work of “sprawling, encyclopedic ambition ѧ a near masterpiece.” Björk’s artistic expression took a new form when she starred as a struggling Czechoslovakian immigrant working in an American factory in director Lars von Trier’s film Dancer in the Dark in 2000. Despite her critically acclaimed performance, which won the award for Best Female Performance at the Cannes Film Festival and earned Björk an Oscar nomination, she vowed never to act in a film again, calling the experience one of “profound cruelty” in Esquire. Björk also wrote the score for the film, which was released in 2000 as Selmasongs: Music from the Motion Picture Dancer in the Dark. Björk released her fourth studio album, Vespertine, in 2001. Prior to recording, she spent a month in an aluminum igloo in Greenland, teaching her songs to an Inuit choir that accompanied her on several tracks of the album. The resulting album was a collage of sounds, ranging from intricate choral sequences to computer-generated noise and sampled sounds. An accompanying book of photographs and text was published by Bloomsbury USA to coincide with the release of Vespertine.
cess of Greatest Hits in 2002, this talented artist released a box set called Live Box in 2003. Then, in 2004, she released Medulla. She used the skills of other vocal artists to enhance the album’s appeal. It became one of her best selling albums, only later surpassed by her album Volta. Another exciting development in Björk’s career was her performance of her original song “Oceania” at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. Her dress unfurled as she sang, revealing a ten thousand square-foot map of the world, which she then swept over all the Olympic athletes. And James Sullivan wrote for the Boston Globe, “If she is famous outside her global ring of admirers, it is for her stubborn eccentricities, epitomized by the notorious swan dress she wore at the 2001 Grammy Awards.” It was this swan dress that lent a note of fantasy and notoriety to her already long list of interesting career steps. Emma Forrest noted in Harper’s Bazaar, “If she was going to ‘go Hollywood,’ then she was going to do it 100 percent her way.” During this time, Björk won the prestigious Inspiration Award at the Q Magazine awards in October of 2005. Q Magazine is one of the United Kingdom’s biggest music magazines and is highly influential in the musical world. She also was nominated for Best International Female Solo Artist for the BRIT Awards.
“I Would Die For My Art” Björk’s career reached another milestone in 2002, with the release of her first greatest hits album, aptly titled Greatest Hits. Her personal life also reached a new level when Björk became pregnant with her second child, a daughter fathered by her boyfriend, Matthew Barney. Barney was an American artist and filmmaker best known for his series of Cremaster films. Björk’s heart was still in her art, however. Interviewed by Stuart Husband in the London Daily Mail, she stated, “I would die for my art. There have been times when I’ve been touring for 15 months and I’m literally crawling on stage, and people say what’s more important, your health or tonight, and I always say tonight.” With a career in music that started when she was just eleven years old, Björk made her mark using contradictions as her striking tool. As long as she has something to sing, she has stated that she plans to continue doing it for the rest of her life, whether or not she sells albums. She explained her view of the future to Jon Savage in Interview: “If I have any vision of my life, I think I’ll be singing until I die, about 90 years old.ѧ I could just as well move to a little island and live by the ocean and just be the village singer or whatever. Singing on Friday and Saturday nights, writing tunes for the rest of the week. That’s my role.” True to her words, Björk has continued as a viable and sometimes controversial singer. Following on the suc-
18-Month World Tour Next, in May of 2007, her album Volta was released. Written and performed by Björk, it featured electronic and brass compositions. Saul Austerlitz in the Boston Globe described her newest creation: “Volta, much like Medulla, is an appealing series of collaborations and musical ideasѧAt her strongest, Björk turns over an entire album to a single idea, and a single sound.” After mentioning that the album’s songs were unfocused, Austerlitz continued, “She is far better off when singing with specificity, to her teenage son on ‘My Juvenile,’ for example, or piercing the staccato horns of ‘Wanderlust’ with her own declaration of ceaseless adventurism.” He concluded that “Björk looks to find herself by journeying the world in search of sound.” Volta eventually became her first-ever top ten album in the United States. After the release of Volta, Björk embarked on an 18month world tour. The highlight of her tour was her performance at the Sydney Opera House in January of 2008. Later, in March of that same year, Björk sparked worldwide controversy when she finished a performance of her song “Declare Independence” at the Shanghai International Gymnastics Center in China by shouting “Tibet! Tibet!” The New York Times noted in a news brief, “China has ruled Tibet since 1951, and talk of independence is taboo. Some members of the au-
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dience were clearly uneasy and left hurriedly; others appeared not to have heard Björk.” Björk then began work on a new album. In May of 2010, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music announced that Björk was to receive the prestigious Polar Music Prize, an international music prize awarded to individuals in recognition of exceptional achievements in music. On August 31, 2010, the Polar Music Award was given to Bjork and to Italian conductor and composer Ennio Morricone. The ceremony took place at the Stockholm Concert Hall. Bjork and Morricone each received over one million Swedish kronor (about $122,000 in U.S. dollars) in prize money. The pixie-looking chanteuse has come a long way since her emergence as a punk singer at age 13. Austerlitz wrote of her journey as an artist: “She must not forget that all travels must come to an end, and that discoveries are most valuable when you can share them with others.” By winning the Polar Prize, Björk has shown that she has made a lasting impression as both song writer and song stylist.
Selected discography Solo Debut, Elektra, 1993. Post, Elektra, 1995. Telegram, Elektra, 1997. Homogenic, Elektra, 1997. Selmasongs: Music from the Motion Picture Dancer in the Dark (soundtrack), Elektra, 2000. Vespertine, Elektra, 2001. Medulla, Atlantic Records, 2004. Volta, Atlantic Records, 2007. Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2002.
With The Sugarcubes Life’s Too Good, Elektra, 1986. Here Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, Elektra, 1989. Stick Around for Joy, Elektra, 1992. It’s-It (dance remixes), Elektra, 1992.
Sources Periodicals Audio, October 1993. Billboard, July 17, 1993; October 14, 1993; June 4, 1994; May 13, 1995. Boston Globe, May 8, 2007; April 18, 2008. Daily Mail (London, England), September 1, 2002. Entertainment Weekly, July 9, 1993; June 23, 1995; June 30-July 7, 1995. Esquire, October 2000. Harper’s Bazaar, September 3, 2010. Interview, June 1995; October 1997. Musician, May 1994. New York Times, March 5, 2008. People, June 19, 1995; September 25, 1995. Rolling Stone, June 10, 1993; September 2, 1993; September 16, 1993; November 17, 1994; June 29, 1995; July 13-27, 1995. Time, August 2, 1993; November 7, 1994; August 14, 1995.
Online “Bjork,” Salon.com, http://www.dir.salon.com/people/bc/2001 /05/01/bjork/index.html (September 20, 2002). Additional information for this essay was obtained from Elektra Records press information, 1995.
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ostly known in electronic dance music circles, the Black Ghosts found a whole new audience when their single “Full Moon” was included on the soundtrack for the movie Twilight. The hugely popular 2008 film about vampires was a perfect vehicle for the Black Ghosts’ ethereal and evocative song. Louis Pattison of BBC.com described “Full Moon” as “a pretty lament of chiming guitars, sad strings and acid bleeps that remembers Fleetwood Mac.” The two members of Black Ghosts, Simon Lord and Theo Keating, formed a loose collaboration in 2005 that has morphed into a solid duo. Their goal is to create an interesting mix of pop music people can dance and sing to, with lyrics that touch on the ambiguity of relationships and life.
The Black Ghosts
Keating had made a name for himself as DJ Touche and also as part of the hip-hop-oriented group the Wiseguys. As part of Wiseguys he had two popular songs in the late 1990s, “Ooh La La” and “Start the Commotion.” Both songs were used for commercials in the United Kingdom, while “Ooh La La” became a minor hit. In 2005, Keating, who admired Lord’s previous work with electronic rock band Simian, asked him to contribute to a few tracks. Lord went beyond what Keating asked for and wrote songs for all the tracks. Impressed, Keating decided they needed to do further work together. Exchanging tracks via the Internet, the collaborators decided they needed to put a name to what they were doing and came up with Black Ghosts. Keating explained to Wendy Svirakova of MusicNews. com how the timing of their association worked out for them: “I think we were both in the mood for a new adventure.”
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Electronic music duo
Lord, a vocalist and songwriter, had split from the group Simian in 2005, but continued work on personal projects in his own studio. Working with Keating was an extension of the work that Lord was already doing on his own. The two developed a relationship that involved little contact except in performances. Keating would create music tracks and Lord would choose from them and write songs that he thought fit. Lord described to Brock Thiessen of Exclaim! the ease of working collaboratively over the Internet: “It just meant each of us could work on stuff when we were inspired or in the mood.” Keating related in an interview with Katie J. Parker of BlackBookMag.com how the clear roles they’ve developed for their creative process suit both of them. He added that from the beginning of their collaboration, the two always worked independently to craft their songs, with Keating creating tracks from which Lord would choose the ones that inspired him. Keating said, “He always wrote what he was inspired to write. I didn’t want to change any of that, and he didn’t say ‘Oh, that snare drum is very weird.’ We both just did our job properly.” The two musicians come from different backgrounds that have helped them bring different perspectives to their music. They are similar enough in outlook, however, that they have been able to create a dynamic
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embers include Theo Keating, turntables, com-
puter;
Simon
Lord,
vocals,
keyboard,
computer. Keating and Lord began collaborating, 2005; released single “Face,” 2006; released singles “Anyway You Chose to Give It,” “It’s Your Touch,” “Some Way Through This,” and “Repetition Kills You,” and launched first European tour, 2007; released single “I Want Nothing,” released DJ mix Mixtape, released first album, Black Ghosts, completed first North American tour, contributed to Twilight soundtrack, performed at South by Southwest, all 2008; released single “Full Moon,” 2009. Addresses: Record company—Southern Fried Records, Fulham Palace, Bishops Ave., SW6 6EA London, England; IAMSOUND Records, 183 N. Martel Ave., Ste. 270, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
symbiosis. Keating’s family were mostly visual artists, and he believed he would become a painter or visual designer, but when he was 16 years old he bought his first set of turntables. Much to his surprise, music became his creative outlet. On the other hand, Lord came from a family of musicians. Both his grandparents were classical musicians. His grandfather played on the soundtrack for the original Star Wars movie, as well as being part of the backup music for several of the Beatles’ tracks. His grandmother composed several classical pieces. Lord’s father was an early enthusiast for electronic music and invented several different types of synthesizers and noise machines. Keating and Lord both have a predilection for the macabre, sharing an interest in horror films. Keating had an early introduction to frightening movies through his parents. They were very proud of his godfather’s work as a director for the Hammer House of Horror television movies, and encouraged him to watch them. His interest in horror has stayed with him through the years and he is now a connoisseur of extreme horror films. Where the two differ mostly is in their list of influences. Keating has cited his influences as ranging from 1980s British rock band Adam and the Ants to French electronic duo Daft Punk, to American harpist and singer Joanna Newsome. He told Svirakova, “Just so many different things over the years. It all goes in, and gets
distilled.” Lord described his musical influences to Svirakova as “Mainly nutters with strong ideas whose music still has broad appeal. I think that’s my favourite thing, pop with big ideas.” For Lord, this includes British soul singer Jamie Lidell and American pop musicians Prince and Brian Wilson. In 2008 the duo released their self-titled debut album, which included several previously released singles like the popular “Anyway You Choose to Give It” as well as “Repetition Kills You.” For “Repetition Kills You,” the lead track from the album, Keating and Lord recruited fellow electronic music performer Damon Albern. Albern is most widely known for his work with the comicbook themed group Gorillaz. The single “Full Moon” also came from this album. Ali Gitlow of XLR8R.com noted, “The Ghosts’ eponymous album is a refreshing, neo-gothic update of ’80s sensibilities.” A description that often follows the group is “dark” or “gothic.” Thiessen described the Black Ghosts’ sound when he wrote, “[They] drop an undeniably sinister groove, twisting up a dark mass of synths, beats and danceable drama that would haunt any discotheque.” Commenting on this common theme in reviews, Lord noted to Svirakova, “It’s ridiculously easy to be called ‘dark’ or ‘disturbing’ when you make anything remotely pop since most of it is so devoid of any interesting ideas or edge.” While they never try to gloss over the more harsh realities, they are definitely not trying to bring their listeners down. This is especially true of their live shows. Lord explained the way they program their performances to James Broadhurst of Teknoscape. com: “We really try to make it like a party, like a really good DJ set, but with our own tunes mixed in.” Describing the goal of their album, Lord explained to Thiessen that the duo really wants people to remember the songs, “The overriding thing we wanted was for all of the tracks to be pop songs and to write songs that people would remember and sing along to.” What seems to be working for the Black Ghosts is a collaborative process that inspires each of the members to do their individual best. Keating told Svirakova, “I make music that I feel is right, with no regard to what’s musically ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, and Simon writes songs that are uniquely honest, conflicted, passionate.”
Selected discography Mix Album, Southern Fried Records, 2008. Black Ghosts, Universal Republic, 2008. (Contributor) Twilight (soundtrack), 2008.
Singles “Some Way Through This,” Southern Fried Records, 2007. “Anyway You Chose to Give It,” Southern Fried Records, 2007.
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“Face,” Southern Fried Records, 2007. “It’s Your Touch,” Southern Fried Records, 2007. “I Want Nothing,” Southern Fried Records, 2008. “Full Moon,” Universal Republic, 2008. “Repetition Kills You,” Southern Fried Records, 2008.
Sources Online “The Black Ghosts Are Morbid Fun,” BlackBookMag.com, http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/the-black-ghostsare-morbid-fun/3640 (June 29, 2010). “The Black Ghosts Cast Their Net Pretty Wide,” BBC, http://
www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/pfcz (June 29, 2010). “The Black Ghosts,” Exclaim!, http://www.exclaim.ca/music reviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=124&csid2=848&fid1= 32561 (June 29, 2010). “The Black Ghosts Interview,” Teknoscape.com, http://www. teknoscape.com.au/feature/12305/The_Black_Ghosts_ Interview.html (June 29, 2010). “Black Ghosts: Skeletons in the Studio,” XLR8R.com, http:// www.xlr8r.com/features/2008/07/black-ghosts-skeletonsstudio (June 29, 2010). “Interview: The Black Ghosts,” Music-News.com, http://www. music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nCID=0&H=TheBlack-Ghosts-Simon-Lord-and-Theo-Keating&nReview ID=2095&nType=4 (June 29, 2010). —Eve Hermann
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tronic music shows in a space over his parents’ gas station in Astoria, Washington. The two met, heard each other’s music, and liked what they heard.
The Blow
In 2003, at a local music venue called the What the Heck Festival, Maricich was swimming in a lake with Steve Schroeder, who ran Portland’s States Rights Records. Schroeder asked Maricich if she was interested in doing a limited-edition release for his label. Maricich yelled to Bechtolt, who was sitting on a rock on the other side of the lake, asking if he wanted to do the record with her. He yelled back, “OK,” according to a reporter in The Fader. Their first collaboration was Poor Aim: Love Songs, a 17-minute EP. A thousand copies were pressed, and they sold out, but the music found a wider audience through digital files and CD burns. Bechtolt and Maricich performed together at the Northwest Music Festival in 2004 and decided to officially make The Blow a two-person band. The EP was released in 2007. In the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Shawn Telford remarked that Bechtolt and Maricich “function as a single, cohesive unit with a proclivity for writing charming pop confections.”
Electro band
T
he Blow is the name of a band founded by Portland, Oregon-based musician Khaela Maricich. From 2004 to 2007, the band also included Jona Bechtolt, but it is largely a combination of Maricich’s vocals with electronic dance beats. The Blow has also been known as “Get the Hell Out of the Way of the Volcano” and “Get the Hell Out of the Way of the Wave.” Maricich grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she attended Catholic school as a child. She was not particularly interested in music and was unaware of the local musical scene until she went to Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington. She began writing songs and working with a local record company, K Records, producing several recordings, including Look for It in the Sky, It Will Always Be There (1999); Everyday Examples of Humans Facing Straight into the Blow (2001); Don’t Do the Bomb Before My Moustache Comes (2002); Bonus Album (2002); and The Concussive Caress (2003). The Concussive Caress was typical of Maricich’s production style. As she told the Web site Three Imaginary Girls, the instruments and sounds on the record were dictated by what was available and by what was happening in and around the studio: “If someone was in town who had a Rhodes keyboard, or sampler, we might use it.” Ambient sounds, such as a truck passing by, or the table saws, hammers, and vacuums being used at a woodworking studio downstairs from the studio, appeared on the recordings. Through her contacts with other musicians, she began hearing about Jona Bechtolt, who was putting on elec-
Maricich and Bechtolt began working together to write more songs. Typically, Maricich would come up with a melody and lyrics, and then Bechtolt would elaborate the music around her framework. He had a wide range of musical sounds and genres to work with. According to The Fader, Bechtolt was “the musical omnivore of the group. Maricich’s consumption is significantly smaller.” Maricich added that her restricted musical tastes were “like living on an island. If something washes up on it, I’ll be really invested in it and excited about it, but it’s rare that I’ll hear new things.” Mostly, she said, she listens to classic rock radio. The result of their collaboration was The Blow’s first full-length album, Paper Television, which was released in 2006. In the New York Times, Jon Pareles noted the album’s cynical take on love, and praised the album’s combination of Maricich’s voice, “full of girlish mock-innocence” with the “sweetly hardnosed lyrics.” In The Fader, Bechtolt explained that the songs were recorded on “consumer-level computers, pirated audio software, cheap or broken instruments and a $70 microphone.” The result is a mix of Bechtolt’s “squiggly, quirky beats,” with Maricich’s introspective, odd lyrics. The Fader noted, “The effect is disarming, sounding huge and incredibly personal at the same time.” Although their collaboration was successful, they did have some friction while working together, each threatening to quit the band if they did not get their way. “We developed good and bad patterns working with each other,” Bechtolt told The Fader. Maricich added that she realized that with Bechtolt, her music had a much cleaner, more professional sound than the “lo-fi sound”
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watch TV and do my taxes, but I think my body is showing signs afterwards.”
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embers include Jona Bechtolt (born December
2, 1980, in Madison, Wisconsin; son of Warren
Bechtolt and Karen Sagen; joined group 2004, left group
2007),
electronic
instrumentation;
and
Mikhaela Maricich, vocals. Released Look for It in the Sky, It Will Always Be There, 1999; Everyday Examples of Humans Facing Straight into the Blow, 2001; Don’t Do the Bomb Before My Moustache Comes, 2002; Bonus Album
Selected discography Look for It in the Sky, It Will Always Be There, Knw-Yr-Own Records, 1999. Everyday Examples of Humans Facing Straight Into the Blow, K Records, 2001; reissued, 2004. Don’t Do the Bomb Before My Moustache Comes, 2002. Bonus Album (EP), K Records, 2002. The Concussive Caress, K Records, 2003. Poor Aim: Love Songs, Slender Means Society/States Rights Records, 2005; reissued, 2007, K Records. Paper Television, K Records, 2006.
(EP), 2002; The Concussive Caress, 2003; Poor Aim: Love Songs, 2005; Paper Television, 2006.
Sources Addresses: Record company—K Records, P.O. Box 7154, Olympia, WA 98507. Web site—http://www.
Periodicals
myspace.com/theblowus/.
The Fader, October-November 2006, p. 134. Monday Magazine (Vancouver, BC), April 16, 2008, p. 16. New York Times, October 23, 2006, p. E10; October 31, 2006, p. A2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 26, 2007, p. C10.
she was capable of on her own. She added, “So I was like, here’s my chance to say something about the world, what’s it like to exist and how terrifying this place is.” The friction between the two eventually led them to go their separate ways, with Bechtolt writing and performing his own music as YACHT and Maricich retaining the name The Blow for her solo act. She continued to perform at dance venues, although she told Monday Magazine that although she makes dance music, she often preferred venues where listeners stayed in their seats instead of dancing while she performed: “My performances are more about investigating and communicating the other elements of it, the lyric element and where it’s coming from.” Maricich told Monday Magazine that she was ready to take some time off from performing: “It really does take a lot out in ways I can’t even really describe. I have an eye twitch and my body shows all these signs of stress. But why am I stressed? All I do is lay [sic] around and
Online “Khaela Maricich,” Believer, http://www.believermag.com/ issues/200706??read=interview_maricich (July 21, 2010). “Khaela Maricich of The Blow,” Three Imaginary Girls, http:// www.threeimaginarygirls.com/cwars102103blow.asp (July 21, 2010). K Records Web site, http://www.krecs.com/ (July 21, 2010). “Ladypalooza Presents Remember The Blow,” Tigerbeatdown, http://www.tigerbeatdown.com/2010/04/29/ladypa looza-presents-remember-the-blow/ (July 21, 2010). “The Blow’s Khaela Maricich Talks Brooklyn, New Record,” Brooklyn the Borough, June 15, 2010, http://www.brooklyn theborough.com/?p=7531 (July 21, 2010). “The Blow’s Khaela Maricich,” The New Gay, October 24, 2007, http://www.thenewgay.net/2007/10/blows-khaelamaricich-new-gay-interview.html (July 21, 2010). The Blow’s MySpace page, http://www.myspace.com/the blowus (July 21, 2010). YACHT Official Web site, http://www.teamyacht.com/press/ (July 12, 2010). —Kelly Winters
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he British musician and producer Bonobo, whose given name is Simon Green, has been at the forefront of several important developments in the electronica genre. Around the year 2000, he emerged as one of a group of artists who cultivated a relaxed, downtempo electronic style often referred to as chillout, although Bonobo himself disliked the term and later distanced himself from it. Later, in the words of Jeff Miers of the Buffalo News, he became “a pioneer in the field of electronic music” as “one of the first and most artistically successful record-makers to mix electronic, mostly laptop-based music with genuine musical instruments, played in real time.”
Bonobo
Simon Green grew up in rural England, in the southern Hampshire region. He has been reticent about his age but was probably born in the middle or late 1970s, moving to the city of Brighton at age 18 and attending art school before emerging as a musician in the late 1990s. His total lack of formal training was balanced by curiosity and good musical instincts. “I started out making sounds on guitar or piano, then I got interested in the double bass, ukulele, mandolin, harp, vibraphone,” he explained to Ava Hegedus of Oregon’s Portland Mercury. “I mean, if something makes a noise, you can basically make a melody on it. I’m not a virtuoso on anything, but I can make a tune come out of anything.”
Electronic musician, producer
Green also became interested in the new art of programming beats with a computer. In Brighton, according to a biography appearing on the Amazon.com Web site, “he fell into the jazz/hip hop/funk/soul scene centred around Rob Luis and nights like phonic:hoop. An accomplished musician as a teenager, he began producing his own tracks, pushing at the template established in the sweaty little venues studding the Lanes.” In 1999 he contributed a track called “Terrapin” to the compilation When Shapes Join Together issued by the Brighton label Tru Thoughts. The sitar-flavored track gained notice among electronica aficionados in Britain.
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It was at this time that Simon Green became Bonobo. “I needed a name really quickly, and I had really stupid names before,” Green admitted to Wes Smiderle of the Ottawa Citizen. “I just sat in the library and looked for a new one ѧ I was going through Rudyard Kipling, who had all these children’s books with really mad names for animals, but I couldn’t find anything.” Then he started to browse a book on primates and learned about the bonobo, “this really peaceful monkey who just sits in the trees and watches all the other monkeys.” In 2001 Bonobo released his debut album, Animal Magic. That release put Bonobo in the company of various artists who were succeeding at the time with music known as chill-out for its relaxed, meditative tempos and hypnotic grooves. Signing with the larger London label Ninja Tune, Bonobo stuck with downtempo sounds for his second release, Dial “M” for Monkey, in
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B
orn Simon Green in Hampshire, England. Educa-
tion: Attended art college in Brighton, England.
Began performing in clubs, Brighton, England, late 1990s; contributed track “Terrapin” to compilation When Shapes Join Together, 1999; released album Animal Magic, 2001; signed to Ninja Tune label; re-
opinion of Mike Pattenden of the London Times. Bonobo was stimulated by the new challenges of giving up the control of computerized creation and working with live musicians. As he told Roullier, “There are a lot of tracks on the album that I sketched out and got people in the studio and it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it, so I scrapped it and did it again. It’s a lot more hard work but ultimately it’s a lot more rewarding because rather than trying to find a horn sound that’s going to fit and trawling through thousands of records to find it, it’s just like, ‘Right, I’m gonna write this horn sound.’”
leased Dial “M” for Monkey, 2003; Days to Come, 2006; released Live at Koko capturing live DJ work, 2008; released Black Sands, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Ninja Tune, P.O. Box 4296, London SE11, 4WW, United Kingdom. Web site—Bonobo
Official
Web
site:
http://www.
bonobomusic.com.
2003, incorporating some live instrumentation into the mix. But Bonobo, who felt that his music deserved active attention instead of the background-music uses to which chill-out recordings were often put, chafed at his association with the chill-out style. “I kind of got annoyed by it but at the same time I was living in a freezing bedsit and then all these compilations came along like Ministry this and Ibiza that and I just kind of went with it,” he told Ian Roullier of Clash magazine in 2006. “Ultimately when that wave crashed they tried to take everyone down with it as well, but hopefully there was a bit more resonance with my stuff than like lounge bar music or whatever.” By the middle of the decade Bonobo had gone in new directions with his music. Gaining international fame as a DJ, Bonobo contributed an album called It Came from the Sea to Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel series in 2005; the album featured Bonobo’s mixes of his own material and that by other artists, much of it drawn from musicians associated with Ninja Tune, Tru Thoughts, or the Brighton scene that had given Bonobo his start (the musician later moved to London’s Brixton neighborhood). The next Bonobo album of original material, Days to Come (2006), showed the musician moving into new areas. “I guess I’ve been phasing out the whole sampling thing, and the majority of the instrumentation is completely live on this album,” he told Roullier. The versatile simian played most of the music on the album himself, laying down tracks on guitar, keyboards, double bass, and percussion. He recruited other musicians only to play horns and strings. Four tracks also featured vocals from the singer Bajka, “adding sexual charge to the feel of exotic funkiness” in the
Although Days to Come was voted album of the year by listeners to British Broadcasting Corporation DJ Gilles Peterson, Bonobo opted to take several years off from recording after its release. He continued to perform, and his efforts were documented on the 2008 DVD Live at Koko. When Bonobo returned in 2010 with Black Sands and released the soul-styled single “The Keeper,” he had already shown staying power greater than most other artists in the fast-moving electronica genre. The album combined many of the techniques that had appeared in Bonobo’s music up to that time. A review in Britain’s Western Morning News posted on the Europe Intelligence Wire called it a “sweeping fusion of trip-hop and jazz, stuffed with arrangements of horns, guitars and harmonies [that] shows this artist at the top his game. Using a wide variety of samples, combined with heavy and complex bass lines and the breathy vocals of Andreya Triana, Bonobo creates an epic, multifaceted soundscape.” The music of one of electronica’s innovators was continuing to mature.
Selected discography Animal Magic, Tru Thoughts, 2001. Dial “M” for Monkey, Ninja Tune, 2003. It Came from the Sea, Ninja Tune, 2005. Days to Come, Ninja Tune, 2006. Live at Koko, 2008 (DVD). Black Sands, Ninja Tune, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Buffalo News, April 2, 2010, p. G21. Denver Post, April 16, 2010, p. D10. Europe Intelligence Wire, May 14, 2010. Independent (London, England), June 20, 2003, p. 17; January 30, 2004, p. 29. Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), November 22, 2001, p. E2. Portland Mercury (Portland, OR), April 22–April 28, 2010, p. 19. Straits Times (Singapore), April 9, 2010. Sun (London, England), March 26, 2010, p. 4. Times (London, England), October 7, 2006, p. 26.
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Online “Bonobo,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 26, 2010). “Bonobo,” Amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com/Bonobo/e/ B000APQKIQ (July 26, 2010). “Interview: Bonobo,” Clash (September 2006), http://www. ianroullier.com/interviews_and_features/bonobo.htm (July 26, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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Boys Like Girls Pop-punk group
fter forming in 2005, the four-piece pop-punkers Boys Like Girls (BLG) placed a couple of songs on PureVolume.com, an Internet site dedicated to unsigned bands. The songs quickly captured the attention of youthful Web surfers and within weeks, BLG topped PureVolume’s new artists chart. Record producer Matt Squire (Panic! At the Disco) discovered the group online and a record deal with Red Ink/Columbia soon followed. In 2006 BLG released its self-titled debut, which earned gold certification and spawned the multichart hits “Hero/Heroine” and “The Great Escape.” In 2009 the band released Love Drunk, which hit number eight on the Billboard 200.
Lead guitarist Paul DiGiovanni discussed the band’s meteoric rise to success with Eric Volmers of Canada’s Calgary Herald. DiGiovanni said the band put the songs online to see what would happen, and they quickly became popular. “After a while there was a bit of a buzz. Our manager and our producer found us on that Web site and they got in touch with us, and we thought, ‘God, this is insane.’ You couldn’t ask for anything more. It’s all about word of mouth. There’s no more knocking on record label doors. Bands just put their stuff online. If it’s quality music, kids will like it. The best music wins.”
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M
embers include Paul DiGiovanni (born on
January 19, 1988), lead guitar, vocals; Bryan
Donahue (born in February 1985), bass, vocals; Mar-
together intermittently, filled out by other musicians. During the days, they worked their regular jobs—Martin waited tables and folded clothes; Keefe did landscaping; and Donahue stocked shelves at CVS, pulling his bass out during breaks to run through songs. At night, they practiced and played whatever gigs they could find.
tin Johnson (born in September 1985), lead vocals, guitar; John Keefe (born in August 1983), drums, percussion. Group formed in Boston area, 2005; placed songs on PureVolume and MySpace, 2005; signed with Red Ink/ Columbia, 2006; released debut, Boys Like Girls, 2006; opened for Avril Lavigne’s North American tour and for Fall Out Boy’s European tour, 2008; released
Lancaster eventually went on hiatus, giving Johnson time to put together some songs for a demo. Excited about his new work, Johnson got the trio back together in late 2005 and pulled in DiGiovanni on guitar, renaming the group Boys Like Girls. Johnson told MTV that he initially suggested the name Boys Like Girls as a joke, but the guys really liked it. “I think of it as social commentary on the constant chase between boys and girls. Wherever you go—from a high school hallway to a crowded bar—it’s what makes the world go round.”
second studio album, Love Drunk, 2009; played in MTV World Stage: Live in Malaysia concert, 2009; took part in third annual Bamboozle Roadshow, 2010. Awards: Spin.com, Artist of the Year Award, 2007; named to Alternative Press “100 Bands You Need to Know,” 2007; mtvU, Breaking Woodie (Emerging Artist) Award, 2007. Addresses: Record company—Red Distribution, 79 Fifth Ave., 15th Fl., New York, NY 10003. Web site— Boys Like Girls Official Web site: http://www. boyslikegirls.com/us/home.
Each member of Boys Like Girls grew up in a Boston suburb. The band’s frontman and primary songwriter, Martin Johnson, began dreaming of a future in music as early as preschool. “When I was three I wanted to be Paul Simon,” he told Absolute Punk’s Julia Conny. “I had this videocassette of Simon and Garfunkel live in Central Park that I watched every day. There was this little pole coming out of the ground in the preschool playground. I used to stand in front of it all recess long and sing into it pretending to be famous.” By age seven, Johnson had his first guitar. During high school, Johnson played in a pop-punk outfit called The Drive and befriended fellow teen musician John Keefe, who played drums for Strutter. The groups decided to play some shows together and embarked on a tour, which led to the demise of each band. Johnson and Keefe, however, gelled on the road and started playing music together after their respective bands fell apart. Soon Bryan Donahue, a former band mate of Keefe’s, joined on bass. They dubbed the new group Lancaster and spent the next two years playing
At the time DiGiovanni joined the band, he was only a high school senior. In order to have time to practice and tour, DiGiovanni persuaded his high school guidance counselor to let him finish his last credits with alternate assignments he could complete off-campus. DiGiovanni ended up writing a 15-page paper in the studio as the band set down its first tracks. Speaking to John Wirt of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Advocate, DiGiovanni said he sensed the sacrifice would be worth it. “One of the tough things about being in a band, especially when you’re young, is finding people who are as devoted as you. A lot of kids will have a girlfriend and not really care about the band, or they’ll care more about school or their job, or whatever, and not be very dedicated. But when I met John and Bryan, I knew how dedicated they were, I knew they wanted this to happen.” DiGiovanni got hooked on guitar at age nine. After hearing the older boys in his neighborhood play, he requested a guitar for Christmas and received an Epiphone with a crate amplifier. Initially, Boys Like Girls played VFW halls and small Boston-area clubs. They also “played” the Internet and posted “The Great Escape” and an acoustic version of “Thunder” on PureVolume and MySpace, as well as videos on YouTube. The music industry took notice and within months of founding BLG, the band embarked on a national tour and signed a record deal with Red Ink/Columbia. Once home, the band members hit the studio to record their debut, 2006’s Boys Like Girls. Johnson told MTV that the album’s songs offered a glimpse into his life from ages 18-21 and covered his relationships and real experiences of leaving his hometown, going out into the world, and losing his mother. “My songs are my diary. Rather than keeping a journal, I write music.” Boys Like Girls spawned two multi-chart hits—“Hero/ Heroine” and “The Great Escape,” a song about the pleasure and angst young adults feel when they leave their hometown. “The Great Escape” sold 1.5 million
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digital downloads, while the album sold more than 700,000 copies and helped the band earn a number of awards. In 2007 Boys Like Girls was named Spin. com’s “Artist of the Year.” In addition, the Alternative Press named the band to its list of “100 Bands You Need to Know in 2007.” BLG’s highlights from 2008 included a tour with Avril Lavigne across North America and hitting Europe as the opening act for Fall Out Boy. Along the way, BLG managed to write new songs and released Love Drunk in 2009. The title track—a song about love’s intoxicating effects—proved to be one of the album’s more popular songs, hitting number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The ballad “Two Is Better Than One” featured a guest appearance by country star Taylor Swift and received a fair amount of radio play, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Love Drunk at times strayed into 1980s rock, showing influences from Bon Jovi to the Jonas Brothers. Most songs featured the traditional pop-punk formula of busy arrangements, driving hooks, sing-along choruses, and soaring instrumentation. Though the album debuted at number eight, its long term sales were not as good as the band’s debut. Writing in the St. Petersburg Times, music critic Gytis Garsys called Love Drunk “43 minutes of heartbroken fun.” Garsys complimented Boys Like Girls for bringing in fun 1980s influences but also lambasted the songwriting. “It’s generic,” Garsys wrote, “and most other bands that are popular today could have written the exact same songs. The band is like a less catchy and clever Fall Out Boy.” In the end, Garsys dubbed the disc an “average album with great moments.”
receive in the press. “When a critic gives us a bad review, I won’t want to let that get into my head,” Johnson told the Singapore Straits Times. “We want to stay true to our music. We’ve received mixed reviews for Love Drunk and some critics have called us ‘middle of the road.’ I don’t really get that, but what’s important is when I go to a fan’s blog and he writes that he really enjoyed Boys Like Girls and our music.”
Selected discography Boys Like Girls, Red Distribution, 2006. Love Drunk, Red Distribution, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), July 25, 2008, p. 16FUN. Calgary Herald (Alberta, Canada), March 12, 2008, p. C3. Daily News Tribune (Waltham, MA), October 31, 2008, p. A3. Leader-Post (Regina, Saskatchewan), March 13, 2008, p. B1. St. Petersburg Times, October 15, 2009, p. 15PLAY. Straits Times (Singapore), January 25, 2010.
Online “Biographies: Boys Like Girls,” MTV Press, http://mtvpress. com/bios/profile/boys_like_girls/ (July 15, 2010). “Boys Like Girls,” Absolute Punk, http://www.absolutepunk. net/showthread.php?t=192720 (July 15, 2010). “Boys Like Girls Biography,” Boys Like Girls Official Web site, http://www.boyslikegirls.com/us/biography (July 15, 2007).
For the most part, the members of Boys Like Girls turned a deaf ear to the praise and criticism they
—Lisa Frick
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C
at Power is the alias of Chan (pronounced “Shawn”) Marshall, a Southern-bred soulful singer and gifted songwriter whose stark, introspective music has made her a favorite among independent rock fans. But Marshall’s creations—quiet guitars and vivid, raw lyrics brought to life by a voice that seems to scrape and soar simultaneously—differ from the usual music on college radio. At times almost silent, yet strong and direct, and sounding completely unaware of her listeners’ voyeuristic ears, “Her work evokes a pure energy that makes your throat sore and your heart ache,” concluded Crimewave USA. “And the beauty of it all is that she does it without clichés and sentimentality.”
Cat Power
A stunning live performer as well, Marshall has also won fans over with her emotionally gripping stage presence. “Chan is the most dramatic performer I’ve ever seen, and she doesn’t even DO anything, she just stands there with her guitar and that voice—the jolting, swooping, sheer force of it,” wrote Amy Kellner in Index. “She plops this heavy stuff down in front of you and you’re touched and a little scared for her. She can even make you cry from lyrics like ‘Yellow hair/You are such a funny bear.’”
Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Born Charlen-Marie (later shortening the name to Chan) in 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia, Marshall came by her musical talents naturally. Her father, Charlie, was also a musician and has continues to play piano and sing, mainly blues and roots-style music in Atlanta. Marshall spent few of her early years in the same home as her father. After her parents divorced, Marshall and her sister were raised by her mother and stepfather. The family moved around often because of her stepfather’s job, and Marshall attended ten different schools in cities such as Memphis, Tennessee, and Greensboro, North Carolina. Although she was not allowed to buy records growing up, Marshall did have access to her stepfather’s collection, which included artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Rolling Stones, and Otis Redding, her favorite singer. Marshall also admired the vocal styles of Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan.
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At the age of 16 while living in North Carolina, Marshall dropped out of high school and went to live with her father in Atlanta, then moved to New York City, where her interest in music blossomed. “An old boyfriend had a guitar and I started making up songs. I think I played a show in Brooklyn where people saw me,” she told Steve Tignor of Puncture. “Mainly, I was alone in New York, except for a close friend. It could be such a weird, silent place, really,” Marshall told Tignor. “Everyone with their eyes down. It almost reminded me of the South, the stillness of everything. My main memory of the South, growing up, is visual; a still landscape, very beautiful. We had this old run-down graveyard behind our house. I remember running over a mud bridge through a tobacco patch in
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B
orn Charlen-Marie Marshall in 1972 in Atlanta,
GA; daughter of Charlie Marshall, a piano player.
Moved to New York City at the age of 20 and learned to play guitar; released EP Dear Sir, 1995; released debut album Myra Lee; signed with Matador Records, released What Would the Community Think?, 1996; Moon Pix, 1998; The Covers Album, 2000; You Are Free, 2003; The Greatest, 2006; toured with Memphis Rhythm Band, 2006; formed Dirty Delta Blues Band, 2007; released Jukebox, 2008; released EP Dark End Of The Street, 2008. Awards: Shortlist Music Prize for album The Greatest, 2006. Addresses: Record company—Matador Records, 304 Hudson St., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10013, phone: 212-995-5882, Web site:http://www.matadorrecords. com. Web site—Cat Power Official Web site: http:// www.catpowerjukebox.com.
bare feet. God, now that’s pretty Southern. I came to New York to get away from the things that were happening there with me. I had a friend pass away, and other people were just so crazy. I still love going back. It’s a part of me and I don’t even realize it when I’m gone.” Soon after learning guitar, Marshall invoked these Southern influences of her youth and started performing under the name Cat Power in New York, earning a reputation for her bluesy style. A big break arrived when she was booked as the opening act for Liz Phair. At the show, she met Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley and Two Dollar Guitar’s Tim Foljahn, who agreed to back the aspiring singer in the studio. In 1995, Marshall’s Dear Sir EP was released on the Italian label Runt. The following year, Myra Lee, recorded on the same day as Dear Sir, was released on Smells Like Records. Although some critics complained that Shelley and Foljahn’s accompaniment made Marshall sound too conventional, too rock ’n’ roll on both records, her soulful voice and penchant for writing songs via her unpredictable vocalizing caught the attention of Matador Records. Marshall released her second album (the first for the Matador label), What Would the Community Think?, in 1996. Winning acclaim for its unsettling, emotional
songs, the album rewarded Marshall with immediate credibility in the alternative rock press and through college radio play. Though admittedly uncomfortable performing in front of others, either with a backing band or solo, accompanying herself on guitar, Marshall’s tour in support of the record further added to her budding reputation. Marshall “offers performances that are raw and unfiltered, always on the verge of implosion,” wrote Steve Dollar of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in his review of a 1996 performance. In the wake of her rising star, Marshall felt unsure about continuing in the music business. Following a brief period of retirement, she forced herself back into the studio to record a third album, Moon Pix, released in 1998. “On Moon Pix I had no idea what I was doing,” she later admitted about the recording process, as quoted by Brian Garrity in Billboard. “I didn’t know what I wanted at all; everything was just impulsive and just making stuff up.” But despite her lack of preparedness, Moon Pix, recorded with members of Australian punk outfit the Dirty Three, was a superb return. Mostly comprised of simple songs—such as the standout tracks “Colors and the Kids” and “Cross Bones Style”—placed in a spare, minimalist setting, Moon Pix earned rave reviews. Marshall “makes the grandest gesture out of seemingly compulsive understatement,” offered Dollar in a 1998 review in the Atlanta JournalConstitution. “Her songs can make you feel as if you’ve intruded on a private moment, and the naked, emotional undertow makes it hard to slip back through the door.” After touring in support of Moon Pix, including dates in Australia, Marshall entered the studio in November of 1999 to work on a new album. Feeling uninspired to play her own material, she instead opted for a covers album consisting of songs she had been performing while on tour. “I knew that if I didn’t [record] them now that I never would,” she explained to Garrity. “I think a lot of people are like that. When they have something that they like, they want to play it.” The resulting collection, appropriately titled The Covers Album, featured 12 songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Moby Grape, the Rolling Stones, Nina Simone, the Velvet Underground, Michael Hurley, and even herself. Released in March of 2000, the album received positive responses. Rather than simply performing the previously recorded songs note for note, Marshall instead put to use her own interpretive skills. “Every time she works on someone’s song she kind of takes you on a weird trip,” said Matador co-president Gerard Cosley, as quoted by Garrity, “and you’re not exactly sure where you’re going to end up.” With The Covers Album, “Chan Marshall proves herself a one-woman band who can carry a whole album herself, even when she’s singing other people’s songs.” Marshall’s 2003 album You Are Free featured guest musicians Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and former Nir-
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vana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Despite the guest performers, the album was overshadowed by her increasingly erratic performances and turbulent personal troubles. By the time of the release of The Greatest in 2006, her former provocative stage presence had turned into drunken onstage breakdowns. Unaware that she had developed a serious drinking problem and devastated by the breakup of a relationship, Marshall suffered a psychotic breakdown that year. Touring behind the album was put on hold until she got the help she needed to recover. In a revealing interview with Melissa Mares in Spin magazine, she explained her decision to finally seek help: “When you’re that depressed, it’s not even ‘depressed’ anymore. You’ve just given up. There’s nothing inside you that’s good.” When Maerz asked about her current state of mind she replied, “Oh man, I’m just so happy to be alive. I’ve always been like that when I was little. I feel lucky. I feel blessed.” Now on the road to recovery and with her alcohol problem in check, Marshall resumed promoting her seventh release, The Greatest, which was one of her most acclaimed albums. It was a departure in sound from her previous efforts, with a soulful flavor, and featured Memphis soul legend Mabon “Teenie” Hodges, Leroy Hodges, and others. The album won the 2006 Shortlist Music Prize, making her the first woman ever to win this award. It also made the Top 50 Albums of 2006 critics lists in Rolling Stone, Spin, Mojo, Filter, and Entertainment Weekly magazines. She spent the next year touring with the Memphis Rhythm Band in support of the album. One of her few solo performances that year was at the Bob Dylan tribute concert to raise money for the Music For Youth organization. In 2007 she put together a new band called the Dirty Delta Blues with Judah Bauer of the Blues Explosion, and recorded yet another album of cover songs called Jukebox. The album featured her versions of songs by Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday. The rest of the cover songs recorded in that session were then released as an EP the following year titled Dark End of The Street. Many of her numerous cover songs are featured in commercials for products ranging from DeBeers Diamonds and Cingular phone service to Lincoln MKS. Her songs and Marshall herself are also featured in films such as “My Blueberry Nights,” in which she played a small role as Jude Law’s girlfriend. A move to the west coast to California in 2008 renewed Marshalls’ sprit after the roller-coaster ride her life had become over the past few years, and it inspired her to focus on her songwriting and recording again. She told Nick Milligan in a 2010 interview for Reverb magazine
that she is in a very different place now than she was then and that she is still discovering herself: “I’m still trying to work out what I’m doing on Planet Earth ѧ or what I need to be doing.”
Selected discography Dear Sir (EP), Runt, 1995. Myra Lee, Smells Like, 1996. What Would the Community Think?, Matador, 1996. Moon Pix, Matador, 1998. The Covers Album, Matador, 2000. You Are Free, Matador, 2003. The Greatest, Matador, 2006. Jukebox, Matador, 2008. Dark End Of The Street (EP), Matador, 2008.
Sources Periodicals Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 18, 1996; November 26, 1998. Billboard, March 11, 2000, p. 14. Boston Globe, October 31, 1998. Crimewave USA, issue Ⲇ7. Guitar Player, April 1999. Index, September/October 1998. Los Angeles Times, January 9, 2000; January 15, 2000. Melody Maker, December 5, 1998. Puncture, summer 1996. Rolling Stone, December 24, 1998-January 7, 1999; April 13, 2000; May 25, 2000; June 8, 2000. Village Voice, September 29, 1998; December 1, 1998; May 23, 2000.
Online Cat Power Official Web site, http://www.catpowerjukebox. com (July 9, 2010). Matador Records, matadorrecords.com, http://www.matador. recs.com (July 19, 2000). Metacritic.com, http://www.metacritic.com/music/bests/2006. shtml (July 9, 2010). Myspace.com, http://http:www.myspace.com/catpower (July 19, 2000). Shortlistofmusic.com, http://www.shortlistofmusic.com (July 19, 2000). Sonicnet.com, http://www.sonicnet.com (July 19, 2000). “The Nine Lives of Cat Power,” Reverb Magazine, http://www. issuu.com/reverbmagazine/docs/reverb42 (July 19, 2000). “The Spin Interview: Cat Power,” Spinmag.com, http://www. spinmag.com/articles/spin-interview-cat-power?page=0% 2C1 (July 9, 2010).
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—Laura Hightower and Sue Summers
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Indie rock group
ndie rock group Clap Your Hands Say Yeah exploded onto the music scene in mid-2005, generating media buzz and album sales on the strength of their selfreleased, self-titled debut album. Heralded as the best unsigned band in the United States, the Brooklynbased act gained an audience through online word-ofmouth. “In less time than it takes to pronounce their name, the indie success story of 2005 went from barely blipping on the radar to saturating it,” explained Brian Howe of Pitchfork Media. The group’s first full-length album eventually reached number 16 on the Billboard Independent Album Charts, and follow-up effort Some Loud Thunder captured the number two slot in 2007. Two years later the band went on an indefinite hiatus, with most of its member pursuing outside projects. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah first began when vocalist and guitar player Alec Ounsworth and bassist Tyler Sargent started playing together. The two were soon joined by fellow Connecticut College alumnus and drummer Sean Greenhalgh, guitarist and keyboard player Lee Sargent, and fellow guitarist and keyboard player Robbie Guertin. By 2005 the group’s members had relocated, with Ounsworth settling in his native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the remaining four landing in Brooklyn, New York. Despite this geographi-
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embers include Sean Greenhalgh (born c.
1979), drums; Robbie Guertin (born c. 1980),
guitar, keyboards; Alec Ounsworth (born c. 1978 in Philadelphia, PA), vocals, guitar; Lee Sargent (born c. 1978), guitar, keyboards; Tyler Sargent (born c. 1978), bass.
paign or other built-in mythology—you actually get to hear the music with your own ears,” argued Pitchfork’s Howe in his review of the group’s debut. “While a lot of bands view the promotional apparatus as a necessary evil, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah prove that it’s still possible for a band to get heard, given enough talent and perseverance, without a PR agency or a label.” In fact, the group rejected contracts from major record labels in favor of continuing with their own self-released business model, touring widely throughout the United States and Europe to support their release and eventually selling over 300,000 copies of their debut.
Formed in Massachusetts, 2004; released self-titled debut album on own record label, became subject of Internet media frenzy, 2005; released Some Loud Thunder, 2007; announced hiatus, 2009. Addresses: Web site—Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Official Web site: http://www.clapyourhandssayyeah.com.
cal separation, the group remained active. According to a 2006 biography quoted by NPR’s All Songs Considered, “Ounsworth writes the songs for the project in Philadelphia. The songs are then transported to New York (via bus, car, or train), shaped, re-shaped, finally reaching a certain completion that ѧ is initially and finally Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.”
In January of 2007, the group returned with its muchanticipated sophomore effort, Some Loud Thunder. “Two years ago, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah rewrote the rules of pop music, but this won’t save them from the kicking that’s coming their way,” predicted Andrew Purcell of the London Independent. “For every web critic eagerly anticipating [Some Loud Thunder’s] arrival, another blogger is hoping to see them crushed beneath the relentless wheels of hype.” This statement proved somewhat prescient, with a noticeably more lukewarm critical reception greeting the album’s release. “The giddy art-school anthems of their last album are largely submerged in a cauldron of studioinduced sonic goo,” sighed Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly, while Jon Pareles of the New York Times complained that “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah demands a new, irksome level of indulgence on Some Loud Thunder.” Nevertheless, Pareles, along with most other critics, acknowledged that the group “finds a new richness in the songs it doesn’t sabotage.”
In this fashion, the group wrote and recorded their self-titled debut album. A few of the album’s tracks soon began circulating on the Internet, and in June of 2005 these came to the attention of music blogger Dan Beirne. “Their name both attracted me and repulsed me at the same time,” Beirne told Jacob Ganz in an NPR All Things Considered feature. “So I just had to find out what it was.” He downloaded a song, and liking what he heard, posted it a few days later on mp3 blog SaidtheGramophone.com. This event—coupled with an unrelated album release party that the band played in New York City—proved a launching pad for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s nearly overnight success. Within two weeks, favorable reviews by taste-making indie rock Web site Pitchfork Media, a high-profile show attended by rock legend David Bowie at New York City’s Knitting Factory, and a handful of mentions by popular music blogs such as Gothamist and Stereogum had combined to make Clap Your Hands Say Yeah an online sensation.
Despite this critical ambivalence, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah continued to climb the ladder of commercial success. As with their previous recording, the group released Some Loud Thunder on its own independent, self-titled imprint; nevertheless, the album captured the number two spot on the Billboard Top Independent Album charts and even cracked the top 50 of the Billboard 200, a testament to the group’s ability to achieve strong sales without record label backing. High-profile live appearances at music festivals such as the Latitude Festival and Indian Summer in the United Kingdom and the Monolith Festival at Red Rocks in the United States dotted the group’s tour in support of Some Loud Thunder, helping maintain media buzz. The following year, the group made the leap from sound to screen with an appearance in the film The Great Buck Howard alongside actors Colin Hanks and John Malkovich.
Propelled by this hype, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah soon sold some 40,000 copies of their first offering, termed “poppy, ‘80s-tinged, and hooky as hell” by All Music Guide’s J. Scott McClintock, and without signing on with a record label. “There’s something really refreshing about stumbling across a great band that’s trembling on the cusp without any sort of press cam-
Popular successes aside, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s members began exploring different creative outlets, ultimately leading to at least a temporary suspension of the group. In January of 2009, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah announced that a planned Brooklyn Academy of Music date the following month would be their last appearance together for some time. Although the group denied that they were formally splitting, blogs
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and music writers alike noted that the plethora of side projects in which the quintet had by then involved themselves made it seem unlikely that they would reunite in the foreseeable future. Front man Ounsworth played with group Flashy Python and also released a solo album, Mo Beauty, on indie label Anti-Records in October; Guertin and Sargent helped form the Brooklyn-based art collective and music project Uninhabitable Mansions, which released its debut Nature is a Taker that same month. Additionally, drummer Greenhalgh played for a time with the Guns’n’Roses cover band Mr. Brownstone. “See, they’re all busy,” groused Pitchfork Media’s Ryan Dombal, “they’re just not busy making the next Clap Your Hands Say Yeah album.”
Selected discography Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, self-released, 2005. Some Loud Thunder, self-released, 2007.
Sources Periodicals Entertainment Weekly, February 2, 2007. Independent (London, England), January 12, 2007. New York Times, January 29, 2007. World Entertainment News, May 14, 2007.
Online “Clap Your Hands Makes Some ‘Thunder,’” All Things Considered, NPR, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php ?storyId=7070127 (July 26, 2010). “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,” All Music Guide, http://www. allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3zfrxqysldse˜T0 (July 26, 2010). “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,” All Songs Considered, http:// www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7070127 (July 26, 2010). Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Official Web Site, http://www. clapyourhandssayyeah.com/ (July 26, 2010). “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,” Pitchfork Media, http://www. pitchfork.com/features/articles/6297-clap-your-hands-sayyeah/ (July 26, 2010). “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Take Break, Not Breaking Up,” Pitchfork Media, http://www.pitchfork.com/news/34425clap-your-hands-say-yeah-take-break-not-breaking-up/ (July 26, 2010). “Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s Alec Ounsworth Goes Solo,” Pitchfork Media, http://www.pitchfork.com/news/35931clap-your-hands-say-yeahs-alec-ounsworth-goes-solo/ (July 26, 2010). “Living on Rock’n’Roll,” Connecticut College Magazine, http://www.aspen.conncoll.edu/camelweb/index.cfm?fuseaction=publications&circuit=cconline&function=view&uid= 28&id=857635659 (July 26, 2010). “Pitchfork Interviews: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,” Pitchfork Media, http://www.pitchfork.com/features/interviews/6187clap-your-hands-say-yeah/ (July 26, 2010). “To Generate Buzz, Clap Your Hands on the ‘Net!,” All Things Considered, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php ?storyId=5023133&ps=rs (July 26, 2010). —Vanessa E. Vaughn
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American Idol champ David Cook broke the sound barrier by placing eleven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 within a week of winning the 2008 Idol title. No artist had enjoyed that many simultaneous hits on the Hot 100 since the Beatles placed 14 in 1964. Cook’s instant success was not surprising, given the number of television fans he captured during his underdog race to the top of the national contest. Of the 97.5 million votes cast to decide the Idol winner, Cook earned 56 percent of the vote, besting David Archuleta, a 17-yearold prodigy who stood out as an early favorite among the judges. Within six months of winning Idol, Cook released a hard-rocking, platinum-certified, self-titled disc of songs. Despite his initial success, Cook told CBS News he had no illusions about the future. “I actually walked into this with no expectations and I’m walking out of it with no expectations. The show is a springboard, but it’s still a crapshoot.”
David Cook
Raised on Baseball, Music David Roland Cook was born on December 20, 1982, in Houston, Texas, to Beth and Stanley Cook, who later divorced. Cook’s mother remarried and Grenvell Foraker became his stepfather. Cook grew up in the Midwest, in the Kansas City suburb of Blue Springs, Missouri. As a child, Cook loved little league baseball and music. He played violin and sang in elementary school productions. He was also bombarded with the music his parents loved. “My parents had eclectic record collections,” Cook noted on his RCA Records biography. “My mom liked Kenny Rogers and my dad was more into Boston, Kansas and Dire Straits. The first cassette tape I ever bought was by Kris Kross. I was into Boyz II Men for a while. When I was 13, someone played me the song ‘Closer’ by Nine Inch Nails and once I got past the audacity of the lyrics, I really enjoyed the song. So I backtracked through rock, which got me to where I am now.” By age 12, Cook had a Fender Stratocaster and began developing his guitar playing skills on his own, foregoing lessons.
Singer, songwriter
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While in middle school, Cook met Bobby Kerr on the baseball field—each of them pitched. Both boys dabbled with music but did not consider themselves musicians. “We were both pitchers, but pretty much ѧ we both realized that we could sing a bit,” Kerr told MTV’s James Montgomery. “And that was the ticket to the ladies, so we started hanging and playing music.” By high school, they were writing their own songs and decided to call themselves Red Eye. They made friends with student council members to secure gigs at school assemblies. Cook attended Blue Springs South High School and made his mark both on the pitcher’s mound and on the stage. He earned the lead role in his school’s production of Singin’ In The Rain and also lent his voice to productions of West Side Story and The Music Man. Cook’s high school choir teacher, Phil Szajnuk, was not
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orn on December 20, 1982, in Houston, Texas.
Son of Beth Foraker and Stanley Cook. Education:
BS in graphic arts technology management, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, 2006. Began playing music in the two-man band Red Eye in high school, c. 1997; formed Axium while studying at the University of Central Missouri, early 2000s; played gigs with Axium across the Midwest—mostly Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Wisconsin, 2000-06; moved to Tulsa and joined the Midwest Kings on guitar, 2006; self-released Analog Heart, 2006; won American Idol contest, 2008; signed with RCA Records, 2008; released self-titled debut, 2008. Awards: Urban Tulsa Weekly, Urby Award, Best Locally Produced, Independent Album, 2006; American Idol winner, 2008; Teen Choice Awards, Choice Reality/ Variety Star Award, 2008; New Music Weekly, New Music Awards, Top 40 Male Artist of the Year, 2008; Nashville Music Awards, Song of the Year, for “Time of
shows around the region and the trio played in Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Wisconsin. In 2003, one of their songs, titled “Hold,” was picked up by AMC’s Movie Tunes and played in theaters across the country. In time, several indie labels came looking to sign the band but nothing ever panned out. Disappointed, Kerr moved to Wisconsin and took a job as a graphic designer. After that, Axium fell apart, though Cook and Shrout pulled in another drummer to carry them along for awhile. After graduating from college, Cook decided to continue his quest in music rather than get a proper job as his family suggested. “It seemed like I wasn’t ready to give up on music, and I didn’t think music was ready to give up on me, so I just made the decision to chase the dream a little bit,” he told George Lang of the Oklahoman. In 2006, Cook moved to Tulsa to play rhythm guitar for the Midwest Kings, a regional touring band. He tended bar and painted apartments to make ends meet. Cook also gave solo acoustic performances and scrounged up enough money from friends and gigs to record Analog Heart in 2006. Regionally, the disc sold well, although Cook gave away many copies in an effort to promote himself. He also bugged the local radio DJs and urged them to play his music. Analog Heart went on to win a 2006 Urban Tulsa Weekly Urby award for best locally produced independent album.
My Life,” 2009; University of Central Missouri Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, 2009; ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Most Performed Song of the Year Award, for “Light On,” 2010. Addresses: Management—19 Entertainment, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Record company—RCA Records, 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022. Web site—David Cook Official Web site: http:// www.davidcookofficial.com/us/home.
surprised by his former student’s success. “There was always a unique sound about David’s voice,” Szajnuk told Tulsa World’s Cary Aspinwall. “And his creativity really stood out—he was always pushing the envelope.” Forged Success Across Midwest After graduating from high school, Cook and Kerr both headed to the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Once there, they decided to take their music up a notch. They added guitar player Jeff Shrout, changed their name to Axium, and hit the local college bar scene. Axium became popular enough to land
Joined Brother at Idol Audition In 2007 Cook accompanied his little brother, Andrew, to Omaha, Nebraska, to audition for American Idol. Cook had no intention of auditioning—he went along to support his brother, who dreamed of performing on the show. Speaking to the Oklahoman, Cook recalled his “accidental” audition. “Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning ѧ and it’s raining, the sun hasn’t come up. And a producer comes by with a camera and interviews my brother, then turns to me and I’m like, ‘I’m not auditioning.’ And he goes, ‘Well, you are now.’ Life has a weird way of working out sometimes.” Cook complied with the producer’s wishes, sang Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and ended up on the show. Cook moved to Los Angeles to compete in the seventh season of American Idol. He arrived with $30 in his pocket. Over the course of the season, Cook hooked fans with his performances of Lionel Richie’s “Hello,” the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” which he chose to sing the week Idol contestants were asked to perform a song that debuted the year of their birth. Instead of copying the original artist’s work, Cook made his mark by finding fresh, alternate arrangements for the songs he sang. Week after week, Cook made the cut and improved his performances. He told John Wirt of the Baton Rouge Advocate that his many years of experience performing on stage gave him an edge over the other contestants
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because he knew his strengths and weaknesses as a performer. “I was not the best singer on the show that season. Carly [Smithson] and Syesha [Mercado] and David [Archuleta] and Brooke [White] and Michael [Johns], they have better voices than I do. They did more with their instruments than I did, but I knew what kind of music I could do, what my niche was, so it was just a matter of catering songs to that.” When the show came down to the wire, Cook was left to compete against the teenaged Archuleta for the 2008 title. The son of a jazz musician, Archuleta was an early favorite and consistently earned high marks from the judges. Cook, however, was able to win over fans by playing up his scruffy but sexy stage appeal and finding songs he could conquer. In the end, Cook won by a landslide, earning 56 percent of the nearly 98 million votes cast, to win by the show’s largest margin. Cook thanked his hometown viewers for their support. Over the course of the season, friends, family, and fans in Blue Springs held watch parties to drum up support for Cook. Shortly after winning, Cook told Stephanie Boothe of the Independence, Missouri, Examiner that he owed his success to the people back home. “I’ve said all along this title isn’t a tribute to me. This is a tribute to everybody who took time out of their lives to vote. It’s unreal.” Released Million-Selling Studio Debut A few days after the May finale of Idol, Cook started work on a new album. By July he was in the recording studio, working with producer Rob Cavallo, who helped craft albums for the Dave Matthews Band, Green Day, and Alanis Morissette. From July through September of 2008, Cook toured with the top ten Idol finalists of the season, squeezing in recording sessions in between stops. In November of 2008, he released his hardrocking self-titled debut. In the span of two months, it sold one million copies—a fair number, but not nearly as many as the four million sold by Idol’s other hardrocking finalist, Chris Daughtry, who competed during the 2006 season. The album’s first single, the Southern rocker “Light On,” hit number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other tracks included the power-chord-driven “Bar-Ba-Sol,” a song about the effects of staying out too late, and the anthemic rocker “Declaration.” Cook stirred up emotions with tracks like “Permanent,” a piano ballad about his older brother Adam’s illness with brain cancer. New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica likened the album to “middlebrow ’90s rock.” He did not blame Cook for the album’s faults, however, writing that “Mr. Cook is hampered here by dim, amorphous songwriting.” Caramanica went on to say that some of
the empty songwriting was redeemed by Cook’s “broad, capable voice.” In May of 2009, Cook’s older brother, Adam, died of brain cancer. Afterward, Cook ran the Washington, D.C. “Race for Hope” and raised more than $130,000 for brain cancer charities. In addition, Cook gave proceeds from the sale of “Permanent” on iTunes toward brain cancer research. Cook told the Grand Rapids Press that using his talents and prestige to raise money for a cause so personal gave relevance to his music. “It’s easy to go onstage every night and play music. I’m not concerned with my legacy—I’m more concerned with [my brother Adam’s] legacy.” During 2010, Cook was busy working on his sophomore album, chasing the dream a little more. As much as anyone else, Cook was surprised by the path he had taken to success. “I’ll be the first person to admit this is the last avenue that I thought I was going to take to make it,” Cook told the Examiner. “And not in reference to any sort of negative stigma with the show. I never could have fathomed this was going to be my path. I just want to make music that means something. That’s my goal.”
Selected discography Analog Heart, self-released, 2006. David Cook, RCA, 2008.
Sources Periodicals Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), July 3, 2009, p. 12FUN. Examiner (Independence, MO), May 24, 2008; May 14, 2009. Grand Rapids Press (MI), September 13, 2009, p. E4. New York Times, November 24, 2008, p. C4. Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK), May 24, 2008, p. 1A. Tulsa World (OK), May 10, 2008, p. A1.
Online “‘American Idol’ Front-Runner David Cook’s Former Bandmates Recall His Early Years,” MTV.com, http://www.mtv. com/news/articles/1586507/20080429/story.jhtml (July 10, 2010). “Biography,” David Cook’s Official Web site, http://www. davidcookofficial.com/us/biography (July 10, 2010). “David Cook,” RCA Records, http://www.rcarecords.com/ artists.php (July 10, 2010). “David Cook Wins ‘American Idol’” CBS News, http://www. cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/21/entertainment/ main4116980.shtml (July 10, 2010).
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Dave Matthews Band Rock group
he hugely popular Dave Matthews Band created a fan frenzy in 2010 when members announced that after nearly 20 years together, they planned to take a break from each other in 2011 to enjoy a year-long sabbatical. Matthews told the Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s Alan Sculley that fans should not be worried that the break meant the end had come. “I’m taking a break and I have every intention of coming back to these same people [in the band]. That’s my plan, is to ѧ reconvene, just having taken a little time to stare at the stars and stare at our kids.” Matthews said he felt like the band was on solid footing. “I think it can withstand a year of not working.” For the jam-rocking Dave Matthews Band, the break was long deserved. Since its debut in 1991, the band has toured incessantly and sold more than 30 million albums, ranking among the top ten best-selling artists of all time and placing them in the company of such bands as AC/DC, Aerosmith, the Eagles, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, and U2. In addition, the Dave Matthews Band survived a terrible loss in 2008 when the unit’s legendary sax player, LeRoi Moore, died of injuries suffered in an ATV crash. Drummer Carter Beauford, violinist Boyd Tinsley, and bassist Stefan Lessard joined Matthews in the studio to pay tribute to their
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fan Lessard, bass guitar; Dave Matthews
(born January 9, 1967, in Johannesburg, South Africa), acoustic guitar, lead vocals; LeRoi Moore (born September 7, 1961; died August 19, 2008), saxophone; Boyd Tinsley, violin.
in comfortable surroundings but was appalled by the country’s political system of apartheid. By the time he graduated from high school, he had participated in a number of marches and other activities designed to end apartheid. “There would be people singing the most incredible music in the face of police with tar gas and bats,” he recalled in an interview with the Boston Globe’s Steve Morse. “The singing gives a sense of being completely invincible, which is not true, but it is in a way. It keeps the spirit of the people up. A lot of that hope and spirit is going to save that country, and has enabled the guilty people there to be forgiven.”
Group formed in Charlottesville, VA, 1989; made first appearance as band in Charlottesville on Earth Day, 1991; toured throughout early 1990s, including with H.O.R.D.E. festival; released Remember Two Things and EP Recently on own Bama Rags label, 1993; after signing with RCA, released multi-platinum Under the Table and Dreaming, 1994; participated in H.O.R.D.E. tour, 1996; released Crash, 1996; Before These Crowded Streets, 1998; Everyday, 2001; Busted Stuff, 2002; Stand Up, 2005; suffered death of sax player LeRoi Moore, 2008; released Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, 2009; performed “You and Me” at Grammy Awards, 2010; took a year off, 2011. Awards: Grammy Award, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group, 1997; My VH1 Music Awards, Best Live Act and Coolest Fan Web site, 2000; My VH1 Music Awards, Favorite Band, Favorite Album, for Everyday, and Favorite Song for “The Space Between,” 2001; Grammy Award, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, for “Gravedigger,” 2003; NAACP Chairman’s Award, 2004. Addresses: Agent—Red Light Management, 321 E. Main St., Ste. 500, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Record companies—RCA Records, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036; Bama Rags Records, P.O. Box 1911, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Web site—Dave Matthews Band Official Web site: http://www.davematthewsband. com.
longtime friend, releasing 2009’s Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, a platinum-selling, chart-topping disc dedicated to Moore, which included Moore’s final studio sessions. Matthews was born on January 9, 1967, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The son of a physicist, he grew up
After graduating from high school, Matthews left for the United States, eventually settling in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his mother. “I got an inscription letter from the South African army and said, ‘I’m out of here,’” he told Guitar World. “This, of course, was when apartheid still ruled, and I wasn’t going to serve in that army.” Over the next several years Matthews worked on his songwriting and guitar playing, supporting himself as a bartender. After a while he became acquainted with Moore and Beauford, two highly regarded local jazz musicians. “I served both LeRoi and Carter a lot of drinks,” Matthews recalled in Guitar Player, “and somewhere along the way I told them about this tape I was making and asked if they’d be interested in doing some recording, maybe playing out a little. I didn’t ask for any commitment—I wouldn’t have dared. They were both older than me, and much better musicians. And when I met Stefan [Lessard], he was some kind of bass prodigy. He was still in high school and was playing upright bass with both Carter and LeRoi, cats twice his age.” Once the musicians got together, they quickly realized that Matthews’ pop-folk-African music sensibilities and the other players’ jazz background made for a tantalizing mix. “We gelled in a really profound way,” said Matthews in Guitar Player, “and it was obvious to all of us that we should stick with it, keep exploring and see what we could come up with.” A short time later, the musicians added violinist Tinsley to the stew, and the fledgling band began making plans to play live. During the early 1990s, the Dave Matthews Band became a fixture on the college concert circuit in the Southeastern United States. Dazzled by the band’s high-energy stage presence and unquestioned musical chops, a devoted grassroots following emerged. As the band’s visibility increased, much was made of Matthews’ South African background, since three other members of the band—Moore, Beauford, and Tinsley—were black. However, Matthews expressed little patience with suggestions that the fact of his birthplace somehow made their collaboration illegitimate. “It’s such an absurd idea that by virtue of living in a place that I’m guilty of the sins,” he told huH magazine, pointing out that the United States has had more than its share of problems with race relations. “My feelings are that South Africa is a raging example to the rest of
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the world—and most poignantly to America—on a way to deal with the issues of race. In a small period of time, they’ve done the most thorough and the most relentless purging; it’s phenomenal. It’s something that America has done the opposite of over the years: we’re patching and hiding and shoving under the carpet. ѧ If you show the wounds, they have time to heal, but if you hide them, they just fester.” The band’s blistering live shows were on full display during a couple of H.O.R.D.E. tours, where they shared the stage with such bands as Blues Traveler and Phish. They soon gained the attention of major record labels, and RCA eventually signed the band. In 1994 the Dave Matthews Band unveiled its first major label effort, Under the Table and Dreaming. The album garnered largely favorable reviews from critics impressed with the band’s instrumental facility and its unique blend of jazz, rock, and folk. People reviewer Geoffrey Welchman remarked that the album “has a beguiling sound all its own, a sound that mixes jazzy acoustic guitar riffs with spiraling sax solos.” Buoyed by their live reputation and “What Would You Say,” a catchy single that eventually garnered two Grammy nominations, Under the Table and Dreaming sold more than three million copies. In 1996 the Dave Matthews Band released its follow-up effort, Crash. In contrast to the band’s first album, Crash featured a heavier emphasis on electric guitar, courtesy of Matthews’ friend, guitarist Tim Reynolds. As with its predecessor, however, the album was hailed as a funky hybrid of roots rock and freewheeling jazz fusion. Los Angeles Times reviewer Sara Scribner wrote that “Matthews mostly fuels Crash with the same sultry, loose-limbed offering of polyrhythmic, jazzy fusion” that marked the earlier album, and Andrew Abrahams commented in People that “as alternative music threatens to become just another bland pop category, the Dave Matthews Band successfully redefines it on its own eclectic terms.” Entertainment Weekly agreed, noting that “to rock fans burned out on the hordes of Nirvana knockoffs and Hootie hopefuls, the Virginiabased quintet’s ear-catching jazz-folk fusion must seem like an entirely new genre.” For his part, Matthews indicated that the band enjoyed putting together Crash more than the first RCA album. “For [Under the Table and Dreaming,] we did it by the book,” he told Morse. “[Crash] is more by our book. We just got in a circle—reminiscent of our early rehearsals—and played to each other. There was a lot of creating as we went, a lot of jamming, and hours and hours of tape used up. And it really lent itself to an energy. There are very different songs from one to the next, but I feel there was a sensibility that stayed the same.” Playing on the strength of their live performances and the energy derived from jamming together, by 2003 the
group had released no less than four live albums. One of these included a benefit for New York City public schools that was performed to a crowd of 10,000 in Central Park. In 1998 the band released its third studio album, Before These Crowded Streets. The album showcased the band in collaboration with diverse artists such as Canadian alternative pop star Alanis Morrisette, banjo innovator Bela Fleck, and avant-garde musicians Kronos Quartet. The 2001 release, Everyday, strayed from the band’s typical jam-style, which disappointed many fans. In response, the Dave Matthews Band went back to the studio and reworked the material. That collection, called Busted Stuff, found the band back in familiar territory and eventually made it to number one on the Billboard 200. Matthews was well aware of the ephemeral quality of his band’s popularity but also the importance of making a difference while he can. “This will pass,” he told huH magazine. “It may be twenty-five years, it may be two years, who knows? I might go over the edge in a week. My time is temporary, so I’m going to make the most of it.” In 1999 the band formed the Bama Works Foundation, through which the band has channeled millions of dollars to charitable organizations worldwide as well as supporting those in their community of Charlottesville, Virginia. For this work, the band was a 2004 recipient of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Chairman’s Award. The Dave Matthews Band continued its humanitarian efforts in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina swamped the Atlantic coast. Within weeks of the natural disaster, the band put on a benefit concert alongside the Neville Brothers at Red Rocks, Colorado, donating proceeds of more than one million dollars to hurricane relief efforts. The year 2005 also saw the release of the band’s sixth studio album, Stand Up. Like the albums it followed, Stand Up hit number one on the Billboard 200, making it the group’s fourth straight number one. Prior to the album’s release, the band launched a Web site to update fans on the album’s progress, along with video footage. By late 2007, the band was working on another studio album. Prior to starting work on the album, Beauford, Moore, and Matthews had a heated confrontation, but in the end decided they wanted to stay together. “It was a really rough few years,” Matthews told Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I think the small things started to drive us crazy about each other and we stopped talking, which is always a great solution—look at the shape of the world.” The band embarked on its annual summer tour in 2008 eager to return to the studio to work on the new album. The summer ended tragically, however, when Moore, the saxophonist, was involved in an ATV accident in late June. He suffered a punctured lung and broken ribs. While Moore recuperated, the band brought in Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to fill in on sax. In August, Moore died of complications from the injury, though he had initially been expected to make a full
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recovery. After finishing their tour dates, the band returned to the studio to work on the new album. Matthews told Mervis that Moore’s death gave a new urgency to their work. “In a strange way, his death brought us even closer together or at least inspired us to move forward honoring him as a unit rather than running away from his death and from each other.” Released in 2009, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King garnered two Grammy nominations, for Best Rock Album and Album of the Year. “GrooGrux” was a nickname Moore’s friends used for him. Besides honoring Moore with the disc’s title, the album opened with an improv sax solo recorded by Moore before his death, and his work was peppered throughout the album. On some tracks, the sax was poignantly missing. Matthews told Billboard’s Ray Waddell that the group tried hard to make an album that captured the verve of its live show. “LeRoi was always saying we should be better in the studio than we are live; it just makes sense. I think we finally managed to get it. It doesn’t make sense that [if] you could do something sort of extravagant live ѧ that you shouldn’t be able to do something even more wild when you’re in the studio.” One Billboard critic noted that Big Whiskey found the band at “its most pointed and purposeful in years.” When the band toured in support of the album, Coffin once again filled in on sax. In the end, Matthews was pleased with the album and noted on the band’s Red Light Management biography that he looked forward to making more albums in the future. “I love this whole process and look forward to making another one with the same get-out-of-my-face attitude that we gave [Big Whiskey]. Now that I’ve gotten to the other side of a process like this, I can’t make an album where I don’t demand everything from everyone and they don’t do the same. I can’t make a record that doesn’t rip my arms and legs off and pull my heart out of my chest.” Unfortunately for fans, they would have to wait a bit for the next album as the Dave Matthews Band went on hiatus during 2011.
Selected discography Remember Two Things, Bama Rags, 1993. Under the Table and Dreaming, RCA, 1994. Crash, RCA, 1996. Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95, Bama Rags/RCA, 1997. Before These Crowded Streets, RCA, 1998. Listener Supported, RCA, 1999.
Everyday, RCA, 2001. Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, RCA, 2002. Busted Stuff, Bama Rags/RCA, 2002. Central Park Concert, RCA, 2003. The Gorge, RCA, 2004. Weekend on the Rocks, RCA, 2005. Stand Up, RCA, 2005. Live At Piedmont Park, RCA, 2007. Live At Mile High Music Festival, RCA, 2008. Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, RCA, 2009. Europe 2009, RCA, 2009. Live in Las Vegas, RCA, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Associated Press, December 1, 2000. Baltimore Sun, April 25, 1996. Boston Globe, April 26, 1996. Billboard, June 6, 2009, p. 53. Calgary Herald (Canada), May 6, 1998, p. F3. Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City, UT), August 22, 2008. Detroit News and Free Press, April 28, 1996. Entertainment Weekly, November 11, 1994; May 3, 1996. Guitar Player, August 1996. Hollywood Reporter, December 4, 2001. huH, 1996. Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1996. New York Post, April 30, 1996; June 11, 1996. New York Times, May 26, 1996; June 11, 1996. People, November 7, 1994; May 6, 1996. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 8, 1996. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 8, 2010, p. W8. Pittsburgh Tribune Review, July 7, 2010. Rolling Stone, May 16, 1996; June 27, 1996. Stereo Review, February 1995. Times Union (Albany, NY), January 29, 2004, p. 16.
Online “Dave Matthews Band: History,” Dave Matthews Band Official Web site, http://www.davematthewsband.com/index.phpⲆ/ history (July 10, 2010). “Dave Matthews Band,” Red Light Management, http://www. redlightmanagement.com/artist.php?sect=artistⲆ=4 (July 10, 2010). “Dave Matthews Band Talks Big Whiskey,” Billboard, http:// www.billboard.com/bbcom/feature/q-a-dave-matthews-10 03961185.storyⲆ/bbcom/feature/q-a-dave-matthews-1003 961185.story (July 10, 2010).
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—Laurie Collier Hillstrom, Eve M. B. Hermann, Lisa Frick
T
he Australian-American soprano Danielle de Niese took to the stage early, making her debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera when she was just 19. Since then, she has made headlines with her singing, her storybook life in England’s refined opera circles, and her extraordinary visual appeal. One journalist quipped (as quoted by the London Daily Telegraph’s Peter Culshaw, among others) that de Niese “put the sex in Sussex” with her torrid performances at England’s Glyndebourne Festival Opera, and she was generally admired for her ability to blend singing, acting, and dancing in an art form where often the first of those talents had been cultivated at the expense of the other two. By 2010 de Niese was clearly one of opera’s rising young stars, although she faced questions about the direction her still-developing voice would take.
Danielle de Niese
Danielle de Niese was born on April 11, 1979, in Melbourne, Australia. Her family background spanned much of the globe, from Sri Lanka, where both her parents grew up as members of a mixed ethnic group called the burghers, to the Netherlands and Scotland. When she was two, her parents discovered that she had perfect pitch. She started voice lessons when she was eight, and within a year it was clear that something extraordinary was going on; she was singing difficult classical arias. “When I fell in love with opera it was like love at first sight. I was nine,” she recalled to Chip Brown of the New York Times Magazine. “I sang a piece from Haydn’s Creation: With verdure clad, the fields appear.”
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That same year de Niese entered an Australian television competition called Young Talent Time, and blew away the field with her performance of a Whitney Houston medley in the finals, winning $5,000 and a grand piano. After she won a series of regional competitions called eisteddfods as well, defeating much older singers, her parents decided that she might get a better vocal education in the United States and moved the family to Los Angeles. There de Niese attended the Crossroads School for Arts in Santa Monica on a full scholarship, moving on to the Colburn School for performing arts in downtown Los Angeles. At eleven she began appearing on the television program L.A. Kids, and later she became its regular guest host. At 15 de Niese made her debut with a role in a Los Angeles Opera production, and soon after that she was accepted into the studio of the New York voice teacher Ruth Falcon. De Niese enrolled at New York’s Mannes College of Music in 1997, but things began happening too fast for her to finish her degree (she has expressed a wish to return there to complete her coursework). Appearing in a production of Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro at the school, she was invited by Metropolitan Opera talent-spotters to join their Lindemann Young Artists Program, becoming the youngest singer ever to join—and to audition for a production of the same opera at the “Met” in an all-star cast that included Renée Fleming and Cecilia Bartoli.
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orn on April 11, 1979, in Melbourne, Australia;
moved to U.S.; has dual Australian and American
citizenship; married Gus Christie, an opera administrator, 2009. Education: Attended Colburn School of Performing Arts, Los Angeles, CA, Mannes College of Music, New York, NY; Metropolitan Opera Young Artists Program, New York, 1999–2001. Made debut at Los Angeles Opera at age 15; appeared in Metropolitan Opera production of The Marriage of Figaro at age 19; made European debut at Netherlands Opera, 2001; appeared in Handel’s Giulio Cesare at Glyndebourne Festival Opera, England, 2005; signed to Decca label, released Handel Arias, 2008; released The Mozart Album, 2009; appeared on reality show Diva Diaries, released album Diva, 2010. Addresses: Home—Glyndebourne, England. Management—IMG Artists, Carnegie Hall Tower, 152 W. 57th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10019.
Winning the part of Barbarina, de Niese was still too young to have a glass of champagne to celebrate her triumph. Soon she found herself receiving offers from other opera companies in America and abroad. Traveling to Europe to immerse herself in the French and Italian languages, she completed the Young Artists Program in 2001 and appeared in Verdi’s opera Falstaff in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that summer. Her voice was not large, but it was agile and had an attractive bright quality (the word one critic used, according to Brown, was “gleaming”). She gravitated toward the operas of the Baroque era (1600–1750), known for requiring a beautiful tone and an ability to improvise ornamentation more than for sheer power. In the fall of 2001 de Niese made her European debut at the Netherlands Opera in Amsterdam, playing Cleopatra in a production or Georg Frideric Handel’s opera Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar). That experience helped prepare de Niese for her major breakthrough, an appearance in the same role at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2005. The production, designed by the flamboyant director David McVicar, emphasized the sexuality of the Egyptian queen and called for de Niese to execute Bollywood-style choreography on stage, an experience de Niese described to Vivien Schweitzer of the New York Times as being “like sprinting and trying to hold your breath.” But the singer, who runs and does what she calls hardcore cardio
exercises daily, was ready. Critics raved, and de Niese also caught the attention of Glyndebourne chairman Gus Christie. The two married in 2009, and de Niese moved into the festival’s sumptuous manor house. Publicity from the Glyndebourne appearance led to de Niese’s signing with the Decca label, and she released her first album, a collection of Handel arias, in 2008. She followed that up with The Mozart Album in 2009. Her recordings have received mixed reviews; Jay Nordlinger of the New York Sun wrote that de Niese’s singing was “poised, clean, and appealing. She has a good lightish voice, with a quick vibrato. She handles her passagework well, and her ornamentation is tasteful.” But the London Times complained that on The Mozart Album “the voice’s glare is almost continuous; in Ilia’s long recitative from Idomeneo, she dips her headlights only in the last three words.” De Niese herself was quick to affirm that her voice was still in a growth phase, but her live appearances, such as another sexy Glyndebourne role in Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea in 2008, continued to garner headlines. De Niese was acclaimed for her dramatic abilities, and she researched a variety of perspectives on each part before taking the stage. Regardless of the views of opera critics, de Niese’s glamour could only help raise the profile of opera among younger music fans. Clad in high-fashion dresses and shoes, de Niese sometimes attracted suspicion from customs officials who told her she didn’t look like an opera singer. From her days as a Los Angeles television host, the singer had shown the ability to draw young people to opera, and she pursued crossover opportunities such as an appearance on the British reality television show Popstar to Operastar, a performance on the crossover-oriented Classical Brit Awards in 2010, and a more extended reality show appearance in a series called Diva Diaries that encompassed both classical and pop artists. That show was tied into the release of de Niese’s third album, Diva, which appeared in the summer of 2010 and contained excerpts from her first two releases as well as new material.
Selected discography Handel Arias, Decca, 2007. The Mozart Album, Decca, 2008. Diva, Decca, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Capital Times (Madison, WI), February 5, 2009, p. 4. Daily Mail (London, England), May 23, 2008, p. 75.
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Daily Telegraph (London, England), July 1, 2010, p. 26. Evening Standard (London, England), May 14, 2008, p. 41. Independent (London, England), April 16, 2008, p. 14. Mail on Sunday (London, England), June 13, 2010, p. 46. New York Sun, November 19, 2007, p. 18. New York Times, January 4, 2009, p. 14. New York Times Magazine, September 20, 2009, p. 30. Sunday Times (London, England), March 28, 2010, p. 12. Times (London, England), October 9, 2009, p. 15; July 23, 2010, p. 17.
Online “Danielle de Niese,” BBC Music Magazine, http://www.bbc musicmagazine.com/feature/meet-artists/danielle-deniese-1 (August 2, 2010). Danielle de Niese Official Web site, http://www.danielle deniese.com (August 2, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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B
est known for such 1970s soul era hits as “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get” and “In the Rain,” the Dramatics embraced the funkier aspects of their music while subtly pioneering the sub-genres of Baroque Soul and Quiet Storm with their emotive, effectsenhanced ballads. Utilizing the contrast between their bass and tenor voices to great effect, they crafted a healthy run of chart hits that put them in the same league as such crossover stars as the Stylistics, the Chi-Lites, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Undisputed Truth. Old school entertainers in the style of the Temptations and Four Tops, they hit the stage in flamboyant outfits and executed neatly choreographed steps of their own devising. After nearly five decades in the business—lineup changes and the death of founding member Ron Banks notwithstanding—this classic group has remained a popular attraction on the oldies circuit.
The Dramatics
First Formed in High School Originally, the Dramatics were a quartet of high school boys who dubbed themselves the Sensations in 1962. Tenor Ron Banks, who attended Detroit’s Cleveland Junior High, joined with second tenor Larry Reed, baritone Robert Ellington, and bass Arthur Phillips from Pershing High School to enter a local talent contest. Stylistically, they hoped to emulate the sounds and onstage style of such Motown stars as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Impressions, and the Temptations. History does not record what happened at the talent show, but Banks was clearly encouraged to keep refining the group’s sound. Replacing Phillips, Ellington, and Reed with the more serious minded Roderick Davis, Larry “Squirrel” Demps, and Elbert Wilkins, the vocal group practiced hard on the tennis courts of Pershing High and began to get gigs in small Detroit-area clubs that led to a spot opening for Little Anthony and the Imperials. For the four teenaged boys, the whole experience was thrilling, if not exactly lucrative. “It was worse than the Chitlin’ Circuit,” Banks was quoted saying in The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul. “We were real young and the money was poor. But we’d all have good clothes, the girls would scream, and it was a lot of fun.”
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On the group’s official fan page, Demps, who provided choreography for early versions of the group, was given credit for changing the quartet’s name from the Sensations to the Dramatics. However, in 1966, the name change seemed all for naught. After being discovered performing at Mr. Kelly’s nightclub in Detroit, they were signed to the small Wingate label where their debut disc, “Inky Dinky Wang Dan Doo,” mistakenly billed them as the Dynamics. After cutting two singles for Wingate, the Dramatics latched on with Sport Records, where they almost enjoyed a national hit with the Temptations sound-alike “All Because of You,” which rose to number 43 on the national R&B charts.
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Became Stars at Stax For the Record . . .
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embers include Ron Banks (1962-2010), vo-
cals; Steven Barnett-Boyd (1989-94), vocals;
Michael Brock (joined 2006), vocals; RoderickDavis (1962-68), bass vocals; Larry Demps (196281), vocals; Willie Ford (joined 1968), vocals; Winzell Kelly (joined 1994), vocals; William Howard (1966-73; 1986-89), vocals; Larry Reed (1962-68), tenor vocals; L.J. Reynolds (1973-81; rejoined 1986), vocals; Lenny Mayes (1973-2004), vocals; Elbert Wilkins (1962-73), first and second tenor vocals. Group formed in Detroit, MI, as the Sensations, 1962; changed name to Dramatics, 1966; signed with Sport Records, 1967; recorded for Golden World label, 196869; signed with Stax-Volt subsidiary Groovesville, 1969; recorded for Cadet, 1974; recorded soul hits for ABC, 1975-78; recorded for MCA, 1978-81, recorded for Capitol, 1982; group disbanded, 1983-86; recorded background harmonies for Snoop Doggy Dogg album Doggystyle, 1993; recorded on and off for Fantasy, 1986-95; appeared in concert film Wattstax, 1973; appearances on syndicated television program Soul Train, 1973-80; Howard and Wilkins left original group and formed their own version of the Dramatics, but disbanded in 1975 after being threatened with legal action; group appeared on Mike Douglas Show, 1977; recorded for NCI; cut single with Snoop Dogg titled “Ballin’,” 2002; L.J. Reynolds took over group leadership after the death of Ron Banks, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Concord Music Group, 900 N. Rohlwing, Itasca, IL 60143. Record company Web site—http://www.concordmusicgroup.com. Web site—Dramatics
Official
Web
site:
http://www.
dramaticsonline.com, MySpace: http://www.myspace. com/therealdramatics.
The modest success wasn’t enough to keep the hard working group together. Soon Davis left, and Willie Ford Jr. of the Capitols and a fifth member, Willie “Wee Gee” Howard, were added. “We were all determined to make it,” Howard recalled in Stars of Soul and Rhythm & Blues, “although we didn’t know if we ever would.”
Still laboring in the small time, the group signed with the Golden World label, where they met the man who would change their lives, Don Davis. A session guitarist turned producer/entrepreneur; Davis signed the Dramatics to his personal production company and brought the group with him when he was hired by the Stax-Volt subsidiary Groovesville. However, dismayed that the Four Tops-influenced “Your Love Was Strange” flopped, the label dropped the group from their roster. Disappointed, the Dramatics never gave up. They continued rehearsing, cutting demos and refining their stage act. Finally, Davis put the group together with songwriter/producer Tony Hester. “Tony had a creative thing for the Dramatics,” Davis reminisced in The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. “I re-signed the group because of the songs Tony presented to me.” The Dramatics’ first release with Hester at the helm was “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get,” a smartly arranged Temptations via Sly and the Family Stone rhythmic number that alternated the group’s singers in the lead vocal slot. Mixing a light Latin tempo with a nascent Disco feel, the Volt label release became a crossover smash, charting at number three R&B and number nine pop. After a disappointing chart showing with the similar sounding “Get Up and Get Down,” the Dramatics and Hester regrouped to make the biggest hit of their career. “When we first heard ‘In the Rain,’” Ron Banks recounted in Soulsville U.S.A., “we thought that would be a real record, but we never realized what [Tony] had in mind with the storm and the rain falling and all of that. When we came back off the road and they played the track for us, we looked at each other and said, ‘Whoa, that’s a smash,’ and for once we were right.” With Willie Howard singing lead in David Ruffin [Temptations] style, “In the Rain” became an instant classic; hitting number one R&B and number five pop. In the process, it pioneered the Baroque Soul and prefigured the Quiet Storm movements that would come to dominate urban radio during the early to mid-1980s. The record made them stars overnight. As a result, the group spent most of 1972 touring with James Brown; thrilling fresh crowds with their soulful vocal interplay and inspired choreography. Near the end of the year they were contracted to appear in a film titled Darktown Strutters’ Ball, which was by all accounts a commercial and artistic fiasco. Far better was the group’s appearance in 1973 concert film Wattstax, which featured a spirited rendition of “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get.” Recorded Hits for ABC and MCA The Dramatics enjoyed another major success on Volt with the 1973 hit “Hey You! Get Off My Mountain.” Another Tony Hester song and production, it departed
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from the formula of previous records where Willie “Wee Gee” Howard sang lead. Heard today, it’s a brilliant performance trading back and forth between Howard and Banks, with the latter infusing the number with all the sensuality at his command. Another dual market hit, the record climbed to number 5 R&B and number 43 pop. Despite the triumph, Howard left the group after their next single and took Elbart Wilkins with him. “Tony Hester had spoiled [Howard],” Banks opined in Soulsville U.S.A., “and [Howard] went to thinking that he was just the Dramatics by himself.” Incredibly, Howard and Wilkins recruited Arthur Phillips, Isaac Reed, and Dupree Sims to start their own version of the Dramatics. Relying on audience recognition of his vocals on the group’s breakthrough hits, he recorded a modest hit for the Mainstream label and toured until the original group—now billed as Ron Banks and the Dramatics—threatened legal action in 1975. Meanwhile, Tony Hester was in the grip of a drug addiction that neutralized him creatively and would eventually take his life. As a result, when their contract expired, the Dramatics decided to move on. Joined by L.J. Reynolds of Chocolate Syrup and Lenny Mayes, the group signed with Cadet Records, recording a fine album with the Dells and one modest R&B hit, “Door to Your Heart.” Moving to ABC Records in 1975, the band covered Billy Paul’s 1972 hit “Me and Mrs. Jones,” wherein Reynolds’ baritone owed much to that of Barry White. Romantic and heartbreakingly soulful, the Dramatics’ version proved their final dual market success, reaching number 4 R&B and number 47 pop. Alternately releasing rhythm numbers and ballads, the band embraced the onslaught of disco and racked up several R&B hits for both ABC and later MCA, who had bought ABC. These included “You’re Fooling You,” “Be My Girl,” “I Can’t Get Over You,” “Shake It Well,” and “Welcome Back Home.” Benefitting from better marketing and accounting than they had received at Stax-Volt, the Dramatics earned a gold record for their 1978 album Do What You Wanna Do. The award proved their final major accomplishment as a group. When hit records stopped flowing, Reynolds left the group to strike out as a solo performer in 1980. Once again a quartet, the Dramatics moved to Capitol Records in 1982 and registered their final top 40 R&B single, “Live It Up.” Increasingly interested in songwriting and production, Banks also left the group to forge his own solo career in 1983. Directionless, the group disbanded a short time later. By 1986, both Banks and Reynolds had rejoined the group—both still worked as solo acts—and with various lineups, capitalized on Fantasy Records’ re-releases of their Stax material and old concert tapes while occasionally cutting some fresh sides for the label. The age of the compact disc
also brought several compilations of their ABC and MCA hits that gave them fresh product to tour behind. During their Stax career, the Dramatics provided uncredited background vocals for the likes of Johnny Taylor and Mavis Staples. Decades later, the reconstituted quartet offered background harmonies on “Doggy Dogg World,” a track on rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg’s 1993 album Doggystyle. Nine years later, the group collaborated with Snoop Dogg again on the single “Ballin’.” Fondly remembered and still able to deliver the goods onstage, the Dramatics stayed active throughout the 2000s, even as older members passed from the scene. Relying more on their back catalog than on new product, 2002 marked the last studio album featuring Ron Banks as part of the Dramatics. Sadly, the still upbeat Ron Banks, the true face of the group for most fans, died of a heart attack at the age of 58. Reynolds, now the leader of the Dramatics, told Examiner.com that the group plans to keep their founding member’s spirit alive on stage, saying, “We’ll take Ron’s mike and put it up onstage, and let it stand there.”
Selected discography Whatcha See is Whatcha Get, Stax, 1972. A Dramatic Experience, Stax, 1973. Dramatically Yours, Stax, 1973. The Dells Vs. The Dramatics, Cadet, 1974. Drama V, ABC, 1975. Jackpot, ABC, 1975. Shake It Well, ABC, 1977. Do What You Wanna Do, ABC, 1978. Anytime, Anyplace, ABC, 1979. 10’, MCA, 1980. The Dramatic Way, MCA, 1980. New Dimensions, Capitol, 1982. Somewhere in Time, Fantasy, 1986. The Live, Stax, 1988. Positive State of Mind, Volt, 1989. Stone Cold, Volt, 1990. Gimme Some Good Soul Music, Fantasy, 1995. Mellow Drama, Groovesville, 1995. ABC Years 1974-1980, Soul Classics, 1995. Dramatic Christmas: The Very Best Christmas, Fantasy, 1997. Be My Girl: their Greatest Love Songs, Hip-O, 1998. Say the Word: Their Greatest Love Songs, Vol. 2, Hip-O, 1999. If You Come Back to Me, Fantasy, 1999. Ultimate Collection, Hip-O, 2000. Look Inside, NCI, 2002. Greatest Hits Live, Stax, 2002. 20th Century Masters—The Millennium Collection: the Best of the Dramatics, Hip-O, 2005. The Very Best of the Dramatics, Stax, 2007.
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Sources
Online
Books
“Dramatics,” Soul Tracks, http://www.soultracks.com/the_ dramatics.htm, (July 6, 2010). “Legend Ron Banks third ‘Dramatics’ member dead of heart attack,” Examiner.com, http://www.examiner.com/x-35831Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner˜y2010m3d5-Legend-RonBanks-third-Dramatics-member-dead-of-heart-attackVIDEO (July 6, 2010). “L.J. Reynolds,” Concord Music Group, http://www.concord musicgroup.com/artists.L.-J.-Reynolds/ (July 28, 2010). RIAA.Com, http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Dramatics, (July 28, 2010). “The Dramatics,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/ cg/amg.dll?p=amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:difexqe5Ldhe!T-1 (July 6, 2010). “The Dramatics,” IMDb.com, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm 2182032/, (July 6, 2010). “The Dramatics Page,” Soul Walking, http://www.soul walking.co.uk/Dramatics.html, (July 6, 2010). “The Dramatics Up Close and Personal,” The Dramatics Online, http://www.thedramaticsonline.com/interview, (July 5, 2010). —Ken Burke
Bowman, Rob, Soulsville U.S.A.—The Story of Stax Records, Schirmer Books, 1997. DeCurtis, Anthony, James Henke, and Holly George-Warren, editors, The Rolling Stone Album Guide, Random House. Hildebrand, Lee, Stars of Soul and Rhythm & Blues, Billboard Books, 1994. Nite, Norm N., Rock On, Vol. II—The Modern Years: 1964Present, Thomas Y. Crowell, Publishers, 1978. Stambler, Irwin, The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul, St. Martin’s Press, 1989. Warner, Jay, The DaCapo Book of American Singing Groups—A History, 1940-1990, Da Capo Press Edition, 2000. White, Adam, and Fred Bronson, The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits, Billboard Books, 1993.
Periodicals Rolling Stone, May 25, 1972; February 12, 1975.
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Dropkick Murphys
mid the late 1990s resurgence of ska and hardcore punk music, the Boston, Massachusetts band Dropkick Murphys made a name for itself with its Irishinfluenced brand of Oi! punk anthems. The hard working, heavy-touring Irish-American punk band has also been known to play traditional Irish drinking songs along with their original songs about working class stiffs during their live shows. Band members say this blend of blue collar punk music attracts a diverse fan base, from the latest generation of punk fans to their Irish grandparents. The band formed on a lark in 1996 in the basement of a Boston barbershop. “We’d joked about it ‘cos of us, me and Mike [McColgan] had never been in a band before and didn’t know how to play,” said bassistsongwriter Ken Casey, according to record label publicity materials. “The other two guys [Rick Barton and Bill Close] humored us and showed us a few things, and it developed quicker than we’d planned. We soon went from just playing some covers in a basement to touring.” Dropkick Murphys went through several drummers in their early days, including Bill Close, their original drummer, and Jeff “The Shark” Erner, who played on
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embers include Al Barr (joined 1998), vocals;
Rick Barton (1996-2001), guitar, vocals; Tim
Brennan (joined, 2001), guitar, accordion, vocals; Ken Casey, bass, songwriter; Bill Close (1996-97), drums; Jeff DaRosa (joined 2008), guitar, banjo, bouzouki, keyboards, mandolin, whistle, organ, vocals; Jeff Erner (“The Shark” 1997-98), drums; James Lynch (joined 2001), guitar, vocals; Matt Kelly (joined 1998), drums; Mike McColgan (1996-98), vocals; Marc Orrell (2001-08), guitar; Scruffy Wallace (joined 2001), bagpipes, tin whistle. Group formed in Boston, MA, 1996; released numerous seven-inch records on a variety of labels including their own Flat Records, 1996-97; signed with Hellcat Records, 1997; released Do or Die, 1998; McColgan replaced by Barr, 1998; released The Gang’s All Here, 1999; became a septet, released Mob Mentality, 2000; collaborated with ex-Pogue Shane MacGowan and Cock Sparrer’s Colin McFaul onSing Loud, Sing Proud, 2001; released concert set Live on St. Patrick’s Day from Boston MA, 2002; reworked Boston Red Sox anthem “Tessie,” which was adopted by the team during World Series-winning season, 2004; the song “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” included in soundtrack of the Martin Scorsese
filmThe
Departed,
2006;
signed
with
the band’s first recordings, the last of which was Boys on the Docks. Matt Kelly joined the band after a twosong audition just as the band began touring and recording. Casey told the Boston Globe, “What we run on is the fire in our bellies. If it’s more about music and less about the passion, that’s when no one wants to listen to you anymore and that’s what happens to a lot of old punk bands.” In the true spirit of the punk do-it-yourself ethos, the group recorded and released several seven-inch singles, many of them on their own Flat Records label. Dropkick Murphys also recorded for other labels including GMM Records, Pogo Records, and TKO Records. In 1997 Dropkick Murphys signed with the Epitaphdistributed Hellcat Records, the label owned by Tim Armstrong of the punk band Rancid. Lars Frederiksen, also of Rancid, first heard the band’s EP Boys on the Docks at a friend’s house, and immediately told Armstrong of his new discovery. Upon hearing that EP, Armstrong quickly signed Dropkick Murphys to his label and included one of the band’s songs on the Hellcat compilation Give ‘Em the Boot. The band followed that up with two full-length releases of their own, Do or Die (1998) and The Gang’s All Here (1999). Casey said that although the success of Do or Die might have surprised some critics, it was no surprise to Dropkick Murphys. “We laid the groundwork prior to the album and, when it came out, toured nonstop.” It was at the end of the tour supporting Do or Die that singer McColgan decided to leave the band, citing the band’s incessant touring as the main reason. Al Barr, a friend of the band, was the remaining members’ first and only choice to replace McColgan. Barr joined as the band began recording The Gang’s All Here.
Warner’s Music group, which distributed their own Dropkick Murphys and Born & Bred Records labels, 2007; appeared on television shows, including Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Late Show with David Letterman, 2003, 2008; released second live set on Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Born & Bred Records, c/o Warner Music Group/Independent Record company Group, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY
The hectic tour schedule that led to McColgan’s departure also led to an ever-growing following for the band. In the band’s publicity materials, J.R. Griffin called Dropkick Murphys “a wised-up handful of Irishdescended street thugs who grew up under the cloud of lower middle class blue collar drudgery ѧ and who decided to do something other than swing away at life and miss. Combining what they know best, Irish drinking tales and hardcore Oi! music, they drop tales of union strife, skinhead unity, and camaraderie with tight hardcore pumpers complete with side blows of tin whistles and bagpipes.”
10019, phone: (212) 275-2000. Management—Creative Artists Agency, c/o Warner Music Group, 162 5th Ave., 6th Fl., New York, NY 10010, phone: (212) 277-9000. Web site—Dropkick Murphys Official Web site: http://www.dropkickmurphys.com, Myspace: http: //www.myspace.com/dropkickmurphys,
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/DropkickMurphys.
The Dropkick Murphys’ music can best be described as a combination of 1970s-era punk rock, Irish folk songs and “old-fashion working class rock ’n’ roll,” according to Hellcat Records publicity. The band is well known for its Irish sing-along pub tunes. Said Casey in a publicity interview, “I think that’s what we’ve gotten the most notoriety for because the style isn’t heard too often. ѧ Those are the songs that just happen. The other songs we have to try to write. ѧ We’re a punk band, but out roots are in Irish folk.”
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The band’s main influence was the punk band Stiff Little Fingers, although there are some similarities to the Ramones, the Pogues, and the Clash as well. They even acknowledged throwing in a little AC/DC. “We wear our influences on our sleeve,” Casey told the Boston Globe, “but we very much have our own agenda.” That agenda is, in part, one that supports the blue-collar working man. Casey’s grandfather was a union man whose story is told in Boys on the Docks, and the cover art for that EP is of his co-workers. Casey commented that his grandfather “organized most of the union workers down on the fish pier.” Casey explained, “In a way, I don’t feel like a musician. I feel like we’re carrying a torch for the working class.” Indeed, the band—strong union supporters—has often played in support of the AFL-CIO and even joined forces with Punkvoter, a group of political activists who were determined to defeat George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. Constantly touring, Dropkick Murphys quickly gained a reputation as true road warriors. Although they were first known only within the confines of their home state of Massachusetts, the band earned widespread popularity and attention through nearly three years of nonstop touring. From 1997-99 Dropkick Murphys toured with numerous popular punk and ska bands, including The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Swingin’ Utters, Agnostic Front, The Working Stiffs, and U.S. Bombs. After such tough, pub-soaked outings as Mob Mentality, Sing Loud, Sing Proud, and the incendiary Blackout, the still uncompromising band finally found their way into the mainstream in 2004. They redrafted the early Boston Red Sox anthem “Tessie” into a Celticflavored roof-rattling rocker that was included on the soundtrack of the 2005 film Fever Pitch, and “Tessie” became a favorite among Red Sox fans during the team’s first successful World Series run in over 80 years. “When I first heard about it,” former guitarist Marc Orrell told The Trades, “Ken [Casey] had this old CD of it that was really ratty. ѧ It was in the key of B flat, the bagpipes key, y’know? We had something there. We just developed it and it evolved to winning the World Series and it came out pretty good.” Moreover, relief ace Jonathan Papelbon used the band’s “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” from The Warrior’s Code, as his personal theme song, dancing a jig to it while on the team’s 2006 victory float. Reflecting a sort of cult status among their peers in the entertainment industry, occasional Dropkick Murphys songs have been included on film soundtracks and television shows. Director Martin Scorsese used “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” in his 2006 production of The Departed, and the band’s rendition of “The Green Fields of France” was featured in the 2009 film of the same name. Meanwhile, their music appeared in such programs as The Sopranos, The Simpsons, Sons of Anarchy, and MTV’s Nitro Circus.
With their popularity spreading well beyond their home turf, the Dropkick Murphys signed with Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group in 2007. Leasing from their own Dropkick Murphys label, later changed to Born & Bred Records, the band enjoyed the best of both worlds: creative autonomy and powerful mainstream distribution. The first disc under the new setup, The Meanest of Times, showcased their tight knit musical chops and maturation as songwriters. As dark and defiant as ever, the band also allowed a ray of hope to permeate their commentaries on the working class. “I guess it’s easier for me to have hope and it’s easier to spread hope,” Ken Casey told Dollars & Sense with a laugh. “What are the alternatives, y’know?” Many fans believe that the band is at their absolute best in a live setting, and welcomed the 2010 live CD/DVD set Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA. Recorded at their annual St. Patrick Day shows and featuring guest performers the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Liza Grave, Rock Solid String Section, Bunker Hill Pipe Band, and the Forbes Academy of Irish Dance, the live compilation quickly achieved the highest mainstream chart position of any Dropkick Murphys album. The impact on their touring fortunes was dramatic. Initially, they played small clubs where they were lucky to draw 50 to 100 people. Now, balancing shows with megastars such as Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen with their own must-see solo events, they are drawing the biggest crowds of their career. Hoping to spread their music and message worldwide, the band has found that other considerations occasionally take precedence. “Having children and other important things like that have slowed us down on the touring front a little bit, to the point where you’re trying to get to the places where you already have a loyal established following that want to see you; it makes it tough to make new music, and get to the place you need to,” Ken Casey told Burning Angel.com before summing up, “But our goal now is to get to some of those far off places that we haven’t been to and to just keep releasing good music that’s true to what we started the band about.”
Selected discography Boys on the Docks (EP), Cyclone Records, 1998. Do or Die, Hellcat Records, 1998. The Gang’s All Here, Hellcat Records, 1999. Mob Mentality, Taang! Records, 2000. The Early Years, Heartcore, 2000. The Singles Collection, Vol. 1, Hellcat Records, 2000. Sing Loud, Sing Proud, Hellcat Records, 2001. Live on St. Patrick’s Day from Boston, MA, Epitaph, 2001 Blackout, Epitaph, 2002. The Singles Collection, Vol. 2, Hellcat Records, 2005. The Warrior’s Code, Hellcat Records, 2005. The Meanest of Times, Dropkick Murphys, 2007. Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA [CD/DVD], Born & Bred
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Records, 2010. On the Road with the Dropkick Murphys (DVD), Hellcat Records, 2003.
Sources Periodicals Boston Globe, March 14, 1999. Rolling Stone, April 1, 1999. Washington Post, February 27, 1998.
Online “Aerosmith, Dropkick Murphys raise heat in Mansfield,” Boston.com, http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/20 09/06/17/aerosmith_dropkick_murphys_raise_heat_in_ mansfield/, (July 6, 2010). “Dropkick Murphys,”All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic. com /cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fnfyxq8hldae˜T1, (July 25, 2010).
“Dropkick Murphys: Friends to the Working Class,”Dollars & Sense, http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2007/09 07/pikobromley.html, (July 6, 2010). “Dropkick Murphys,”IMDB.com, http://www.imdb.com/name/ nm1504977/, (July 6, 2010). Dropkick Murphys Official Web site, http://www.drop kickmurphys.com (July 6, 2010). “Dropkick Murphys: Sing Loud, Sing Proud!,”PopMatters, http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/d/dropkick murphys-sing.shtml,, (July 6, 2010). “Interview: Dropkick Murphys: Kickin’ It At Warped Tour,”The Trades, http://www.the-trades.com/article/php?id=3477& print=yes, (July 6, 2010). “Ken from Dropkick Murphys!!!,”Burning Angel.com, http:// www.burningangel.com/words/article/430/ken-from-drop kick-murphys, (July 6, 2010). Additional information was obtained from source material provided by Hellcat Records and Warner Music Group publicity materials, from which several quotations for this essay were drawn. —Ken Burke
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he 88, an LA-based power-pop quartet, built its following in an unusual manner. Instead of pushing for radio airtime or even a record deal, the indie band mates concentrated on getting their infectious pop ditties placed on television and in films and commercials. The 88’s music has been featured on The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, and Weeds. “Coming Home,” a song from the band’s 2003 debut, was used as the backdrop for a Target department store ad and was later picked up by Sears. In addition, Microsoft, NASCAR, and the NFL utilized the song for promotional purposes.
The 88
Highly prolific, the 88 released two full-length CDs in 2010, each filled with the band’s signature feel-good lyrics, addictive hooks and retooled retro that recalled the British invasion-style pop of the 1960s. Writing in Chain Store Age, Amanda Loudermilk discussed the 88’s appeal, putting it this way: “Their sound is so familiar, reminiscent of influences like The Beatles, Kinks, and the Raspberries with snappy and catchy hooks. Their sound demonstrates dynamic tempos and solid, tight vocal harmonies that stick with you long after the song is over.”
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together during the mid-1990s, they called themselves the Freeloaders and were filled out by bassist Carlos Torres and drummer Mark Vasapolli.
For the Record . . .
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embers include Brandon Jay (founding mem-
ber; left c. 2006), guitar; Adam Merrin (born c.
1973), piano, keyboards; Todd O’Keefe (replaced Carlos Torres, 2006), bass; Keith Slettedahl (born c. 1973), lead vocals, guitar; Carlos Torres (founding member; left band in 2006), bass; Mark Vasapolli (founding member; left band c. 2005-06), drums; Anthony Zimmitti (replaced Vasapolli between 200506), drums. Band formed in Los Angeles c. 2002; released indie disc, Kind of Light, 2003; landed song on Fox TV hit The O.C., 2003; released second indie disc, Over and Over, 2005; left indie roots behind and signed with Island Records, 2007; released first and only studio album, Not Only ѧ But Also, 2008; parted ways with label, 200809; became first band to record a song (“Love Is the Thing”) directly to an iPhone and release it as a single, 2009; released fourth disc, This Must Be Love, 2009; released No One Here, 2010; toured with Ray Davies, 2010; released sixth disc, The 88, 2010. Awards: LA Weekly Music Awards, Best Pop/Rock Band, 2003; LA Alternative Press Awards, Best Band in Los Angeles, 2004.
The Freeloaders scored their first gigs by handing out demo tapes to LA clubs. At night, Merrin and Slettedahl played the club scene and by day they delivered food for an Italian eatery. In time, the Freeloaders snatched gigs at noteworthy nightspots, including the famed Troubadour, a historic West Hollywood club where music greats Elton John, James Taylor, and John Waits honed their crafts on the way to stardom. At first they struggled to land gigs, but once booked, their bluesy brand of rock earned them callbacks. “In general, it’s very difficult for new bands to get good bookings,” Merrin told Fred Shuster of the Daily News of Los Angeles. “I’ve learned that persistence and following up is important. Getting things done in a positive way. In the beginning, when we wanted to play the Troubadour, we had to keep calling back for four months.” In the early 2000s, the Freeloaders added guitarist Brandon Jay and rebranded themselves the 88. They borrowed the name from a 1951 song called “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston, an R&B sax player who claimed “Rocket 88” was the first rock song ever recorded. Merrin told Bill Locey of the Ventura County Star that the group has been pleased with their choice. “Actually, after we came up with the name, we found out it had all these other meanings. There are 88 constellations in the sky, for example, and 88 keys on the piano, which is the primary instrument in the band.” Another unique feature of the 88 is that band members perform in suits and ties in an effort to unify their looks and their sound.
Addresses: Management—Azoff Music Management, c/o Susan Markheim or Brian Tomasini, 1100 Glendon
Placed Music on TV Shows
Ave., Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Web site—
The 88 rolled out its first disc, Kind of Light, in 2003, releasing it on the independent Mootron label. CD in hand, the 88 gigged tirelessly to promote the uptempo disc. The 88 made countless CD samplers and distributed them free to clubgoers who came to hear their music. They tucked fliers for upcoming shows inside the discs. Radio DJs in the Los Angeles area soon learned of the band and the 88’s music became a regular fixture on Santa Monica’s KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic” show. Soon, local papers picked up their story and offered positive reviews, which boosted the band’s local fan base.
The 88 Official Web site: http://www.the88.net.
Founded by High School Buddies The 88 is fronted by singer-songwriter Keith Slettedahl, whose flexible voice can warble like Marc Bolan or yowl like Jeff Buckley. The band’s lineup changed during its first few years, but by the late 2000s was solidly settled with Slettedahl on vocals, Adam Merrin on piano and keyboards, Todd O’Keefe on bass and Anthony Zimmitti on drums. The band was initiated by Merrin and Slettedahl, whose friendship dated back to their teen years at Calabasas High, located in Los Angeles County. The two started playing music together on their last day of high school, just before graduating in 1991. Initially Slettedahl played drums, then moved to vocals and guitar. He later emerged as the 88’s frontman. Merrin put his talents to work on the piano. Playing
The CD samplers proved to be one of the group’s most effective marketing tools. When the 88 passed out fliers at gigs, they often ended up on the floor; but tucked inside a sampler, the fliers made it home with clubgoers. Once, the 88 passed out CD samplers at a show by the Brit-poppers Supergrass, and the CD landed in the hands of an agent who placed music on television shows. “He loved it, called me back the next day and said he’d love to represent us,” Merrin told the
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Ventura County Star. “He started sending out our music, and people liked it and started using it.” In 2003 the 88 landed a song on the Fox hit The O.C., and it was included on the release of Music From the O.C.: Mix 1. The disc sold 300,000 copies and bolstered support for the 88. Having their music on The O.C. brought the 88 a younger fan base to add onto older fans who had grown up during the Brit-rock invasion of the 1960s. In 2005 the 88 rolled out Over and Over, another independent release. The disc’s first track, “Hide Another Mistake,” was featured on The O.C. and How I Met Your Mother. Writing in the Eureka, California, Times-Standard, one critic noted, “With their second album ѧ the 88 refute the myth that art and the threeand-a-half-minute pop song can’t get along.” The critic went on to praise the band for its gift of infusing “buoyant melodies and general jollity” into each track. Stranded With “Island” Between the time the 88 started recording its second album and the time it went on the road, Vasapolli left the band and was replaced by drummer Anthony Zimmitti. In 2006 there was another lineup change when bassist Todd O’Keefe took over for Torres. Jay, the guitarist, also left but was not replaced. Another big change came in 2007 when the 88 decided to forgo its indie roots and sign with Island Records. In 2008 Island released the band’s first—and only—major-label disc, Not Only ѧ But Also. The experience of working with a major label did not turn out well for the band. Speaking to Locey of the Ventura County Star, Slettedahl said he was not comfortable with the way the album was produced. “I think for awhile we got kind of mixed up and tried to mold the music to fit our business situation and it’s got to be the other way around, you know?” The 88 worked on the album alongside famed producer Babyface. “There was an obvious agenda to try to take what we do and make it fit a little more into the mainstream. At a certain point, it got even darker. They wanted us to write with a bunch of other writers.” Soon after the album’s release, they parted ways. The 88 gained notoriety in 2009 for becoming the first band to record a song directly to an iPhone. The members came up with the idea while on tour. Slettedahl downloaded the Four Track recording application, thinking it might be a nice way to record new song ideas while on the road. Later, they decided to use the application to record the whole band. “And we kept that theme of ‘anybody’ can do this,” Merrin told Beatweek’s Matt Saye, “and did it very simply with cheap instruments—the drummer used a toy drum set, the bass player ran his bass through a practice guitar amp. I played keyboards on a cheap $150 keyboard.” Because the app offered no way to control input levels, they covered the drums with a sheet before recording.
The 88 also filmed the whole process and made a movie out of it on iMovie, then placed the song, “Love Is the Thing,” on iTunes, where it spread more quickly than they had ever imagined. The 88 could not have released the iPhone song if they had stayed with Island. Crazy Little Thing Called Success During the first decade of the 2000s, the 88 placed several songs on movie soundtracks, in addition to television. “All ’Cause of You,” a song on the 88’s sophomore album, was featured in the 2006 flick You, Me and Dupree. The group also recorded the Queen hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love for the 2006 Sarah Jessica Parker vehicle Failure to Launch. In addition, the 88’s uptempo rocker “Sons and Daughters” was included on the video game “Rock Band 2” in 2008. In 2010 Hide Another Mistake, from the band’s second album, was featured on Fox’s Sons of Tucson. While their songs filled the heads of television watchers and moviegoers, the 88 hit the road. In 2009 the band toured the East Coast with the B-52s and released This Must Be Love. Three months later, in February of 2010, they rolled out another collection, No One Here, then spent the spring on the road as the opening act and backing band for Ray Davies, famed frontman of the Kinks. In addition, the 88 began work on an eponymous album, which was released in September of 2010, marking their second album of the year. “In the past we’d record a song and it wouldn’t come out for six months and by the time it comes out we’re sick of it and not excited to play it live,” Merrin told Beatweek. “It’s not fun for us and people can tell we’re not into it. We want to write something, record it, and play it live as soon as possible to keep it fresh and exciting and fun for us. Otherwise it’s not worth it. The whole point is to have fun.”
Selected discography Kind of Light, Mootron, 2003. Over and Over, Mootron, 2005. Not Only ѧ But Also, Island Records, 2008. This Must Be Love, 88 Records, 2009. No One Here, 88 Records, 2010. The 88, 88 Records, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Chain Store Age, August 2006, p. 8B. Daily News of Los Angeles, December 4, 1996, p. L5. Times-Standard (Eureka, CA), November 3, 2005. Ventura County Star (CA), November 3, 2005, p.3; April 17, 2009.
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Online “Adam Merrin,” MTV.com, http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/ merrin_adam/artist.jhtml (July 11, 2010). “Interview With the 88,” Beatweek magazine, http://www. beatweek.com/music/musicianinterviews/1185-interviewith-the-88/ (July 11, 2010). “The 88: About,” 88 Official Web Site, http://www.the88.net/ about.html (July 11, 2010). —Lisa Frick
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Emerson Drive Country music group
merson Drive is a band that knows how to work hard for fame, and then keep working even harder. Formed in 1995 by lead singer Brad Mates and fellow high school classmates, the popular country music band found a modicum of success in the early 2000s. Their hard work and dedication to live performance kept them going when their label dropped them. In 2006 they came back with the award-winning single “Moments” from the album Countrified. Through all the up and down times, Emerson Drive has shown what commitment and hard work can accomplish. Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, Mates entered a high school talent contest and decided he enjoyed performing. Pulling together members for a band that they named 12 Gauge, Mates and his friends began the hard work of becoming music stars. The group played venues throughout Canada and traveled to Nashville once a year. Original members of the band started by Mates included Chris Hartman on keyboards and Pat Allingham on fiddle. Hartman and Allingham eventually left the band and were replaced by Dale Wallace and David Pichette. Patrick Bourque joined the band to play bass about the same time as Wallace and Pichette, but left in 2007. In the late 1990s, guitar-
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country artist award. The band seemed headed for stardom.
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embers include Danick Dupelle (born on Sep-
tember 29, 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada),
guitar, vocals; Brad Mates (born on July 21, 1978, in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada), vocals; Mike Melancon (born on August 13, 1978, in Mt. Laurier, Quebec, Canada), drums; David Pichette (born on July 23, 1977, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada), fiddle; Dale Wallace (born on November 1, 1969, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), keyboards, vocals. Formed in early 2000s in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; moved to Nashville, TN, signed with DreamWorks Nashville, released self-titled album, 2002; released What If?, 2004; signed to Midas Records, 2005; released Countrified, 2006; released Believe, 2009. Awards: Radio and Records Year-End Awards, Top New Artist MVP, 2002; Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), Rising Star Award, Group/Duo of the Year, 2002; Billboard Magazine Year-End Awards, Top New Artist, 2002; Academy Country Music Awards, Top New Vocal Group, 2002; CCMA Awards, Group/Duo of the Year, 2003; Inspirational Country Music Awards, Video of the Year, for “Moments,” 2007; CCMA Awards, Group/Duo of the Year, Single of the Year, for “Moments,” CMT Video of the Year for “Moments,” 2007; Music Row Awards, Best Mid-Label Artist of the Year, 2008. Addresses: Record company—Midas Records, 1105 17th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212, phone: 615329-9686. Web site—Emerson Dr. Official Web site: http://www.emersondrive.com/index.htm.
ist Danick Dupelle and drummer Mike Melancon joined the band. In 2002 the band decided to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee. Around that time the band changed its name to Emerson Drive, a name derived from a western Alberta highway called Emerson Trail. That year they signed with DreamWorks Nashville and released a self-titled album. They scored two hit singles from the album, “Fall Into Me” and “I Should Be Sleeping.” They also released a popular video for “Fall Into Me.” Billboard Magazine presented them with the best new
In 2004 Emerson Drive worked with singer/songwriter Richard Marx to produce their second album, What If?. Although the album had four top-rated singles in Canada, only one song made it to the top 20 in the United States. Restructuring at their original label, DreamWorks, combined with the lack of hits in the United States led management to release them from their contract. Despite not having a record company backing them, Emerson Drive still had hundreds of tour dates scheduled. Part of the tour included opening for country superstar Shania Twain, who is also from Canada. Touring with their fellow Canadian gave the band inspiration. Mates expressed his fervent desire to Nancy Gordon of Pantagraph: “We want to be where Shania is now. We want to have someone opening for us. It’s 110-percent dedication—as long as we’re playing 300 dates a year. We want to get to the heights.” All the touring paid off when Josh Leo and Teddy Gentry, well-known producers from Nashville, caught a show and were impressed. Gentry, formerly of Alabama, one of the most successful country bands in the history of country music, extolled their virtues on the band’s Web site, as “possibly the best band I’ve heard in years as far as playing live on stage.” Before the band had even found a new label, Leo and Gentry agreed to produce their next album. In 2005 Emerson Drive found their new label, Midas Records, and began work on their third album. The following year they released Countrified and once again set out on a grueling tour. The album broke new ground for the band, helping them regain momentum they had lost with their break from DreamWorks and the tepid response to What If?. The first single from the album, “Moments,” went on to reach the top spot on the country charts. The video for it garnered awards from the Inspirational Country Music Awards and Canadian Country Music Awards. In addition, the band received their first Grammy Award nomination, for best country performance by a group with vocals. Unfortunately, all of the positive events were impacted by the news that former bass player Bourque, who had quit the band in September of 2007, had committed suicide. Mates told the Spokane, Washington, Spokesman Review about the trouble the remaining members had processing the news and the effect it eventually had on them, “We didn’t know what to take in, to let out. It took us a few months to realize what direction we were going, to get our heads straight again.” The suicide of Bourque hit especially hard, since the song Emerson Drive was receiving so much recognition for was about depression and suicide. The song tells the story of a man about to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge and how a homeless man saves
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his life. Speaking on the impact of “Moments” in both the band’s life and their audience’s lives, Mates told Jess Krout of Pennsylvania’s York Daily Record, “This song has something to say, and we are proud to be able to say it.” In addition to the personal impact that “Moments” had on Emerson Drive, the professional impact was just as impressive. Mates talked to Nathalie Baret of the Albuquerque Journal about having “Moments” become such a big hit, and the effect it had on their reputation in Nashville: “It’s never said, but you know that there’s two doors in Nashville. There’s the A door and B door, and it’s nice to be able to step into the A door.” The “A door” described the upper echelon of songwriters who provide a never-ending supply of possible hit songs to country musicians in Nashville. Because of “Moments,” Emerson Drive was introduced to a whole new level of songwriters. In 2008 the band found themselves expanding their audience even further with a tour opening for country stars Big & Rich and Terri Clark. They also played at the Country Music Association’s annual music festival held in Nashville. Known for their prodigious touring, usually over 200 shows a year, the band has had plenty of practice developing a solid live act. Mates explained to Lucky Clark of Maine’s Kennebec Journal about the importance of their live shows: “From day one we’ve seemed to impress people with our ability to play live. ѧ Any time that we’re on the road, that’s our biggest tool to show people what this group is all about.” Their live performances also helped them out in the studio. One of the many things that sets Emerson Drive apart from other country music bands was their musicianship. Mates explained to Fielding Buck of the Riverside, California, Press-Enterprise, “We’re one of the few groups that gets to record every note and sing every note.” The combination of drive and talent has helped Emerson Drive get through the bad times, and
may serve them well into the future. Mates waxed philosophical about the band’s past and its possible future when he was interviewed by Wendy Newcomer of Great American Country: “As long as we enjoy what we do and people still want to hear Emerson Drive music, then there’s no reason why this band can’t carry on and become more successful. And if it ended tomorrow, we would still be happy because of all that’s happened so far.”
Selected discography Emerson Drive, Dreamworks SKG, 2002. What If?, Dreamworks SKG, 2004. Countrified, ABC Music, 2006. Believe, Open Road Records, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Albuquerque Journal (New Mexico), July 27, 2007, p. 25. Kennebec Journal (Maine), March 23, 2007. Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois), July 29, 2004, p. C4. Press-Enterprise (Riverside, California), November 28, 2007, p. D1. Spokesman Review (Spokane, Washington), July 10, 2009, p. C1. York Daily Record (Pennsylvania), March 1, 2008, p. 3.
Online “Emerson Drive–About,” EmersonDrive.com, http://www. emersondrive.com/index.htm?id=11847 (June 29, 2010). “Q&A With Emerson Drive’s Brad Mates,” GACTV.com, http:// www.gactv.com/gac/nw_feature/article/0,3038,GAC_2649 9_5580962_,00.html(August 4, 2010).
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—Eve Hermann
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iterary interests meet contemporary rock and pop influences in the music of Alison Sudol, who has performed under the name A Fine Frenzy. The phrase comes from William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream—“The poet’s eye, in a fine frenzy rolling, doth glance from heaven to earth, from earth to heaven”—and Sudol’s enthusiasm for writers like C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen has shaped her approach to songwriting. But the music of A Fine Frenzy is thoroughly contemporary, revealing the inspiration of Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay, and various electronic and avant-garde artists.
A Fine Frenzy
Sudol was born in 1985 in Seattle, Washington, but grew up mostly in Los Angeles. An only child of Scottish, Irish, Polish, and German background (“anything that doesn’t tan,” she observed to Tim Cooper of the London Sunday Times), she grew up with an instinct for performing; her parents were both drama teachers and former actors. She even appeared, under her occasional stage name of Alison Monro, in a short film called Here Dies Another Day in 1997. In outgoing, sun-worshipping southern California, the bookish Sudol felt out of place at her private high school, and immersed herself in classic literature.
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She also started writing songs, many of them with unabashedly romantic themes that set her apart from California’s hookup culture. “A lot of times I feel displaced in this time period,” she told Steve Knopper of Newsday. “Especially growing up in Los Angeles, there’s just a very different mindset than my own. There’s no ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Los Angeles. There’s ‘Laguna Beach.’” After graduating from high school two years early, Sudol landed a few more bit parts in films but became more and more interested in music. She joined a band, learned to play the piano, and took voice lessons in a variety of styles.
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Sudol felt that she was still a long way from finding her own style as she was steered toward ways of singing derived from opera or soul music. Finally, one vocal coach encouraged her to use her natural voice. “By the time I’d taken three or four years of intense technical singing lessons, I almost couldn’t sing anymore,” she told Mike Daniel of the Dallas Morning News. “I thought about it too much. I had to find a teacher to remove a lot of those restrictions.” Sudol’s songwriting also took a leap forward, and it was during this period, when she was about 19, that she wrote “Almost Lover,” later a centerpiece of her debut album. After that, things began to fall into place. Sudol cut a two-song demo recording that found its way via a friend of a friend to Virgin label chief executive Jason Flom. He was impressed enough to visit Sudol at her parents’ house, where her mother provided support in the form of fresh-baked cookies for the industry kingpin as Sudol performed. “It was very surreal,” Sudol told Daniel. “He accepted me as a real music person right away. He
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songwriting she found herself weaving together a broader variety of influences.
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embers
include
Alison
Sudol,
vocals,
composer.
Singer-songwriter Alison Sudol began performing as A Fine Frenzy; signed to Virgin label; performed at South by Southwest festival, released One Cell in the Sea, 2007; released Bomb in a Birdcage and Oh Blue Christmas, 2009. Addresses: Record company—Virgin Records America, Inc., 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 900363640. Web site—A Fine Frenzy Official Web site: http://www.afinefrenzy.com/.
was very different from every other music bigwig in that way.” Sudol, by this time performing as A Fine Frenzy, was signed to Virgin and performed as an opening act for the punk band the Stooges at the 2007 South by Southwest festival in Texas. A Fine Frenzy’s One Cell in the Sea was released in July of 2007, and Sudol went out on the road as a supporting act for vocalist Rufus Wainwright and later for Sean Lennon. The quiet songwriter found the experience of performing exciting: “Only now am I realizing that people are connecting to [the music],” she told Paul Freeman of the Palo Alto Daily News. “Up until now, it’s felt like I was still in the little creativity bubble. Touring, we’re meeting people who have heard the record and I can see that it’s gotten outside of my little world. That’s an incredible feeling.” The album received positive but mixed reviews, with Shirley Halperin of Entertainment Weekly finding that the performer’s “attention to the dramatic works wonders on stripped-down tunes like ‘Almost Lover,’ which lets Sudol’s delicate voice take center stage, but proves too thick on other songs (‘Rangers’), which end up sounding like melodramatic themes to CW [television network] shows.” As she toured, Sudol attracted fans in England and Belgium as well as the United States. Her non–rock and roll lifestyle set her apart from the crowd. “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, and I don’t party after a gig. I prefer to read,” she explained to Cooper. Sudol tried to extend her creativity into fields beyond music, appearing at a New York fashion show, beginning work on a children’s book in the style of C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll, and returning to acting in the series CSI: New York. She also had her musical horizons broadened by her experiences touring with Wainwright and later songwriter Brandi Carlile, and when she returned to
“On tour, I discovered that, while I love being behind the piano and having quiet moments with the audience, I also love rocking out and having a good time,” Sudol explained on the Fine Frenzy official Web site. “I started expanding my tastes, listening to as much music as I could get my hands on. Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and the Talking Heads changed my life.” Sudol had no problem coming up with material for her second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, which appeared in 2009. By that time, A Fine Frenzy had accumulated a strong following on the Twitter microblogging service, which she had cultivated since its early days; she claimed to be one of Twitter’s top ten musical artists. People magazine gave the album three stars in its review, comparing Sudol to “a younger, gentler Tori Amos” and recommending a “deceptively chipper breakup song” called “Happier.” Although the Web site did not name any other band members, A Fine Frenzy seemed to be evolving in the direction of becoming a band, like the name implied; “I’ve always thought of A Fine Frenzy as more than just myself,” she said on the Web site. “I’m the spokesperson, I write the songs and sing them, but I get so much from my collaborators.” As for Sudol herself, still in her early twenties, she had an unusual soprano voice, a strong reservoir of songwriting inspiration, and good looks—most reviewers noticed her flaming red hair. All were good omens for her growing career. Later in 2009, A Fine Frenzy released the holiday album Oh Blue Christmas, featuring several new original songs by Sudol in addition to seasonal standards.
Selected discography One Cell in the Sea, Virgin, 2007. Bomb in a Birdcage, Virgin, 2009. Oh Blue Christmas, Virgin, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Dallas Morning News, September 20, 2007; September 21, 2007. Entertainment Weekly, July 27, 2007, p. 67. Newsday (Melville, NY), October 5, 2007. Palo Alto Daily News, August 3, 2007. People, September 3, 2007, p. 47; September 28, 2009, p. 59. San Francisco Chronicle, March 6, 2008, p. E1. Sunday Times (London, England), April 20, 2008, p. 32.
Online “A Fine Frenzy,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 19, 2010).
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“Alison Sudol,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb. com/name/nm0837223/ (July 19, 2010). “Bio,” A Fine Frenzy Official Web site, http://www.afinefrenzy. com (July 19, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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he off-beat, sometimes quirky pair known as Flight of the Conchords hail from New Zealand. The two comedians, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, started as a popular folk duo and eventually wound up with a surprise hit on the HBO Network beginning in 2007.
Flight of the Conchords
The two men met while rooming together at Victoria University of Wellington. Both film and theater majors, they formed the Flight of the Conchords in 1998. Sarah Rodman of the Boston Globe wrote of the famous duo: “The Grammy-nominated, Grammy-winning pair comically bill themselves as ‘formerly New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo a cappella-rapfunk-comedy folk duo,’ but the Conchords really are that diverse in scope and compose with both love and satire in their hearts.” Bret McKenzie was born on June 29, 1976, in New Zealand. The son of actor Peter McKenzie, Bret was musical from a young age. He was a member of the Black Seeds and a founding member of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra.
Folk duo
Comedian Jemaine Clement was also born in New Zealand in 1974 and raised in Wairarapa. As a child, he loved comedy and enjoyed doing live performances. Then in 1995, while at an audition, he met fellow comedian Taika Waititi. They developed a comedy team known as the Humourbeasts. Later, after the two went their separate ways, Clement met McKenzie when he was working at a production company while attending university. Their brainchild, the Flight of the Conchords, was a cult favorite from the beginning and they performed frequently at comedy festivals. Over the next few years, they toured the world with their own brand of comedy.
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Although they originally started the band as a means to improve their guitar playing, the two began drawing on their comedic backgrounds to find fresh, original material. In 2003 they released a live comedy album called “High on Folk.” They also won the best newcomer award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. What made this musical act so special? Rolling Stone writer Jonathan Ringen addressed this head-on in an article titled “A pair of Kiwis with acoustic guitars are flying high.” He described them as “a New Zealand duo who strum acoustic guitars while singing about dragons, bad sex and horrible misunderstandings.” He went on to quote elfin, shaggy-haired Bret McKenzie as saying, “We’re like Robin Williams meets Robbie Williams.” It wasn’t until HBO picked up on their act that the pair really grabbed the viewing public’s imagination. Their show first aired on the BBC at the end of 2007. It depicted, according to Polly Vernon of the UK’s Observer, “the band’s fictional struggle to get gigs and
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where one might be able to escape a mugging by performing a spontaneous hip-hop song.”
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embers include Jermaine Clement (born Janu-
ary 10, 1974; married Miranda Manasiadis,
2008; one son), comedian, guitar; Bret McKenzie (born June 24, 1976; son of actor Peter McKenzie; married New Zealand publicist Hannah Clarke; one daughter), comedian, guitar. Released first album, Folk the World Tour, in 2002; named Best Alternative U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and Best Newcomer at Melbourne Comedy Festival, 2005; released BBC Radio Series: Flight of the Conchords, 2006; show titled Flight of the Conchords premiered on HBO in June 2007; released self-titled Flight of the Conchords, 2008; second season of Flight of the Conchords on HBO aired on Jan. 18, 2009; released I Told You I Was Freaky, 2009. Awards: Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, 2005; Grammy Award, best comedy album, for The Distant Future, 2008. Addresses: Web site—Flight of the Conchords Official Web site: http://flightoftheconchords.co.nz/
girls, land a record deal, eat and just not get mugged too often, after relocating from New Zealand to Manhattan. Flight of the Conchords is gentle, sweet, and reassuringly human, and an important departure for the UK comedy scene, which has been dominated by the darkness of Ricky Gervais’s unlovable alter egos for the last few years.” In 2007 the band performed on the David Letterman Late Show and later appeared as musical guests on Late Night with Conan O’Brien on Oct. 24, 2007. Their on-air success peaked when they won a Grammy Award for best comedy album for The Distant Future in 2008. They also taped a special episode for HBO’s stand-up comedy series One Night Stand. Their HBO television series, Flight of the Conchords, aired in the United States in June of 2007. The regular cast included comedians Rhys Darby, Arj Barker, and Kristen Schaal as an obsessed fan. The first season was comprised of 12 episodes. New York Times writer Dave Itzkoff described the look of the show as “distinguished by its use of lovingly grungy Lower East Side and Brooklyn locations, evoking an idealized New York
Another New York Times writer, Alessandra Stanley, described the show’s humor by saying it “lies in a deadpan exchange of inanities, punctuated by long, puzzled silences. It’s a comic style that’s been around a long time and served up many ways since the 1984 mock-documentary This is Spinal Tap.” Their second HBO season offered up ten episodes, which began airing on January 18, 2009. The problem was a hectic work schedule that included coming up with new music for each episode. In a Time article about the Conchords’ encore season, James Poniewozik wrote that “Clement and McKenzie considered quitting after Season 1, knowing it would be a tough act to repeat. In the early Season 2, the strain shows.” As he quoted Mckenzie, “The problem? FOTC had exhausted most of its song catalog—which meant writing a 10-episode season and the equivalent of a comedy album on the weekend.” In the end, the pace proved overwhelming. The comedy duo made their announcement to end the show in December of 2009. Matthew Gilbert of the Boston Globe wrote: “There’s an art to leaving an audience wanting more, and the Flight of the Conchords guys are practicing it. More is not always better—something we tend to forget in this country. Like the original Office and Extras, Flight of the Conchords can now stand proud in TV history as a two-season wonder.” The dynamic duo have set their sights on new ventures. Clement, McKenzie, and fellow comedian Rhys Darby appeared in a horror comedy film called Diagnosis: Death in 2009. Clement has also appeared in Eagle vs. Shark, while Clement appeared in the recent film Dinner for Schmucks and will also be seen as a villain in the sequel Men in Black III-D. In May of 2010, Jemaine and Bret made a guest appearance on The Simpsons, the long-running Fox Network animated show. They were also scheduled to appear as a pair of camp counselors in “Elementary School Musical,” the season premiere of the 22nd season of The Simpsons, in the fall of 2010. The creators of the duo Flight of the Concords have taken a long journey from New Zealand to the United States in search of creative expression. As the two said in the Boston Globe, “While the characters Bret and Jemaine will no longer be around, the real Bret and Jemaine will continue to exist.” With their exceptional talent and humor, it is a sure bet that they will surprise and entertain for many years to come.
Selected discography Folk the World Tour, Flight of the Conchords Music, 2002. The BBC Radio Series: Flight of the Conchords, BBC Audiobooks Ltd., 2006.
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The Distant Future (EP), Sub Pop, 2007. Flight of the Conchords, Sub Pop, 2008. I Told You I Was Freaky, Sub Pop, 2009.
Sources Boston Globe, October 19, 2009; December 14, 2009. The Observer/The Guardian U.K., February 10, 2008. New York Times, June 10, 2007; June 15, 2007. Rolling Stone, October 6, 2005. Time, February 2, 2009. —Robin Smith-Johnson
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because people all have a different definition of what that means. If it means that we’re Christians, then yeah, we’re Christians, but if a plumber’s a Christian, does that make him a ‘Christian plumber?’” Mosley and drummer Culpepper started playing together after the vocalist shared some of her songs with him, soon inviting guitarists Bhattacharya and Hartmann to join them. Bassist Seals rounded out the group’s lineup when he joined in 2002, and the group— then known as Passerby—began playing gigs around the Temple area. As word of mouth spread about the band, they broadened their touring radius and were soon appearing throughout Texas as an opening act for bigger names, including Fishbone and Bowling for Soup. This live experience helped Flyleaf win a slot at Austin, Texas’s respected SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival in 2003, and soon the group had signed with Octone Records.
Flyleaf Hard rock group
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latinum-selling hard rock band Flyleaf developed a widespread fan base after the release of their selftitled 2005 debut on Octone Records. Noted for the powerful vocals of Lacey Mosley, the quintet’s music also shows the influence of the members’ Christian faith and has drawn them comparisons to fellow Gothinfluenced Christian hard rockers Evanescence. Bolstered by breakthrough singles “I’m So Sick” and “All Around Me,” the group’s first album topped Billboard’s Christian Albums chart and landed at number three on the Top Heatseekers rankings, ably demonstrating the group’s appeal to secular and religious music audiences alike. Flyleaf’s sophomore effort, Memento Mori, followed in 2009. Flyleaf front woman Mosley’s upbringing was a difficult one; raised as one of six children in a household headed by a single mother, she experienced financial hardship, drug and alcohol addiction, and severe depression during her youth. As a teenager, the singer funneled much of her anger into confessional songwriting and eventually found solace—and sobriety—in Christianity. Flyleaf’s origins date to 2000, when Mosley moved from the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Arlington, Texas, to the small town of Temple, Texas. There, she met her future bandmates Sameer Bhattacharya, James Culpepper, Jared Hartmann, and Pat Seals when she began attending the same church that they did. Despite the group’s religious origins, Flyleaf refused to categorize themselves exclusively as a Christian rock band. “I don’t know what you mean by a ‘Christian rock band,’” Mosley told Jeff Schwachter in an Atlantic City Weekly interview. “It’s hard to say that
An eponymous EP produced by former Pearl Jam producer Rick Parashar and Foo Fighters producer Brad Cook appeared on Octone in early 2005. Combined with a series of high-profile supporting slots with such groups as Staind and 3 Doors Down, the EP helped Flyleaf continue to build their fan base in preparation for the release of their debut album that fall. “Upon first listening to Flyleaf’s self-titled full-length debut, one would think this hard rock five-piece bandѧwould be too intense, too edgy, for radio,” commented Mike Boyle of Billboard. “But Octone Records found a way to get radio on its side: Christian radio.” Airplay on Christian stations soon translated into play on rock outlets, as sales of Flyleaf steadily climbed from just 2,000 a week in the month of October to 12,000 a week by the following May. Propelled by the popular single “I’m So Sick,” the group became one of Yahoo’s “Who’s Next” artists and joined metal group Korn’s revived Family Values Tour during the summer of 2006, reaching thousands of new secular fans. In November of that year, Flyleaf’s debut quietly achieved gold-selling status; three months later, it went platinum. Also in 2006, the group released a four-song EP, Music As a Weapon. Throughout 2007 and 2008, Flyleaf continued to perform live, visiting Australia and Europe as well as various points in North America on outings including Disturbed’s Music as a Weapon III tour, the 2007 Family Values tour, and the Soundwave festival. “I’m So Sick” popped up as a playable track in the video game Rock Band, and Flyleaf premiered a new single, “Tina,” through the rhythm game Guitar Hero 3. They then entered the studio to begin work on their sophomore effort. In July of 2009, Flyleaf performed shows for American military servicemen and women stationed in war-torn Afghanistan. Leaving shortly after completing recording sessions for their second album, the group were
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embers include Sameer Bhattacharya, guitar;
James Culpepper, drums; Jared Hart-
mann, guitar; Lacey Mosley (born in 1981), vocals; Pat Seals, bass. Formed in Temple, Texas, 2000; played regional gigs, early 2000s; played at SXSW Festival, signed recording contract with Octone Records, 2003; released self-titled EP and eponymous full-length debut, 2005; played on Family Values Tour, released EP Music As a Weapon, 2006; performed for military personnel in Afghanistan,
me and made me think, ‘Is this what I want to live my life for?’” Mosley told Billboard’s Deborah Evans Price. “Am I living my life for the right thing? If I died tomorrow, would I be satisfied or would God be satisfied if I met him tomorrow? That’s the whole point behind Memento Mori. I hope it’s not too depressing.” Depressing or not, Memento Mori largely won over critics and fans for Mosley’s soaring vocals and the band’s intense music. The album soared to the top of Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Christian Albums, and Top Modern Rock/Alternative charts and cracked the top ten of the Billboard 200, proving listeners’ continued dedication to Flyleaf’s metallic sounds. The group supported the album with extensive touring, including a stop at the Download Festival in June 2010.
released sophomore album Memento Mori, 2009. Addresses: Record company—Octone Records, 113
Selected discography
University Place, New York, NY 10003; Web site— Flyleaf Official Web site: http://www.site.flyleafmusic. com/
moved by the experience. “We just brought some guitars and sang right in front of them, no microphones or nothing—just acoustic,” as Mosley described one show to Schwachter. “And after we got to really talk to them and hear their heart—and there were a lot of heavy things that came out that they wanted to talk about— and it was just really amazing. And then the next day, after we had left [the base] we heard that two of the guys that we had just spoken with got hit by a roadside bomb and were killed. ѧ It was the heaviest thing ever,” she concluded. The group’s sophomore release, Memento Mori, hit shelves in the autumn of that year. Taking its title from the Latin phrase for “be mindful of death,” the album explored both themes of mortality and a more polished side of Flyleaf’s music. A spate of personal challenges, including the deaths of Culpepper’s mother and aunt, a cancer diagnosis for Bhattacharya’s cousin, and Mosley’s own cancer scare, influenced the band members’ mindsets as they wrote and recorded Memento Mori’s tracks. “It was just a situation that shook
Flyleaf (EP), Octone, 2005. Flyleaf, Octone, 2007. Music As a Weapon, self-released, 2006. Memento Mori, Octone, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, May 27, 2006; September 2, 2006; October 17, 2009. Billboard Radio Monitor, May 5, 2006. Entertainment Weekly, November 30, 2007.
Online “Bio,” Flyleaf Official Web site, http://www.site.flyleafmusic. com/page/2626012:Page:83 (July 31, 2010). “Flyleaf,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg. dll?p=amg&sql=11:aifuxqwsldfe˜T0 (July 31, 2010). “Flyleaf is Mindful of Death,” Atlantic City Weekly, http://www. atlanticcityweekly.com/arts-and-entertainment/Flyleaf-isMindful-of-Death-94283274.html (July 31, 2010). “Gold & Platinum,” Recording Industry Association of America, http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php (July 31, 2010).
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—Vanessa E. Vaughn
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The Fratellis Rock group
rom an advertisement posted in a Glasgow music shop in 2004, Scottish trio the Fratellis came together and began their assault on the UK music charts. They performed their first live performance in early 2005, and by 2007 the Fratellis found themselves with the number two album in the U.K. charts, their debut Costello Music. Even before their debut album landed in stores, the lead single “Chelsea Dagger” ascended the charts and quickly found favor among sports enthusiasts as a chant at games. Although the Fratellis earned success in the U.K., American audiences remained ambivalent about their raucous pub rock. The band’s 2008 sophomore effort, Here We Stand, left critics unimpressed, and by spring of 2010 the Fratellis had decided to split up. Although debate remains as to whether the Fratellis took their name from their bassist Barry Wallace’s original surname or from the Steven Spielberg 1980s classic film The Goonies, the band stormed onto the fertile U.K. rock scene in 2005 and quickly became fan favorites. Wallace, along with guitarist/vocalist Jon Lawler and drummer Gordon “Mince” McRory, trace their formation back to an advertisement at a local music shop in their hometown of Glasgow, Scotland, in 2004. The Fratellis’s surge into the elite of Brit
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embers include Jon Lawler, guitar, vocals; Gor-
don “Mince” Wallace, drums; Barry Wal-
lace, bass. Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2004; released Costello Music through Sony, 2007; released Here We Stand through Interscope, 2008; disbanded, April 2010. Awards: Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, 2007. Addresses: Record Label—Interscope Records, 2220 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. Web site— Fratellis Official Web site: http://www.thefratellis.com.
rock happened rather quickly. In an interview with Caroline Sullivan of London’s Guardian, guitarist/ vocalist Lawler explained his view of how the Fratellis built their following early on: “I knew as soon as we started to play together that we had it, ‘cos I’d listened to the radio and it was all Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party, and I knew from the first minute that this was the one that was going to work. There was a click, and I knew.” Building a buzz even before their first show in early 2005, the Fratellis presented a limited edition selfreleased EP in early 2006. One of the tracks off the EP, the acoustic guitar-fueled “Creepin’ Up the Backstairs” found its way onto the influential Zane Lowe’s Radio One program on BBC radio. As the program put the track into heavy rotation, the band’s name continued to spread throughout the U.K. The exposure from radio airplay landed the group spots on the television programs Later with Jools Holland and Top of the Pops, further raising the band’s national profile. The Fratellis initially earned reviews full of unbridled adulation from the British music press, but in early interviews the band snubbed the media and fabricated their backstory, which ultimately turned the critics against them. Despite the about-face from the music press, the Fratellis took solace in the fact that their idols like Led Zeppelin had similarly endured a freeze-out from the British music press and continued their surge up the U.K. charts. The group’s second single, “Henrietta,” soared up the U.K. charts and scored the Fratellis their first top 20 single. In late summer of 2007, the band’s follow-up single, “Chelsea Dagger,” made the top 40 and instantly became a fan favorite.
In the fall of 2007, the Fratellis issued their debut album, Costello Music. While the disc sold well and earned the group a coveted Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2007, the Fratellis found difficulty breaking through to American audiences. In his review of Costello Music for Pitchfork, Stuart Berman commented that the album’s “passable hit/miss ratio isn’t enough to suggest the Fratellis can usurp the [Arctic] Monkeys or, heck, even the View as Britain’s consummate people’s band, but for about 12 minutes here they corner the market for good-time, no-worries, lowcalorie rock’n’roll meant to be blasted in cramped, smoky environments where people still play darts.” While critics seemed divided on the musical merits of the Fratellis, even Lawler seemed jaded on his band’s debut. Speaking with Sullivan, Lawler said “I agreed with some critics about it. There was a decent percentage of it that I didn’t like. It has a pop sheen, and we don’t want to be a pop band.” In a direct attempt to prove that the Fratellis possessed more substance than a disposable pop group, they self-produced their follow-up, Here We Stand, the results of which left the band feeling pleased. Lawler told Sullivan, “The only reference people had for us was the first album, and that really bugged me. That’s why we didn’t use a producer on [Here We Stand], ’cos we didn’t want anybody else getting their hands on it. It was the album I was desperate to make, and I think it’ll change a lot of opinions.” While Lawler felt confident that the Fratellis’s new album stood stronger than their debut, the music media continued to see the band as little more than a secondrate British rock act. Many saw the group’s appeal to working class audiences as a reflection of the band’s underdeveloped musical ideas. Although the band was grateful for their devoted following, in some circles of the music media it became a liability. Reviewing for Pitchfork, Adam Moerder said of Here We Stand: “The Fratellis have comfortably nestled themselves among the ranks of British rock’s most besotted, but even relative to their contemporaries they still manage to come off sounding bored, tired, and downright silly—a sad feat considering they’re probably not even drunk.” The Fratellis continued to draw a devoted following to their concerts and sell enough records to get them onto the U.K. charts with the 2008 single “Mistress Mabel.” In April of 2010, however, the band decided to split up. In a statement from the band’s official Web site, posted on Paste Magazine’s site, Lawler said: “We knew we were good, we knew we had a chance to make it. Turns out we were right, everything fell into place and we’ve spent the last five or so years touring the world. At this particular point in time, though, we’ve found ourselves making music still but just not together. This is just the way it goes I suppose sometimes.” Lawler began playing with Codeine Velvet Club, while Wallace began playing with a heavy metal band, and McRoy’s next venture had yet to be announced.
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“The Fratellis Break Up,” Paste Magazine, http://www.paste magazine.com/articles/2010/04/the-fratellis-call-it-quits. html (July 18, 2010). “The Fratellis, Costello Music,” Pitchfork, http://pitchfork.com/ reviews/albums/10105-costello-music/ (July 18, 2010). “The Fratellis-Here We Stand,” Pitchfork, http://pitchfork.com /reviews/albums/12025-here-we-stand/ (July 18, 2010). “We don’t want to be a pop band,” The Guardian, http://www. guardian.co.uk/culture/2008/jun/27/filmandmusic1.filmand music1/print (July 18, 2010).
Costello Music, Sony Music, 2007. Here We Stand, Interscope, 2008.
Sources Online “The Fratellis,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusicguide. com (July 18, 2010).
—Kyle Melton
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precating lyrics. As the band shared the stage at Mr T’s Bowl with contemporaries such as Ozma and Arlo, they found a strong camaraderie that spurred them on toward heading into the studio in November of 2002. They set to work with producer Ben Vaughn to record a three-song demo. Despite the controversial subject matter on the tracks, which included titles such as “Jesus Christ Wore Leather,” the demo got the band signed to TSR Records in late 2002. With a record contract in tow, the band again set to work with Ben Vaughn, working at Stanley Recordings and Mad Dog Studios to record their debut album, So You’ve Ruined Your Life.
Get Set Go Rock group
A
fter playing together as Vermicious K for six years, guitarist/vocalist Mike TV formed Get Set Go in 2002. Fueled by dark, cathartic lyrical themes set against hyperactive power-pop, the band’s sound typically struggled with critics. The band recorded their first album for their label, TSR Records, So You’ve Ruined Your Life, in early 2003. In July of that year, Mike TV suffered a drug-related stroke. After touring heavily in late 2003 on their debut album, several band members departed, leaving Mike TV with the task of replacing them. Relief for the band finally came from Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rimes, who wanted to use the music of Get Set Go on the show. With a new lease on the band, thanks to the placement of six songs on the popular television program, Get Set Go and its revised lineup released Ordinary World, in early 2006. The band toured heavily throughout 2006 and 2007 on the album, spurred on by the continued exposure from Grey’s Anatomy. The band issued their third album in 2007, Selling Out and Going Home, which found less critical support, despite a sharp increase in public appearances and an increased Web presence. In 2008, Get Set Go issued their fourth album, Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness, and continued to earn a small but loyal following on the basis of incessant touring. Centered around the weekly underground gathering of bands at Mr T’s Bowl in Los Angeles, the band Get Set Go formed in 2002. After having spent the better part of six years performing as Vermicious K, guitarist Mike TV, along with Dr. Modo and Amy Wood, convened under this new moniker to create a sound fueled by energetic power-pop that concealed vitriolic, self-de-
Before Get Set Go were able to release their first album, tragedy struck on July 5, 2003. Mike TV suffered a stroke at his drug dealer’s apartment. For the next 36 hours, the guitarist struggled to regain functionality in the right side of his body and to regain speech functions. At the end of 2003, the band’s leader was still recovering from serious health issues, and their debut album quickly sunk out of sight with hardly any acknowledgment from critics. Early in 2004, however, the band’s fortunes improved dramatically. With Mike TV sober, yet living in poverty, the creator of the ABC hit series Grey’s Anatomy,Shonda Rimes, heard So You’ve Ruined Your Life and contacted Mike TV about placing some of his songs on the program. He compiled a sampling of acoustic demos for 64 new songs for Rimes, who ultimately selected the song “Sleep” to be recorded in the studio for inclusion on the show. The remainder of the new demos formed the basis for the band’s next studio effort, Ordinary World. As Mike TV set out to record the tracks for Ordinary World, he found himself without a steady backing band. Although original members Dr. Modo and Amy Wood contributed to the recordings, they soon departed—to raise a family and to join The Dollyrots, respectively— leaving Mike TV to seek replacements that could tour to support the new record. Before recording started, he recruited viola player Eric Summer. Nate Greely and Shmed, former members of Arlo, joined on keyboards and guitar. Drummer Dave Palamaro joined on drums near the end of recording for Ordinary World. The band found bassist Colin Schlitt through an advertisement they’d placed on Craigslist. Guitarist Jim Daley joined in August of 2005, rounding out the new lineup of Get Set Go. As the band released Ordinary World, Mike TV sequenced the disc to run like an older 2-LP vinyl set, featuring four sides of music running at 80 minutes. Although the disc’s length stumped some critics, David Bernard wrote in PopMatters, “This is a superb collection of songs. Of course, there are too many. Of course, the album is too long. Of course, TV treats some of his serious subject matters with a flippant attitude. But there’s so much right with this album that the little things can be easily overlooked. For every repetition, there are countless intelligent lyrics and memorable hooks.”
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embers include Jim Daley (joined in 2005),
drums; Dr. Modo (original member; left in
2003), bass; Nate Greely (joined in 2005), guitar; Mike TV (founding member), vocals/guitar; Dave Palamaro (joined in 2005), drums; Colin Schlitt (joined in 2005), bass; Shmed (joined in 2005), guitars; Eric Summer (joined in 2005), violin/viola; Amy Woods (original member, left in 2005); drums. Group formed in 2002 in Los Angeles; led by primary songwriter
Mike
TV;
signed
to
TSR
Records,
2002;[ff2072656c65]ased debut So You’ve Ruined Your Life, 2003; released Ordinary World, 2006; released Selling Out and Going Home, 2007; released Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness, 2008.
As Get Set Go toured relentlessly in 2007 in support of Selling Out & Going Home, they often found themselves doing in-store promotions and radio programs during the day and then the proper gig the same night. Despite the failure of Selling Out & Going Home to break through to a larger audience, Mike TV took the band back into the studio in mid-2007 to begin work on a new album. In an attempt to create the feel of a mixtape, Get Set Go channeled their numerous musical influences, ranging from Devo to Carly Simon to the Muppet Show, into a swirling musical homage. Released in 2008, Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness again left critics bemused by the band’s aesthetic. John Metzger commented in The Music Box, “In the end, Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness provides no more nutrition than a giant wad of cotton candy. It sounds great for a moment—and there are times when it is quite delightful—but it inevitably leaves a bellyache and a bad aftertaste in its wake.” Despite such criticisms, Mike TV and Get Set Go have continued to tour throughout the United States, building a loyal underground following and delivering sunny power-pop laced with sharp lyrical barbs.
Addresses: Record company—TSR Records, 18653 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 513, Tarzana, CA 91356. Web site—Get Set Go MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/
Selected discography
getsetgo. So You’ve Ruined Your Life, TSR, 2003. Ordinary World, TSR, 2006. Selling Out and Going Home, TSR, 2007. Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness, TSR, 2008.
With a new record and a new lineup in tow, Mike TV took Get Set Go headlong into a grueling touring schedule that kept them on the road for the majority of 2006. The band soon earned a reputation as an energetic live band, and their following throughout the United States expanded. Their name also spread as a result of additional placements on Grey’s Anatomy, which soon included six songs, including “Wait” and “I Hate Everyone,” both of which ended up on soundtrack albums for the program. In 2006 Get Set Go returned to Stanley Recordings, which had relocated from Venice Beach to Santa Monica, to begin work on their third album, Selling Out & Going Home. With his new lineup finely tuned from countless hours spent together on the road, Mike TV sought to create a band sound that had been missing on previous efforts. While the band’s subject matter shifted from drug abuse to relationships, the confessional, cathartic tone remained. Although the band continued to tour heavily, Selling Out & Going Home failed to see much radio play or gain the favor of critics. Writing for PopMatters, Matt Cibula said: “Not that this sounds particularly oozing or runny; musically, it’s all kind of upbeat nu-power-pop with overlays of garage rock and punk rock and, thanks to Mike Summer’s viola, a touch of country-ass rock as well.”
Sources Online “Band Interview: Get Set Go Catches Us Up on Their Music.,” Associated Content, http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/70017/band_interview_get_set_go_catches_us.html?cat=33 (August 5, 2010). “Get Set Go,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 18, 2010). “Get Set Go: Ordinary World,” PopMatters, http://www.pop matters.com/pm/review/get_set_go_ordinary_world/ (July 18, 2010). “Get Set Go Presents Sunshine, Joy, and Happiness,” The Music Box, http://www.musicbox-online.com/reviews2008/getsetgo-presents-0302200802.html (July 18, 2010). “Get Set Go: Selling Out & Going Home,” PopMatters, http:// www.popmatters.com/pm/review/get-set-go-selling-outgoing-home/ (July 18, 2010). “Get Set Go Bio,” Square Tire Music Official Web site, http:// squaretiremusic.com/blogs/getsetgo/biography/ (August 7, 2010). —Kyle Melton
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L
ike many rap and hip-hop artists, Ghostface Killah emerged from a highly successful group act to become a standout success. But Ghostface did not get his start with just any group; he was an original member of the hip-hop supergroup the Wu-Tang Clan, which was lauded as “the most revolutionary rap group of the mid-’90s,” according to All Music Guide. Ghostface was first heard on the group’s debut, Enter the Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers), and on the critically and commercially successful subsequent releases WuTang Forever and The W. The rapper demonstrated his own skills on fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon’s solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and on his own first solo track, “Winter Warz,” which was heard on the film soundtrack to Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While You’re Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Ghostface came into his own with his highly successful full-length solo releases Ironman and Supreme Clientele, which both featured cameo appearances and production assistance from his Wu-Tang Clan cohorts. He has since released many more successful solo albums.
Ghostface Killah
Raised Dennis Coles on what he calls “Shaolin,” or Staten Island, New York, Ghostface joined his neighborhood friends Robert Diggs (a.k.a. Prince Rakeem or The RZA), Gary Grice (a.k.a. The Genius or GZA), Lamont Hawkins (a.k.a. U-God), Jason Hunter (a.k.a. Inspectah Deck), Russell Jones (a.k.a. Ol’ Dirty Bastard), Clifford Smith (a.k.a. Method Man), and Raekwon in 1991, to form a collective of nine rappers known as the Wu-Tang Clan. From the start, Wu-Tang Clan’s boundaries were loose. While other rap groups often disbanded when members worked solo, all of the Wu-Tang Clan members went on to release solo work with support from the rest of the group. The group released its first album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), two years later, to rave reviews. The release was “rough and rambling,” according to Time, “combining ragged street beats with lyrical imagery and audio samples” from Kung Fu films. At a time when the focus of hip-hop culture was on the West Coast, the Wu-Tang Clan drew attention to the East Coast with the album.
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Rap musician
Ghostface helped Raekwon on his album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, released in 1995. In February of 1996, Ghostface’s first solo track, “Winter Warz,” appeared on the Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While You’re Drinking Your Juice in the Hood soundtrack. His contribution to the Sunset Park soundtrack, “Motherless Child,” and “Who’s the Champion” on the Great White Hype soundtrack, were also well received. In 1997 Wu-Tang Clan released a double album called Wu-Tang Forever which Time called “ambitious ѧ challenging, complex,” and “full of energy and promise.” On his 1996 platinum-selling debut, Ironman, Ghostface Killah rapped about male bonding, the drug trade, and male-female politics in his songs. His voice was raised just above a conversational tone as the rapper borrowed the beats of 1970s soul songs. The song
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orn Dennis Coles; a.k.a. Tony Starks and Sun God.
Joined childhood friends to form Wu-Tang Clan, 1991; appeared on Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), 1993; appeared on Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, 1995; first solo track, “Winter Warz,” appeared on soundtrack for Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While You’re Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, 1996; released debut solo album, Ironman, 1996; released Supreme Clientele, 2000; Bulletproof Wallets, 2001; The Pretty Toney Album, 2004; Fishscale, 2006; More Fish, 2006; The Big Doe Rehab, 2007; Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, 2009. Addresses:
Record
company—Epic/Razor
Sharp
Records. Web site—Ghostface Killah Official Web site: http://www.ghostfacekillah.com.
“260” was built around a sample of Al Green’s peaceand-love anthem “Let’s Stay Together”—an ironic choice for a song about murderous street justice. Ironman debuted at number two on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. The RZA produced the work, and Ironman was the first release on Razor Sharp Records, The RZA’s imprint on the Epic record label. According to Rolling Stone, Ironman became a hit with “the most evangelical Wu fans.” One of several delays in the release of Ghostface’s sophomore release was a four-month prison term he served for attempted robbery. The rapper was accused of assaulting a valet and robbing him of $3,000 after a 1995 altercation at the Palladium nightclub in New York City. Because his car’s tires were slashed while in the parking attendant’s care, a fight ensued, and Ghostface allegedly tried to take money from one of the attendants. Though he maintained his innocence, he pleaded guilty to avoid a possible 5-to-15-year sentence if tried and convicted. He then had to return to court for a 1997 arrest for possession of a .357-caliber Magnum handgun. The arrest was questioned after police admitted they wrongly claimed that Ghostface fled the scene when in fact he had accompanied officers to a police station. Supreme Clientele was not released until the spring of 2000. The album received almost unanimously rave reviews and went on to become a certified gold record. Entertainment Weekly criticized the release for its “taw-
dry skits” and “exhausting” length, but most critics reviewed it favorably. The release was a rare example of a “sophomore overshadowing its predecessor,” wrote one critic in the Source. The Village Voice praised Ghostface’s “vocal clarity, verbal dexterity, and narrative facility” throughout the release. Supreme Clientele was also noted for featuring fewer of Ghostface’s Wu-Tang Clan counterparts rapping and more of Ghostface himself rapping on his own through most of the album, though his Wu-Tang Clan cohorts all lent a hand in the studio, and The RZA produced or mixed at least four tracks. Ghostface pondered the elements of everyday life on the recording, including life on the streets, soul food, and music. Rolling Stone critic Anthony DeCurtis wrote that although Ghostface’s lyrics were tough to decipher and comprehend, “his urgent, overpowering flow is designed to maintain the unrehearsed immediacy of freestyle rapping, in which cadence, sound, and unconscious association triumph over logic.” The 2000 Wu-Tang Clan release The W found the group “at its most focused,” according to Christopher John Farley in Time. “The W becomes a terrifically varied album,” he continued, “full of differing vocal textures and provocative rhythmic and lyrical ideas.” The album was recorded over two months while the entire group shared a house in Los Angeles. On the strength of Ghostface’s Supreme Clientele, The RZA’s Ghost Dog soundtrack, and The W, Rolling Stone named the group one of the magazine’s “People of the Year” in 2000. Rolling Stone critic Mark Binelli wrote that The W “hearkens back to the explosive group dynamic” of the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 debut. Ghostface’s third release, Bulletproof Wallets, appeared in the summer of 2001. In 2003 he moved from the Epic label to Def Jam, and followed this with The Pretty Toney Album in 2004. In Billboard, Rashaun Hall wrote that Ghostface “truly shines” on this album, with a wide range of songs. The album was moderately successful, and some of its tracks, notably “Run” and “Tush,” were popular in dance clubs. Fishscale, was described by Tiffany McGee in People as “one of the best rap discs of 2006.” Sasha FrereJones, writing in the New Yorker, wrote that Fishscale was “the most exciting record I’ve heard recently.” She praised his use of language in unique and unexpected ways, writing that “the songs aren’t rushed or sloppy. He has an ear for prosaic details (what time it was when the police busted in, what show was on TV) that bring freshness to hip-hop’s often rote tales of drugs, guns, and girls.” He followed Fishscale with More Fish, a sequel that “handily delivers everything that his fans expect,” according to Simon Vozick-Levinson in Entertainment Weekly. In 2007 he released The Big Doe Rehab. VozickLevinson commented, “Given his urgent delivery and
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detailed verses, Ghostface is still in his prime when weaving yarns about inner-city crime.” He added, “Ghostface is one of the few contemporary artists who depict urban violence as what it is: an ugly reality.” Ghostface’s 2009 release, Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, moved from rap toward traditional R&B style. In Pitchfork, Tom Breihan wrote that the choice of tracks on the record could have been better, but he praised the lyrics, noting that “as a writer, though, Ghost remains fascinating and contradictory. ѧ Even when he’s trying to be as straightforward as possible, his mind works in fascinating ways.” In Boston.com, Ken Capobianco wrote that the juxtaposition of Ghostface’s rap with a set of R&B songs about relationships “makes for one of the most bizarre hiphop curveballs in recent memory.” Jason Lipshutz wrote in Billboard that the result of this union of styles was “more mixed than his hip-hop output but nonetheless intriguing.” In an interview published on The Boombox Web site, Ghostface explained his move away from hip-hop and toward R&B: “I done said all I can possibly say. I love hip-hop music. I’m not in my twenties anymore. I’m an adult. I want to grow.” He added, “I want to talk about real situations, not just guns and crack all day. My mind is too big for that.”
Selected discography As Ghostface Killah Ironman, Columbia, 1996. (Contributor) Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While You’re Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (soundtrack), Uni/ Mercury, 1996. Supreme Clientele, Epic/Razor Sharp, 2000. Bulletproof Wallets, Epic, 2001. The Pretty Toney Album, Def Jam, 2004. Fishscale, Def Jam, 2006. More Fish, Def Jam, 2006. The Big Doe Rehab, Def Jam, 2007. Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, Def Jam, 2009.
With Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Chronicles, Priority, 1999. The W, Loud/Columbia/Sony, 2000. Shaolin’s Finest, Epic, 2003. The Wallabee Champ, Starks Enterprise, 2008.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, May 1, 2004, p. 4; April 15, 2006, p. 67. Entertainment Weekly, November 8, 1996, p. 69; March 3, 2000, p. 74; December 15, 2006, p. 85; November 30, 2007, p. 130. Melody Maker, January 17, 1998, p. 4. New Yorker, March 20, 2006, p. 154. New York Times, November 5, 1996, p. C18. People, December 24, 2007, p. 51. Rolling Stone, February 4, 1999, p. 25; March 16, 2000, p. 74; April 13, 2000, p. 48; December 14, 2000, p. 126. Spin, November, 2009, p. 86. Time, December 11, 2000, p. 83. Village Voice, March 28, 2000, p. 110.
Online “Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City,” Billboard. com, http://www.billboard.com/new-releases/ghostface-kil lah-ghostdini-the-wizard-of-1004016130.story (July 21, 2010). “Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City,” Boston. com, http://www.boston.com/ae/music/cd_reviews/articles/ 2009/09/28/ghostface_killah_ghostdini_wizard_of_poetry_ in_emerald_city/ (July 21, 2010). “Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13537-ghostdinithe-wizard-of-poetry-in-emerald-city/ (July 21, 2010) “Ghostface Killah,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (April 17, 2001). “Ghostface Killah,” ARTISTdirect, http://www.ubl.artistdirect. com (May 1, 2001). Ghostface Killah Official Web site, http://www.ghostface killah.com (April 17, 2001). “Ghostface Killah,” The SourceOnline, http://www.thesource. com (April 17, 2001). “Ghostface Says Rapping About Guns, Jewelry is Just ‘Too Easy,’” Boombox.com (September 22, 2009), http://www. theboombox.com/2009/09/22/ghostface-says-rappingabout-guns-jewelry-is-just-too-easy/ (July 21, 2010).
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Loud/RCA, 1993. Wu-Tang Forever, Loud/RCA, 1997.
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Gomez Rock group
lthough the group hails from England, Gomez does not sound like a typical British pop band. Melding blues, folk, country, classic rock, and sometimes psychedelia with a bit of techno, Gomez actually creates music that sounds more American, and admittedly their influences have included 1960s-era heroes like Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, Marvin Gaye, and J.J. Cale, as well as present-day stars such as Beck. Because of their uniqueness, Gomez, a five-piece act featuring three singers, immediately caught the attention of the public and the press. Their self-made debut, Bring It On, earned favorable reviews and surprised many by winning the Mercury Music Prize in 1998, beating out records by acts such as the Verve, Massive Attack, and Robbie Williams. The quintet solidified their reputation with a second album, Liquid Skin, in 1999. “We’re trying to carve our own little what do you call it—our own niche,” Tom Gray said in an interview with Rolling Stone’s Pat Blashill. “The music press here is all about ‘This week! This week!’ And we don’t really care about ‘This week! This week!’ A friend of ours said, ‘Every day’s the best day for music, because today someone’s just going to add something else to the great mass of all that is good.’ And we really like that thought.”
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M
embers include Ian Ball, vocals, guitar, har-
monica; Paul Blackburn, vocals, bass; Tom
Gray, vocals, guitar, keyboards; Ben Ottewell, vocals, guitar; Olly Peacock, drums, percussion. Formed in Southport, England, 1996; released Bring It On, 1998; released Liquid Skin, 1999. Awards: Technics Mercury Music Prize, Album of the Year, 1998. Addresses: Record company—Virgin Records, 553579 Harrow Rd., London, England, W10 4RH, Web site: http://www.virginrecords.com.Web Site—Gomez Official Web site: http://www.gomeztheband.com/.
Most of the members of Gomez—vocalist and guitarist Ben Ottewell; vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Tom Gray; vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica player Ian Ball; bassist and vocalist Paul Blackburn, and drummer and percussionist Olly Peacock—were born in the mid- to late 1970s and raised in or near the seaside town of Southport, a fading vacation destination for residents of Liverpool, England. Ball and Peacock first met each other literally at birth. Both were born on the same day in the same Southport hospital, and their mothers became friends. The two formed Gomez with Blackburn, Gray, and Ottewell in their late teens. The group said that missing out on the punk invasion and the rave scene helped to explain why they adopted influences from progressive rock and folk as a foundation for their alternative art-rock music. Their greatest inspiration came from the music their parents listened to, or through other secondhand sources. Ball’s father, an accountant and fan of rock from the 1950s through the 1970s, introduced his son early to artists ranging from Chuck Berry to Electric Light Orchestra. Ball discovered his all-time favorite artist, though, by chance. One day in a Manchester record store, Ball heard a Tom Waits album. Intrigued by the surreal, hazy sound, he went out the next day and bought every album Waits had recorded. Ottewell, the son of a psychology professor and a nursery school teacher, grew up in Derbyshire, near Southport. One of his earliest memories is that of his mother singing the Joni Mitchell song “A Case of You” to him at the age of five. During his adolescent years, Ottewell went through a phase of liking heavy metal, and as a teen his favorite bands included Nirvana and
Pearl Jam, until the day his mother introduced him to the songs of Nick Drake, another of Gomez’s primary influences. Later favorites included the Beta Band and Beck. In fact, in college, Ottewell wrote his dissertation on post-modern culture and cited Beck’s Odelay album to illustrate his point. In 1996 Ball started recording the jam sessions he had been hosting at his home with the other members of Gomez. Before long, the sessions took on a more serious tone, leading to a decision to make an album. Still, Gomez never thought much would come of their homemade productions recorded in garages and bedrooms on four-track equipment. “We were making an album,” recalled Ottewell to Mark Jenkins in the Washington Post, “but it was never an album we thought would be released. Then our manager got to hear it, and he really liked it.” After re-recording some of the tracks, Gomez shopped the album around to various labels. They ultimately opted to sign with Hut, a Virgin Records imprint, out of a concern about retaining artistic freedom. Released in April of 1998, their self-produced debut, titled Bring It On and featuring the opener “Get Miles” as well as the single “Get Myself Arrested,” ignited an unanticipated success story fueled by rave reviews. Without ever having played a live show, Gomez was immediately thrust to center stage. Over the course of a couple of months, they honed their skills at smaller venues, then played major summer festivals such as Glastonbury, 1998, and Reading. On September 16, 1998, Gomez won Britain’s prestigious Technics Mercury Music Prize when Bring It On was named the Album of the Year. Subsequently, the band earned the Q Magazine Award for Best New Band, as well as three BRIT Award nominations for Best Newcomer, Best Album, and Best Artist. Upon its introduction in the United States, Bring It On continued to impress. Blashill described the band as “brazen, earnest stylists.” Gomez also came to the attention of mainstream America via a television advertisement for Philips electronic products, for which they performed a snippet from the Beatles tune “Getting Better.” While Gomez’s own music did not sound very Beatlesque, the band recognized the legendary group as a significant inspiration in other ways. “I think that’s the mistake these Britpop bands made,” Ottewell told Jenkins. “They consciously took what the Beatles did and kind of missed the point. For me, and I think for the other guys, the great thing about the Beatles was the way they experimented. And the fun they had, basically. There’s a certain freedom that’s kind of gotten lost.” In March of 1999, Gomez commenced work on their sophomore effort, Liquid Skin. They recorded the eleven tracks for the self-produced album in studios in
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Liverpool and London, in their home, and in a fifteenthcentury mansion in the English countryside. Released later that year in the United Kingdom and in the spring of 2000 in the United States, Liquid Skin met expectations with its denser and more ambitious quality achieved through various, sometimes unconventional, means. Some of their experiments included singing through a toilet paper roll, employing an underwater microphone, using a fire extinguisher as a percussion instrument, and recording a drum machine through a small guitar amplifier. The resulting album featured the free-jamming opener “Hangover,” the single “Bring It On” (sharing the same name as Gomez’s debut album), “Rhythm & Blues Alibi,” which combined an unconventional drum machine with guitars, the waltzing “Fill My Cup,” the organic tune “We Haven’t Turned Around,” and the epic closing track “The Devil Will Ride.” The band closed out the 1990s with the release of Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline, a collection of outtakes, B-sides, and radio performances. Far from marking time, the album furthered the group’s reputation as creative musicians, songwriters, and producers. Two years later, Gomez unleashed In Our Gun, a tour-de-force boasting the band’s expanding pool of influences. Synthesizers, ballads, and psychedelia were but three of the stops over the wide musical terrain evidenced on the album. Another two years would pass before the next studio effort, Split the Difference. The experimental nature of In Our Gun was nowhere evident on Split the Difference, which marked a return to the band’s earliest recordings. Much of the back-to-basics approach was attributed to the group hiring an outside producer for the first time. The producer, Tchad Blake, had earned a considerable reputation for helping such artists as Richard Thompson (who played electric guitar on some of Nick Drake’s recordings) and Los Lobos capture a low-fidelity sound. Blake and his production partner, Mitchell Froom, were the Los Angeles dynamic duo as producers for Tom Waits, Crowded House, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Suzanne Vega, Soul Coughing, Sheryl Crow, and the American Music Club. On his own, Blake produced Pearl Jam’s Binaural and a solo project for erstwhile bass guitar and stick virtuoso Tony Levin from Peter Gabriel’s band and the progressive rock outfit King Crimson. Without taking any of the deserved accolades away from their other albums, Gomez released a triumph equal to their debut with Split the Difference. Gomez continued their musical odyssey with the live disc Out West in 2005. The album featured fine covers of songs by band heroes Tom Waits and Nick Drake, as well as tough, tight renditions of songs from their studio efforts, especially the group’s debut. For their next
studio effort, 2006’s How We Operate, Gomez again enlisted an outside producer, Gil Norton. The album elicited positive criticism for its deft musicianship and songwriting craftsmanship. Fans of the group were delivered a gift later in 2006 when Gomez released another anthology, Five Men in a Hut: Singles 19982004. In 2009 Gomez released A New Tide, which elicited comparisons to efforts by The Band in the late 1960s. Like The Band, Gomez employed mandolins and steel guitars to take their sound in a new direction. All told, Gomez achieved its stated early goals by attaining success on its own terms. Rather than relying on endless hype, public scandals, or sex to sell themselves, Gomez preferred to measure themselves against the high cultural marks of their influences by focusing on vocal chops, instrumental dexterity, and—perhaps most important of all—songwriting ability.
Selected discography Bring It On, Hut/Virgin, 1998. Liquid Skin, Hut/Virgin, 1999. Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline, Hut/Virgin, 2000. In Our Gun, Hut/Virgin, 2002. Split the Difference, Virgin, 2004. Out West, ATO, 2005. How We Operate, ATO, 2006. Five Men in a Hut: Singles 1998-2004, Hut/Virgin, 1999. A New Tide, ATO, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, August 8, 1998; September 26, 1998. Boston Globe, April 15, 1999; March 23, 2000. Guitar Player, October 1998. Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1999; October 4, 1999. Melody Maker, March 21, 1998; April 4, 1998; August 22, 1998; June 19, 1999; September 4, 1999; October 27November 2, 1999. Rolling Stone, September 2, 1999. Village Voice, October 5, 1999. Washington Post, March 10, 2000.
Online “Gomez,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 23, 2010). Virgin Records, http://www.virginrecords.com (May 29, 2001). —Laura Hightower and Bruce Walker
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ance club DJs came to the forefront of the American music scene in the early 1980s when DJ Afrika Bambaattaa and Chicago house music DJ Frankie Knuckles mixed tracks by mainstream and obscure artists with their own electronic beats, thus inventing new sounds and a new medium for artists. DJs weren’t just spinning records anymore, but creating music and an atmosphere in the dance clubs that was akin to rock concerts. During the 1990s in the United Kingdom and around Europe, dance parties or “raves” began to replace rock concerts as the popular music events, and DJs became the “new” rock stars. When the rave scene lost its steam, some DJs took to producing other acts or their own music. Popular French DJ David Guetta fought his way up from the underground house music scene to find mainstream success as a producer. He went on to produce music with prominent singers and bands, all the while continuing his successful club nights, spinning music at major festivals and receiving global recognition as the man behind some of the biggest hits in pop music.
David Guetta Producer, dj
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began his official DJ career spinning pop songs at the Broad Club, a gay nightclub in Paris, for two years.
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B
orn David Guetta on November 7, 1967, in Paris,
France; sister Natalie (actress) and half-brother Ber-
nard Guetta (journalist); married Cathy (club/event promoter), 1993; children: Tim Elvis (2004), Angie (2007). Started out DJing in clubs in 1985; hosted his own club, 1988; radio DJ for French radio; released first single, “Nation Rap,” with rapper Sidney Duteil, 1990; released a single “Up 1 Way” with Robert Owens, 1992; signed to EMI Music, 2001; collaborated with Chris Willis,
In 1987 he heard a song on the radio by Chicago house DJ Farley Jackmaster Funk, and it changed his musical direction considerably. He later gave these DJs exposure on French radio station Radio 7 and then became the house DJ on Radio Nova. He began hosting his own club nights at various nightclubs and developed a fan following. This propelled him to take his next step and release recordings of his own. In 1990 he released the single “Nation Rap,” a hip-hop collaboration with French rapper/musician Sidney Duteil. Two years later marked the release of the single “Up 1 Way” with American house vocalist Robert Owens. The song became a minor club hit as well as the start of his successful recording/producing career.
2001, released single “Just A Little More Love,” 2001, and album Just A Little More Love, 2002; started dance party in Ibiza with his wife, called “F**k Me I’m Famous,” released subsequent compilations of the same name, 2002-10; released album Guetta Blaster, 2004; PopLife, 2007; One Love, 2009; started Internet radio show “RauteMusik,” 2009; produced and co-wrote hit song “I Got a Feeling” with the Black Eyed Peas, 2009; produced “When Love Takes Over” for Kelly Rowland,
In 1995 he became the artistic manager of the historic Le Palace nightclub, which turned into the home base for his eclectic dance parties. His mission was to share the love and connection that dance music is built on while bringing together different music scenes. He shared his personal philosophy on his interactive Web site, DavidGuetta.com: “Everything I’m trying to do—in my Djing, my production—is about sharing emotion. When I’m making music in the studio that’s all I’m looking for. It’s what matters the most!”
2009; headlined L.E.D. Festival, 2010.
Underground to Mainstream Awards: House Music Award for DJ of the Year, 2005; DJ Awards for Best International DJ and Best Ibiza Night, 2006, and Best House DJ, 2008; World Music Awards: World’s Best DJ, 2007 and 2010; and Best Producer, 2010; World’s Best Selling French DJ, 2010; MTV Europe Music Award for Best French DJ, 2008; Grammy Award for “Best Remixed Recording, non-
In 2001, while vacationing in France, he met American Gospel singer Chris Willis, who became his next collaborator on the song “Just a Little More Love.” This was the start of many collaborative efforts between the two. The song became a hit single and the 2002 album of the same name went on to sell over 300,000 copies in Europe, but U.S. sales were slim due to the underground nature of the urban DJ culture.
classical,” for “When Love Takes Over,” 2010. Addresses: Record company—EMI Music, 27 Wrights Lane, London, England W8 5SW. Web site—David Guetta Official Web site: http://www.davidguetta.com.
I Am The DJ David Guetta was born on November 7, 1967, into a Moroccan Sephardi Jewish family in Paris, France. His mother was French and his father of Moroccan/Jewish heritage. His father was a restaurant owner; his sister Natalie, an actress; and half-brother Bernard was a journalist and author. He started playing records for his friends in his basement at age 13, and the following year was organizing parties there. At the age of 17 he
In 2002 he started a dance party in Ibiza called “F*** Me I’m Famous” with his wife, Cathy, a fellow club/ event promoter whom he met in while DJing in the early 1990s. He released the first compilation of his DJ sets in 2003 under the same moniker. The first volume featured a remix of the David Bowie classic “Heroes,” titled “Just For One Day (Heroes),” and it was given a blessing by Bowie himself. Seven volumes of the blatantly-titled series were released from 2003-10, and the popular party continued. His sophomore album, Guetta Blaster, and its single, “The World Is Mine,” ignited the European dance floors and music charts, but it took three more years for his music to get noticed in the United States. His next release in 2007, PopLife, did bring the U.S. recognition he sought, but by then the U.K. press backlash had already begun. In a review of the album in the London Guardian, music writer Betty Clarke said, “David Guetta might just be the hardest-working man in dance
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music. ѧ little wonder, then, that ‘Pop Life’ sounds tired.” She concluded that “he’s not a superstar DJ just yet,” but didn’t rule it out and gave the album a threestar rating. The third album featured the song “Love Is Gone,” another Guetta/Willis collaboration. The song charted at number one on the American Dance Chart and number 6 on the Billboard European Hot 100 chart. Powered by the lead single, the album went on to sell 530,000 copies around the globe.
for ten weeks during the summer of 2009 and remained in the top 20 months later. It was the biggest-selling digital download track ever, with over six million downloads of the song. The song also received a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. Combined with his prior hits, he has altered the sound of American Top 40 radio with his electronic pop sound, also working with pop icons Madonna, Shakira and Britney Spears. U.S. Success
The Beat Goes On Guetta has received many accolades for the dynamic DJ performances that he approaches in a unique way by remixing records live, creating loops and playing two totally different tracks, making them work together. Onstage he is an unstoppable music machine. At the House Music Awards in 2005 he took home the award for DJ of the Year. The DJ Awards honored him with two awards in 2006, for Best International DJ followed by Best Ibiza Night for his dance party, and again recognized him as Best House DJ in 2008. He received World Music Awards in 2007 and 2010 for World’s Best-Selling DJ and Best Producer in 2010. The team of Guetta and his wife produced another successful event called “Unighted” in France in 2008, which drew a crowd of 40,000 spectators to hear and watch him spin. He performed 200 dates in 2008 for up to two million people at a time. He has performed at many top electronic music festivals such as The Love Parade, Global Gathering, and the LED Festival. In 2009 he ranked number three in the Top 100 DJs poll by DJ magazine. He also took his DJ skills to the airwaves and started his own Internet radio show on RauteMusik.FM. Now in demand as a producer and DJ, he juggled the two professions with equal aplomb. Guetta released his fourth studio album, One Love, featuring collaborations with many urban R&B/hip-hop artists such as Kelly Rowland, rapper Akon and his longtime cohort and hitmaker Chris Willis. The singles “When Love Takes Over” with Rowland and “Sexy B**ch” with Akon topped the European and U.S. charts, and the album went on to sell over a million copies worldwide. “Making this record with so many talented artists was such an amazing experience,” stated Guetta on his MySpace page. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, the album received a nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album and “When Love Takes Over” garnered a nomination for Best Dance Recording and won the award for “Best Remixed Recording—Non-Classical.” His next and biggest mainstream success was the electrifying pop song “I Gotta Feeling,” that he co-wrote and produced for the American band the Black Eyed Peas. This track reached number one on music charts in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. It stayed on top of the Billboard Top 100 chart
The multi-platinum artist has been credited with bringing electronic music into the American mainstream. His videos are the most-watched electronica clips on YouTube, with over 70 million views. The single “Gettin’ Over You,” featuring Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, scored a million hits in 48 hours when the video was launched on the Web site. With his music finally in the U.S. spotlight, Guetta landed on the cover of Billboard magazine in 2010 as the cover story, headlined “David Guetta Takes Over— the man changing American Top 40 radio and HipHop.” To him this title was even bigger than winning a Grammy. In the extensive article he recalled a past conversation he had with his record label executives and their lack of knowledge of the dance/DJ scene. He said, “They were telling me, ‘David, this is America. You should not expect your album to do what you are doing outside, because the DJ culture is not big here.’” He continued, “So I said, ‘Can I invite you all to a show?’ And I took them to a show I was playing that night, and there were 110,000 people there. I was like, ‘You still think there is no DJ culture in America?’” With DJs finally getting accepted and respected as legitimate artists in the music industry, Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am jokingly compared DJs to roaches in the Billboard article, saying, “They’ll survive the nuclear fallout of the music industry.” David Guetta seems set to enjoy global success continuing into the future.
Selected discography Just A Little More Love, Virgin/EMI Music, 2002. Guetta Blaster, Ultra, 2004. PopLife, Ultra, 2007. One Love, Astralwerks, 2009. (Compilations)F**K Me I’m Famous, Ultra, 2003-10.
Sources Online “David Guetta,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/ amg.dll (July 7, 2010).
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“David Guetta,” Billboard, http://www.billboard.com (July 7, 2010). “David Guetta Biography,” Davidguetta.com, http://www. davidguetta.com/enⲆ/en/biographie (July 7, 2010). “David Guetta,” Myspace.com, http://www.myspace.com/ davidguetta (July 7, 2010). “David Guetta, Pop Life,” Guardian, http://www.guardian.co. uk/music/2007/aug/17/electronicmusic.popandrock (July 7, 2010). “David Guetta: The Billboard Cover Story,” Billboard, http:// www.billboard.com/news/david-guetta-the-billboard-coverstory-1004075005.story?page=3Ⲇ/news/david-guetta-the-
billboard-cover-story-1004075005.story?page=1 (July 7, 2010). “David Guetta, the man taking dance music into the U.S. charts,” Guardian, http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/ jun/01/david-guetta-dance-music (July 7, 2010). “Nominees,” Grammy.com, http://www.grammy.com/nomi nees (July 7, 2010). “Top 100 DJs,” DJMag.com,http://www.djmag.com/top 100djs/ (July 7, 2010). —Sue Summers
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ock group Incubus combined elements of various musical styles to forge a unique musical identity. Over a multi-decade career, the group have mixed speed rock with funk and hip-hop, metal music with rap, jazz with thrash-rock, and 1970s-sounding riffs with chanting and funk music. The band comprises vocalist Brandon Boyd, guitarist Michael Einziger, bassist Ben Kenney, Chris Killmore on turntables, and drummer Jose Pasillas. Band members have purposely avoided musical categorization, preferring instead to play a combination of whichever musical styles inspire them. Mike Savoia of The Rocket described Incubus as a “melting pot of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sugar Ray, War, Faith No More, Devo, Average White Band and the kitchen sink.” Pete Prown of Guitar Shop wrote, “Picture a funkier, more streetsavvy Alice in Chains, and you’ll be on the right Incubus track. This ain’t your father’s heavy metal.”
Incubus
Began Playing Together in Early 1990s Vocalist/percussionist Brandon Boyd and drummer Jose Pasillas went to elementary school together in Calabasas, California, a semi-rural bedroom community north of Los Angeles. In middle school, they met guitarist Mike Einziger and in high school the three became friends with bassist Alex Katunich, who was playing in a jazz band at the time. They formed Incubus in 1991 when they were all 15 years of age.
Alternative rock group
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As teens, the four members of Incubus loved a variety of music. They listened to and were influenced by Iron Maiden, Ella Fitzgerald, Slayer, Santana, Steve Vai, Primus, and Rage Against the Machine. The band played for parties, and in 1992 they began playing at all-ages clubs in the San Fernando Valley and at the Roxy on Sunset Strip. DJ Lyfe joined the band in 1995 and was later replaced by DJ Killmore. Band members preferred to use the turntable as an instrument with its own distinct sound, as opposed to the sound of someone scratching a snare drum. In 1995 the band released their debut album, Fungus Amongus, on Red Eye Records with Jim Wirt as producer. Only 1,000 copies were released, and the EP has since been unavailable. The band’s high-energy live performances, growing fan base, and flexible amalgamation of musical styles sparked a bidding war between labels. Immortal/Epic Records signed the band, and Incubus released the EP Enjoy Incubus in early 1997. The EP contained six remixed songs that were previously recorded as demos, and the band toured with Korn, the Urge, 311, and Sugar Ray to support the release of their EP as well as their major-label debut, S.C.I.E.N.C.E., that same year. Incubus was also featured on the soundtrack for the film Spawn in 1997.
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embers include Brandon Boyd (born February
15, 1976), vocals; Michael Einziger (born
June 21, 1976), guitar; Ben Kenney (joined band, 2003), bass; Chris Killmore (born 1973), turntables; Jose Pasillas (born c. 1976), drums; former members include Alex Katunich (Dirk Lance), bass, turntables. Band formed in 1991 when they were all aged 15; began playing at all-ages clubs in San Fernando Valley and at the Roxy on Sunset Strip; released EP Fungus Amongus on Red Eye Records, 1995; signed to
Prown mused, “Bands like Run D.M.C. and San Francisco’s Mordred pioneered the coming together of hip-hop and metal, and today that legacy can be heard in Incubus. ѧ Clearly, there’s no shortage of fine musicianship in this quintet.” Incubus was part of a new generation of bands that created musical alloys from a diverse spectrum of influences; bands such as Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Sevendust, Coal Chamber, and System of A Down also reflected far-reaching influences and a trend toward “melting pot” music that fused rap, rock, jazz, hip-hop, funk, metal, and ska. Boyd told Alternative Press that he thought “the vast majority of youth today are into a lot of different things-and not just metal, or just rap. There are certain scenes, but I think that this generation is more eclectic.”
Immortal/Epic Records, released EP Enjoy Incubus, 1997; toured with Korn, the Urge, 311, and Sugar Ray; released S.C.I.E.N.C.E., 1997; released Make Yourself, 1999; released Morning View, 2001; Katunich left the band, Ben Kenney joined, 2003; released A Crow Left of the Murderѧ, 2004; Light Grenades, 2006; singles and rarities collection Monuments & Melodies, 2008. Addresses: Record company—Epic Records, 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022-3211; Web site— Official Incubus Web site: http://www.enjoyincubus. com/
Major Label Debut Praised S.C.I.E.N.C.E. featured an underlying positive theme in its stories of space, relationships, and socio-political issues. The lyrics were penned by Boyd, and his views were most strident in “My Favorite Things,” a song about the constricting influence of organized religion. “New Skin” addressed the benefit of creation through chaos, and “Redefine” described the importance of taking control of your life. Sliver Magazine’s Z.A. wrote of S.C.I.E.N.C.E., “In my opinion, this is up for album of the year. Just flat out amazing. Combining brutal, funkesque slap bass, slick drums with a slight jazz influence and thick, hard-hitting guitars, Incubus are playing a sound pioneered by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but are beating the innovators at their own game. ѧ Overall, this album is one of the best of 1997.” Savoia wrote that S.C.I.E.N.C.E. “is high-energy ѧ with phat beats and grooves ѧ psycho pop rock ѧ smooth low-rider sounds ѧ and jazzing soulful rock overtones.ѧ They boldly go where many rock bands have feared to tread in rock music. Don’t let a friend borrow this CD, I guarantee you won’t see it again for a long time!” And
The band’s live performances warranted media attention, primarily because of their high energy levels, teeming mosh pits, and exuberant, head-banging fans. Boyd’s vocal style was a combination of singing, screaming, and even screeching—which seemed appropriate for a band with such diverse influences as Ella Fitzgerald and Iron Maiden. Sliver Magazine wrote, “If you get a chance, catch their live show, as you will not regret it.” Jennifer Clay of Guitar For The Practicing Musician summed up the Incubus performing style: “What separates this SoCal-based group apart from the others is the charismatic stage presence of vocalist Boyd and the quirky guitar bites Einziger creates. In fact, some of the freaky noises the guitarist makes—like the bird chirps in ‘My Favorite Things’— ring like they’re coming from a disc. ѧ While not traditional guitar rock with traditional guitar solos, Einziger still gets his metal ‘solo’ in on ‘Shaft,’ his rock moves on in ‘Hiliku,’ and his jazz noodle on in ‘Deep Inside.’” Boyd told Alternative Press, “Incubus will always be a work in progress because we are constantly evolving, and we’re not really conscious of direction.” He then added, “I think because we’ve never had just one sound, our audience respects us. We’re out to take them on a little adventure that’s just ours.” Formed Lasting Career The band’s adventure has proved a long-lasting one. After appearing with the Family Values tour in 1998, the group entered the studio to record their commercial breakthrough, 1999’s Make Yourself. Propelled by the success of singles “Drive” and “Stellar,” the album stayed on the Billboard charts for two years and eventually achieved double-platinum status. A perhaps unexpectedly melodic effort, Make Yourself, strongly featured Boyd’s smooth vocal delivery and optimistic lyrics. The success of the album helped Incubus land a slot on the 2000 Ozzfest tour, despite the fact that the band was somewhat removed from other nu metal and rap-rock acts of the time. As Einziger explained to
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Time, “There is no rap in our metal. There’s barely any metal in our metal.” The group’s next effort, 2001’s Morning View, continued this trend away from hard sounds; “the ratio of softer and mellower numbers have increased dramatically, to the point where hardcore fans of earlier material may be bewildered,” noted All Music Guide’s Deren Svenson, who added, “For the most part, the transition works.” Fans responded well to Incubus’s more laid-back direction, pushing the album to the number two slot on the Billboard 200 and again allowing it to rack up double-platinum sales. Turmoil briefly struck Incubus in early 2003, when it made headlines over contract disputes with Epic parent company Sony, resolving them just as original bassist Katunich exited the band. New bass player Ben Kenney stepped in to fill his shoes, and the group soon recorded their 2004 follow-up, A Crow Left of the Murderѧ. Produced by longtime Pearl Jam collaborator Brendan O’Brien, the album enjoyed a generally positive critical and popular reception. “Incubus does not create any miracles, but the band is thankfully consistent in its blend of straight-ahead guitar work and hooks,” commented Billboard’s Susanne Ault, while People’s Chuck Arnold noted that “after 13 years together, the group has not lost its edge.” Like Morning View, A Crow Left of the Murderѧ managed to chart at number two on the Billboard 200, and also achieved platinum status. A two-year hiatus preceded Incubus’s next LP, 2006’s Light Grenades. Termed “sharper, cleaner, and more immediate in every respect” than its predecessor by All Music Guide’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine, the album became Incubus’s first to top the Billboard 200, helped along by singles including “Dig” and “Love Hurts.” By early 2008, supporting efforts for Light Grenades had wrapped and the band announced they were again taking a hiatus. The following year, the group released a double-disc set of singles and rarities titled Monuments & Melodies, returning to the road together for a summer tour to support it. In July of 2010, singer Boyd released his first solo effort, The Wild Trapeze, on Incubus’s label home, Epic. Despite this independent jaunt, he declared that Incubus remained his primary outlet. “I never had any intention of touring behind The Wild Trapeze,” he explained to Rick Florino of Artist Direct soon after the album’s release. “It was more just a desire and creative exercise. I’m glad I did it.” Indeed,
Boyd and company planned to return to the studio later that year to commence work on Incubus’s seventh full-length effort.
Selected discography Fungus Amongus, Red Eye Records, 1995, rereleased Sony, 2000. Enjoy Incubus (EP), Immortal/Epic, 1997. S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Immortal/Epic, 1997. Make Yourself, Sony, 1999. When Incubus Attacks, Vol. 1 (EP), Sony, 2001. Morning View, Epic, 2001. A Crow Left of the Murderѧ, Epic, 2004. Light Grenades, Epic, 2006. Monuments and Melodies, Epic, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Alternative Press Magazine, July 1998. Billboard, December 6, 1997; February 14, 2004. Guitar For The Practicing Musician, June 1998. Guitar Shop, May 1998. Onstage, May 1, 2003. People, March 15, 2004. The Rocket, November 5, 1997. Sliver Magazine, Winter 1998. Time, November 5, 2001, p. 104 ff.
Online “Interview: Brandon Boyd of Incubus,” Artist Direct, http:// www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interviewbrandon-boyd-of-incubus/7323602 (July 28, 2010). “Light Grenades,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/ cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0zfwxqqrldje (July 28, 2010). “Morning View,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/ amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hcftxqy0ldje (July 28, 2010). Official Incubus Web site, http://www.enjoyincubus.com/us/ home (July 28, 2010). Additional material for this essay was provided by the public relations department at Epic/ImmortalRecords. —B. Kimberly Taylor and Vanessa E. Vaughn
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“Who was that cat-in-the-hat?” Audiences in the 1990s might well have wondered. That Rad Hatter was Jason “Jay” Kay, the lively front man for the band Jamiroquai. Kay had a fondness for oversized, colorful, and sometimes furry stovepipe hats. JK, for short, was the driving force behind the eleven-member British band Jamiroquai, pronounced “Jam-ear-o-kwai.” Kay admitted in an online interview with Steve Dougherty and Kimberly Chrisman at xsite.net that the signature Dr. Seuss-like hats he sometimes wore on stage were “part of my stage character.” Perhaps the unusual hats, which sometimes appeared to almost swallow him up, helped create an easily recognizable figure in the group’s early days.
Jamiroquai
Right from the start, British fans loved Jamiroquai’s eclectic musical style with its strong jazz influences and soulful rhythm and blues sound. The group was received enthusiastically by fans in the club scene. Performing live has given Kay great opportunities to use his theatrical costumes and high-energy dance moves. In 1992 the group’s first hit single, “When You Gonna Learn?,” was released on independent record label Acid Jazz. It was an instant success in the United Kingdom On the basis of this one hit single, and the opinion held by record companies that this band had what it takes to last, competition broke out to sign the new band with a recording company. Sony Music emerged the victor when Jamiroquai signed an eightrecord deal with them for $1.9 million. The group skyrocketed to fame and fortune in the early 1990s in Great Britain. Their success in the United States was stimulated by the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Nominated in ten categories, Jamiroquai walked away with four awards for “Virtual Insanity.” After the band’s heyday in the middle and late 1990s they declined a bit in popularity but never faded away. As of 2010 they were preparing a new release.
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Kay organized the band in 1992. He created the name Jamiroquai to pay homage to the Native American nation of the Iroquois. He then added the prefix “Jam,” short for jamming. The Iroquois, he felt, treated the earth they dwelt upon with spiritual reverence. This ecological motif inspired many of the socially conscious themes in the band’s lyrics. In addition to expressing these themes lyrically, Kay personally sewed jackets for band members fashioned from hand-woven Native American blankets. Kay posed with his originally designed jacket for Seventeen magazine, and he told the magazine’s Carl Fysh why he was drawn to the Native American approach to life: “What attracts me is that these people give back to the Earth what they take out. That’s something we’ve got to learn to do.” Kay’s expressed ecological ideology sometimes collided directly with his actions, and that sparked criticism at times, particularly in the United Kingdom. Kay and fellow band member Toby Graffety-Smith satisfied their desires for expensive, gas-guzzling luxury cars due to the band’s financial success. Kay at one time owned a
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embers include Sola Akingbola, percussion;
Wallis Buchanan; didgeridoo; Darren Galea
(a.k.a. DJD Zire), turntables; Toby Graffety-Smith, keyboards; Simon Katz guitar; Jason “Jay” Kay (born December 30, 1969, Stretford, England), vocals; Derrick McKenzie (Born March 27, 1962, Islington, England), drums; Adrian Revell, flute and saxophone; Winston Rollins, trombone; Martin Shaw, trumpet; Stuart Zender (left group, 1998), bass guitar; Nick Van Gelder (left group, 1993), drummer. Group formed c. 1992 in the United Kingdom; released single “When You Gonna Learn?” on independent label, Acid Jazz, 1992; signed eight-record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., under WORK Group, 1992; released Emergency on Planet Earth, 1993; The Return of the Space Cowboy, 1994; Travelling without Moving, 1996; performed at MTV Music Awards, 1997; released Synkronized 1999, A Funk Odyssey, 2001; Dynamite, 2005; signed to Mercury label, released Rock Dust Light Star, 2010. Awards: MTV Video Music Awards: Best Video, Best Special Effects, Best Cinematography, and Breakthrough Video, for “Virtual Insanity,” 1997; Music Video Production Association Award, Video of the Year, for “Virtual Insanity,” 1997. Addresses: Booking—International Talent Booking, 2nd Fl., Regent Arcade House, 19-25 Argyll St., London W1F 7TS, England. Web site—Jamiroquai Official Web site: http://www.jamiroquai.com.
Lamborghini, two Mercedes, two BMWs, three Ferraris, an Aston Martin, and a Ducati mini-motorcycle. Kay admitted that he felt conflicted about this, at least in his songwriting. He agonized about using automobiles as the theme in the 1996 release Travelling without Moving. He spoke about this conflict in an online interview on the band’s Web site: “I love speed, you see. I was a bit worried about what people would say bearing in mind that the first album was about the environment. ѧ Just because I love to drive a fast car, that doesn’t mean I believe in chopping trees down.” Jamiroquai’s first album, Emergency on Planet Earth (1993), clearly reflected their socially conscious
themes. The lyrics raised serious questions about the state of the planet, racism, and the continuing arms race carried out by national governments. Emergency hit number one on best-seller charts in Britain in 1993, and Jamiroquai became the best-selling British debut band for that year. Kay’s soulful tenor voice, reminiscent of Stevie Wonder’s, backed up with jazzed-up rhythm, got the music world’s attention. Emergency received mixed reviews in the United States. Reviews posted online at xsite.net, originating from newspapers all over the United States and beyond, offered varying opinions. Many critics noted resemblances to other soulful-sounding artists, including Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. One critic from the Daily Telegraph called Jamiroquai “the funkiest thing this side of James Brown’s underpants,” noting that Kay used trite phrases like “you blow my mind” and “no more wars,” and turned them into inspired pieces. However some critics panned Emergency as just more of the same. Washington Post reviewer Mark Jenkins wrote that “Jamiroquai’s sound is about as revolutionary as a nonreturnable bottle of Pepsi.” A reviewer from the London Sunday Times seemed relieved that the band finally “gets to the heart of the matter.” The same reviewer reminded readers to “take the political themes in the lyrics with a grain of salt. It’s more fun that way.” Although Kay’s sound may be reminiscent of Stevie Wonder, one reviewer noted, “Stevie Wonder never used a didgeridoo in his recordings.” Return of the Space Cowboy, released in 1995, showed that Jamiroquai’s sound had staying power. In the United Kingdom the album went platinum. Return of the Space Cowboy was a little lighter on political and environmental themes, and the reviews were generally favorable, noting that the instrumental sound of Jamiroquai was highly reminiscent of the 1970s with its strong brass influence. Again on xsite.net, Jenkins noted the strong resemblance of Return to Blood, Sweat, and Tears’ “Spinning Wheel.” Josef Woodard of Entertainment Weekly enjoyed a remembrance of the 1970s sound and noted the influence of Sly Stone. Other critics, however, pointed out resemblances to artists and bands of the 1970s and criticized Return for its lack of originality. Some of the technology used in producing Jamiroquai’s sound was already considered retro in the 1990s, perhaps contributing to criticism the group received for sounding like a blast from the past. Jamiroquai’s third album, Travelling without Moving, was released in 1996 and earned the band worldwide popularity, going triple platinum in the United Kingdom and eventually selling more than one million copies in the United States. Travelling without Moving contained serious themes that Kay talked about on the band’s Web site. Kay said that the album was about “finding technical ways to balance our technology and nature.” The album also touched on a subject near and dear to Kay’s heart: cars. Travelling without Moving was written by the group members collectively and produced by
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Kay with Al Stone. Music fans recognized a new level of maturity in the album, which sharpened their musical and lyrical style. “Virtual Insanity,” a top-three U.K. hit, opened the album and showcased what Jamiroquai was all about: attractive melodies and somewhat thought-provoking lyrics. Some topics in lyrics included drugs in “High Times,” and the always popular theme of love in “Everyday,” with an R&B twist. Switching gears, “Driftin Along” provided listeners with a reggae sound, while “Cosmic Girl” offered a taste of disco. Jamiroquai’s trademark instrument, the didgeridoo, returned for two of the tracks, including “Didjerma.” Although Travelling without Moving gained the group worldwide notice, some critics took it to task for being too mainstream. However, People argued that Jamiroquai had remained true to its vision and created “some unabashedly Wonder-ful music.” The love-or-hate split among critics perhaps reflected the great variety of musical styles and sounds in Jamiroquai’s music, from horn sections with jazz elements to disco rhythms. From their early days on the club scene, their music gained acclaim for its danceability. The group walked away with four awards at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in September of 1997, all for the music video for “Virtual Insanity,” which seemed to solidify their name recognition and resulted in a surge of U.S. album sales. Personnel changes delayed the release of the next Jamiroquai album, Synkronized, until 1998, and that slowed the band’s momentum. Still, the album yielded the British number one “Deeper Underground,” and Kay continued to mine a wide variety of 1970s dance styles. “Derivative, but you can dance to it,” conceded Steve Dougherty of People. The 2001 Jamiroquai album A Funk Odyssey became the group’s second biggest seller. Entertainment Weekly called it “more Gap Band than P-Funk” and praised the recording’s “lush, groov-alicious arrangements that can entice even the most recalcitrant body to get its freak on.” Nonmusical factors once again led to a long delay between Jamiroquai albums, and in the fast-moving field of dance music, the band was displaced from fans’ attention span. Jamiroquai’s Web site freely conceded that “Kay’s personal life was constantly on the front pages” due to his “dark days of over-indulgence.” Kay finally put his demons behind him, however, and Jamiroquai returned with Dynamite in 2005, leaving the band’s basic dance-music orientation intact. Robert Everett-Green of the Toronto Globe & Mail called the album “a new disc of funky electronica, equipped with fat, squelchy beats and funky riffs.”
albums, it topped British sales charts. That album marked the end of Jamiroquai’s association with the Sony family of labels, but the band pressed on with performances and tours. After several years of rumors about a new recording deal, Jamiroquai was signed to the Mercury label in the summer of 2010 and made plans to release a new album, Rock Dust Light Star, in November of that year. “We think at a time when many acts are producing electronic, disco-influenced tracks, with Rock, Dust, Light, Star Jamiroquai has moved on and reverted to a more organic, live sound,” the band’s Web site promised.
Selected discography Emergency on Planet Earth, Sony Music, 1993. Return of the Space Cowboy, Sony Music, 1994. Travelling without Moving, Sony Music, 1996. Synkronized, Sony, 1999. A Funk Odyssey, Sony, 2001. Dynamite, Sony, 2005 High Times—Singles 1992–2006, Sony, 2006. Rock Dust Light Star, Mercury, 2010.
Sources Books Larkin, Colin, editor, Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Guinness Publishing, 1995.
Periodicals Billboard, May 10, 1997, p. 2. Entertainment Weekly, September 14, 2001, p. 94. Globe & Mail (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), September 24, 2005, p. R5. Men’s Fitness, October 2005, p. 64. Newsweek, August 4, 1997, p. 66. People, January 20, 1997, p. 25; July 5, 1999, p. 37. Rolling Stone, March 20, 1997, p. 104. Seventeen, October 1993, p. 101.
Online “Biography,” Jamiroquai Official Web site, http://www.ja miroquai.co.uk (July 7, 2009, August 4, 2010). “Jamiroquai,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 4, 2010). Sony Music, http://www.sony.com/Music/ArtistInfo/Jamiro quai (August 4, 2010). Xsite, http://www.xsite.net/˜kara/archive (August 4, 2010).
Jamiroquai issued a greatest hits compilation, High Times, in 2006; like several of Jamiroquai’s individual
—Debra Reilly and James M. Manheim
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“Whenever a violin repertory piece needs revitalizing,” wrote Geoff Brown of the London Times, “there’s one simple solution. Hire Janine Jansen to play it.” Dutch violinist Janine Jansen has shaken up the world of classical music with fresh, unorthodox performances and a sexy album cover that gained wide notice. Classical music fans have responded by making her one of the biggest stars of the new millennium. Jansen has had special success in digital media, something that has proved elusive for established classical artists.
Janine Jansen
Janine Jansen was born in the town of Soest, in the Netherlands near Utrecht, in 1978. She has continued to live in her hometown as an adult. Music was a staple of Jansen’s childhood. “All my first memories are musical—I remember nothing else,” she told Michael Church of the London Independent. “My grandfather conducted a church choir, my father was his organist, and they used to give concerts every Saturday afternoon, so I was in church a great deal of the time. I was singing in the choir before I could read, standing next to my mum.” The Jansen family squeezed a piano, an organ, and several harpsichords into their small home. Janine’s brother, five years older, played the cello, and Janine was urged to pick a different instrument so that the entire family could play music together. At age six Jansen settled on the violin. By ten she was winning competitions—and not having to work at it. She told an interviewer that she never practiced more than two and a half hours a day, unpleasantly surprising her teacher, who had ordered four hours. But she was able to enjoy a normal childhood that included soccer games with local boys. When she was 16 she enrolled at the Utrecht Conservatory and began to seriously pursue the dream of a musical career. In 1997 she made her debut at the Netherlands’ top concert hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
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Jansen, still in her early twenties, was already touring internationally and taking home competition prizes by the turn of the century. New York Times critic Anthony Tommasini praised a 2000 Jansen performance at New York’s Weill Recital Hall, noting that “many violinists these days cultivate lustrous, throbbing tone, but Ms. Jansen’s sound is mellow and smokey.” It would not be the last time Jansen ran counter to type and stood out from the crowd. In the early 2000s Jansen appeared on several recordings of chamber music (classical music for small ensembles) on the Naxos label, and in 2003 she won a major award, the Dutch Music Prize, from the Netherlands Ministry of Culture. She spent her prize money on more musical studies, with pianist Menachem Pressler. By 2005, having been signed to the Decca label, Jansen was ready to make her breakthrough as a soloist, and she accomplished it in fine style with her recording of a classical warhorse, Antonio Vivaldi’s set of four
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orn in 1978 in Soest, Netherlands; both parents
were musicians. Education: Studied music at Con-
servatory of Utrecht, Netherlands. Performed at age 14 with Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra; made debut with Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam, 1997; made London debut, 2002; signed to Decca label; recorded Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 2005; recorded Bach: Inventions and Partitas, 2007; released Beethoven and Britten: Violin Concertos, 2009; curated “Carte Blanche” series, Concertgebouw concert hall, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2009–2010. Awards: Ministry of Culture, Government of the Netherlands, Dutch Music Prize, 2003; Echo awards for Vivaldi Four Seasons recording, 2006, Mendelssohn and Bruch: Violin Concertos, 2007; RPS Instrumentalist Award, 2008. Addresses: Management—Harrison/Parrott Ltd., Artist and Project Management, 5–6 Albion Ct., Albion Place, London W6 0QT, United Kingdom. Web site—Janine Jansen Official Web site: http://www.janinejansen.com.
violin concertos titled The Four Seasons. The concertos have been recorded hundreds of times, but Jansen’s reading “manages to say something new about that hackneyed work,” wrote Michael Church of the London Evening Standard. Jansen’s father, brother, and boyfriend, violinist Julian Rachlin, performed on the CD. The album’s artwork featured suggestive images of Jansen, described this way by Church: “In one, she’s pictured leaning seductively back in an armchair and tossing her violin over her shoulder, as though she has more exciting things in mind; in another, she poses provocatively on a carpet, her violin again an afterthought.” “God, what can I say? I enjoyed having the photos taken. If I’m completely honest, what I find a big shame is that in the booklet there are so many photos of me but no information about the other players,” Jansen pointed out to Brown. The images were reproduced when the album was offered for sale on the iTunes download service. At the time, classical music had made few inroads into the world of downloadable music, partly because classical works tend to cover multiple tracks of a CD and thus tend to work awkwardly in the track-by-track organization of online download services. Jansen
changed all that with her Four Seasons recording, which Decca vice-president Jonathan Gruber, according to Church, called a “digital phenomenon.” The album eventually rose into the top 20 of the overall sales chart maintained by iTunes, and Jansen had a new title, Queen of the iPods. In marketing terms, Jansen held to a more conventional course for her career over the next several years, toning down her sexy image and making the conventional round of appearances with major symphony orchestras. Her performances and recordings focused on major works of the classical repertory for violin and orchestra, such as the violin concertos by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven. She continued to cultivate the digital medium, releasing an “iTunes Live Session” devoted to the music of Bach. But what really stood out in Jansen’s music-making was the freshness and boldness of her interpretations. “This youthful Dutch performer seems incapable of a dull moment: in concert and on disc she has set fire to Mendelssohn’s concerto, to Brahms and Bruch, to Bach, to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. And now, on this blistering disc taken from live recordings made this summer with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Daniel Harding, she does the same to Tchaikovsky,” wrote Brown in his Times review of Jansen’s 2008 recording of the Tchaikovsky concerto. On the other side of the Atlantic, Jay Nordlinger wrote in the New York Sun that “she has an intimate and special relationship with that instrument under her chin. When you hear her, and see her, you don’t wonder why audiences the world over have flipped for her.” By 2010 Jansen had received several more major awards, and her career was in full swing. During the 2009-10 season she appeared with five of the world’s top orchestras: the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony, the Philharmonia Orchestra (London), L’orchestre de Paris, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Presenters were beginning to give her opportunities to stretch her talents into more experimental territory; she was invited to be the curator of the Concertgebouw’s Carte Blanche series, in which she merged music, choreography, and an educational project. In the summer of 2010 Jansen was sidelined by injuries and had to miss several months of concerts, but she seemed on her way to becoming a household name in classical music circles.
Selected discography Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Decca, 2005. Mendelssohn & Bruch: Violin Concertos, Decca, 2006. Bach: Inventions and Partita, Decca, 2007. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Decca, 2008. Britten & Beethoven: Violin Concertos, Decca, 2009. Janine Jansen: iTunes Session, download only.
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Sources
Online
Periodicals
“Biography,” “Message from Janine,” Janine Jansen Official Web site, http://www.janinejansen.com (July 18, 2010). “Janine Jansen,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 18, 2010). “Janine Jansen, violin,” New York Philharmonic Orchestra, http://www.nyphil.org/attend/season/index.cfm?page=e ventDetail&eventNum=2105&seasonNum=10 (July 18, 2010).
Birmingham Post (England), March 8, 2001, p. 14. Evening Standard (London, England), July 14, 2005, p. 22. Independent (London, England), April 4, 2006, p. 28. New York Sun, May 7, 2007, p. 15. New York Times, January 24, 2000, p. P8. Times (London, England), June 2, 2006, p. 19; October 31, 2008, p. 15; March 25, 2010, p. 65. Vogue, October 2007, p. 296.
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—James M. Manheim
F
or several generations of radio listeners in the United States, the voice of disc jockey Casey Kasem was instantly recognizable. With his longrunning weekly program “American Top 40,” Kasem became a radio icon even as radio programming based on single hit songs declined. The show contributed to the formation of the radio format known as Top 40, a phrase that, Kasem observed to Broadcasting magazine, “wasn’t a popular phrase” when he created the show in 1970. Kasem’s other activities have included numerous cartoon voice-overs, acting, and political activism, but it is for “American Top 40” and for his distinctive voice that he remains best known.
Casey Kasem
Both Kasem’s birthdate and real name have appeared in various versions, but most sources agree that he was born on April 27, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, where his father operated a grocery store. A detailed profile of Kasem by writer Susan Orlean that appeared in the New York Times gave his birth name as Kemal Amen Kasem. His parents were immigrants from Lebanon, members of the Druze religious and social community. Kasem told Orlean that the trivia-based narratives that made up an important part of each “American Top 40” show had their roots in his childhood: ‘’I was drawing on the Arabic tradition of storytelling one-upmanship,’’ Kasem said. ‘’When I was a kid, men would gather in my parents’ living room and tell tales and try to outdo each other. I couldn’t understand the language, but I was fascinated. And I was way ahead of ‘Trivial Pursuit’ with my trivia—I was doing trivia before anyone was doing trivia.’’
Disc jockey
Created Production Company in Korea
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At Detroit’s Northwestern High School, Kasem played basketball, joined the radio club, and began using the first name Casey “because people always shortened Kasem to Case anyway,” he told Carrie Borzillo of Billboard. A teacher praised a brief sports announcement Kasem made on the school’s public address system, and after graduating from Northwestern he took an internship at a local AM educational station, WDTR. Kasem enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit, majoring in speech and drama. In 1952 he was drafted and sent to Korea, where he created a small production company that delivered programming to Armed Forces Radio as well as to a group of Korean radio stations. Kasem graduated from Wayne State in 1956. At first his dreams revolved around acting rather than radio, and for a while, at the end of the era of radio drama, he was able to combine those two activities. Kasem’s first appearance on radio came around 1951, when he was still in college, when he played Scoop Ryan, Cub Reporter, on a radio adventure program that station WJR broadcast from Wayne State. Soon he auditioned for and got a part in the Lone Ranger series,
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B
orn Kemal Amen Kasem on April 27, 1932, in
Detroit, MI; of Druze Lebanese background; mar-
ried twice; first wife: Linda (children: Julie, Mike, Kerri); second wife: Jean Thompson Kasem, an actress (daughter, Liberty). Education: Earned degree in speech and English, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1956. Acted in radio dramas, Detroit, early 1950s; disc jockey, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, late 1950s; disc jockey on program featuring biographical stories, KEWB, Oakland, CA, early 1960s; disc jockey, KRLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1964-c. 1969; host, “American Top 40” weekly countdown radio program, 1970-88, 1998-2003; host, “Casey’s Countdown,” “Casey’s Top 40,” and other countdown shows, Westwood One radio network, 19882009; voice-over work for commercials and animation, including role of Shaggy Rogers on Scooby-Doo animated series, 1968–. Awards: Billboard Radio Award, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994; Billboard nationally syndicated program award, 1992, 1993; Radio Icon award, 2003. Addresses: Westwood One Radio, 40 W. 57th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10019.
at that time originating at Detroit radio station WXYZ. He returned to The Lone Ranger after finishing his military service, also appearing on Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and after graduation he had no trouble finding work as an announcer at Detroit radio station WJLB (then on the AM dial) and later WJBK. Still dreaming of an acting career, Kasem spent six months in New York City, but when his earnings failed to top the $50-a-week mark he returned to the Midwest and to broadcasting. He hosted the Cleveland Bandstand Show on television station WJW and landed disc-jockey jobs in Cleveland, Buffalo, and then Oakland, California, where he did a high-energy rock ’n’ roll-oriented program on KEWB. Station manager John McCray urged Kasem to talk more about the artists, and Kasem’s eye fell on the 1962 edition of Who’s Who in Pop Music in a trash can at the station office. Retrieving it, he began to work biographical teaser material into his on-air presentation. This became a crucial feature of the later American Top 40 format.
In 1964 Kasem, partly because he still hoped to land acting roles, moved to Los Angeles station KRLA, also hosting a syndicated television program called Shebang for a time. He made his debut as a recording artist that year with “A Letter from Elaina,” which stalled at number 103 on Billboard magazine’s singles chart. At the suggestion of friend Mike Curb, later California’s lieutenant governor and then a successful country music label executive, he began auditioning for television commercial voice-over work in 1968. What was at first a lucrative sideline soon became Kasem’s main employment; he eventually recorded some 10,000 commercials. Voice-over work soon led Kasem into the world of animation as well; for several decades he was the voice of teenager Shaggy Rogers on the Saturdaymorning cartoon Scooby-Doo (originally known as Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!). Kasem was so busy that he had to cut back to Sunday mornings on KRLA, and soon he left the station altogether. Still a believer in radio, Kasem and a writer-producer friend from Detroit, Don Bustany, approached several southern California radio executives and investors with a proposal for a new show that combined a hit-record countdown with Kasem’s trademark biographical storytelling. The group formed a new company, Watermark, with San Francisco radio program director Tom Rounds as president, Bustany as producer, and Kasem as on-air talent. “American Top 40” went on the air in 1970 with a network of just seven stations. It seemed like an odd effort at the time, for the new FM radio format was emphasizing the album over the single song as the basic sales unit for rock music. But “American Top 40” grew rapidly, eventually reaching over 1,000 stations (including 400 in the worldwide Armed Forces Radio Network). One reason was that, as Kasem correctly guessed, the musical pendulum would shift back to single songs. Also, “American Top 40” had an innovative business model: instead of charging stations to run the show, Watermark took a cut of their advertising revenue. Advertisers attracted by Kasem’s on-air “details coming up” promises flocked to the show, and the model, according to Broadcasting, “accounts for the growth of syndicated radio in the last two decades.” But perhaps the real attraction of “American Top 40” was Kasem himself. Folksy, sentimental, and perfectionistically consistent, he drew hundreds of listener letters each week, and if a letter had a good story to tell, he read it on the air. Vocally he was neither a sleepy traditional announcer nor a drive-time radio shouter; he was unique. “Garbage,” he said, when asked by Orlean what might account for his appeal. “It’s a natural quality of huskiness in the midrange of my voice that I call ‘garbage.’ It’s not a clear-toned announcer’s voice. It’s more like the voice of the guy
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next door.” Kasem cleared his throat. “Hear that? In the midrange?” Temporarily Left Show After Watermark was acquired by the ABC broadcast network in 1982, Kasem grew restless. He still dreamed of acting, appearing in films like The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant and taking television roles on Hawaii Five-O, Charlie’s Angels, and other series in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1988 Kasem left “American Top 40” after a contract dispute with ABC but hardly broke stride, launching the new “Casey’s Countdown” show on the rival Westwood One network and winning four Billboard Radio Awards for it. In the late 1990s, Kasem returned to “American Top 40.” He continued to broadcast “Casey’s Countdown” and also, faced with the growing fragmentation of American radio formats, started new shows: “Casey’s Top 40,” “Casey’s Hot 20,” and several versions of a five-minute daily show, “Casey’s Biggest Hits.” Kasem married twice. With his first wife, Linda, he had three children, Julie, Mike (who started a countdown show of his own), and Kerri. His second marriage, to Jean Thompson Kasem (an actress who played Loretta Tortelli on the Cheers television series), produced one daughter, Liberty. In his later years, Kasem became heavily involved in political and food activism. He has worked to support nuclear weapons control, vegetarianism, and Palestinian rights. Kasem told Steve Dougherty of People that he was first compelled to take action after Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon: “You wind up with 20,000 dead Lebanese and Palestinians, 40,000 maimed and 150,000 left homeless,” he said “That’s when my shoe was stepped on. All of a sudden,
that was really close to home.” He carefully kept his political activities separate from his radio work, although he did at one point suggest that Shaggy on Scooby-Doo be made into a vegetarian character. In 2003 Kasem received the Radio Icon award at the annual Radio Music Awards show. The following year he retired as the host of “American Top 40” and was replaced by Ryan Seacrest. His final retirement from all of his shorter countdown shows came in 2009, when he was 77. He continued to do voice-over work for Scooby-Doo, now playing Shaggy’s father, Colton Rogers. As of 2010, weekly “American Top 40” programs from the 1970s and 1980s were still being broadcast in syndication, and listeners across the United States could hear Kasem deliver his trademark sign-off line: “Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars.”
Sources Periodicals Billboard, July 8 1995 p. 79. Broadcasting, July 1, 1985, p. 111. Houston Chronicle, January 6, 2004, p. 3; July 12, 2009, p. 2. New York Times, July 8, 2009, p. C1. New York Times Magazine, July 6, 1990. People, September 17, 1990, p. 46; August 29, 1994, p. 82.
Online “Casey Kasem,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb. com/nm/nm0440487 (July 20, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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inger-songwriter, musician, producer, cover model, and actress, neo-soul chanteuse Alicia Keys has become one of the biggest stars of the early twenty-first century, and she has yet to exhaust her potential. Just three weeks after being released, Keys’s debut album, Songs in A Minor, was certified triple platinum. The album eventually won the artist five Grammy Awards. Her fame was solidified with the release of her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 Albums list and garnered the artist six more Grammy Awards.
Alicia Keys
Keys was born on January 21, 1981, in New York City to an Italian-American mother and an African-American father. Her parents did not stay together, and Keys was raised by her mother, Terri Augello, a paralegal and sometime actress. As a child, Keys didn’t see much of her father, Craig Cook; however, they remained on good terms. Despite the difficult life of a single mom and the poverty in which she often struggled, Keys’s mother was determined to nourish her child’s budding passion for music, and enrolled Keys in piano classes. Keys was aware of the financial strain the lessons put on her mother’s meager salary, and once begged to quit. “But my mom would tell me, ‘Quit what you like, but you’re not quitting piano.’”, Keys recalled to Newsweek. With her mother’s support, Keys was adept at classical piano by the time she was seven. At eleven she began writing songs.
Singer, songwriter, pianist
Keys attended the prestigious Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan, where she majored in choir and continued her piano lessons. After school she worked on her voice at a local Police Athletic League girls’ club. At the same time, Keys’s manager, Jeff Robinson, began booking her at music-industry shows. Her life became a whirlwind of studying and singing, practicing piano, and performing onstage. At school her academic talents soon paid off. At age 16, Keys graduated early and was promptly accepted to Columbia University. At just about the same time, her musical talents also began to reap rewards, and Keys found herself in a bidding war between major record companies. In the end, she signed a deal with Columbia Records. Used to juggling both academics and music, Keys planned to stick with both Colombia’s. However, just four weeks into her freshman year, Keys left the university. “I couldn’t be in the studio at night and keep up with class,” she told Rolling Stone.
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Waited and Waited Her decision to quit school soon seemed questionable, as industry red tape at Columbia Records began to ensnarl Keys. She managed to score some recording time and was even given a black baby grand piano by the label, yet her talent languished. “I felt that they wanted me to be a clone of Mariah [Carey] or Whitney [Houston], and I couldn’t do that. I’m not the sequined dress type, or the high-heeled type, or the all-cleavage type,” she told Newsweek.
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B
orn Alicia Augello Cook on January 21, 1981, in
New York, NY; daughter of Terri Augello (a para-
legal and occasional actress) and Craig Cook (a flight attendant). Education: Attended Columbia University. Released first album, Songs in A Minor, 2001; won five Grammy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award, 2001; released The Diary of Alicia Keys, 2003; released book of poetry Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics, 2004; released Alicia Keys: Unplugged, 2005; recorded “Don’t Give Up (Africa)” (with Bono), 2005; co-starred in film Smokin’ Aces, 2006; released As I Am and appeared in film The Nanny Diaries, 2007; co-starred in film The Secret Life of Bees, 2008; released The Element of Freedom, 2009; recorded “Empire State of Mind” with rapper Jay Z,
musical powerhouses such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Santana, Davis knew Keys was special the first time he saw her perform. Davis told Rolling Stone, “I was struck immediately by her voice and beauty. ѧ She had everything that an artist can want.” Keys was just as smitten with Davis. “Clive was the only executive that ever asked me, how do I see myself, how do I see my career. When he asked me that question, I knew immediately that’s where I had to be,” Keys told London’s Daily Telegraph. With Davis’s support, Keys finally began to record an album. However, just as Songs in A Minor was nearing completion in 1998, Davis was ousted from Arista, and Keys was put on hold again. In classic Keys style, she put this setback in perspective, telling Rolling Stone, “It built my character and tested my confidence, gave me patience and better prepared me for the whole game.” By 1999, Davis had formed his own label, J Records, and Keys promptly signed on as one of the label’s first acts. After years of false starts and recording industry mayhem, Keys was finally able to record her first album.
2009; has appeared on numerous magazine covers and guest starred on numerous television programs as both an actor and singer, 2001–. Awards: MTV Video Music Awards, Best New Artist, 2001; Grammy Awards: Song of the Year, for “Fallin’,” 2001; Best New Artist, 2001; Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Fallin’,” 2001; Best R&B Song for “Fallin’,” 2001; Best R&B Album for Songs in A Minor, 2001; six Grammy Awards for The Diary of Alicia Keys, 2005; four Grammy Awards for No One, 2007; Hollywood Film Award, Ensemble Acting of the Year (with others), for The Secret Life of Bees, 2008; Grammy Award, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, for “Superwoman,” 2008. Addresses: Management—MBK Entertainment, 240 West 35th St., 18th Fl., New York, NY 10001, phone: (212) 542-3270, fax: (212) 629-0035, Web site: http:// www.bkentertainment.com.
Record
company—J
Records, 745 5th Ave., New York, NY 10151, phone: (646) 840-5672, Web site: http://www.jrecords.com. Web site—Alicia Keys Official Web site: http://www. aliciakeys.com/us/home.
The deal with Columbia finally fell through, and legendary music producer and president of Arista Records, Clive Davis, stepped in. Responsible for the careers of
Made a Major Debut Songs in A Minor (2001) debuted at number one on the Billboard Album Chart, and both the record industry and the music-loving public took notice. The first single on the album, “Fallin’,” immediately went into heavy rotation on both pop and R&B radio stations. The album was a fresh mix of old and new, mostly R&B with a strong dose of hip-hop and a splash of jazz improvisations, performed with a classically-trained musician’s sensibility. “I was born in Hell’s Kitchen and spent a lot of time in Harlem, and I was exposed to a lot of different types of music, from Biggie (rapper Notorious B.I.G.) to Nirvana to Miles Davis to Nina Simone and back to classical,” Keys told USA Today. “I think it was inevitable that I merge all of them.” As the album held at the top of the charts, Keys began a dizzying schedule of tours, benefit appearances, photo shoots, and interviews. She became an MTV regular, performed at awards shows, and appeared on late night talk shows. Fan sites blossomed on the Web. She scored an MTV Music Award and scored five nominations for the 2002 American Music Awards, far outdistancing her nearest rival. Keys had become the music industry’s new “it” girl. Even though Keys had been training as a performer, singer, and songwriter nearly all her life, her explosion onto the music scene A-list had some crediting her success to Davis and his infamous hype machine. Just before the album debuted, Davis sent Oprah Winfrey a personal letter asking for Keys to appear on an episode of Oprah. While it is true that Davis was an industry insider with the power to get Oprah’s attention, it was Keys’s musical talent that convinced Oprah and her
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crew to book the young performer. For her part, Keys dismissed those who credited her new fame to the hype surrounding her, and downplayed the hype itself. Aided Charities, Educational Organizations In 2003 Keys released her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. The album quickly reached the same level of success as the first one. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, among other awards, and the song “If I Ain’t Got You” was nominated for Song of the Year. The Diary of Alicia Keys eventually won a total of six Grammy Awards. In February of 2005, Keys accepted an offer to sing “America the Beautiful” before Super Bowl XXXIX in Florida. In April of that year, Keys decided that she wanted to do something good with all the fame, and joined the nonprofit group Frum tha Ground Up, to help teens with their self-esteem and goal setting. During her tour to promote The Diary of Alicia Keys, she visited an innercity Chicago middle school to discuss the importance of following one’s dreams. She made plans to visit schools in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City. Hoping to promote her message that anyone could achieve their dreams if they believed in themselves and worked hard, Keys teamed up with the WE Network for another cause. PR Newswire announced that Keys would be taking part in a new Women’s Entertainment (WE) program called WE Empowers Women, an organization “supporting health, education and mentorship programs designed specifically to address and support the modern lives of women and their families.” The show began airing October 1, 2005. Keys also became involved in the charity Keep A Child Alive, an organization that helps children living with AIDS. In December of 2005, Keys teamed with Bono to record “Don’t Give Up (Africa)” as a benefit single for Keep a Child Alive, and she visited Kenya in April of 2006 in support of the charity. In June of 2004, Keys published her first book of poetry, called Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics. The book included lyrics from her famous songs, as well as poems from her journals and notebooks. Keys released her third album, Alicia Keys: Unplugged, in October of 2005 to critical praise. Chuck Taylor of Billboard magazine wrote that “Alicia Keys’s ‘Unplugged’ is that rare album where an artist not only capably demonstrates her well-entrenched poise and ease, but reveals more warmth than in the confines of a studio.” The album was her third to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. She was the first woman to have her MTV Unplugged album debut at the number one spot on the charts.
Branched out into Acting Keys spent much of 2006 out of the public eye, though the entertainment press buzzed when Bob Dylan mentioned her admiringly in his song “Thunder on the Mountain.” The year 2007 proved a big year for Keys. After portraying 1960s soul singer Fontella Bass on the TV drama American Dream, she made her motion picture debut as an assassin in the action-comedy film Smokin’ Aces. Asked how she connected to her role, Keys told Chrissy Iley of the London Guardian, “I did a lot of soul searching and discussed with my coach parts of my life and places in my life that I felt particular desperation, particular darkness. When I felt driven or forced to do something, I discovered a lot of sides of myself that I’ve often times buried. ѧ So it was therapeutic to access that and to come to terms with it.” Keys starred opposite Scarlett Johansson in the 2007 film The Nanny Diaries, while crafting the material for her next recording project, Here I Am, which became her fourth consecutive number one album. While garnering more awards and plaudits from the music press, Keys took on a feature role in the 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees. For the film, she learned to play the cello for her part as June, the gifted “guard bee” of the family. “I related to a lot of June,” she told Prairie Miller of News Blaze. “Especially her vulnerability covered by this kind of false strength. Not to say that she’s not strong. She’s very strong, but she uses that to cover any fear that she has, or any vulnerability.” Seldom idle, Keys also wrote and produced tracks for such stars as pop divas Whitney Houston and Christina Aguliera, and rapper Nas. She cemented her position as a pop culture icon by contracting to contribute a song to the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace. Although her own 2009 release The Element of Freedom stalled out at number two on the Billboard 200, it quickly became a global smash, expanding her fame throughout Europe. Constantly challenging herself creatively, Keys teamed with rapper Jay Z for “Empire State of Mind,” a New York-themed creation that generated massive airplay. Yet despite unprecedented success, the winds of change began to blow through her organizational setup. In July of 2010, Keys announced that she would be managing her personal career through her own company, AK Worldwide, while MBK Entertainment, which had handled her career since she was a teenager, would continue to collaborate and assist in producing future albums. Change also came to her personal life. Still very guarded, Keys was often seen with rapper and music producer Swizz Beatz, aka Kasseem Dean, although neither would officially confirm their relationship. “I’m definitely in a place where I can have a different sensibility about things,” she told Chris Iley of the Telegraph. “I remember how I used to be: ‘I’m going on the road and I’m back when I’m back and I’m probably
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gone a long time.’ I felt that’s what I needed to do and nothing could stop me. There was no amount of love—no amount of anything—that could drag me down. That was then. And now there is a desire in me to have more stability.”
Selected discography Songs in A Minor, J Records, 2001. The Diary of Alicia Keys, J Records, 2003. Alicia Keys: Unplugged, Sony Music, 2005. As I Am, J Records, 2007. The Elements of Freedom, J Records, 2009. The Platinum Collection, Sony BMG, 2010.
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ften hailed as the second coming of Madonna, pop singer Lady Gaga rose to international stardom in 2008 on the strength of her multi-platinum selling debut The Fame. A former songwriter, the performer garnered five Grammy Award nominations and two wins for her freshman effort, including trophies for Best Dance Recording and Best Electronic/Dance Album. Follow-up EP The Fame Monster fared nearly as well as its predecessor, spawning the hit singles “Bad Romance” and “Telephone.” Lady Gaga’s modern mass appeal can be measured in uniquely twenty-first century ways. In July of 2010 she became the first living person to have more than ten million Facebook fans, and her video for “Bad Romance” stood as a the most-watched clip on YouTube.
Lady Gaga
Born Stefani Joanne Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, New York, Lady Gaga is the daughter of Internet entrepreneurs Joe and Cynthia Germanotta. From a young age, the future pop singer exhibited an affinity for both music and exhibitionism, learning to play piano as a girl but also commanding attention at any available opportunity. “I was just surrounded by [music] growing up. I wasn’t the girl that was hanging out with boys after school, you know? I was always doing something artistic,” she later recalled to Bill Palmer of Beatweek. As a teen, she particularly enjoyed pop singers Cyndi Lauper and Madonna, along with the music of glam rock acts such as David Bowie and Queen, later taking her stage name from the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.” The young performer made her first public appearances at open mics around New York City playing some of her own compositions.
Singer, songwriter
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After graduating from the Convent of the Sacred Heart Catholic school, Lady Gaga briefly enrolled at New York University to study music. However, she soon left the school to pursue a career in pop music, juggling a day job at a music publishing company with nighttime escapades as a go-go dancer in New York City’s clubs. By 2007 she had teamed up with more experienced burlesque performer Lady Starlight to form Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue. The act proved successful, appearing at such far-flung locales as Seattle and even at Chicago’s Lollapalooza Festival. This venture helped Lady Gaga land a record deal with Def Jam in 2007; however, the relationship fizzled out without anything being produced. The performer’s next venture into the recorded music industry proved more productive, however. Lady Gaga was hired to write songs with producer RedOne for Interscope’s Streamline Records, which led to her working on tracks recorded by popular performers such as the Black Eyed Peas and the Pussycat Dolls. These efforts helped her catch the ear of hip-hopper Akon, who signed the performer to his own Kon Live label. Lady Gaga’s solo career launched with the release of the clubby “Just Dance” in spring of 2008. The song made a long, slow climb up the Billboard dance charts, building momentum for the performer’s full-length de-
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orn on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, New York;
daughter of Joe and Cynthia Germanotta (Internet
entrepreneurs). Education: Attended New York University, 2004–05. Began playing open mics around New York City, early 2000s; worked as go-go dancer in various New York City clubs, 2005; performed with glam rock bands Mackin Pulsifier and SGB, 2006; performed with Lady Starlight as Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue, 2007; signed to Kon Live/Interscope, released debut album, The Fame, 2008; released follow-up EP The Fame Monster, 2009. Awards: Grammy Awards: Best Dance Recording, for “Poker Face,” Best Electronic/Dance Album for The Fame, 2009. Addresses: Record company—Interscope Records, 2220 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. Web site—Lady Gaga Official Web site: http://www. ladygaga.com.
but, The Fame, released in October of that year just as Lady Gaga was on tour with the reformed New Kids on the Block. In a nod to the dance charts success of “Just Dance,” Billboard’s Kerri Mason declared that the album “proves she’s more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks.” Indeed, second single “Poker Face” became a bigger success than its predecessor, kicking off a string of radio hits including “Paparazzi” and “LoveGame” that made the album the first debut in chart history to contain four number one hits. Lady Gaga supported the album through a series of theatrical stage performances around the world, developing an international fan base that straddled the lines between dance and pop. In 2010 the Recording Academy recognized the album’s artistic achievements with multiple Grammy nominations; the singer walked away with the trophies for Best Dance Recording for “Poker Face” and Best Electronic/Dance Album for The Fame. The Fame enjoyed remarkable staying power on the charts, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 and still holding sway in the Top 40 when EP The Fame Monster appeared in November of 2009. A fittingly dance-influenced follow-up, the eight-song collection featured an appearance by singer Beyoncé Knowles on the single “Telephone,” along with chart successes “Bad Romance” and “Alejandro.” Tapped as one of Time’ s ten best recordings of the year, The Fame
Monster drew fans in with what the magazine’s Josh Tyrangiel called “a complete understanding of what dance audiences require.” The EP topped out at number five on the Billboard 200, but captured the top slots on both the Top Electronic Albums and Top Digital Albums charts. Along with her musical talents, Lady Gaga’s extravagant—and sometimes outlandish—costume choices have also drawn their fair share of both positive and negative media attention. In spring of 2010, for example, news outlets ran reports that the performer had been unwillingly forced to change clothes on a transAtlantic flight after her tight dress made out of tape and massively high heels had caused her legs to swell, a potentially life-threatening condition. Guy Trebay of the New York Times once described her as “a woman so assured of her superlatively good bad taste that she was in a fetish-wear gown to meet the Queen of England.” However, the fashion world has largely reached out to the adventurous performer, with MAC cosmetics tapping her as a spokesperson for its Viva Glam line and even naming a lipstick color for her. ‘’I am a glamour girl through and through,’’ explained Lady Gaga in a New York Times article by Horacio Silva. Lady Gaga has channeled that glamour in her onstage performances, thanks in no small part to the unusual costumes that she has made her own. “Clotheswise ѧ Gaga’s wardrobe cabal spares no expense,” commented Entertainment Weekly’s Leah Greenblatt in a review of one concert, “kitting her in both standard sexy-Halloween gear (Bond-girl vixen, naughty nun) and gonzo getups best described as, variously, Fiber Optic Snowflake, Vinyl Wonton, and Stalagmite Death Star.” Propelled by her larger-than-life persona and dancepop hits, by 2010 Lady Gaga had established herself as one of pop music’s most powerful—and most lucrative—creative forces. Her estimated annual earnings of some 62 million dollars made her one of music’s top ten earners, out-performing even longtime powerhouse Madonna. This massive success, combined with a planned second full-length album, seems to guarantee that Lady Gaga will continue to attracts fans and influence cultural tastes for some time to come. “She breathes, eats and sleeps being Lady GaGa,” explained Streamline Records executive Vince Herbert to Cortney Harding of Billboard. “She gives the kids something new, and it’s fun and healthy and positive. She does these epic videos and really great stage sets, and people appreciate that.”
Selected discography The Fame, Interscope, 2008. The Fame Monster (EP), Interscope, 2009.
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Books
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—Vanessa E. Vaughn
Marcy Playground Rock group
J
ohn Wozniak of Marcy Playground recognized that some of the earliest memories a person has are often experiences which pour the foundation of who they become in later years. Early life can be described as a world filled with excitement of new friends, the anticipation and exhilaration of recess, and the careful wariness of local bullies. Wozniak, the frontman for Marcy Playground—a modern rock band from New York City that made its big break with 1997’s international hit “Sex and Candy”—acknowledged the activity among the swing sets, merry-go-rounds, and monkey bars as a beginning of life, and drew inspiration from that time for much of his work in the trio. The real, but warmer, emotions borrowed from a grade school playground in Midwest America were a change from the angst and disillusionment of the early 1990s grunge era. Marcy Playground rose from the careless, uninterested mood of early 1990s rock as something fresh. First of all, the group was formed on the East Coast instead of the Northwest or Southern California. They chose an approach that was more positive than the aggravation commonly found in rock & roll bands, and represented a change of attitude from the 1990s grunge movement of Seattle. Brandon Barber of Rolling Stone said the group “fashioned an enviable career out of making charismatic post-grunge pop.” In addition, they implemented the latest Internet technology to express and share their personal experiences. These attributes, along with the ability to craft catchy melodies, helped the trio find commercial success. Marcy Playground formed in New York City’s Lower East Side. Vocalist and guitarist Wozniak, bassist Dy-
lan Keefe, and drummer Dan Reiser named their group after Marcy Open School, Wozniak’s elementary school in Minneapolis. Keefe and Reiser had played together for about seven years before they joined with Wozniak and left college in Boston to pursue their musical aspirations. They had put much effort into several successful New York City singer/songwriters’ projects. Honing their skills as professional musicians, the two were ready to put effort into a project of their own. Wozniak lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the late 1970s, where he grew up in a liberal yet spiritual environment. He revealed on Marcy Playground’s official Web site that he “grew up in a house where African shamen, Indian medicine men, and Tibetan monks could frequently be found rifling through the cupboards for peanut butter on any given morning.” Wozniak’s early education was also “alternative.” He attended Marcy Open School, a progressive, experimental elementary school. Avoiding bullies that would gang up on him during recess, Wozniak stayed inside listening to music, watching the events on the playground down below. He developed his artistic nature during this time through creative expression of his fears and excitement as a child. Surprisingly, Keefe had attended the Minneapolis “open” school system at the same time as Wozniak, even though they did not meet until years afterward. Keefe had attended a sister school, the Lake Harriet Open Program, on the other side of town. For Keefe, the beginnings of Marcy Playground were filled with high emotion. He met Wozniak on the same day his father took his own life in 1996. Perhaps through his family, friends, and the new-found creative outlet, Keefe was able to move past his immediate loss and reach out to people suffering similar situations. Keefe and his brother John worked through their grief by openly sharing their experience with others. John used grant funds to start and maintain a Web site so suicide survivors could become part of a community as they struggled with their emotions. As a tribute to Keefe’s creative and influential father, the band dedicated its first record to him. The trio released their eponymous debut album, Marcy Playground, on EMI in 1997. It contained the hit “Sex and Candy,” which peaked at number one on Billboard’s Modern Rock Chart and stayed in that position for more than four weeks. Aiding the group in their success was prime exposure to listeners. They began opening for bands such as Toad the Wet Sprocket and Chalk Farm. Still, life was not easy. Marcy Playground traveled through turbulence when their recording label dissolved. Thanks to former EMI employees and a music director from San Diego, California’s radio station 91X, the band survived a move to Capitol Records. Capitol picked up the group, re-released the album and
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embers include Gonzalo Martinez de la Co-
tera (joined in 2000, left in 2004), drums; Dy-
lan Keefe, bass; Shlomi Lavie (joined in 2009), drums; Dan Reiser (left in 1999), drums; John Wozniak, vocals, guitar. Formed in New York City, 1996; released Marcy Playground, 1997; Shapeshifter, 1999; MP3, 2004; Leaving Wonderland ѧ in a Fit of Rage, 2009. Addresses: Record company—Deep South Entertainment, P.O. Box 17737, Raleigh, NC 27619. Web site— Marcy Playground Official Web site: http://www. marcyplayground.com
even put out a video for the project’s superhit “Sex and Candy.” Marcy Playground’s debut album was commercially successful, selling more than two million copies. Another unique factor was the group’s origin. New York was several thousand miles away from the trend in American music at that time. Despite their location, they penned and often performed a tribute to the early 1990s grunge movement from the Pacific Northwest. Called “The Shadow of Seattle,” the song reverberated from their set as a representation of the global influence of the music from the Seattle, Washington, area. The group was not satisfied with a hit single and a successful debut album. Shapeshifter, Marcy Playground’s second album, was released on Capitol Records in the fall of 1999. The album was recorded in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Mushroom Studios, which Wozniak eventually purchased. The classic studio has supported artists such as Heart, Chris Isaak, Colin James, Sarah McLachlan, and Ringo Starr. “It’s Saturday” was the single from the project that was sent to radio as an introduction to the album. The accompanying video was directed by Peter Christopherson, who had worked with Filter, Rage Against the Machine, and Ben Folds Five. Online marketing was utilized, and the album was available on the Internet before it hit record store shelves. Fans who preordered the album were able to download the entire project from the Web. Wozniak expressed his enthusiasm for the high-tech promotion to Spin journalist Marc Spitz: “I started my relationship with the Internet in 1979 when I was eight years old. My elementary school had a terminal where I could dial up a mainframe at the
University of Minnesota and play weird, text-based games with my friends. ѧ That was 20 years ago. I’ve been hooked up and using the Internet in some form ever since. So if there’s any question about how I feel about this promotion: the answer is ‘I couldn’t be happier.’” Shapeshifter saw mixed reviews. Jenny Eliscu of Rolling Stone proclaimed the album an enjoyable collection of tracks. “If you wagered that Marcy Playground would be a one-hit wonder, you’re in for a disappointment: The bouncy ‘It’s Saturday’ is a ready-made hit that sounds nothing like 1997’s ambling ‘Sex and Candy.’” Along with the success of the group’s sophomore release came friction from within the recording industry. Cover art for Shapeshifter was conceived by the California band Butthole Surfers for their own album. Due to a separation of the group from Capitol Records, the label assumed the art was their property because they had paid for it. Capitol offered it to Marcy Playground without revealing its origin. Fortunately, the Butthole Surfers released their former labelmates from any blame. Marcy Playground continued its presence on the alternative rock scene when it played the main stage at the Rolling Rock Town Fair in August of 2000. Joining the trio were musicians such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Moby, and Fuel. Marcy Playground gave some time back to the music industry by performing at the 2000 Panama City, Florida, band search contest Bandemonium. While headlining along with Moby at the spring break bash, they acted as mentors for upand-coming unsigned bands. By September of 2000, the band had to take on more responsibilities themselves when Capitol released them. All was not lost, however, as their single “America” was included on a compilation compact disc supporting the drive against hand gun violence. Dan Reiser left the band after Shapeshifter and was replaced by Gonzalo Martinez de la Cotera. The band released their third album, MP3, in 2004. The album did not have much success, and although the band did not officially break up, they stopped working together for the next five years. In 2009 Marcy Playground released Leaving Wonderland ѧ in a Fit of Rage. The album was self-produced on Wozniak’s label, Woz. The songs on it were very personal for Wozniak, who wrote them during a period of depression after the band had stopped working together. He had difficulties with drugs and with his girlfriend; he eventually cleared up the drugs and married the girlfriend after some tumultuous times. He told Mark Bialczak in the Syracuse, New York, PostStandard that the album “was more than just a confessional. It was totally therapeutic. I started writing and working on it when stuff in my life was out of control.” His wife convinced him that he should record
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and release the songs. He called up Keefe, who was immediately enthusiastic about the project. They replaced drummer de la Cotera with Shlomi Lavie. “Shlomi’s great,” Wozniak told Bialczak. “He keeps us entertained,” he added. “The band has never sounded better. Dylan has never been as happy. We travel light. I love life that way. It’s fewer personalities. We get to have fun and do stuff.” Keefe told John Staton in the Wilmington, North Carolina, Star-News that he was heartened by listeners’ response to the album: “One thing that really struck me was that people really gave us a chance. And that’s all that any band, any sane band, could ever want. The whole purpose was to really reconnect [with fans] and see who is out there and coming out to see us, who’s singing along with all of our songs and not just [‘Sex and Candy’]. And they’re really out there, and they’re really supportive.”
Selected discography Marcy Playground, EMI/Capitol, 1997. Shapeshifter, Capitol, 1999. (Contributor) Stop Handgun Violence—Volume 1, Rounder, 2000. MP3, Reality Entertainment, 2004. Leaving Wonderland ѧ in a Fit of Rage, Woz, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, October 30, 1999, p. 12. Denver Post, March 6, 1998, p. B7. Morning Call (Allentown, PA), October 2, 1998, p. D1. Nanaimo News-Bulletin (Nanaimo, BC), October 26, 2009, p. 26. Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), May 19, 2010, p. C6. Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA), June 26, 1998, p. 6. Star-News (Wilmington, NC), January 26, 2010, p. NA. Sunday Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Australia), February 6, 2000, p. 90.
Online All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (November 19, 2000). Chart, http://www.chartattack ѧ 2000/marcyplayground/index .html (November 19, 2000). Marcy Playground Official Web site, http://www.marcy playground.com/ (November 2, 2000). Mushroom Studios Web site, http://www.mushroomstudios. com/ (November 2, 2000). Rolling Stone, http://www.rollingstone.com (November 2, 2000). Spin, http://www.spin.com (November 2, 2000). —Nathan Sweet
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n the edge of the new millennium, Puerto Rican pop sensation Ricky Martin almost singlehandedly gave Latino music an international face. An electrifying performance at the 1999 Grammy Awards launched Martin into worldwide super-stardom. As Entertainment Weekly’s Andrew Essex reported, “His leather-pants, electro-pelvis version of ‘La Copa de la Vida’ single-handedly goosed a very dull [Grammy] telecast, earning him a standing ovation.” It earned him a legion of fans, as well, who quickly snapped up copies of Martin’s CDs the next day.
Ricky Martin
Born Enrique Martin on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Martin was the only child of Enrique Martin, a psychologist, and Nereida Morales, an accountant, who were divorced when Martin was two. He began his climb into stardom at age eight through acting. In 1983, at age 12, Martin, after auditioning three times, was finally accepted as a member of the Latin boy band, Menudo. Menudo’s manager, Edgardo Diaz, told Time, “He [Martin] was small, not a big singer, and his voice was not so good then. But we thought he could learn a lot by being with the group.” For the next five years Martin toured dozens of countries with Menudo, including Spain, Italy, Guam, and Japan.
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At least one ex-member of Menudo publicly described his experience with the group, in Essex’s words, as “abusive, exploitative, and unsavory.” In spite of this, Essex continued, “[Martin] focused on the lessons Menudo instilled in him.” Also, because Martin constantly was on tour, his family relationships suffered, especially those with his father. After experiencing difficulties with his father, it would take almost ten years for father and son to repair their relationship.
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Acting, Accidents, and Albums In 1988 Martin left Menudo, graduated high school, and moved to New York City. In 1992, Martin moved again, this time to Mexico City, where he restarted his acting career. He earned a Heraldo, the Mexican Academy Award, for his work in the film adaptation of Alcanzar una Estrella (Reach for a Star), a Spanish soap opera. Also in 1992, Martin signed to Sony and released his first solo album, titled Ricky Martin. Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola saw the future of Latin pop music, telling Time’s Christopher John Farley, “The heart and soul of the music will be able to break down barriers easily. It’s undeniable.” Also undeniable was Martin’s burgeoning popularity. After a sold-out tour of South America and being named Billboard Video Awards’ Best New Latin Artist of 1993, Martin released his second album, Me Amaras, and moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1994 Martin earned a role on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. He told Hispanic magazine reporter
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(born 2008). Began acting at age eight; joined Latin pop band Menudo in 1983 at age 12; was dismissed from Menudo, 1988; released first album, Ricky Martin, 1992; released Me Amaras, 1993; resumed acting on the popular soap opera General Hospital and on Broadway in Les Miserables, 1994; released A Medio Vivir, 1995; released Vuelve, 1998; released first Englishlanguage album, Ricky Martin, 1999; followed with Sound Loaded, 2000; returned to Spanish-language pop on Almas del Silencio, 2003; released third English-language album, Life, 2005; released MTV Unplugged, 2006; awarded Person of the Year trophy at Latin Grammys, 2006; released live album Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour, won two Latin Grammys,
Rosie Carbo that “for me, General Hospital has been an incredible way of learning and growing as an actor. I look at it as training school that’s going to help my acting career; [however], I think this will even help me in my musical career.” Martin’s confidence continued to grow with his performance as Marius in the Broadway play Les Miserables. Martin also continued to record music, and in 1995 released his third album, A Medio Vivir. As Martin grew ever more popular, he continued to break down racial stereotypes by becoming Puerto Rico’s national tourism spokesman, by voicing Hercules for Disney’s Spanish-language version of the 1997 animated film Hercules, and by releasing his fourth album, Vuelve. Vuelve hit number one in 22 countries on the strength of the smash single “La Copa de la Vida” (The Cup of Life). In 1998, this single became the anthem for soccer’s World Cup event, thus raising Martin’s international popularity. It also became the anthem for Governor Pedro Rossello’s campaign to have Puerto Rico named the United States’ fifty-first state. However, it would take a memorable performance by Martin at the 1999 Grammy Awards before the United States really opened its arms to the performer.
2007; released retrospective album 17, 2008. Awards: Billboard Video Awards, Best New Latin Performer, 1993; Heraldo Award, Best Actor, 1993; MTV Video Award, 1999; Billboard Award, Best Debut of the Year, 1999; Ritmo Latino Music Awards (El Premio de la Gente): Male Pop Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, 1999; Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance, 1999; World Music Awards, Best Selling Latin Artist, 1999; Latin Grammy Awards, best music video for “She Bangs,” 2001; Billboard Spirit of Hope Award, 2002; American Music Award, favorite Latin star, 2003; Chairman’s Humanitarian Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), 2003; Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin pop album of the year (male) for Almas del Silencio, Hot Latin Track of the year and Latin pop airplay track of the year, both for “Tal Vez,” 2004; Latin Recording Academy, Person of the Year Award, 2006; Latin Grammys, Best Long Form Video and Best Male Pop Vocal Album, both for MTV Unplugged, 2007; Star, Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2007. Addresses: Record company—Sony Music, 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022-3211; Web site—Ricky Martin Official Web site: http://www.rickymartin.com/ us/home.
Created a “Loca” Audience Martin performed “La Copa de la Vida” (The Cup of Life) at the 1999 Grammy Awards. Martin told Billboard’s John Lannert and Carrie Bell, “[I was] glad to let 2 million people all over the world in different cultures know who I am and what kind of music I make.” Audiences were glad, too. Time’s David E. Thigpen wrote that, about two hours into a boring Grammy Awards show, “[Martin] performed the musical equivalent of CPR.” Martin’s performance and leather pants gave the Grammy audience something to remember. Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle quoted one record store manager as saying, “Ever since he appeared on the Grammies [sic], [Martin’s albums have been] blowing out the door. I don’t know what those leather pants did. It just like turned everybody on.” According to Rolling Stone, Martin’s Grammy appearance “increased sales of Vuelve by 500 percent.” In May of 1999, Martin released Ricky Martin, his first English-language album. Reporters, fans, and critics alike asked Martin why he had apparently left behind his Latin roots. As Entertainment Weekly’s David Browne commented, “The danger of leaving behind one’s home turf, especially for world-music artists, lies in the loss of [their] identity.” The Latino community inferred no sense of abandonment, though, when in October of 1999 they awarded three Ritmo Latino Music Awards to Martin. The Ritmo Awards, or El Premio de la Gente, are sponsored by Ritmo Latino music stores and are the Latino music equivalent of the People’s Choice Awards. As Martin told USA Today’s Arlene Vigoda, “I will never stop singing in Spanish, but
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this a communications business, and it’s all about getting closer to cultures.” When he accepted the 1999 World Music Award for Best Selling Latin Artist, Martin stated that “To create music is to unite countries.” Martin then went on tour throughout the summer of 1999, telling Vigoda, “I need the immediate reaction I get from performing my music [to a live audience].” Vigoda further quoted Martin as saying, “I want to do this forever. I don’t want to be the hit of the summer, and hopefully, with a lot of humility, we can talk in 10 years and I’ll still be here.” Martin retained the Latin quality of his music while displaying diversity, including a duet with pop music icon Madonna. As St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Kevin C. Johnson commented, “Before anyone can accuse Martin of selling out by singing in English, there’s a Spanish version of ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ and ‘Bella,’ where Martin flip-flops between the two languages.” Cultural barriers aside, it was his American-language duet with Christina Aguilera, “Nobody Wants To Be Lonely,” two years later that created a greater stir for the singer. The song was originally released as a solo track on Martin’s Sugar Loaded album of 2000. The duet version, released afterward, took off on the music charts, gaining over 30 slots on Billboard’s Hot 100 early in February of 2001. Interestingly the recording never entered the retail market as a single, and an extra CD containing the track was later included as a premium with the Martin album. The release of a sensuous video featuring both singers encouraged sales as well. Confronted Sex Symbol Image Clearly it was not only his energetic music that led to Martin’s millions of recording sales, but also his image as a leather pants-wearing sex symbol. When asked by Rolling Stone’s David Wild if he felt comfortable with that image, Martin—who refused repeatedly to discuss his sexuality in pubic—replied, “Sex symbol is equal to no credibility. That’s something I don’t want to fight with. Sexuality and sensuality are completely different things. Sensuality is something that you’re born with. Am I sensual? Well, a lot of people say I am. But sexuality is something I leave for my own mirror. I don’t share that with anyone.” After five years of English-language recordings, Martin released the Spanish-language Almas del Silencio (2003), his first non-English album since Vuelve. The album made its debut at number 12 on Billboard’s Top 200 and at number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums, selling more than 65,000 units. It was the biggest Latin-language album debut in the history of the Nielsen SoundScan tracking system. A single from the album, “Tal Vez,” hit number one in six countries, including the United States. Fame and fortune aside, Martin has earned high praise for his commitment to humanitarian causes. After es-
tablishing the Ricky Martin Foundation in 2000, he came forward in 2002 in support of Nacho Cano’s SABERA Foundation for street children and abandoned women in India. His foundation in 2003 launched a program called People for Children, to fight forced child labor and child prostitution. In 2005 the foundation became aligned with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to publicize the cause of human trafficking. Martin visited Thailand that year where he joined with Habitat for Humanity in a tsunami relief effort. He was awarded the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award in 2002 and the Chairman’s Humanitarian Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in 2003. Resolved Lingering Questions Martin returned to the airwaves in October of 2005 with the English-language album Life. Coming after a lengthy hiatus from English recording work, the album was part of an effort to “slowly reintroduce Ricky at all levels, from the streets to the music industry,” according to Sony label executive Rocco Lanzilotta, speaking to Leila Cobo of Billboard, and thus hopefully rebuild the singer’s diminished mainstream pop audience. The album received mixed reviews, however, with critics such as People’s Chuck Arnold applauding its “retooled, refreshed sound,” while others, such as All Music Guide’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine complained that “he never once sounds as assured as he did on his 1999 breakthrough ѧ that palpable sense of exertion means this isn’t quite the comeback or makeover it was clearly meant to be.” Despite this critical ambivalence, fans responded well to the recording, sending it to number six on the Billboard 200. The following year, the Latin Recording Academy recognized Martin’s humanitarian work by awarding him its special Person of the Year award. That same year, Martin recorded a Spanish-language performance for MTV Unplugged that found a warm reception from fans and critics alike. The album topped the Billboard Latin Pop Albums charts and hit a respectable number 38 on the Billboard 200, and the following year Martin picked up two more Latin Grammys for the work. The live album Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour and greatest hits compilation Best of Ricky Martin also dropped in 2007, with a career retrospective, 17, appearing to great commercial success in 2008. Martin’s music was temporarily overshadowed in the spring of 2010 by the singer’s public admission that he was, as had long been speculated, gay. “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am,” Martin wrote in a statement on his Web site. Claiming that the combination of working on his memoirs and watching his young twin sons— born to a surrogate mother in August of 2008—mature impelled him to reveal his sexuality publically, the singer quickly gained the support of both fans and
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organizations such as GLAAD. “When someone like Ricky Martin comes out, hundreds of millions of people now have a cultural connection with an artist, a celebrity and, perhaps most importantly, a father who happens to be gay,” commented GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios in statement quoted by Catherine DonaldsonEvans of People. “His decision to model this kind of openness and honesty can lead to greater acceptance for countless gay people in [the] U.S., in Latin America and worldwide.” Certainly, the revelation did not derail Martin’s career. Short months later, his memoir This is Me found a home with the Penguin Group’s Dutton imprint even as it was announced that Martin would co-star in a planned spring 2012 Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Evita, playing Che opposite Argentinean actress Elena Roger’s Evita.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, March 17, 1997; September 5, 1998; March 13, 1999; January 27, 2001; February 3, 2001; May 8, 2004, p. 1; June 12, 2004, p. 26; November 20, 2004, p. 56; October 15, 2005, p. 42; November 4, 2006, p. 48.. Crain’s New York Business, July 19, 2010. Entertainment Weekly, April, 23, 1999; May 14, 1999. Hispanic, September 1994. Houston Chronicle, March 8, 1999. People, May 15, 1995; July 19, 2004, p. 42; October 17, 2005, p. 47; April 12, 2010, p. 79. PR Newswire, May 28, 2003; September 12, 2003; August 10, 2005. Rolling Stone, May 3, 1999; May 13, 1999; June 10, 1999. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 16, 1999. Time, March 15, 1999; May 24, 1999. USA Today, March 1, 1999. World Entertainment News Network, November 9, 2007.
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Selected discography Ricky Martin, Sony Discos, 1992. Me Amaras, Sony Discos, 1993. A Medio Vivir, Sony Discos, 1995. Vuelve, C2/Columbia, 1998. Ricky Martin, C2/Columbia, 1999. Maximum Ricky, Orchard, 2000. In It for Love, Sony, 2000. Sound Loaded, Sony, 2000. La Historia, Sony, 2001. Almas del Silencio, Sony International, 2003. Life, Columbia, 2005. MTV Unplugged (live), Norte, 2006. Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour (live), Sony BMG, 2007. Best of Ricky Martin, Sony, 2007. 17, BMG, 2008.
“Life,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll? p=amg&sql=10:fjfoxqesldse˜T1 (July 26, 2010). “Ricky Martin, Elena Roger Set to Join ‘Evita’ Revival,” ArtsBeat Blog, New York Times, http://www.artsbeat.blogs. nytimes.com/2010/06/09/ricky-martin-elena-roger-set-tojoin-evita-revival/ (July 26, 2010). “Ricky Martin Reveals He’s Gay,” People, http://www.people. com/people/article/0,,20355546,00.html (July 26, 2010). “Ricky Martin,” Rolling Stone Random Notes, http://www. RollingStone.com (May 20, 1999). “Ricky’s Biography,” Ricky Martin Official Web site, http:// www.rickymartinmusic.com/portal/bio/bio.asp (July 26, 2010). Additional information for this essay was provided by the liner notes from the album Ricky Martin. —Ann M. Schwalboski and Vanessa E. Vaughn
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ustralian pop singer Kylie Minogue began her musical career with a streak of top ten hits in Britain in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but the attractive performer’s pop efforts have been somewhat secondary to her career as both an actor and fashionable celebrity. In Britain, Minogue has enjoyed a dedicated cult following, and appears regularly in newspapers and magazines throughout Europe. In North America, however, she has remained somewhat less successful, despite scoring two major hits—a 1987 cover of Little Eva’s “Locomotion” and the 2002 pop dance tune “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”—and collecting both gold and platinum albums over the course of her long career.
Kylie Minogue
Born on May 28, 1968, in Melbourne, Australia, Minogue was one of three children of a Welsh mother and a father who was an accountant by profession. From an early age, she was transfixed by images of Olivia Newton-John, Australia’s most famous pop export of the 1970s. Her younger sister, Dannii, actually began a show business career before Minogue, in 1977, and the sisters were soon competing for the same roles. Minogue bested her sister—by then the host of a popular weekly television talent show—in an audition for a role in a soap opera called The Sullivans, and again in 1985 when she won the part of Charlene, a tomboy mechanic in another drama, Neighbours. The show became a tremendous hit, and viewers tuned in daily to follow the travails of three families living in a cul-desac. Ratings soared when Minogue and a neighbor, played by Jason Donovan, became romantically linked in both real life and on the show. There were “Charlene and Scott” magazines, T-shirts, and posters everywhere in Australia, and the show even became popular with members of the British royal family. Minogue and Donovan were mobbed everywhere they went. “It was total madness,” Minogue said in a later interview with journalist David Thomas of the U.K.’s Telegraph. “We’d go places and there’d be such enormous crowds we couldn’t get in. Then we couldn’t get out.”
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Minogue had never planned on a career in music. “I basically wanted a job,” she told Jonathan Bernstein in Interview magazine. “I didn’t have that hunger for success then. But I must admit, after the cast of Neighbours did this little musical performance thing, and someone said, ‘Oh, that was great. You should make a record,’ I did have stars in my eyes.” Minogue’s first song was a cover of a catchy vintage tune from the early 1960s, “Locomotion.” The song, first released in Australia, sold well, and with her growing celebrity in Britain, Minogue was offered a deal with a production team that had recently crafted radio-friendly hits for Bananarama and Rick Astley. Moving to England in 1987, Minogue signed with Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Peter Waterman and their PWL International label. “I was scared to death” about this first meeting with the starmakers, Minogue told Thomas. “They were like, ‘Oh God, there’s wotsername, that girl from Australia. Quick! Write a song!’ It took 10 minutes.”
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Began television career as Charlene in Australian soap opera Neighbours, 1985; recorded “Locomotion” for Australian release on Mushroom label; signed with PWL International label, c. 1987, released “I Should Be So
knee socks. The song was included on her first LP, Kylie, and released in 1988. A string of successors to “I Should Be So Lucky” followed, including “Got to Be Certain,” “Je Ne Sais Pas Pour Qui,” and “Never Too Late.” In all, Minogue enjoyed 19 straight top 20 singles under the PWL aegis. “I would turn up and they would play the backing track, print up the lyrics and Mike Stock would go through it with me, ‘You come in here. You do this, you do that,’” Minogue recalled to Thomas. “I had a good short-term memory from learning all those scripts, and was conditioned from doing TV.”
Lucky,” 1988; signed with DeConstruction label, released Kylie Minogue, 1994; signed with EMI/
Criticized for Pop Fluff
Parlophone, 1999, released Light Years, 2000; Fever,
But Minogue was often faulted for presenting an image that was all fluff and no substance. The Economist profiled her in 1988 with two fellow pop stars of the day, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, and called Minogue a “New Wave Madonna.” The article described such teen singing sensations as bimbettes. “Normality, of the packaged sort, is the key to their success. ѧ Their songs defy memory,” its writer declared. More mainstream critics were also wary of Minogue’s records. “On this album Minogue is overdubbed, backed up and orchestrated so heavily that it’s never really clear how good a singer she might be,” observed People’s Ralph Novak in a review of her debut. Another Stock Aitken Waterman production, 1989’s Enjoy Yourself, was released in the United States on the Geffen label the following year. It included a cover of another vintage pop song, “Tears on My Pillow,” and a duet with fellow soap star Jason Donovan, “Especially for You.” Novak again critiqued the record in People, praising the Little Anthony and the Imperials cover, but placing blame for the record’s shortcomings on Minogue’s producers. Novak noted that Minogue’s vocal talents were not to be faulted, “but she seems like such a cog in a gray-noise machine that she projects practically zero personality.”
2002; Body Language, 2004; canceled Showgirl tour due to breast cancer, 2005; published children’s book The Showgirl Princess, resumed tour, 2006; released X, 2008; signed to Astralwerks, released Aphrodite, 2010. Awards: ARIA Awards: Highest Selling Single, for “Locomotion,” 1988; Special Achievement Award, Highest Selling Single, for “I Should Be So Lucky,” 1989; Outstanding Achievement Award, 1990; Best Video for “Put Yourself in My Place,” 1995; Best Pop Release, Song of the Year and Single of the Year, for “Where the Wild Roses Grow,” 1996; Best Pop Release, for Spinning Around, 2000; Best Pop Release, for Light Years and Best Female Artist, 2001; Best Pop Release and Highest Selling Album, for Fever, Highest Selling Single and Single of the Year, for “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” Outstanding Achievement Award, 2002. Brit Awards: Best International Album, for Fever, 2002; Best International Female, 2002; International Female Solo Artist, 2008. Grammy Award for “Come Into My World,” 2003. Addresses: Record company—Astralwerks, Astralwerks Records 150 5th Ave. New York, NY 10011; Web site—Kylie Minogue Official Web site: http://www. kylie.com
The result was “I Should Be So Lucky,” and it was a massive hit in both her native Australia and across Europe. Buoyed by a video that depicted the telegenic Minogue in a series of flattering scenarios, it reached number one in Britain. Foreshadowing the Britney Spears childlike-vixen look by a decade, Minogue danced about in the video dressed as a cheerleader in
In 1991 Minogue reappeared with a new image and a new album for PWL, Let’s Get to It. She radiated a far more adult allure, and even toured wearing minimal stage outfits and fishnet stockings. The move only bolstered her popularity in Europe. “Watching Minogue grow up in public—one moment a ratchet-wielding scamp, the next a scantily clad, full-lipped siren— became Britain’s national pastime,” remarked Bernstein. She caused a further stir when she began dating fellow Australian Michael Hutchence, the charismatic lead singer of rock band INXS. But Let’s Get to It failed to perform as well as her previous records, and the problems with her label and producers were becoming more acute. “I don’t think it was until my third album that I started to want to have more involvement with the making of my music, which, of course, didn’t happen,” Minogue told Bernstein. She claimed her transition to a more sultry persona was just a natural maturation. “The experience I had early on was great,” she told Bernstein. “It was good that I was held back, that I wasn’t able to take control and do my own music,
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because I wouldn’t have known what I was doing anyway.” A New, Hipper Persona Minogue began appearing in more avant-garde British monthlies like I-D and The Face, rather than the teen pop magazines that had boosted her career in its initial years. In 1993 she surprised many by signing with a respected dance label, DeConstruction, owned by media giant BMG. The first record she made for the new home, Kylie Minogue, was released in 1994. Billboard writer Larry Flick described it as an “odd, yet mildly appealing, blend of ballads and sugar-disco.” In 1995 the singer appeared opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the film Street Fighter, but it was her friendships with other musical personalities that broadened her horizons. She befriended fellow Australian Nick Cave, an unlikely match, for the longtime alternative rocker was famous for his somber, darkly lyrical songs. When they met, Cave confessed he had been a fan of Minogue’s for years, and had even written several songs for her. She joined him in a duet for his Murder Ballads LP, and he encouraged her to dig deeper into herself during songwriting bouts. At one point in the mid-1990s, Minogue and her boyfriend, photographer Stephane Sednaoui, drove across the United States, and she took a notebook with her to write down song inspirations. Testifying to the unusual cult following that the singer enjoyed, a number of well known figures from British music stepped in to help produce her next record, including members of the Manic Street Preachers and Brothers In Rhythm. The result was a series of songs for a 1997 DeConstruction release initially titled Impossible Princess. Following the fatal Paris car crash that killed the Princess of Wales, however, the album’s title was changed at the last minute to simply Kylie Minogue. Two singles were released in the United Kingdom before the album was sent to stores, and “Some Kind of Bliss” and “Did It Again” did well on the British charts. Writing in Billboard, Flick called the record “stunning,” and singled out “Limbo” and “Say Hey” as “intense groove poems ѧ which sew intelligent, often self-examining words into timely music that darts back and forth between moody electro-funk and richly layered modern pop.” One track, “Breathe,” hit number 14 in the United Kingdom, but some of the British music press mocked Minogue’s alternative-music pretensions. A Thoroughly Mediagenic Celebrity Minogue credited Cave with helping her become more honest in her music. “He taught me to never veer too far from who I am, but to go further, try different things, and never lose sight of myself at the core,” she told Flick. Still, the second Kylie Minogue failed to meet label expectations, and DeConstruction dropped her;
for a brief time Minogue was without a recording contract for the first time in her life since her preNeighbours days. But in 2000, Minogue signed with Parlophone, home of a diverse range of acts, from the Pet Shop Boys to Joe Cocker. Her next album was hailed as Minogue’s return to her roots in pleasant, lighthearted pop fare. “When I sat down with the people from the label to discuss what this album should be, we all agreed that I should do what I do best—a pop record,” she told Flick. An array of hit makers were involved in the creation of Light Years. Paula Abdul was one of the co-writers for the first single, “Spinning Around,” and Minogue co-wrote other tracks with British pop star Robbie Williams. Songsmiths who crafted hits for George Michael, Ricky Martin, and the Spice Girls were also involved. Meanwhile, Minogue continued to appear in film and television. She was cast in a 2000 Australian film, Sample People, as the dangerous girlfriend of a Sydney gangster. She also made almost-weekly appearances in the British press, and sold out newsstand issues when she appears on the covers of men’s magazines like GQ there. In an interview with Kate Thornton of the London Times, Minogue noted that the making of Light Years, and with it the return to her pop music persona, gave her a new perspective on her career. This began in 1997, when Cave cajoled her into reading the lyrics from her first hit single, “I Should Be So Lucky,” at the Poetry Olympics in London’s Royal Albert Hall. “The crowd response was amazing,” Minogue told Thornton. “They laughed with me, not at me, and that night I met myself face to face and learnt to accept who I am. It was a real relief. I came to embrace and be proud of the past and the history that I’d been trying so hard to run away from, and stopped trying to be something I’m not. I realised that I do what I do, and that’s when I succeed.” Scored International Smash Hit After a long absence from the American music scene— Enjoy Yourself had been her last album to gain distribution in the United States—Minogue returned with a bang in 2002 with the release of Fever. Featuring the hit crossover dance-pop single “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” the album was hailed by All Music Guide’s Chris True as “a very stylish Euro-flavored dance-pop record that will appeal to all ages. Not one weak track, not one misplaced syrupy ballad to ruin the groove.” Fever proved a worldwide success, hitting number three on the Billboard 200, sending its most popular single to the top of the charts in several European countries, and achieving platinum status in the United States. Minogue collected a handful of awards in the United States, Australia, and Great Britain for the effort, including a Grammy for the single “Come Into My World” and a Brit Award for Best International Album. Continuing to explore the world of dance music, Minogue next released the 2004 LP Body Language.
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Critics greeted it with mixed reactions; Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Willman heralded it as “whip-smart about creating a none-too-obvious alchemy between ’80s pop-funk and ’00s chill-out,” while People’s Chuck Arnold dismissed the tunes for their “cheesy quality ѧ that makes them feel dated at times.” Although the album failed to match the commercial success of its predecessor, it fared well on the dance charts and produced a single, “Slow,” that made a major impact in Britain if only a minor one in the United States. The following year, however, personal challenges interrupted the singer’s rise: Minogue was forced to cancel a planned tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She began treatment that May in her native Australia, undergoing surgery to remove infected tissue and, later, chemotherapy. Over the next several months, Minogue was largely out of the spotlight as she battled the disease, although she did write and publish a children’s book, The Showgirl Princess, during this period. By November of 2006, Minogue’s health had improved dramatically, and she resumed the aborted Showgirl tour with an emotional concert in Sydney, Australia. After wrapping her tour, Minogue re-entered the studio to record 2008’s X. In what some considered a surprise move, the album mostly contained retro-influenced dance and pop numbers—not unlike the singer’s previous work, but not the brand of survivor rock that might be expected from a recent cancer survivor. “I was determined not to make an album full of songs about a two-year period in my life. I wanted to acknowledge my illness but [also keep] doing songs that make you feel good,” Minogue explained to Shirley Halperin of Entertainment Weekly. A success abroad, X gave rise to a minor U.S. club in “All I See” and peaked at the number four spot on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart. A label shift to Astralwerks in the United States preceded the 2010 release of Minogue’s eleventh album, Aphrodite, which debuted in the number one spot on the British charts.
Selected discography Kylie, Geffen, 1988. Enjoy Yourself, Geffen, 1989. Rhythm of Love, PWL, 1990.
Let’s Get to It, PWL, 1991. Kylie Minogue, DeConstruction, 1994. Kylie Minogue, DeConstruction, 1997. Light Years, EMI/Parlophone, 2000. Fever, Capitol, 2002. Body Language, Toshiba, 2004. Ultimate Kylie, Capitol, 2005. X, EMI, 2008. Aphrodite, Astralwerks, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, May 9, 1992, p. A21; February 13, 1993, p. 86; April 4, 1998, p. 18; June 17, 2000, p. 17. Economist, April 30, 1988, p. 92. Entertainment Weekly, February 13, 2004, p. 71; March 28, 2008, p. 67. Interview, December 1994, p. 116. Music Week, October 20, 2001, p. 6; July 24, 2010, p. 24. People, October 10, 1988, p. 40; March 12, 1990, p. 27; June 24, 1991, p. 13; January 30, 1995, p. 88; February 16, 2004, p. 39. Telegraph (U.K.), August 30, 1997. Times (London, England), October 10, 1999. Variety, May 15, 2000, p. 33.
Online “Artist: Kylie Minogue,” ARIA Awards, http://www.ariaawards. com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=K&artist=Kylie%20Mi nogue (July 28, 2010). “Kylie begins cancer treatment,” CNN.com, http://www.edi tion.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/05/18/kylie.surgery/ (July 28, 2010). “Kylie Minogue,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic. com/cg /amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:difwxqe5ldte˜T0 (July 28, 2010). “Kylie Minogue’s Cancer Shock End Tour,” CNN.com, http:// www.edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/05/17/kylie. cancer/index.html (July 28, 2010). “Pop’s darling in one busy Showgirl,” Sydney Morning Herald, http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/pops-darling-isone-busy-showgirl/2006/11/08/1162661757617.html (July 28, 2010). “The Vaults,” Brit Awards, http://www.brits.co.uk/the-vaults/ artist/Kylie%20Minogue (July 28, 2010). —Carol Brennan and Vanessa E. Vaughn
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andy Moore, once known in her adopted hometown as the “National Anthem Girl,” managed to parlay her reputation as a local curiosity into national fame as a recording artist, all by the time she was 15. By the age of 17, she had managed to build an even greater audience and move from music into acting.
Mandy Moore
Born on April 10, 1984, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Moore moved with parents Don and Stacy and older brother Scott to Orlando, Florida, a couple of months later. Younger brother Kyle was born after the family had settled into their new home. In Moore’s biography on the Mandy Moore Web site, she wrote about her early interest in music: “Ever since I was 6, I knew I wanted to be a performer. I went to see the play Oklahoma!, and the girl on stage was having so much fun, and everyone in the audience was so entranced watching her. I had this little karaoke machine in my room, and I would stand on my bed belting out songs like ‘Wind beneath My Wings.’ My parents thought it was just a phase, but after years of me begging them, they let me start singing lessons when I was 10.”
Singer
The vocal training paid off. Before long, Moore was performing in local musical theater productions and singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at any Orlandoarea sporting event that would have her. Mandy became so closely associated with the song in and around Orlando that she was known locally as the “National Anthem Girl,” and the exposure provided her with her first big break. She was approached by a couple of record producers who’d heard her sing and asked if she would be interested in working on some songs with them. “It was so random—like, right place, right time,” Moore wrote on her official Web site. “Next thing I knew I was making a demo, which led to my record deal.”
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Moore’s first album, So Real, was released in December of 1999 and quickly went platinum. The first hit single off the album, “Candy,” went gold and received heavy airplay from disc jockeys around the country. Never one to pay close attention to chart numbers, Mandy told on her Web site of her reaction to the news that the single was a hit: “To me that just means a lot of people liked it. I guess the more people you can reach with your music, the better—I try to remind myself that that’s the goal.” Unlike some of her contemporaries on the teen rock scene, Moore was not an alumna of television’s Mickey Mouse Club, which gave the world such performers as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake. Although she grew up in Orlando, home of the Disney-produced show, Moore concentrated her singing efforts on the national anthem and appearances in local productions of classic Broadway shows, including Guys & Dolls and South Pacific. She remained a big fan of live theater and said she would like to go back to theater work at some point in the future.
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For the Record . . .
B
orn Amanda Leigh Moore on April 10, 1984, in
Nashua, NH; daughter of Don and Stacy Moore;
married Ryan Adams (singer-songwriter), 2009. Began doing musical theater and singing the national anthem in Orlando, FL; released first album, So Real, that included hit single “Candy,” 1999; released second album, I Wanna Be with You, 2000; Mandy Moore, 2001; Coverage, 2003; Wild Hope, 2007; Amanda Leigh, 2009; took many roles in film and television, 2000-10. Awards: MTV Movie Award, Breakthrough Female Performance, 2002; Teen Choice Awards: Breakout Performance-Actress and Choice Chemistry, 2002, and Choice Crossover Artist, 2003; Young Hollywood Award for Superstar of Tomorrow, 2002, and Unstoppable Vision, 2003. Addresses: Record company—Storefront Entertainment, RED Distribution, 79 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003, phone: 212-404-0600, http://www.redmusic. com. Web site—Mandy Moore Official Web site: http:// www.mandymoore.com.
“I think even if you don’t go into the entertainment industry, it’s a really good way to build your selfconfidence,” she said in an interview with Dr. Drew. com. “I didn’t plan on being a singer or actress when I first did it, but I liked it so much that here I am.” Although professing to love just about any kind of music, Moore confessed to a particular weakness for the music of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Madonna. The songs from her first album, So Real, including the title song, “Quit Breakin’ My Heart,” and “What You Want,” reflect the diversity of her taste in music. Back home in Florida, she learned to play the guitar, and had plans to write more of her own songs. Outside of music, her favorite subjects in school were English and French, while her least favorite was mathematics. Other favorites of the teen singer included the movie Beaches, the book A Land Remembered, and actors Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Phillippe. Moore’s second album, I Wanna Be with You, though little more than a remix of some of the songs from So Real, received a somewhat warmer reception from the
critics and was an even greater commercial success than her first recording. Among the songs from So Real that were refashioned for I Wanna Be with You were “Candy,” “Lock Me in Your Heart,” “So Real,” and “Walk Me Home.” Critics were still more impressed with Moore’s self-titled album, which was released in June of 2001. Critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine said the album’s most winning quality was its consistency. Writing in the All Music Guide, Erlewine observed, “This may not hit tremendous heights, yet everybody involved is working so hard that they’ve managed to come up with a record that’s consistently satisfying. It doesn’t stretch the teen pop formula much, just enough to give the record character, and Moore delivers the songs sturdily, never taking the forefront, but blending into the lush, layered production, so the music just rolls forth as a whole. And that whole sounds great—immaculately crafted, precisely polished, exactly what a teen pop album should be.” Outspoken about the dangers of drinking and drugs, Moore had made it clear that she has no room in her life for those bad habits. In her interview with Dr. Drew.com, she said of alcohol and drugs, “I don’t see why people do it. With drinking I think it’s just social pressure when you’re younger. ѧ Oh, and smoking, too. ѧ I get allergic when I’m around smoke. My eyes puff out and my throat gets closed up so I can just never be around it. I know it sounds corny, but just say no.” With her clean-cut image and dedication to her work, Moore managed to stay out of the scandalous spotlight some of her peers were known for; the only celebrity gossip seemed to be about her dating life. Her longtime relationships with actors Wilmer Valderama and Zach Braff and with tennis star Andy Roddick kept the gossipmongers going until Moore settled down and married singer-songwriter Ryan Adams in 2009. In addition to her busy recording career, Moore was a national spokeswoman for Neutrogena products, appearing in the company’s print and broadcast advertising campaigns. She was an almost constant presence on the MTV cable television network. She has cohosted Total Request Live (better known as TRL) and appeared on her own talk show, The Mandy Moore Show, as well as a number of specials, including “Mandy’s Mountain Makeover” and “Mandy’s Spring Breakover.” In the summer of 2000, Mandy hit the big screen when she made her film debut in director Garry Marshall’s The Princess Diaries. The transition into film was an easy one for Moore, with her natural talent for acting. This second career as an actress had her featured in a number of films from 2000 onward. Her role in A Walk to Remember had critics raving about her performance. She was honored with the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Female Performance and the
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Teen Choice Award for Breakout Performance-Actress in 2002. That same year Moore earned the Superstar of Tomorrow title at the Young Hollywood Awards. She went on to land film, television, and voice acting roles while simultaneously juggling her music career. She also made a brief foray into the fashion world from 2005 to 2009 with her own clothing line, Mblem, featuring contemporary knitwear fashions for taller girls.
Wild Hope, Firm, 2007. Amanda Leigh, Storefront Entertainment, 2009.
Sources Periodicals ELLEgirl, August 8, 2001.
Now with two successful careers, as recording artist and actress, Moore returned to her first love of music. Her 2003 covers album, Coverage, became her highest ranking album to date at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also helped shed her teen pop image, with her choice of songs from the 1970s and 1980s and artists such as Carole King and Joe Jackson. Four years later came the release of her fifth album, Wild Hope, that hit number ten on Entertainment Weekly’s “The Must List” and was voted the magazine’s Readers Choice. After two record label changes since she first landed a deal, she signed to her longtime manager’s new imprint, Storefront Recordings, and released Amanda Leigh in 2009. The pop album was lauded as sounding non-commercial, and cemented her image as a legitimate recording artist.
Selected discography So Real, Epic/550 Music, 1999. I Wanna Be with You, Sony Music, 2000. Mandy Moore, Sony Music, 2001. Coverage, Epic, 2003. The Best of Mandy Moore, Epic, 2004.
Online “About Mandy,” MandyNow.com, http://www.mandynow.com/ bio/index.shtml (September 19, 2001). “Biography,” Mandy Fanatic, http://www.mandyfanatic.com/ new1/bio.html (September 19, 2001). “Biography,” MandyOnline.com, http://www.mandyonline. com/bio.html (September 19, 2001). “Mandy Moore,” About the Artist.com, http://www.about theartist.com/biography.asp?artist=mandy_moore (September 19, 2001). “Mandy Moore,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusicguide. com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jbfqxqwjldte (July 9, 2010). “Mandy Moore,” Billboard, http://www.billboard.com/Ⲇ/artist/ mandy-moore/341985 (July 12, 2010). “Mandy Moore: I’m Just a Girl,” Dr. Drew.com, http://www. drdrew.com/article.asp?id=456 (December 28, 2001). “Mandy Moore,” Internet Movie Database.com, http://www. imdb.com/find?s=all&q=Mandy+Moore (July 9, 2010). Mandy Moore Official Web site, http://www.mandymoore. com (July 9, 2010). “Wild Hope, Mandy Moore,” Entertainment Weekly, http: //www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20042878,00.html (July 9, 2010). —Don Amerman and Sue Summers
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lexi Murdoch is a Scottish singer-songwriter whose gentle, haunting lyrics and simple melodies have often been compared to the work of English musician Nick Drake. He is known for retaining control over his work by producing the music on his own label. His songs have appeared on numerous popular television shows.
Alexi Murdoch
Murdoch was born in London, England, and grew up, as he described to Nick Dawson in Film in Focus, in a “pretty normal” family. His family was not particularly musical, but there was always music playing, usually classical, such as “Beethoven banging away in the background.” In his early years he tried a wide variety of instruments, including piano, violin, trumpet, and bagpipes, before settling on the guitar, and he also sang in a choir as a child. However, he told Dawson, “It certainly wasn’t something I knew was my destiny or anything until much later on.” Murdoch was sent to Gordonstoun, a boarding school in Morayshire, located in the north of Scotland, when he was ten years old. He spent eight years in this remote, rural area. He told Larry Katz in the Boston Herald, “It was great. So beautiful, so clean. Just being out in all that [nature] was probably the biggest musical influence on me of anything.”
Singer, songwriter
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In 1992 Murdoch came to the United States to study at Duke University. In 1998 he moved to Los Angeles, initially because a girl he liked was living there. He told Katz, “I just fell into music kinda accidentally. I was playing some songs I’d written on a camping trip and a friend of mine got very excited. The next week he called and said, ‘Can I book some gigs for you?’” He began to play some small gigs. In 1999 he saw Grammy-winning singer-songwriter k.d. lang in a local supermarket, and impulsively gave her a cassette of his songs. She called him two days later, asking for more. However, he wasn’t ready to follow through, and he dropped the idea. However, the following year, a local DJ, Nic Harcourt, began playing a demo of four of Murdoch’s songs, including “Orange Sky,” on the Los Angeles radio station KCRW. So many listeners called asking to hear the song again that Harcourt put it on the daily playlist. The song was picked up by alternative radio stations across the United States, leading to an underground fan base of support for Murdoch, even before he had released an album. Murdoch was stunned by the response and worried that it was a fluke. He remarked to Robert Bieselin in the Bergen County, New Jersey, Record, “I definitely felt like something was going to fall out of the sky and knock me dead. I was just waiting for something to go seriously wrong. At times I even felt a little bit guilty.” However, he said, in reality the success of his song was more like “water running down a hill, it just picked up and moved almost on its own. ѧ People have said, ‘That whole
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make that happen. At the same time, it was also the most worthwhile thing I’ve ever done.”
For the Record . . .
B
orn Alexi Murdoch on December 27, 1973, in
London, England.
Released EP Four Songs, 2002; released Time Without Consequences, 2006. Addresses: Agent—Creative Artists Agency, Los Angeles 2000 Ave. of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Web site—Alexi Murdoch Official Web site: www. aleximurdoch.com/.
[marketing] strategy is amazing,’ but there was really no planning, it was just a scramble to keep up, really.” In 2002 Murdoch released an EP, Four Songs, a set of tunes that, amazingly for a self-released collection, sold 50,000 copies. The EP was indie retailer CDBaby’s best-selling CD of 2003. The track “Orange Sky” was licensed to the television show “Dawson’s Creek,” as well as to the film Garden State, and was also used in a Honda commercial. Because of this wide exposure and popularity, a number of labels approached Murdoch, but he opted to continue to selfrelease his work on his own label, Zero Summer. He was wary of big labels and their potential to break their initial promises. As he told Catherine Wise in Entertainment Weekly, he was frustrated by “the amount of times you hear people in the industry say ‘Oh, I love this, but I can’t do anything with it.’” Murdoch told Katz that he was very happy with the success of Four Songs: “It’s just great that this little EP has managed to make its way on its own with no creative interference, no marketing campaign, nobody trying to make you wear silly clothes and go on TV. So maybe we’ll just do the new CD the same way. I think it’ll be all right.” Although the EP was very successful, the perfectionist Murdoch eventually became dissatisfied with its quality and felt that it was not a true representation of the sound he wanted to put out. He decided to make a full-length album, and spent almost two years working on it. He told Bieselin, “Producing was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” and added, “I had a very clear sense of what I wanted, and it’s not the easiest thing to just
Murdoch’s Time Without Consequences, released in 2004, was called the “sleeper of the year” by Melinda Newman in Billboard. Newman praised Murdoch’s “nuanced” style on the guitar, as well as his mix of “dark and spare” and “gentle and vulnerable” elements. In Entertainment Weekly, Leah Greenblatt noted Murdoch’s similarity to musician Nick Drake and called the former’s work “impressive.” In the America’s Intelligence Wire, Brandon Weisenberger wrote that some songs, such as “Dream About Flying,” were “haunting lullabies,” while others were “pleasant folk songs.” Songs from the album were featured in the 2009 film Away We Go, which was directed by Sam Mendes. Murdoch told Sound Citizen that he gets great satisfaction when people connect to his music. He commented, “I got an e-mail from a guy telling me, ‘I’ve only ever liked hard rock, but I heard your show and now I’m super into it!’ So it seems that you can reach people who wouldn’t normally like this kind of music—I guess maybe I have a crazy kind of faith in that.”
Selected discography Four Songs (EP), 2002. Time Without Consequences, Zero Summer, 2006.
Sources Periodicals America’s Intelligence Wire, February 28, 2005. Billboard, September 18, 2004, p. 49; June 24, 2006, p. 58. Boston Herald, April 28, 2004, p. 56; April 30, 2004, p. E4; July 1, 2006, p. 33. Entertainment Weekly, June 6, 2003, p. 78; June 23, 2006, p. 71. Record (Bergen County, NJ), February 9, 2007, p. G10. Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland), December 7, 2003, p. 19.
Online “Alexi Murdoch Talks Music With Sound Citizen,” Sound Citizen, http://www.soundcitizen.com/tap/alexi-murdoch-in terview/ (July 21, 2010). “Alexi Murdoch: The Sound of Away We Go,” FilmInFocus, http://www.filminfocus.com/article/alexi_murdoch_the_ sound_of_em_away_we_go_em_/ (July 21 2010).
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—Kelly Winters
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ritish singer-songwriter Kate Nash topped the U.K. album chart with her 2007 debut, Made of Bricks. The disc featured a selection of lo-fi, highly confessional songs belted out by a foul-mouthed Nash in her signature sassy colloquial Brit style—Nash often drops the Rs and Hs at the end of her words. Made of Bricks included the breakup hit “Foundations,” which reached number two on the British singles chart and propelled Nash to a 2008 BRIT award for best female solo artist. In her follow-up, 2010’s My Best Friend Is You, Nash went in a different direction, blending influences from 1960s girl groups to punk rock. As with her first release, the disc included moments of brilliance, which left critics pining for more but also wondering if Nash had enough talent to mature into a musical staying power. Writing in the New York Daily News, music critic Jim Farber commended Nash for trying something fresh and applauded her new, theatrical sound, though he noted “the result isn’t always easy to listen to.” Farber praised Nash for moving beyond the British brat-girl routine she embraced on her first disc. “In the space of one CD, she has moved from cheeky brat to ironic commentator, an upgrade that only makes us curious for more.”
Kate Nash
Singer, songwriter
Aspired to Act
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The second of three girls, Nash was born on July 6, 1987, in London. She grew up in the northwest London suburb of Harrow, taking piano lessons from a neighbor. Nash’s Irish Catholic mother worked as a hospice nurse and her father was a computer analyst. Her parents were not particularly musical, but they played a lot of music around the house and during car trips. As a young child, Nash dreamed of driving an ice cream truck because she thought it would be great to have unlimited access to cold, creamy treats. Later, she aspired to be a marine biologist, thinking it would be fun to hang out with dolphins. As a teen, Nash enjoyed punk rock music and began writing her own songs, inspired by the work of Russian-born U.S. singer Regina Spektor. Nash—a self-proclaimed daydreamer—struggled through school because she did not feel as if she fit in. With poor grades, she worried about her future. One day, an acquaintance told Nash about her quest to become an actress. Nash thought that sounded like a great idea, so she enrolled at the prestigious BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology to study theater. The BRIT school has turned out many noteworthy musicians, including Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Luke Pritchard, lead vocalist for the Kooks. Nash, however, did not study music at the school because she did not think she was talented enough to make it in the music world. After graduating, Nash applied to several drama colleges and auditioned for a spot at England’s Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Biding her time, Nash went to work
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For the Record . . .
B
orn July 6, 1987, in London. Education: BRIT
School for Performing Arts and Technology, 2003-
05. Began writing songs as a teen; played first gig, in London, 2006; signed with Polydor/Fiction Records, 2007; released Made of Bricks, 2007; received three BRIT Award nominations, 2008; released follow-up disc, My Best Friend Is You, 2010; toured with Lilith Fair, 2010. Awards: Q Magazine Q Awards, Breakthrough Artist, 2007; British Phonographic Industry BRIT Awards, Best Female Solo Artist, 2008; NME Awards, Best Solo Artist, 2008; UK Video Music Awards, Best Pop Video, for
attention on music. She researched London’s music venues and sent out demo tapes. By the end of the year, Nash had steady work playing in London’s various pubs and clubs. She boosted her career by posting videos on MySpace, and became popular on the Internet after British singer Lily Allen named Nash to her own MySpace “Top 8.” Nash’s first release came in early 2007 in the form of a limited issue vinyl consisting of “Caroline’s A Victim” and a B-side, “Birds.” Released through the London independent label Moshi Moshi Records, all 1,000 copies sold out. Within a few months, Nash signed with Fiction Records, a division of Polydor. Once Nash nabbed a record contract, the media jumped on her success story, calling her part of the MySpace generation of young singers whose success came from Internet exposure rather than hard-earned experience. While Nash credited the Internet with helping her career, she said MySpace was simply one tool she used, and that she had a lot of work to do on her own.
“Foundations,” 2008. Addresses: Record company—Polydor Records Ltd., 72 Black Lion Lane, London, England, W6 9BE. Web site—Kate Nash Official Web site: http://www. katenash.co.uk/.
at a clothing store and also waitressed. On the same day she received a rejection letter from Bristol, Nash fell and broke her leg. In an effort to boost her spirits, Nash’s parents bought her a white electric guitar and an amp, which she put to good use while her leg healed. She pulled out her old songs and started fiddling with them. Speaking to Rick Fulton of the Glasgow, Scotland, Daily Record, Nash recalled the injury and how it changed the course of her life. “I’d just been rejected from the place I dreamed of going, I didn’t know what I was going to do, I didn’t want to spend another year doing rubbish jobs. So when I fell, it felt like someone had pushed me down the stairs. ѧ But it was good for me—I could sit around and not feel guilty about it. It was good to rest and think.” During her recovery, Nash recorded songs on her computer with the aid of GarageBand. Established Following on Internet Unsure of where her life was headed, Nash booked a gig in early 2006. “I’d always wanted to do a gig, and always written songs,” she told the London Independent’s Ed Caesar. “So I just booked one and did it. And I got paid. I couldn’t believe it.” From that moment on, Nash swore off odd jobs and focused her
Nash told Caesar that getting music noticed on the Internet was “not as important as people coming to your gigs. It’s not as important as what I did—taking flyers and demos everywhere I went, and going up to people on the street, and saying, ‘Listen to this!’ At some point, you’ve got to make the transition from people listening to you on the internet at home, and people actually coming to see you. You need hands-on stuff to do that.” Set “Foundation” With First Disc In June of 2007, Nash released her first major label single, the folksy “Foundations,” a bitter break-up tune that chronicles a couple’s bad night out. “Foundations” hit number one on the iTunes chart and peaked at number two on the U.K. singles chart. The song proved so successful that Polydor pushed up the release of her debut album by several weeks, rolling out Made of Bricks in August of 2007. Made of Bricks, completed with the help of British producer Paul Epworth, debuted at number one in Britain and went on to sell a million copies. After its release, Nash drew comparisons to British recording artist Lily Allen. Nash filled the 12-track disc with her lilting alto and frank lyrics, accompanied by piano and embellished with light touches of guitar, strings, and synthesizer. Nash wrote most of the album’s songs during her teen years and consequently covered topics such as peer pressure, body image, and quarrels between young lovers. “Listening to Kate Nash’s music can feel like being forced to read a teenager’s diary,” commented the London Telegraph’s Sophie Wilson. “There are moments of startling beauty, painful comedy and downright information overload.” The album’s highlights included the previously released single “Foundations,” as well as the big-beat
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banger “Pumpkin Soup,” and the man-bashing “Mouthwash.” Songs such as “Dickhead” and “Sh** Song” revealed undercurrents of her rage. The Guardian’s Alex Petridis offered a mixed review. His biggest complaint centered on Nash’s lyrics and her penchant for making “ordinary situations seem even more ordinary.” Petridis did note that Made of Bricks included “a handful of moments when a genuine wit and way with words peeks through.” In the end, he did not entirely blame Nash for the album’s downfalls, saying she should have been given more time to develop its content. “She’s clearly not without talent, but equally clearly, it’s not fully formed.” Bricks Fall Apart After the release of Made of Bricks, Nash toured relentlessly, hitting the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. The tour proved grueling—Nash was tired all the time and had a hard time playing her songs night after night. She started drinking and had a meltdown in Germany. Nash discussed her low point with Lucy Cavendish of the London Times: “I was drinking too much. I kept on getting thrush, which was irritating and annoying. I was vomiting in my pajamas. I was exhausted and I wasn’t enjoying what I was doing, and one day I realized that the thing I love to do, which is singing and performing, was turning into something I hated.” Nash decided to take a year off to heal. She moved out of her parents’ house and into her own flat, but struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder and had trouble leaving the house unless the towels were folded a certain way. She became obsessed with checking and rechecking them. In addition, Nash was diagnosed with wheat and dairy allergies. After eliminating them from her diet, her thrush went away. She began a healthier diet, lost some weight, and started feeling better. She became a vegetarian, got a pet rabbit, and volunteered at a local women’s shelter. Nash also began dating Ryan Jarman, frontman for the Brit rock band the Cribs. During this time Nash started writing songs for her sophomore album. Speaking to Mike Burr of Prefix magazine, Nash described her writing style. “I just find a quiet place to sit down and make myself write. It could be out on tour, or sitting at home with a guitar and my laptop. I write a lot of things, but I try to have pretty strict standards about what moves forward. If I don’t immediately remember a verse or a melody, I get rid of it. So far there have been enough songs that stick that I can get rid of the ones [that] don’t.” Hit Sophomore Slump In 2010 Nash released her sophomore disc, the louder, rawer-sounding My Best Friend Is You. Many of the
songs dealt with female empowerment. The album recalled the retro vibes reminiscent of 1960s girl groups accompanied by punk rock screeches. When questioned about the change in sound, Nash told Burr the new sound was more of a natural progression than an overt change of pace. “I don’t see the point of re-creating something that I’ve already done. Nothing good could come from making Made of Bricks II. I wanted it to reflect where I’m at musically today, not where I was three years ago.” Produced by Bernard Butler, My Best Friend Is You failed to top the charts like her platinum-selling debut. The lead single, “Do-Wah-Do”, inspired by the Supremes, included piercing horns, handclaps, and retro doo-wop rhythms. “Do-Wah-Do” proved to be a catchy number and hit the top 20 on the U.K. singles chart. Other songs, like “I Hate Seagulls,” failed to rouse much interest. “Seagulls” was a stream-ofconsciousness rant about everything Nash hated. The BBC’s Johnny Sharp called Friend a “distinctly disappointing album,” noting that “the hit-and-miss nature of her words wouldn’t be so noticeable if the music was more of a distraction. But the skittering sub-Motown fare accompanying much of this album fails to muster a chorus worth savoring.” To promote My Best Friend Is You, Nash toured North America with the 2010 Lilith Fair ensemble. Onstage, the copper-haired Nash became known for her unusual and vintage style of dress, performing in everything from culottes to floral playsuits. Nash wears what she wants, she said, because her goal is to be true to herself and show fans that she is real, and not just a stage persona trying to sell records. “I play, write and do the lyrics for all my songs,” Nash told the London Times. “I really want people to know that. I’m a musician that does all that, not a manufactured person.”
Selected discography Albums Made of Bricks, Fiction/Polydor, 2007. My Best Friend Is You, Fiction/Polydor, 2010.
Singles “Caroline’s A Victim,” Moshi Moshi Records, 2007. “Foundations,” Fiction/Polydor, 2007. “Do-Wah-Do,” Fiction/Polydor, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Birmingham Evening Mail (Birmingham, England), April 16, 2010, p. 34.
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Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), August 3, 2007, p. 48. Guardian (London, England), July 21, 2007. Independent (London, England), June 7, 2007; July 21, 2007. Times (London, England), July 24, 2010, pp. 2-3.
Online “Interview With Kate Nash,” Platforms Magazine, http://www. platformsmagazine.com/14/contents/katenash.htm (July 10, 2010). “Kate Nash: Interview,” Prefix, http://www.prefixmag.com/ features/kate-nash/interview/40335 (July 2, 2010). “Kate Nash Interview: What Kate Did Next,” Telegraph, http:// www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/
7559304/Kate-Nash-interview-what-Kate-did-next.html (July 10, 2010). “Kate Nash, Made From Bricks,” Guardian, http://www. guardian.co.uk/music/2007/aug/03/popandrock.shopping (July 10, 2010). “Kate Nash My Best Friend Is You Review,” BBC, http://www. bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/zqcg (July 10, 2010). “My Best Friend Is You,” New York Daily News, http://www. nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/04/20/201004-20_kate_nashs_my_best_friend_is_you_turns_cheek y_brat_into_ironic_commentator.html (July 10, 2010).
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—Lisa Frick
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he San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson broke through to wide popularity in 2008 with his hit single “Come On Get Higher.” At that time, with performers like John Mayer and Jason Mraz topping pop sales charts, there was no shortage of male singer-songwriters penning despondent romantic lyrics and bidding for the attention of music fans in their twenties and thirties. But Nathanson stood out from the crowd with his appealing pop-rock songs, strong acoustic guitar playing (often on a 12-string guitar), and funny, if often obscene, onstage banter.
Matt Nathanson
Hitting the top of the charts in his mid-thirties, Nathanson tried to maintain a youthful attitude. “I don’t think you need to stay stuck in perpetual adolescence, but you do need to keep part of you frozen—so you don’t lose touch with the wonderment of seeing the world the way you did at 17,” he was quoted as saying on his official Web site. “I want to hang onto that.” The steadily growing army of fans who had followed Nathanson’s career during long years of touring that began in the early 1990s attested to the consistent freshness of his artistic vision. Matt Nathanson was born on March 28, 1973, in Lexington, Massachusetts, and considered himself a Bostonian. By the time he was in the sixth grade he had decided he wanted to be a musical performer. As a high school student Nathanson was moderately nonconformist, wearing his hair in what he self-deprecatingly described to Vaziri as a “fluffy mullet” and wearing a chain in a nose piercing in an attempt to emulate the bass player in the band Skid Row. Asked by Aidin Vaziri of the San Francisco Chronicle about why he favored heavy hip-shaking moves in performance, Nathanson answered that his hips “are pretty much trying to get me all the female attention they can. It’s my attempt to make up for the decade I spent in my basement playing role-player games and eating Flaky Puffs.”
Singer, songwriter, guitarist
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Nathanson went west to attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California, but his real education came about as he got involved in music. “The music scene there was unbelievable because it was only 25 miles outside of Los Angeles,” he recalled to Vaziri. “David Lindley lived in town. ѧ John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats was in my class and used to play my open mike every Tuesday. Ben Harper and I swapped songs in the back of his parents’ music store. Rage Against the Machine played its fourth show ever in the basement of our dining hall. Tool played a Halloween party. I booked Ani DiFranco to play for $200. The list goes on. It was nuts.” Moving to San Francisco, Nathanson began landing opening-act gigs at a club called Bimbo’s. At first he experienced only hit-or-miss success, opening one night for songwriter Fiona Apple but following up that date with an appearance at a coin laundry for a crowd of three, two of whom were homeless. Nathanson persisted, beginning to tour beyond San Francisco and issuing four albums on his own Acrobat label: Please
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orn on March 28, 1973, in Lexington, MA;
married. Education: Attended Pitzer College, Cla-
remont, CA. Began performing in San Francisco clubs, early 1990s; released several albums independently; signed to Universal label; released Beneath These Fireworks, 2003; released album At the Point independently, 2006; signed to Vanguard label; released Some Mad Hope, 2007. Addresses: Home—San Francisco, CA. Management— Zeitgeist Artist Management, 660 York St., Ste. 216, San Francisco, CA 94110. Web site—http://www. mattnathanson.com.
(1993), Ernst (1997), Not Colored Too Perfect (1998), and Still Waiting for Spring (2000). He landed songs on television series soundtracks, including Smallville and Joan of Arcadia. Nathanson married, and he and his wife, Brigitte, purchased a house in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood. Nathanson’s efforts seemed to pay off when he was signed to the Universal label in 2003 and released the album Beneath These Fireworks. The album gained some airplay at adult contemporary radio stations, but sales failed to live up to the artist’s hopes. Although Linda Laban of the Boston Herald felt that the album included “sensitively etched songs performed beautifully,” Nathanson’s concerts in support of the release were hampered by the departure of his longtime touring partner, cellist Matt Fish. Worse, the artist believed that Universal had failed to give him sufficient support, either artistically or commercially. “I thought, ‘I could’ve made this record myself,’” he told Robert Bieselin of New Jersey’s Bergen County Record. “I thought I was going to go to a big label and get schooled, like they’d ѧ show me this magic thing about how records are made.” Returning to the world of independent album financing, Nathanson issued At the Point in 2006. The album exceeded the performance of Beneath These Fireworks on Billboard magazine’s closely watched Heatseekers chart of emerging artists and songs, eventually rising to number 28 on the magazine’s Independent Albums chart. Undaunted by his decade-plus of paying his dues, Nathanson returned to his indefatigable touring routine. “You just gotta get out and spread the word,” he pointed out to Bieselin. “It’s like selling
vacuum cleaners. You knock on the doors, and the more doors you knock on the more chances you have of selling your stuff. ѧ I’ll open for anybody. If I can get in front of a whole new group of people and turn on even 10 percent, that’s great.” Nathanson’s live show was far from simply a regurgitation of songs from his albums; those songs were punctuated by spontaneous and often crude humor that made repeat fans of concert attendees. “From his own experience as a self-confessed music nerd,” Laban wrote, “Nathanson understands that it’s about putting on a show: inviting people in and not simply replicating songs from a record—which is where his oftenbawdy tales, spewed forth seemingly without selfcensorship, come in.” Touring and opening for artists as diverse as Tori Amos and Pink, Nathanson held the attention of music executives and was signed to the long-established folk label Vanguard. Nathanson’s first album for Vanguard, Some Mad Hope, was released late in 2007 and was promoted on tour and on adult contemporary radio mostly the following year. Steve Leggett of the All Music Guide called it “an impressively cohesive pop album” with one track, “Angel,” “conveying a kind of knowingly pleading intimacy, the sort of thing Paul Simon does so well in his songs about relationships gone slightly askew.” Leggett felt that “Pretty the World” “deserves to be all over the airwaves,” but it was a different song, the sexy “Come On Get Higher,” that brought Nathanson his first bona fide hit. “Come On Get Higher” cracked the top 25 in Billboard’s top 100 pop hits listing and reached the top or the upper reaches of several adult contemporary rankings. By mid-2009, the Buffalo News could refer to Nathanson as an artist “whose well-crafted acousticpop songs place him in the company of John Mayer and Jason Mraz.” In the summer of 2010, Nathanson was at work on a new album and had been confirmed as a major talent on the crowded American singersongwriter scene.
Selected discography Please, 1993. Ernst, 1997. Not Colored Too Perfect, 1998. Still Waiting for Spring, 1999. Beneath These Fireworks, Universal, 2003. At the Point, 2006. Some Mad Hope, Vanguard, 2007.
Sources Periodicals Boston Herald, June 10, 2004, p. 56. Buffalo News, June 19, 2009.
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Record (Bergen County, NJ), January 26, 2007, p. G16. San Francisco Chronicle, November 13, 2003, p. E1; August 12, 2007, p. N46; October 31, 2008, p. E2. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI), November 16, 2008, p. H2.
Online “Bio,” Matt Nathanson Official Web site, http:///www.matt nathanson.com (August 26, 2010). “Matt Nathanson,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 26, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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native of Paisley, Scotland, Paolo Nutini emerged on the music scene while still a teenager. Despite his young age, he carved himself a niche among audiences who appreciated his versatile vocal style, which included soul, blues, reggae, ragtime, and folk. While Nutini’s gravelly voice conjured up images of a much older and perhaps wizened singer, he was happy to ride the wave of new fame.
Paolo Nutini
It was almost happenstance that brought Nutini onto a world stage. As a high school student at St. Andrew’s Academy, he was attending an event at the Paisley Town Hall to honor David Sneddon, a Paisley native and winner of Fame Academy (a BBC UK music talent competition series), when the guest of honor was delayed. Following an impromptu talent show to keep the audience entertained while they waited, Nutini found himself on stage and the eventual winner of the show. Brenden Moon, a music promoter in the crowd, was impressed by Nutini’s performance and offered to be his manager. Just 15 years old, Nutini took the offer. At the time, Nutini was still in school but had been imbued with a musical background through his grandfather and parents. He came from a fourth-generation Italian family who settled in Paisley, an industrial city eight miles west of Glasgow. His great-grandfather emigrated from Tuscany, Italy, to Paisley in the late nineteenth century and established the city’s first fish and chip shop, Castelvecchi, which has been around for more than 120 years and is still owned by Nutini’s parents. Nutini’s early musical influences include his grandfather Giovanni, who introduced his grandson to Italian opera and the Scottish folk tradition, as well as his parents, whose music collection leaned heavily toward 1960s soul. Nutini told Cath Rapley in an interview for the London Observer, “My voice comes from my grandfather. He used to sing a lot of arias around the house. I spent a lot of time with him when my parents were working at their fish and chip shop.” Adrian Thrills reported Nutini remarking in the London Daily Mail, “It was my grandfather who introduced me to music. The first songs I heard were traditional Scottish ones. My grandfather ѧ was always playing [Scottish group The Corries] songs on the piano, with me accompanying him on vocals and a makeshift drum kit.”
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Singer, songwriter
Nutini sang in the school choir and came under the mentorship of a teacher who gave him voice lessons. When he was 15, his life took a new track. After winning the impromptu talent show at the Paisley Town Hall, Nutini gained Moon as his manager and began touring as a roadie and sometime singer with the Glasgow indie band Speedway. Drummer and keyboardist Jim Duguid would later co-write several tracks on Nutini’s first album. Nutini dropped out of school at 16, and he later moved to London to write songs. When he left for London, he
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orn on January 9, 1987, in Paisley, Scotland, UK.
Awards: Ivor Novello Award, Best Album, for Sunny Side Up, 2010; Meteor Award, Best International Album, for Sunny Side Up, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Atlantic Records UK, 46 Kensington Court, London W8 5DA, UK. Web site— Paolo Nutini Official Web site: http://www.paolonutini. com/.
broke up with his girlfriend, Teri Brogan. The experience of intense loneliness that he felt living by himself after the breakup in a strange city provided much of the material for his debut album, These Streets, notably the hit singles “Last Request” and “Rewind.” After playing the club circuit, Nutini signed a record deal with Atlantic Records UK when he was 18. The five-album, seven-figure contract was an auspicious beginning for a wee lad from Paisley, but he did not disappoint with his debut CD. Produced by Ken Nelson, who also worked with Coldplay and Ray LaMontagne, These Streets debuted at number three on the U.K. charts after its release in 2006. While not as impressive as its U.K. debut, These Streets reached the top 50 on U.S. charts, and Nutini garnered a following in the United States. His growing recognition was helped by several notable performances, including opening for the Rolling Stones and for Amy Winehouse, as well as performing at Carnegie Hall for the New York Pops Birthday Gala celebrating Atlantic cofounder Ahmet Ertegun. Nutini arrived on the music scene about the same time as British singer-songwriters James Blunt and James Morrison. While Nutini was loath to be compared to such pop artists, the comparisons were well-reported among critics. Lisa Verrico of the London Times weighed in on whether Nutini would be able to silence “doubts about his authenticity” and still project the “magnetic stage presence required of a star.” Steve Jelbert of the Times remarked that Nutini “sounds like someone singing a ransom note,” but most critics admired the young singer’s reach and obvious vocal chops. The highly personal songs on Nutini’s first album reflected what was happening in his life, and if Nutini bordered on “shamelessly whining for attention,” according to Washington Post critic Geoffrey Himes, this self-indulgence was overlooked by others. David Sinclair of the Times noted, “Just when you think you
have him pegged as a lovelorn ballad singer ѧ Nutini shapeshifts into another musical guise.” And whatever that guise might have been, Nutini conveyed an authentic quality. Ed Caesar remarked in the London Independent, “One reason his debut is so charming is precisely because it is an honest recording of an ordinary existence.” Vicky Davidson concurred in the Glasgow Evening Times, stating, “His songs convey the heart and soul of a young Scottish guy having love troubles and musing on the ups and downs of life, a style anyone could identify with, delivered by that sublime voice, without a sniff of pretension.” Nutini enjoyed the spotlight of his newfound fame in the wake of his successful debut, but he was more than ready to shed any vestiges of the polished pop star. Although Nutini enjoyed a favorable relationship with his label, he insisted that he produce and call all the shots on his second album. The result was the diverse and decidedly upbeat 2009 release Sunny Side Up. Nutini passed up any slick production for his second CD, and dipped into a wide range of musical styles, including soul, reggae, folk, bluegrass, and even ragtime. Sunny Side Up debuted at number one on the U.K. charts, sold over a million copies, and earned Nutini the Ivor Novello Best Album award. Several critics found this sophomore effort unfocused although most praised Nutini for stepping outside the pop box. Thom Jurek heaped praise on the CD in his review for All Music Guide. Noting such influences as Scottish folk, American blues, swing jazz, ska, soul, and doo wop, Jurek remarked, “All of these stylistic indulgences could have turned up as a mess, a bad mash-up or still worse, an album full of songs that were longer on style than they were on substance.” He concluded that, happily, “That’s not the case; it’s almost unbelievably sophisticated, flows easily, and feels whole, finished.” Still in his early 20s and a relative newcomer, Nutini seems determined to let his voice be heard. In the end, it’s the music that matters, and he has continued to hone his skills and look for ways to connect to his audience in a positive and authentic way.
Selected discography These Streets, Atlantic, 2006. Sunny Side Up, Atlantic, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Daily Mail (London, England), July 28, 2006. Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland), December 11, 2006; April 21, 2010. Guardian, November 27, 2006; June 16, 2010. Independent (London, England), January 24, 2007.
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Observer (London, England), May 17, 2009; August 23, 2009; April 11, 2010. Times (London, England), July 15, 2006; October 16, 2006; April 27, 2007. Washington Post, September 28, 2007. New York Times, February 2, 2007. San Francisco Chronicle, June 7, 2009.
Online “Paolo Nutini,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 2, 2010). —Elizabeth Henry
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Old Crow Medicine Show Punk rock band
lending old-timey Celtic-flavored folk, 1920s-style jugband ditties and hillbilly-drenched Appalachian fiddle tunes with feisty undertones of indie rock attitude, Old Crow Medicine Show have carved a unique spot for themselves at Americana music festivals the world over. Attacking their vintage acoustic instruments with boundless zeal, the modern-day string band plays a scintillating mix of well-crafted original songs with a vintage feel and daringly re-imagined cover ditties from a bygone era. The result, according to Matt Gewolb at Crawdaddy, is “American music of the highest order, combining a keen awareness of the history of folk music with a contemporary worldview—and finishing it off with a distinctly rock’n’roll sneer.” Old Crow Medicine Show officially formed in New York City in 1998, but two of the principles, Ketch Secor and Chris Fuqua (a.k.a. Critter), had known each other since their days as middle school students in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Armed with guitars and a jaw harp, they played open mic nights and formed a short-lived roots band that played their local college town venues. Secor, the son of an Episcopalian headmaster, made greater musical strides when he attended prep school at the Phillips Exeter Academy in new Hampshire during the mid-1990s. Hoping to expand his skills, he
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tribulations of some of his illustrious predecessors, such as Gus Cannon and Charlie Poole.
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embers include Critter Fuqua (joined 1998),
banjo, resonator guitar, vocals; Kevin Hayes
(joined 1998), guitjo, vocals; Morgan Jahnig (joined 2001), upright bass; Gil Landry, guitar, banjo; Ketch Secor (joined 1998), vocals, fiddle, harmonica, banjo, guitar; Willie Watson (joined 1998), vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica. Group formed in New York City, 1998; recorded for their own Blood Donor label, 1998-2003; first appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, 2000; signed with Nettwerk Records, 2003; released their first self-titled album, 2004; billed on major festivals including BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, Merlefest, Bonnaroo, Jazzfest, New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival, 2000–recording “Take ‘Em Away” was included in soundtrack of film Transamerica, performed on Garrison Keillor’s radio series Prairie Home Companion, 2004-05; appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, 2006-08; appeared on Marty Stuart Show and in British film documentary We Dreamed America, 2008; released first DVD, Live at the Orange Peel and Tennessee Theatre, 2009; group leader hosted The Old Time Hour with Ketch Secor on wsmonline.com, 2008-10. Addresses: Booking—Bobby Cudd, Paradigm Talent Agency, 124 12th Ave. South, Ste. 410, Nashville, TN 37203, phone: (615) 251-4400, fax: (615) 251-4401,
After graduation, Secor began to get ideas for a band when his girlfriend, Lydia, dumped him in 1998 (they eventually reunited and married). In an article from the Oxford American, archived at Mattdellinger.com, Secor recalled, “I was in a hard place. All of us might have been in it at that time, the same kinda rut.” Recruiting Critter Fuqua—who grew up on AC/DC as well as folk—and college chums Kevin Hayes on guitjo (a vaudeville era guitar that sounds like a banjo), Willie Watson as their lead vocalist, and Ben Gould on bass, they officially formed the band in Ithaca, New York, and began busking, or playing for tips on the streets. Planning a trip to Winnipeg, Canada, the fledgling group picked grapes to earn gas money. Recording in Fuqua’s bedroom, they laid down and mixed the ten songs that comprised their first cassette/album, Trans: mission. Living off baloney and white bread, they hit the road, jammed for tips, played college parties, and made their Internet radio debut on Testing Testing on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. After returning, the band moved into an old farmhouse outside of Boone, North Carolina, where they attempted to grow their own food, studied the mythology of their chosen genre, and worked up their musical chops. Still playing for tips on the streets, Old Crow Medicine Show received out-of-the blue validation from one of their musical idols, flat-picking legend Doc Watson. According to Matt Dellenger’s Oxford American piece, upon hearing the boys play “Oh My Little Darling,” the roots music legend proclaimed, “Boys, that was some of the most authentic old-time music I’ve heard in a long while. You almost got me crying.” To add to the praise, Watson threw some money in their collection hat and invited them to play Merlefest, an annual four-day festival held in honor of his late son Merle.
Web site: http://www.paradigmtalent.com. Record company—Nettwerk America, 1201 Villa Place, Ste. 206, Nashville, TN 37212, phone: (615) 320-1200, fax: (615) 320-1294, Web site: http://www.nettwerk. com. Management—Norm Parenteau, Slipshod Management, P.O. Box 60408, Nashville, TN 37206, phone: (615) 228-7701, fax: (615) 226-7701, Web site: http://www.slipshodmusic.com,
e-mail:
Norm@
slipshodmusic.com. Web site—Old Crow Medicine Show Official Web site: http://www.crowmedicine.com.
sought out Ryan Thomson, an adjunct professor who taught the fledgling performer how to play banjo and appreciate old-time music. Inspired, Secor became an ardent collector of stories concerning the trials and
Although Old Crow Medicine show spent more time busking the Wilkes Community College area than they did playing the main stage, Merlefest proved a turning point for the band. “We were just doing it because we had to get attention,” Secor explained in the Oxford American article, “because we had to sell records, we had to make money. And it ended up being a lot bigger than it was intended to be.” Indeed, a connection they made at Merlefest got the band booked onto the vaunted Grand Ole Opry stage the following year. “We got on the Opry the next summer, not because of a pitch or a photo,” Secor recalled to Dan MacIntosh in Country Standard Time, “but because we met [Grand Ole Opry event manager] Sally Williams at Merlefest and sold her on this idea that they need somebody cool at the Opry, shaking it up and playing on the street like they used to do.” Their successful debut at the Opry caught the attention of two musicians who would prove important to the
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artistic development of the band: David Rawlings, who co-wrote and produced with Gillian Welch, and multiinstrumental virtuoso Gil Landry. In the years to come, Landry would take Critter Fuqua’s place on the road. Rawlings eventually agreed to produce and arrange the group’s first Nashville recorded discs, Greetings from Wawa (2000) and Eutaw (2001). Released on their own Blood Donor Records label—a tongue-incheek commentary on how the band raised the money to pay for the recordings—these early efforts were produced just so the group would have product to sell at their gigs. Buoyed by several successful tours opening for the likes of Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, BR-549, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs and Del McCoury, Old Crow Medicine Show signed with the Nettwerk America label. With rock solid upright bassist Morgan Jahnig taking over for the married Ben Gould, the band’s sound had finally jelled. Moreover, they felt comfortable recording with Rawlings at the helm. “Dave and the members of our band seem to like the same kind of music,” Secor told No Depression in 2004, and “have the same heroes in the tapestry of the musical landscape, even enjoy the same stories about them.” For their label debut, Rawlings was able to focus on the band’s natural chemistry on freewheeling mountain reels and Celtic-flavored dance numbers. The band was still raw in spots, and occasionally sounded like they were mocking the hillbilly ditties they professed to love, but the disc proved a strong seller on the road. Old Crow Medicine Show began to taste some mainstream success with bookings on Garrison Keillor’s NPR radio show Prairie Home Companion, Grand Ole Opry appearances, and a rare network TV appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Further, a song from their debut disc, “Take ‘Em Away,” was prominently featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Independent Spirit Award-winning film Transamerica. Soon they were being compared favorably with the likes of such indie-minded folk-punk bands as the Felice Brothers, Langhorne Slim and the War Eagles, and the Avett Brothers. By the time Big Iron World emerged in 2006, Old Crow Medicine Show had become a finely honed musical unit. Utilizing producer Rawlings’s ability as a songsmith—he co-wrote five of the 12 songs—and guest star Gillian Welch’s vocal color, the band shaped a more honest Americana portrait while accentuating their blues leanings. “But what comes through most,” wrote Dawn Pomento of Country Standard Time, “and no producer could manufacture, is the band has heart.” For their third Nettwerk album, Tennessee Pusher, Old Crow Medicine Show went to Hollywood to record with producer Don Was, who had twisted the dials for the likes of Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and the B-52’s. Bringing in session drummer extraordinaire Jim Keltner
and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers sideman Benmont Tench, he forged a darker, more mature sound. “Man, that was great,” Secor told Jesse Hill at Country Music Pride. “To work with someone who’s had a hand in stirring up so many great artists. To help them reach their great potential. It made me listen to those records differently knowing that Don said to dig a little deeper here or play a little colder there.” Featuring 12 original songs and one cover, Tennessee Pusher showcased the band’s most daring lyrical work yet. Amid the usual complement of hillbilly dance numbers (“Alabama High Test,” “Humdinger”), they took on rampant drug use (“Methamphetamine,” “Crazy Eyes”) and offered a sober take on the Martin Luther King assassination (“Motel in Memphis”). Impressed, Jewly Hight of No Depression declared: “With Tennessee Pusher, OCMS has given us an album that’s not just emotionally plugged in; it’s shot through with an empathy that cuts to the quick.” Still learning from their elders while growing as musicians and showmen, the band seemed to be quickly reaching their artistic peak. With a critically acclaimed album under their collective belts, Old Crow Medicine Show began expanding their fan base with a European tour in 2010. Enjoying the travel and fellowship with other musicians, the band has made a vow to their fans through Chris Giffy of Examiner.com: “We’ll keep that collaborative spirit around,” Ketch Secor promised. “Music is best when it’s played in groups and heard by larger groups, so you can guarantee we’ll keep the gregarious nature of folk music going as long as we’ve got arms to play it and lungs to belt it out.”
Selected discography Trans:mission, self-released, 1998. Greetings from Wawa, Blood Donor, 2000. Eutaw, Blood Donor, 2001. (Various Artists) Bonnaroo, Vol. 2, Sanctuary, 2003. Live, Blood Donor, 2003. Old Crow Medicine Show, Nettwerk, 2004. Big Iron World, Nettwerk, 2006. Tennessee Pusher, Nettwerk, 2008
DVD Live at the Orange Peel and Tennessee Theatre, Nettwerk, 2009.
Sources Online “A Conversation with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show,” Pure Music.Com, http://www.pure,usoic.com/pdf/ ocms.pdf, (July 7, 2010).
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Show lead the rebirth of hot acoustic music,”No Depression, http://wwww.nodepression.com/2006/09/hot-stuff/, (July 27, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show interview!,” No Depression, http:// wwww.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/old-crow-medi cine-show, (July 7, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show: Ketch Secor and Company’s old-timey music invokes a simpler time,” Denver Westworld, http://wwww.westworld.com/2007-11-15/old-crowmedicine-show, (July 28, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show: Making the ghosts walk faster,” No Depression, http://wwww.nodepression.com/2004/01/ making-the-ghosts-walk-faster/ (July 27, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show: A prescription for the past,” No Depression, http://wwww.nodepression.com/2001/07/1prescription-for-the-past, (July 27, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show’s Live DVD Captures Their Folk Essence,” CMT.com, http://www.cmt.com/news/countrymusic/1628954/old-crow-medicine-show-live-dvd-cap tures-their-folk-essence.jhtml, (July 28, 2010). “Tennessee Pusher,” No Depression, http://wwww.node pression.com/2008/10/old-crow-medicine-show/, (July 27, 2010). “Old Crow Medicine Show: Purely Righteous,” State of Mind Music, http://www.stateofmindmusic.com/entry/541/OldCrow-Medicine-Show:-Purely-Righteous/ (July 28, 2010).
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—Ken Burke
O
neRepublic is a Colorado-based pop band, headed by Ryan Tedder, one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in pop. They are known for their hit song “Apologize,” as well as their more recent album, Waking Up.
OneRepublic
Pop band
Tedder grew up in Oklahoma and Colorado, in a musical family. His father was a singer/songwriter in the 1970s, and wrote songs for the gospel singer Sandi Patty and other Christian musicians. Tedder began playing the piano when he was three, and started singing at the age of seven. In high school, he formed a band with guitarist Zach Filkins, but it fell apart when Tedder left for college. He knew, however, that he wanted to pursue a career in music and he kept in touch with Filkins, in case they could reconnect sometime in the future. While he was in college, Tedder got an internship at Dreamworks Records in Nashville, Tennessee. After he had worked there for two months, his boss asked him to play a demo for her, and she was so impressed that she offered him a contract. He also won a singer/ songwriter contest in Nashville, and he had a record deal with a management company, Free Lance
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countries, including Canada, where it spent 13 weeks in the number one spot.
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embers include Drew Brown, guitar; Zack
Filkins, guitar; Eddie Fisher, drums; Brent
Kutzle, bass, cello; Ryan Tedder, lead vocals, bass. Formed in 2003; released Dreaming Out Loud, 2007; released Waking Up, 2009. Addresses:
Record
company—Mosley/Interscope,
2220 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404-3506. Web site—OneRepublic Official Web site: http://www. OneRepublic.net/
Entertainment. Only 20 years old, he felt like he had it made. However, he did not have many of his own songs, so he was thrown in with producers who wanted him to make the kind of music they liked—not what he wanted to play. “They were trying to force [their own] kind of music on me,” he told Mariel Concepcion in Billboard. “But I was listening to Oasis, John Mayer, the Verve and U2. It was a weird juxtaposition.” All his deals fell through, so he went back to college to complete his degree, then moved back to Nashville in 2001. He began recording demos for professional songwriters; later, he began working with well-known producer Timbaland, who helped him hook up with many musicians, including Paul Oakenfold, Natasha Bedingfield, and Bubba Sparxxx. Tedder also produced songs for Beyonce, Leona Lewis, and Kelly Clarkson, among other popular singers. However, he wanted to be a musician, not just a producer, so in 2003 he left Timbaland and went to Los Angeles with Filkins to recruit other musicians to their band. They found guitarist Drew Brown and drummer Eddie Fisher, and soon signed a deal with Columbia. Their debut album was supposed to be released in 2006, but for some reason the project was unexpectedly dropped. Tedder told Concepcion, “I’d been doing music for six years ѧ and getting dropped took the wind out of my sail.” At the same time, the band’s MySpace page was getting more hits than any other page on the site. Buzz started spreading, and they soon signed with Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group, the first pop-rock band on that label. Their first album, Dreaming Out Loud, was released in 2007. The song “Apologize” from the album spent eight weeks on the top of the Billboard Pop 100, and was number one in 16 different
In their 2009 recording Waking Up, the band had “recharged its sound,” according to Kelsey Paine in Billboard. Paine praised the album’s “irresistible instruments and ultra-catchy vocal chants.” In Entertainment Weekly, Mikael Wood noted that Tedder’s production experience was apparent on this recording, with its “sleek synth licks and juicy percussion tricks.” In Billboard, Cortney Harding noted that with this album, Tedder wanted to take the band past its history of having one very popular single. Tedder told Harding, “Of course it would have been safer to just make Dreaming Out Loud, part two. But we didn’t want to do that. ѧ The new [album] reflects our experience since then—it’s colorful and up tempo and exciting, not just a collection of ballads.” Tedder continued to work as a music producer. He told Gail Mitchell in Billboard that his role models as producers were Max Martin and Rick Rubin. He added that musicians traveled from all over the world to visit Max Martin’s home in Stockholm, Sweden, to work with Martin, and commented, “Maybe I can get them to make a short trip to Denver to work with me.” His wish came true when musicians, including Natasha Bedingfield and Carrie Underwood, did just that in 2009. He also worked with Rascal Flatts, Leona Lewis, Rihanna, and Nelly Furtado. In addition, Tedder wrote and co-produced five songs on Kelly Clarkson’s All I Ever Wanted, which hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Of his music, he wrote on the band’s Web site, “If I’m not getting goosebumps when I write the chorus, then others aren’t going to either. I want that ‘hair standing on end’ feeling. They may have simple melodies, but our songs are about real life. It’s complexity wearing the mask of simplicity.” Despite his busy writing and production schedule, he maintained that OneRepublic was his priority. He told Mitchell, “I’ve promised [the other band members] I’ll never miss a show or rehearsal because of working with another artist,” and added, “Whatever I do on my own time is up to me. The only thing that sucks is when the band gets a day off, I’m usually in a studio somewhere.” He books studios all over the world, wherever OneRepublic is performing, so he can get his work done. Tedder told Harding that producing music was much easier than performing it: “I will say that being a writer and a producer is much easier than being an artist.” Speaking of his, and the band’s, future, he told Mitchell that he did not ever want to be pegged as one kind of musician playing the same kind of music over and over: “My nightmare is staying stuck at the same level. The idea is to bring out your best while challenging yourself to do something you’ve never done before.”
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Selected discography Dreaming Out Loud, Mosely/Interscope, 2007. Waking Up, Mosely/Interscope, 2009.
Sources
Dallas Morning News, February 18, 2008. Denver Post, January 18, 2008, p. F13; October 25, 2009, p. E1; May 23, 2010, p. E1. Entertainment Weekly, November 23, 2007, p. 72; November 20, 2009, p. 87. Houston Chronicle, January 17, 2008, p. 10. Mirror (London, England), March 19, 2010, p. 4.
Online
Periodicals Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA), December 8, 2007. Billboard, November 17, 2007, p. 33; November 24, 2007, p. 56; March 14, 2009, p. 36; April 4, 2009, p. 35; November 14, 2009, p. 29; December 12, 2009, p. 28.
“Band,” OneRepublic Official Web site: http://www.One Republic.net/bio (July 21, 2010). —Kelly Winters
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B
oth in appearance and sound, P.O.D. belies the stereotype of the mild-mannered contemporary christian rock band. By combining a blistering sonic attack and streetwise attitude with fervent spiritual messages, they have reached out from their Christian fan base to attract a secular audience. In the process, they have earned considerable interest from the mainstream media for their ability to churn out hard-driving rock/hip-hop without losing their Bible-based message. Platinum-selling albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and Satellite, along with gold-seller Payable on Death, confirmed the strength of P.O.D.’s genretranscending appeal during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
P.O.D.
In the early 1990s, Marcos Curiel and Noah “Wuv” Bernardo Jr. started their band in a gritty section of San Diego, California, known as South Bay or Southtown. Only a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Southtown was populated by a mixture of Hispanics, Filipinos, blacks, and whites, and was considered to be a tough place, filled with drugs, gangs, and violence. Wuv and his cousin Sonny Sandoval grew up next door to one another in Southtown. They both experienced a harsh childhood. “Our dads were 15, 16 when they had us,” Wuv explained to Rolling Stone’s Mark Binelli.
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(on P.O.D.’s 1996 CD Brown), in particular, dealt with his mother’s death and his spiritual conversion in powerful terms.
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embers include Marcos Curiel, guitar; Sonny
Sandoval, vocals; Traa (born Mark Daniels),
bass; Jason Truby (former member), guitar; Wuv (born Noah Bernardo Jr.), drums. Group formed in San Diego, CA, 1992; released debut Snuff the Punk on own Rescue label, 1993; released Brown, 1996; Live at TomFest, 1997; signed with Tooth & Nail, released EP The Warriors, 1999; signed with Atlantic, released The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, 1999; Satellite, 2001; Curiel left the band, Jason Truby joined, released Payable on Death, 2003; Testify, 2006; Truby left the band, Curiel rejoined, departed Atlantic Records, 2006; signed to Columbia, released When Angels and Serpents Dance, 2008. Awards: Dove Awards: Short Form Music Video of the Year for “Rock the Party (Off the Hook),” 2001; Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year for “Boom,” 2003. Addresses: Web site—P.O.D. Official Web site: http:// www.payableondeath.com.
“They were still kids, still doing their partying, and me and my cousin grew up in that scene. People used to break in and put my mom and dad down with a gun, looking for drugs.” Wuv’s parents separated and his father lived on the streets for three years, homeless and addicted to drugs. He finally turned his life around after attending a Christian music concert and converting to Christianity. Eventually the whole family converted. “We didn’t grow up religious, in Christian homes. We came to find God later in life and we’re grateful for it, so that’s what we sing about,” Wuv told Randy Lewis of the Los Angeles Times. Sandoval turned to Christianity after his mother died of cancer. He had witnessed the comfort Christianity gave her and his other family members and decided it was time for him to change his life as well. Sandoval played hip-hop music with friends before his cousin Wuv invited him to join his group. But Sandoval was a shy kid and not very comfortable in front of people. “He’s one of those guys who’d take a lower grade on a paper just because he didn’t wanna go in front of the class and read it,” Wuv told Binelli, adding, “At the band’s first show, Sonny sang his lyrics from a sheet of paper with his back to the audience.” Singing became the perfect outlet for Sandoval’s grief. Such tracks as “Full Color”
By 1993 the band had added bassist Traa (Mark Daniels), a Cleveland native who had been playing in a funk band led by Wuv’s uncle. As its lineup solidified, the group adopted the name P.O.D., an acronym for Payable On Death. Wuv recalled in an interview with CCM writer Lou Carlozo that his wife-to-be had suggested the moniker: “She was working at a bank and she said, ‘Why don’t you call it Payable on Death? That’s a banking term—it’s a document that appoints everything left behind to another person, like a will.’ We said, ‘Yeah, that’s just like what Jesus does with our sins.’” Developed California Fanbase P.O.D. quickly began to develop a local reputation for playing ferociously energetic live shows. Wuv’s father financed their first three independent albums—Snuff the Punk, Brown, and Live at TomFest. The band performed almost anywhere they were invited—YMCAs, church basements, skate parks, beds of pickup trucks, and even farms. They made a point of spending time with fans after their concerts and built up a loyal legion of devotees who took to calling themselves “The Warriors.” “I’ll spend hours talking after a show,” Sonny stated on the group’s official Web site. “That’s what this band is about—we’re just honored to have that kind of opportunity to connect with young people.” Although P.O.D. was growing in popularity, it was sometimes hard to see where fans were coming from. “When they started out, [Christian music audiences] absolutely hated them,” Tim Cook, P.O.D.’s manager, told Lewis. “It was a group of multiethnic guys playing this Latin, reggae, hip-hop, real hard music, and people just hated it.” On the other hand, they were losing gigs on the indie rock circuit because they pushed their religious beliefs too fervently on stage. The band began to change their approach in order to reach more people. “Every song might not say ‘Jesus’ in it,” Marcos told CCM writer Gregory Rumberg. “It might not have a spiritual overtone, but the passion and emotion behind it, the chords—I’m playing that to the higher power above, which is God.” P.O.D. got its big break in 1997 when the group captured the attention of John Rubeli of Atlantic Records while performing at a West Hollywood, California, showcase. Steadily building their grassroot support and word-of-mouth sales, they released The Warriors EP on the independent Tooth and Nail label before signing with Atlantic in 1999. With the release of The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, P.O.D. received accolades from both the rock community and such Christian music publications as HM and 7ball. Band members pushed hard to have “Southtown” as their
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first single off the album, although the label preferred “Rock The Party (Off The Hook),” seeing it as more radio-friendly. As the single was building, Pat Martin, assistant program director of mainstream rock station KRXQ in Sacramento, California, remarked to Billboard writer Carla Hay about “Southtown’s” staying power: “The song is hard and edgy, and it generates good phones. More than anything else, this band is getting popular because they’ve been generating a great street buzz.” Crossed Over to Mainstream Others recognized the band’s growing popularity as well. “P.O.D. has had a strong word-of-mouth following from the beginning,” Natalie Waleik, music buyer for Boston-based retail chain Newbury Comics told Hay. “Sales really started to take off for P.O.D. when they were on [nationally syndicated radio program] The Howard Stern Show in February, and sales have increased since then because there’s more awareness for the band at radio and MTV.” P.O.D. signed on with a number of high profile concert packages during 2000, including the Primus “Anti-Pop” tour and the Ozzfest 2000 tour. The latter concert engagement raised some controversy—Ozzfest’s namesake, Ozzy Osbourne, was the former lead singer of Black Sabbath and had been associated with demonic imagery in rock music for nearly 30 years. Christian radio talk show host Dr. James Dobson accused P.O.D. of forsaking their religious beliefs; concerned evangelicals approached them at concerts and questioned their integrity. “A lot of Christian kids have a hard time understanding how we can go out into the world and play our music and get along with all these bands,” Wuv told Rumberg. “It’s because of our love for God. God has been so real in our lives that we are enabled to do that. There is no way any band is going to rub off on P.O.D. more than P.O.D. is going to rub off on another band because ѧ we’ve already been there.” Winning comparisons with such mainstream rock acts as Rage Against The Machine, Limp Bizkit and Korn, P.O.D. increased its visibility by contributing to soundtracks for such films as Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows, Little Nicky, and Any Given Sunday. Appearing on everything from MTV to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to the Howard Stern Show, P.O.D. remained true to their beliefs whatever the setting. To Binelli, Sandoval expanded on this theme, pointing out that “Ninety-five percent of Bob Marley’s lyrics are straight Scripture. There’s people walking around singing ‘One Love,’ and they have no idea it’s Scripture. We come from the streets ѧ and we bring it to the kids tastefully. We don’t come off all TV-evangelistic. That’s how the world stereotypes Christians. We’re just real people who love God.” In 2001, P.O.D. received several Dove Award nominations, including ones for Artist, Group, and Rock Re-
corded Song of the Year. Such recognition did not alter their priorities, however. “The most important thing, man, is my love and respect for God and what I believe to be true,” Traa told Rumberg. “My love and my respect for my wife and my family and the fact that P.O.D. is even out here is a privilege. All that keeps me straight.” As their popularity continued to spread, the group affirmed its desire to testify to their personal faith rather than aggressively evangelize. “When I talk to someone who’s not a Christian, they shouldn’t feel automatically alienated,” Sandoval told Hay. “We’re not ashamed of our faith in God, because our faith is what motivates us to write music. We’re not here to judge people or to say we’re role models. We just say that this is what works for us, and if it works for you, that’s great.” That same year, P.O.D. released what became their most commercially successful album to date, Satellite. A multi-platinum-selling crossover hit that cemented P.O.D. as secular as well as Christian stars, the album featured the band’s signature hip-hop-infused metal style. “The metal world needed an album like Satellite ѧ just like it needed a band like P.O.D. to challenge longtime metal heavyweights like Tool and Korn for supremacy,” argued Jason Birchmeier of All Music Guide. “The spiritual, emotional band writes songs about promise and hope—songs that inspire you to celebrate life, not despise it.” Featuring singles such as “Youth of the Nation” and “Alive,” Satellite’s themes struck a chord with fans both old and new, and the album soared to the number six position on the Billboard 200 as well as topping the Christian charts. Underwent Lineup Changes Much to the surprise of fans, founding P.O.D. guitarist Curiel departed the band in May of 2003. Contradictory explanations for this event soon emerged, with Curiel claiming that he was fired due to differences in religious outlook and Sandoval informing fans that the guitarist had left voluntarily to pursue side projects. “We were at the height of our career, and all of a sudden this big mess happened,” Curiel later told Billboard. “It was just business.” As a result of this rift, Jason Truby—formerly of the band Living Sacrifice—joined P.O.D.’s lineup, while Curiel focused his energies on metal act The Accident Experiment. With Truby on board, P.O.D. returned to the studio first to record a track for the soundtrack for action film Matrix Reloaded and then to cut its next full-length album, Payable on Death. “The inspired, exuberant tunes are bolstered by Truby’s approach, which is more metallic than Curiel’s guitar work,” commented Ed Condran of the Virginian Pilot. “The combination of Truby’s axe prowess and the intensity exuded by the rest of the band ѧ makes for an exciting sound.” Although Payable on Death failed to achieve the same level of commercial success as its predecessor, it rang up gold sales and again topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
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After another round of intense touring, the group began working with producer Glen Ballard on its fifth studio album, 2006’s Testify. The album cracked the Billboard 200’s top ten and took the number one spot on the Christian charts. Despite these continuing successes, the group split with longtime record label Atlantic in the fall of that year. This division was balanced by a reunion, however, as Curiel soon rejoined the band in the wake of Truby’s voluntary exit. The re-formed P.O.D. signed on with Columbia and released their next studio effort, When Angels and Serpents Dance, in 2008. In a reflection of shifting music tastes and styles, the album stepped away from some of the metal conventions of the first part of the decade to explore reggae and blues sounds. Fans again embraced the group’s music, sending the album up both mainstream and Christian charts. Worldwide touring followed, and by 2010 Curiel and Wuv had begun working on new material for a planned eighth album.
Selected discography Snuff the Punk, Rescue, 1993. Brown, Rescue, 1996. Live at TomFest, Rescue, 1997. The Warriors (EP), Tooth and Nail, 1999. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, Atlantic, 1999. (Contributor) Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows (soundtrack), Emd/Priority, 2000. (Contributor) Little Nicky (soundtrack), Maverick, 2000. (Contributor) Any Given Sunday (soundtrack), Wea/Atlantic, 2000. Satellite, Atlantic, 2001. (Contributor)The Matrix Reloaded (soundtrack), Atlantic, 2003.
Payable on Death, Atlantic, 2003. The Warriors Vol. 2 (EP), Atlantic, 2005. Testify, Atlantic, 2006. Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years, Rhino, 2006. When Angels and Serpents Dance, Atlantic, 2008.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, March 18, 2000; October 28, 2000, p. 27; February 24, 2001, p. 47; September 2, 2006, p. 63; February 9, 2008, p. 89. CCM, March 2000, pp. 38-39; January 2001, pp. 24-29. Christianity Today, January 8, 2001, pp. 90-91. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA), May 13, 2004. Los Angeles Times, August 27, 2000, p. 56. Onstage, May 1, 2003. Rolling Stone, March 30, 2000, p. 31; December 14-21, 2000, pp. 101, 103. Virginian Pilot, May 20, 2004. Wall Street Journal, February 28, 2001, p. B1.
Online “Dove Awards History,” Dove Awards, http://www. doveawards.com/history.php (July 28, 2010). P.O.D. Official Web site, http://www.payableondeath.com (April 21, 2001; July 28, 2010). “Satellite,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg. dll?p=amg&sql=10:3cfwxq90ldje (July 28, 2010). “Testify,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg. dll?p=amg&sql=10:39fqxqqdldhe (Ju]y 28, 2010). —Janet Ingram and Vanessa E. Vaughn
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any singer-songwriters spend years trying to pen the perfect song and then struggle for years to get it heard. This wasn’t the case for singer-songwriter Landon Pigg. His music career was launched as a child singing in television commercials, and history later repeated itself, as his signature song was released to a worldwide audience as the soundtrack behind two television commercials.
Landon Pigg
Babe in the Woods Landon Pigg was born on August 6, 1983, in Nashville, Tennessee. His father was a veteran studio musician and his mother had a passion for poetry. Their talent rubbed off on the youngster, and along with his parents’ encouragement, propelled him to choose music as a career early on. The family moved to Chicago, where Pigg attended Grace Lutheran School before returning to Nashville during his teenage years, where he completed his education at Christ Presbyterian Academy. His music career started at the age of five when the young performer started singing in a children’s chorus along with his two siblings. He was a natural performer and participated in plays and musicals while attending school. His first professional music accomplishment was singing a commercial jingle for McDonald’s, and his voice can be heard in the chorus of the children’s albums Ronald McDonald presents Silly Sing-Along and Ronald Makes It Magic!
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Singer, songwriter, guitarist
His father’s record collection inspired him until he discovered the music of singer-songwriters Rufus Wainwright and David Mead, and later the rock bands Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and Radiohead. He credited these artists with helping him frame his songwriting style and sound. Having never had a formal guitar lesson, Pigg learned the instrument on his own. He explained on his official Web site, “I never had a guitar lesson when I started out. I’ve always felt that when you don’t learn all the rules you’re much more inclined to break them with a smile.” The piano was another instrument he learned to play, and he developed a gift for songwriting as he crafted each song in a poetic storytelling style. Though he was born and raised in Nashville, the home of country music, the city didn’t influence his sound. His music was more akin to singer-songwriters such as Wainwright and the indie rock groups Radiohead and Coldplay. At age 19, he self-released his first album, Demonstration, and offered it for sale through the online music retailer CDBaby.com. His pleasant vocals and knack for writing bittersweet love songs caught the attention of label reps, and it was RCA Records who signed the young artist to a deal. In 2006 his first official album, LP, was released by RCA. He was assisted with the project by producers Dan Brodbeck, Paul Ebersold, and Clif Magness, who had worked with the artists 3 Doors Down and Avril Lavigne. The first single, “Can’t Let Go,”
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orn Landon Pigg on August 6, 1983, in Nashville,
Tennessee; father is a veteran studio musician.
Sang commercial jingles at age five as part of a children’s chorus; leaned piano and guitar and at age 15; selfreleased first CD, Demonstrations; signed deal with RCA Records, 2005; released LP, 2006; song “I Can’t Let Go” featured on television show Grey’s Anatomy; ten-city publicity tour, 2006; television appearances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, Last Call With Carson Daly, and The Early Show, 2006; released EPs This is Pigg and Connect Sets, 2006; released EP Live in The Alice Lounge, 2007; single “Falling In Love at a Coffee Shop” placed in television commercials for De Beers diamonds and AT&T, 2007; appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, 2007; released EP Coffee Shop, 2008; released album The Boy Who Never, 2009; played Oliver in movie Whip It, 2009; co-wrote and recorded duet “Daring I Do” with Lucy Schwartz for Shrek Forever After, 2010. Addresses: Record company—RCA Records, 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022. Web site— Landon Pigg Official Web site: http://www.landonpigg. com.
failed to chart despite the big names behind it, and over-production appeared to be a factor. All Music Guide writer Tim Sendra pointed this out in his review of the album: “They layer big chunks of rock guitar over sweeping keyboards and big loud drums and come up with a completely average sound—which is a drag because Pigg probably deserved a bit better.” To promote the album he embarked on a publicity tour that had him perform on the late night talk shows Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly. He also performed his songs live on the hit television shows Grey’s Anatomy, The Ghost Whisperer, and One Tree Hill. The four-song EP called This is Pigg was released in late 2006. Diamonds are Gold Pigg’s big break came the following year when his song “Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop” was selected for the De Beers Diamond Company’s 2007 television com-
mercial campaign “A Diamond is Forever.” The tender love ballad was the focus of this commercial and it was also featured in an ad campaign by telephone company AT&T. Sales of the song skyrocketed the first week, when it sold over 13,000 tracks on iTunes and made it into the top 50 downloads on the Web site. The song has surpassed 122,000 downloads since 2007. A video for the song soon followed and attracted an even bigger following when Pigg’s female fanbase discovered that he not only had a great voice but the good looks to go with it. He was invited to perform the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In 2008 he embarked on a ten-city club tour with label mate Gavin DeGraw before the label decided to release the single on the 2008 EP Coffee Shop. A live EP titled Live at the Alice Lounge was also released before the next full-length album. Riding high on the success of the hit song, it was now time for Pigg to record some new material for the next album, 2009’s The Boy Who Never. The album was recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles and this time was assisted by producer Jacquire King, whose previous work included Tom Waits and Kings of Leon. The first single was a new arrangement of the hit song “Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop.” In a video interview for the album on Billboard.com, Pigg reflected on hearing the song in a commercial for the first time. “It was great and harkened back to my early days when I was nine years old and hearing me and my brother and my sister singing in a McDonald’s commercial.” Despite the inclusion of the hit song, the album charted at number 191 on the Billboard 200 chart and number eight on the Heatseekers chart. Some critics were disappointed in the album, but blamed it on the fact that the bar was set too high with the hit song. Writer Ian Morales from the music Web site Doublestereo.com wrote in his review of the album, “At this point, [“Falling in Love”] is already a timeless classic. As for the rest of The Boy Who Never, it is not worthy of the same high praise.” Morales concluded that “Landon Pigg is a talented artist who should remain a mainstay in [the] music world and specifically in the Top 40 realm.” Whip It Good While recording the album, Pigg’s manager suggested he audition for the roller-derby girl film Whip It, the directorial debut by actress Drew Barrymore. “They were looking for someone who could play a musician and who wasn’t necessarily an actor,” he told WWD. com. Pigg landed the role of Oliver, the lead character’s indie rocker boyfriend, and traveled to Detroit, Michigan, for the filming. He was approached by the director to write a song for the film, and collaborated with the Nashville surf-rock band the Turbo Fruits on the song “High Times” for the soundtrack. Pigg told Billboard. com that another acting role may not be out of the question if the opportunity presents itself in the future:
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“I think if I was offered another movie that was half as fun as Whip It was to make, I would definitely do it.” After his concurrent movie debut and album release, he set off on a tour with singer-songwriter Erin McCarley in 2009. He also co-wrote and recorded the duet “Darling I Do” with fellow songwriter Lucy Schwartz for the 2010 movie Shrek Forever After. When asked by writer Geoffrey Stephenson of Fracture magazine, “What’s your favorite thing about being a musician?” Pigg compared making music to making a film. “There’s a feeling of instant gratification in music, whereas in film, there is more overhead. It may take several years for an idea to manifest.” An astute listener, Pigg has taken bits and pieces from music past and present and added them to his music, from Beatles bass lines to Gershwin melodies. He told Stephenson he even finds inspiration in “people that play a superb game inside the box. That could be anything from Warhol’s soup cans to Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic.’” In a time when television commercials, appearances, soundtracks, and videos are the new jukeboxes, Pigg proves that it takes more than just looks and hooks to get by. It takes strong songwriting, talent and determination—along with a hit song—to get in the game and stay there.
This Is Pigg, RCA, 2006. Connect Sets, RCA, 2006. Live in The Alice Lounge, RCA, 2007. Coffee Shop, RCA, 2008. The Boy Who Never, RCA, 2009.
Sources Online “The Boy Who Never by Landon Pigg,” Doublestereo.com, http://www.doublestereo.com/blog/2009/10/11/albumreview-the-boy-who-never-by-landon-pigg (July 6, 2010). “Landon Pigg, LP,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfpxqydld0e (July 6, 2010). Landon Pigg Official Web site: http://www.landonpigg.com/ biography (July 6, 2010). “Landon Pigg: Singer-Songwriter actor in Whip It,” Fracture mag.com, http://www.fracturemag.com/derby/music/lan don-pigg (July 6, 2010). “Landon Pigg: The Boy Who Never Q&A,” Billboard, http:// www.billboard.com/news/landon-pigg-the-boy-who-neverq-a-1004013452.storyⲆ/news/landon-pigg-the-boy-whonever-q-a-1004013452.story (July 6, 2010). “Landon Pigg, Whip It Star and Indie Rocker,” WWD.com, http://www.wwd.com/eyescoop/eye/the-real-thing-inter view-with-whip-it-star-landon-pigg-2324820 (July 6, 2010).
Selected discography —Sue Summers Demonstrations, 2002. LP, RCA, 2006.
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artists had served in ambitious math rock outfits in the fertile San Diego indie rock underground for nearly a decade, their initial collaborations resulted in a more nuanced, pop-inflected sound that fused together with hip-hop elements to create an engaging vein of indie rock. In an interview with Scott Hill for PopMatters, Smith explained how he and Crow first approached their work in Pinback: “It pretty much happened right away. Maybe it was just a good period in time to do it, because we used to be roommates long before we ever worked together in Pinback. We had always talked about getting together and doing something just for fun, but I was busy with Three Mile Pilot and Rob was busy with Heavy Vegetable and his other bands. But when I was taking a break from Three Mile Pilot, we started playing and recording. And around that time, the computer was becoming just good enough to record music. ѧ The next thing we knew, we had 11 songs that weren’t too bad, so we put them out. It worked out well. ѧ And that was a good time for us to get together.”
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lthough functioning with a rotating cast of contributors, at the core of indie outfit Pinback was the collaboration between Armistead Burwell Smith IV and Rob Crow. The duo joined forces as a recording project in 1998 during a lull in activity for Smith’s San Diegobased Three Mile Pilot and Crow’s bands Thingy and Heavy Vegetable. As Three Mile Pilot took an indefinite hiatus, Crow decided to put his respective projects on hold to work more with Smith on Pinback. Recording at home on Smith’s computer and eventually joined by Three Mile Pilot drummer Tom Zinsor, by August of 1998 Pinback completed their 14-song debut. Although initially slated for release on San Diego imprint Vinyl Communications, Pinback quickly raised their profile following a showcase at Toronto’s North By Northwest Festival. The resulting bidding war kept the album from seeing release for nearly a year. Ultimately, the band signed with New Jersey label Ace Fu to issue their self-titled debut in early 1999. The duo returned the following year with the EP Some Voices, courtesy of Tree Records. While the band issued their 2001 sophomore effort, Blue Screen Life, on Ace Fu, Pinback moved to venerable Chicago label Touch and Go Records for their 2004 album Summer in Abadon. In 2006 Ace Fu released a compilation of the group’s B-sides and rarities titled Nautical Antiques. Pinback’s second album for Touch and Go, Autumn of the Seraphs, was issued in 2007. Having spent much of the 1990s as bassist for the seminal indie-prog outfit Three Mile Pilot, bassist Smith teamed up with guitarist Crow in 1998 in an earnest attempt to write songs in Smith’s home. While both
By summer of 2008, Pinback completed the 14 tracks that comprised their eponymous debut and arranged for the disc to be release by San Diego label Vinyl Communications. Before the album could be issued, however, Pinback performed at a showcase for the Tim/Ker label at the North By Northwest Festival in Toronto. The subsequent buzz in the wake of their performance instigated a bidding war and various contractual disputes that delayed the release of their debut for nearly a year. Building on their early hype, Pinback followed their full-length debut with a pair of EPs, Some Voices and Penelope, released in 2000 and 2001, respectively. In 2001 the band returned with their second full-length album, Blue Screen Life, also issued on Ace Fu. The album continued to build on the framework created by Smith and Crow and further established the duo as a formidable force in the indie realm. According to Lavina Lee of Flak Magazine, “Pinback seems to be all about the noise it creates. The crisp guitars and beats comprise the stronger Siamese twin of the Pinback sound. Together, the contrapuntal vocals and dense yet clean melodies sustained and delivered by guitars, bass and keyboard make up the blank, beautiful blue screen for which you can provide the images. It’s a soundtrack for dreams that somehow manages not to be boring as it lulls you to sleep.” As the band toured feverishly throughout North America and Europe following the release of Blue Screen Life, the Absolutely Kosher label issued a new EP, Offcell, which featured various outtakes and B-sides compiled by Smith and Crow. In 2004 the band graduated to one of indie rock’s most reputable labels, Touch and Go Records, to release their third full-length album, Summer in Abaddon. Reviewing the record for PopMatters, Ari Levenfield said: “Summer in Abaddon starts off with the group’s signature syncopated bass
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21, 1971, in San Diego, CA), guitar, vocals;
Armistead Burwell Smith IV (founding member), bass, vocals; Tom Zinsor (original drummer; left after debut album), drums. Formed in 1998; signed to Ace Fu Records, 1998; released self-titled debut, 1999; released Blue Screen Life, 2001; signed with Touch and Go Records, 2004; released Summer in Abadon, 2004; released Nautical Antiques, a compilation of outtakes and b-sides, 2006; released Autumn of the Seraphs in 2007. Addresses: Record Label—Temporary Residence Limited, P.O. Box 60097, Brooklyn, NY 11206-0097. Web site—Pinback Official Web site: http://www.pinback. com.
line, and the lyrical tale of a heartbroken post to a blog. Much like Grandaddy, Pinback weave classic pop fodder into the modern machinery of mainframe technology and ѧ generate a form of post modernism that’s even alienated from alienation. The album quickly establishes itself as a strange blend of precise intensity and sweetness, like a combination of Rush and Hall and Oates.” In 2006 Ace Fu issued yet another collection of rarities and B-sides titled Nautical Antiques. According to William Bowers in Pitchfork: “Nautical Antiques works both as a nostalgic springboard to the misty days of Milemarker and Versus, and as a relic of the nerdy, secular sexlessness of so much pre-9/11 post-punk. This version of Pinback was the opposite of Modest Mouse off-the-rails-ness; they made sober concentration-music at stoner-rock tempos, as if scoring a debate between Adderall and codeine. The soothing vocals hot up the mathiness, proving that an act can be calculatedly flaccid, yet seductive.” Pinback returned in 2007 with their second full-length album for Touch and Go, Autumn of the Seraphs. The album found favor among fans and critics alike, resulting in one of the band’s most acclaimed efforts to date. Ian Cohen wrote in Stylus, “This is a true work of a band playing as a machine, or more pointedly, a game of Mouse Trap; you can see all the moving parts and half the fun is being able to pick them apart; see how the sinister, palm-muted riff of ‘Devil You Know’ pushes everything along as Crow circumnavigates a tricky melody over descending piano or ‘Barnes’ folding over
itself as the chant-like coda reveals itself as a true hook after so much strange bait.” Writing in Pitchfork, Jason Crock felt that the album “lacks some of the depth and organic detail that made Pinback’s Summer in Abaddon a standout, but if that record had a fault, it was trading atmosphere for any sort of catharsis (even if it fit the record’s theme). Autumn of the Seraphs, on the other hand, returns to warmer, more familiar tones, including the busy, gently funky interplay and wide hooks that fans have come to expect.” While Pinback continued to exist as a studio effort for the duo of Smith and Crow, the pair drafted various musicians to accompany them on tours in support of their albums. By 2010, however, the duo decided to present the music in a live setting similar to the way in which it was originally conceived. Speaking with Daniel Levin Becker of the San Francisco Chronicle’s SF Weekly blog, Crow said: “On the Pinback albums it’s just the two of us playing everything, and when Pinback plays out we have a few other people doing the stuff we can’t do. We change the songs to fit with the live band, so that they sound more like they do on the record. For [the Rob and Zach Show], we took it on a song-by-song basis; some songs are taken completely apart, some aren’t, but hardly ever does it sound like it does on the record.” Pinback signed to Temporary Residence to work on a follow-up to Autumn of the Seraphs, and have continued touring.
Selected discography Pinback, Ace Fu, 1998. Some Voices (EP), Tree Records, 2000. Penelope (EP), Cutty Sark, 2001. Blue Screen Life, Ace Fu, 2001. Offcell (EP), Absolutely Kosher, 2003. Summer in Abadon, Touch and Go, 2004. Nautical Antiques, Touch and Go, 2006. Autumn of the Seraphs, Touch and Go, 2007.
Sources Online “I Want It To Have Edges: An Interview with Pinback’s Zach Smith” PopMatters, http://www.popmatters.com/music/in terviews/pinback-050210.shtml (July 27, 2010). “Pinback,”All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 19, 2010). “Pinback: Autumn of the Seraphs” Pitchfork, http://www. pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/10656-autumn-of-theseraphs/ (July 19, 2010). “Pinback: Autumn of the Seraphs,” Stylus, http://www. stylusmagazine.com/reviews/pinback/autumn-of-theseraphs.htm (July 27, 2010).
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“Pinback Bio,” Pinback Official Web site, http://www.pinback. com/ (July 19, 2010). “Pinback: Blue Screen Life,” FlakMagazine, http://www. flakmag.com/music/pinback.html (July 27, 2010). “Pinback: Nautical Antiques,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork. com/reviews/albums/9394-nautical-antiques/ (July 19, 2010). “Pinback On Tour!!!” Temporary Residence Limited Official Web site, http://www.temporaryresidence.com/ (July 27, 2010).
“Pinback: Summer in Abadon,” PopMatters, http://www. popmatters.com/music/reviews/p/pinback-summer.shtml (July 19, 2010). “Pinback’s Rob Crow Talk His Many Projects, Band Names He Wishes He’d Thought Of,” SF Weekly, http://www.blogs. sfweekly.com/shookdown/2010/07/rob_crow_and_zach_ smith.php (July 19, 2010). —Kyle Melton
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apper Pitbull built a successful recording career on his Southern party rap tracks during the first decade of the twenty-first century. Influenced by his Cuban heritage, the performer has incorporated political themes into his songs and released an album recorded entirely in Spanish. His danceable party rap tunes have won the artist a substantial fan base and helped send his gold-selling debut album, 2005’s M.I.A.M.I., to the top of the Billboard Independent Albums charts. Follow-up releases, including 2006’s El Mariel, 2007’s The Boatlift, and 2009’s Rebelution have also fared well both popularly and critically. Throughout his career, Pitbull has been recognized as a strong collaborator, appearing on tracks by artists ranging from Lil Jon to Enrique Iglesias.
Pitbull
Born Armando Christian Pérez on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida, the rapper is the child of first generation Cuban-American immigrants who instilled in their son a respect for his Latin heritage and for the written word by having him memorize poems written by Cuban poet Jose Martí. However, challenges marked the young performer’s childhood; his father dealt and used drugs, and his parent split while he was small, leaving Pitbull primarily in the care of his mother and even a foster family in Georgia. During his teens, the future rapper and his father reunited, although he later recalled to Judy Faber of CBS News that “it was more like a friendship than it was a father and son [relationship].” When he was 16 years old, his mother kicked him out of the house upon discovering that Pitbull had begun dealing drugs. He managed to graduate from high school, but had less interest in learning than in rapping.
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Formed Grassroots Audience The aspiring rapper got his start performing on mix tapes distributed locally in Miami, and soon attracted the attention of controversial 1980s rap group 2 Live Crew founder Luther Campbell. The elder rapper tapped Pitbull to appear on one of his singles, which resulted in the rapper beginning to work with Atlantabased producer and rapper Lil Jon. Pitbull made a cameo appearance on Lil Jon’s Kings of Crunk album and landed a track on the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack before signing with independent record label TVT in 2004. His first single, “Culo,” became a word-of-mouth hit due in no small part to the rapper’s own selfpromotion. “This is how you make a name for yourself with no record deal,” he explained to Teresa Wiltz of the Washington Post, adding, “no video, no publishing contract. My records climb charts. I’m selling me to the world. I’m not selling gimmicks.” In August of 2004, Pitbull released his debut, M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is Still a Major Issue). Hailed as “a fierce and fun ride” by Steven Chen of Entertainment Weekly, the album built on the hype generated by “Culo” to establish Pitbull as a true Southern rap success. M.I.A.M.I. cruised to number 14 on the Billboard 200, as singles
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orn on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida.
on this album, where he plays to his less excessively crude sensibilities,” observed Ben-Yehuda in a separate Billboard review. Nevertheless, the album and singles “Go Girl” and “The Anthem” failed to match the commercial successes of their predecessors.
Began performing on Miami mixtapes, recorded track with Luther Campbell, early 2000s; performed on Lil Jon’s Kings of Crunk, 2002; contributed song to 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack, 2003; signed to TVT Records, released debut album, M.I.A.M.I., 2004; compilation Money Is Still a Major Issue, 2005; El Mariel, 2006; appeared on television program Pitbull’s La Esquina, released The Boatlift, 2007; successfully sued TVT for release from recording contract, signed with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group, 2008; released Rebelution, 2009; Spanish-language album Armando and English-language album Planetpit, 2010. Addresses: Record company—J Records, 1540 Broadway, 40th Fl., New York, NY 10036. Web site—http:// www.pitbullmusic.com.
“Dimmit Man,” “Toma,” and “Back Up” popped up on the airwaves, eventually achieving gold-selling status. The artist’s next LP, El Mariel, paid tribute to his Cuban heritage by referring to the port from which thousands of Cubans emigrated to the United States in its title, and by exploring some of the issues facing Miami and its people in its lyrics. However, “there’s only a bit of revolution among all this party music,” commented All Music Guide’s David Jeffries. “Make that glorious, vibrant, exciting, and always infectious party music.” Bolstered by singles “Dime (Tell Me)” and “Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera),” the album topped the Billboard Independent Albums chart, cracked the top five of the R&B charts, and made it to a respectable number 17 on the Billboard 200. In early 2007, the rapper appeared in an eight-episode comedy program called Pitbull’s La Esquina on Spanish- and English-language network mun2. Set in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, the program featured the rapper and a number of celebrity guests discussing timely issues. “The show is humorous, but at the same time there’s a message,” Pitbull told Billboard’s Ayala Ben-Yehuda. Later that year, Pitbull continued the exploration of his Latin roots on his third album, The Boatlift. Again referencing the movement of Cubans to Miami in the album’s title, the rapper incorporated club-friendly rhythms with his Latin rap style. “Pitbull’s signature combination of clever, in-your-face Spanglish lyrics and frenetic dance beats is at its best
Broke with TVT By 2008, relations between Pitbull and TVT had soured; the record label faced extreme financial difficulties, and—according to the rapper—had failed to adequately promote The Boatlift due to contention over a lawsuit between TVT and Miami-based record label Slip-n-Slide concerning an album of Pitbull’s early material released by the latter label. The rapper sued the by-then bankrupt TVT for escape from his recording contract. “The relationship between the label and the artist is delicate, requiring mutual respect,” commented one of Pitbull’s attorneys, Coralee Penabad, in the Miami Daily Business Review. “In this case, TVT did not respect its artist, his career and his future and simply attempted to exert extreme control as a master.” Ultimately, Pitbull won the suit, and soon signed with the larger Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group. Now backed by a major label, Pitbull entered the studio to record his fourth album, Rebelution. By the time of the album’s release in the late summer of 2009, it had already produced two popular singles, “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” and “Hotel Room Service,” that exemplified its club-driven, danceable sound. Described as “a mix of infectious dance hooks and rapidfire rhymes” by Ben-Yehuda, the album featured the production efforts of such heavy hitters as Jim Jonsin, who had previously worked with rappers Lil Wayne and T.I., and The Neptunes, who had produced Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. The album proved a commercial hit, topping the Billboard Rap Albums chart, cracking the top five of the R&B Albums chart, and peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200. The artist embarked on a string of tour dates to support Rebelution, making headlines while on the road in April of the following year when he physically assaulted a fan who joined him onstage in Aspen, Colorado; the fan “pulled out some cash to make it rain on the rapper, and Pitbull responded with a swift punch to the guy’s face,” according to Issie Lapowsky of the New York Daily News. No charges were filed, however, and the rapper continued his nationwide tour. Two months later, he released his first full-length entirely Spanishlanguage album, Armando, through Sony Latin. An English-language follow-up, Planetpit, was scheduled to drop in the fall of 2010.
Selected discography (Contributor) 2 Fast 2 Furious (soundtrack), Def Jam, 2003. M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is Still a Major Issue), TVT, 2004.
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Money Is Still a Major Issue (compilation), TVT, 2005. El Mariel, TVT, 2006. The Boatlift, TVT, 2007. Rebelution, Polo Grounds/RCA, 2009. Armando, Sony Latin, 2010. Planetpit, J Records, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, May 5, 2007; December 1, 2007, July 17, 2010. Entertainment Weekly, September 10, 2004. Miami Daily Business Review, September 28, 2009.
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Records, http://www.jrecords.com/pitbull/pitbull_ustour_ 2010_pressrelease.htm (July 29, 2010). “Hustling to the Beat,” Washington Post, http://www.wash ingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9488-2004Jul23.html (July 29, 2010). “Pitbull,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg. dll?p=amg&sql=11:3xftxqq0ldae (July 29, 2010). “Pitbull,” Austin Music Hall, http://www.austinmusichall.com/ index.cfm?Fuseaction=EventDetail&EventID=13351 (July 29, 2010). “Pitbull Sinks His Teeth into New Album,” CBS News, http:// www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/26/entertainment/ main2042098.shtml (July 29, 2010). “Rapper Pitbull attacks an unlucky fan while performing on stage,” New York Daily News, http://www.nydailynews. com/gossip/2009/05/27/2009-05-27_rapper_pitbull_punch es_fan_while_performing_on_stage.html (July 29, 2010). “Rapper Pitbull’s New TV Show ‘Pitbull’s La Esquina,” Latin Heat Online, http://www.latinheat.com/print.php?nid=1066 &origen=1 (July 29, 2010).
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Placebo Punk rock band
he London-based trio known as Placebo has taken pride in creating provocative music. “We like to provoke strong reaction in people,” bassist Stefan Olsdal admitted in an interview with the iMusic.com Web site. “Indifference is something we try to avoid. Sometimes that leads to confusion, or anger, or interest—but you can never really predict the outcome.” And for followers of up-and-coming pop-rock bands, figuring out Placebo did prove challenging at first. Based on appearances alone—frontman Brian Molko favored an androgynous look with heavy dark makeup—reviewers most often dubbed Placebo a goth-rock ensemble. But after the release of the band’s eponymous debut in 1996, followed by 1998’s Without You I’m Nothing, pop enthusiasts discovered that there was more to Placebo than meets the eye. Rolling Stone writer Chuck Eddy, for instance, asserted that “Placebo are the latest—and toughest—in the recent line of English pretty-boy guitar-glam bands [such as] Suede, Supergrass, Mansum, Rialto, Elcka.” Soon the band had earned a reputation for their eclectic songcraft, as well as for their ambiguity and uncertainty, and also gained admiration from such accomplished musicians as R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, U2’s Bono, David Bowie, and Marilyn Manson, all of whom Placebo claimed as friends.
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embers include Steve Forrest (born c. 1986 in
the United States.; joined band c. 2008;), drums;
SteveHewitt (born c. 1971 in the United Kingdom.; joined band c. 1997; left group c. 2007), drums; Brian
some more traditional rock and roll ingredients, like heavy-metal guitar riffs and lyrics that celebrated sex and drugs. However, as Mark Jenkins concluded in a review for the Washington Post, “the effect of the band’s self-titled album is not exactly routine.” Placebo’s debut also spawned the band’s first hit single, “Nancy Boy,” which peaked at number four on the British charts.
Molko (born c. 1972; son of Scottish and American parents), vocals; Stefan Olsdal (born c. 1974 in Sweden), bass, guitar, keyboards; Robert Schulzberg (born c. 1975 in Switzerland; joined band c. 1994; left group c. 1997), drums. Formed in London around 1995; released self-titled debut on Caroline Records, 1996; toured with the Sex Pistols, U2, and Weezer, 1996-97; released Without You I’m Nothing on Virgin Records, 1998; had cameo role in Velvet Goldmine and appeared on film soundtrack, 1998; released Black Market Music, 2000; Sleeping with Ghosts, 2003; Meds, 2006; re-released bonus disc Covers as a download-only album, 2007; Hewitt left band, 2007; Forrest joined band, 2008; released Battle for The Sun, 2009. Awards: MTV Europe Music Award, Best Alternative, 2009. Addresses: Record company—Vagrant Records, 1A Adpar St., 3rd Fl., London W2 1DE, Web site: http:// www.vagrant.com. Web site—Placebo Official Web site: http://www.Placeboworld.co.uk.
Gender-bending lead singer Brian Molko first met Swedish-born bassist/guitarist/keyboardist Stefan Olsdal while attending school in Luxembourg. However, even though both students shared the common interest of music, the pair didn’t become fast friends. Olsdal was a jock and played sports on the one hand, while on the other, Molko was a self-described loser. Although they never hung out together much during their school days, the two did meet up again by chance years later in London and decided to form a band. Together, along with drummer Robert Schultzberg, Molko and Olsdal formed a group called Ashtray Heart. By around 1995, Ashtray Heart had transformed into Placebo. For Placebo’s first release, the band enlisted the technical skills of Chicago-based producer Brad Wood, who also worked with Liz Phair, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Jesus Lizard. On the surface, Placebo, issued by Caroline Records in the United States, contained
Soon after releasing their highly anticipated self-titled debut album, the group seemed well on their way to establishing a name for themselves, appearing on the covers of both New Musical Express and Melody Maker, two well-known British publications. Moreover, they opened for the legendary punk group the Sex Pistols, for David Bowie and U2 in Europe, and for the pop band Weezer during that band’s American tour. “A lot of people were there just to hear [Weezer play] ‘Buddy Holly,’” Olsdal recalled of Placebo’s lukewarm welcome from American audiences, as quoted by Doug Reece in Billboard. “We were getting coined [having coins thrown at them by the audience], so we just punked it up and ended up winning over a lot of crowds.” Spending most of 1996-97 touring in Europe and abroad, Placebo was also invited to perform for Bowie’s fiftieth birthday celebration, held at New York’s Madison Square Garden. By the end of 1997, Placebo had gained a respectable audience in Europe, and their fan base continued to grow in the United States. Before starting work on their follow-up and debut major label release for Virgin Records, Placebo replaced Schultzberg with a new drummer, Steve Hewitt, and also enlisted producer Steve Osborne. The addition of Hewitt and Osborne to the team, Olsdal believed, helped the band achieve a new direction for Without You I’m Nothing, released in November of 1998. Comparing the band’s first album to Without You, Olsdal described the latter as “more schizophrenic,” according to Reece. “The first album was a very sexual record,” Molko further explained, “packed full of youthful vigor and lust. The new album is introverted, more of a post-coital depression: the comedown. It deals with an ever-pervading heartbreak and loneliness that seems to be in the air,” as quoted on iMusic.com. “On this album, we wanted to go away from that classic rock sound toward a more modern sound,” Olsdal added, as quoted by Reece. “It’s more textured with expensive toys. On the first album, we were using toy instruments.” The time between Placebo and the debut’s follow-up allowed the band to explore other musical pursuits and renewed their focus and energy. “There’s two years between the two albums, and there’s been a hell of a lot of living going on during that time,” admitted Molko to iMusic.com. “In many ways it feels like a different band. ѧ We’re just trying to take it as far as possible in each direction: stretch it, and aim for a wider scope.” And although Molko wrote most of the lyrics for the tracks
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on Without You, all of the band members contributed to the music’s sonic flow. The album’s first single, “Pure Morning,” introduced Without You in a big way, debuting on the British singles charts at number four. A song that sounded somewhat reminiscent of the Butthole Surfers’ hit “Pepper,” “Pure Morning” immediately took hold of modern rock radio in the United States as well. “I personally feel this is one of the most compelling-sounding albums to come out of England since Radiohead,” a Los Angeles radio station executive, KROQ’s Gene Sandbloom, commented to Reece. “[‘Pure Morning’] is very unique, very alternative, and just something that immediately stands out on the air.” Likewise, the expansive concept video for the single earned positive feedback on cable television network MTV. In addition to giving a nod of approval to “Pure Morning,” music critics such as Eddy provided favorable references to the album’s other songs as well. “Tracks like ‘Every You Every Me’ and ‘Scared of Girls’ gallop with exhilaration; ‘The Crawl’ and ‘My Sweet Prince’ prance into preening spaces of piano gloom,” wrote Eddy. “The disc winds down to the triumphantly downtrodden ‘Burger Queen’ (which swipes its sad tune from Altered Images’ 1981 New Wave classic, ‘I Could Be Happy’). ѧ Molko’s hissy-fit voice cracks toward transcendence whenever he hitches its pitch up another fruity notch.” By coincidence, the release of Without You I’m Nothing corresponded with the November/December release of the glam-rock-era Miramax film Velvet Goldmine, directed by Todd Haynes and produced by Michael Stipe of the rock band R.E.M.. The movie included a cameo appearance by Placebo, for which the band performed a cover of Marc Bolan’s [formerly of the now disbanded T. Rex] “20th Century Boy.” Placebo’s version of the song also appeared on the soundtrack. “In the great tradition of T. Rex—whose ‘20th Century Boy’ they actually improved for the Velvet Goldmine soundtrack—Placebo’s hooks are no less muscular for their androgyny,” commented Eddy. About Placebo’s role in Velvet Goldmine, Olsdal recalled to Reece, “We got dressed up in these ridiculous glam clothes and a lot of makeup. ѧ It was a bit like being on a video shoot.” The band spent nine months in the studio recording their third album, Black Market Music, and the album was finally released in late 2000. While charting at number one in France, it failed to win audiences outside of the U.K. Paul Cooper, a writer for the indie music Web site Pitchfork.com said this about the trio: “The UK trio Placebo have always struck me as the most calculating of bands.” Cooper went on to call them “eye-liner-and-lip-gloss-power-pop.” It took another three years before a fourth album was released by the label Astralwerks. This 2003 album,
Sleeping With Ghosts, finally hit the Billboard Heatseekers chart at number 18. The album’s subject matter dealt with the ‘ghosts’ of relationships past and present. Covers, a bonus disc of covers, was packaged for worldwide release with the album. It contained their versions of songs by The Smiths, The Pixies, and Kate Bush, among others. It was the cover songs that landed in film soundtracks that finally got the band additional attention outside of Europe. With the unexpected success of Covers, the album was re-released as a download-only album in 2007. A fifth album, called Meds, was released in 2006 and once again topped the European album charts. Though it failed to make a dent on the U.S. charts, the album gained favorable reviews worldwide. This was helped in part by two duets on the album, one featuring Alison Mosshart of The Kills and the other featuring Michael Stipe of R.E.M., whom they met while working on the film Velvet Goldmine. In 2007 drummer Steve Hewitt decided to leave after ten years with the band, and he was replaced by American drummer Steve Forrest of the group Evaline, which was the support band on Placebo’s U.S. tour in 2006. The band then returned to a recording studio in Toronto to begin work on their sixth album, Battle For The Sun. Molko explained the album’s sound and concept on the group’s official Web site: “It’s not hard rock and it’s not pop, it’s probably hard pop. ѧ We’ve made a record about choosing life, about choosing to live, about stepping out of the darkness and into the light.” The 2009 Vagrant Records release won the MTV Europe Music Award for “Best Alternative.” Placebo has continued touring throughout Europe and Asia, and had a scheduled appearance at the Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth in London in 2010.
Selected discography Placebo, Caroline, 1996. (With others) Velvet Goldmine (soundtrack), 1998. Without You I’m Nothing, Virgin, 1998. Black Market Music, Hut Records, 2000. Sleeping With Ghosts, Astralwerks, 2003. Once More With Feeling: Singles 1996-2004, Astralwerks, 2004. Meds, Virgin, 2006. Battle For The Sun, Vagrant, 2009.
Sources Periodicals Alternative Press, August 1999, p. 42. Billboard, October 10, 1998, pp. 14, 20. Melody Maker, July 24, 1999, p. 4.
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Rolling Stone, February 4, 1999, p. 61. Washington Post, September 20, 1996.
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—Laura Hightower and Sue Summers
wide exposure and attracting the attention of Mathew Knowles, the father of Destiny’s Child lead vocalist Beyoncé Knowles. He later became the new group’s manager. Unlike other popular Swedish groups, the young members of Play spent only a short time building a career in their homeland before gaining international exposure. Their breakthrough came when the chief executive of the Sony/CBS label in the United States, Tommy Mottola, heard them singing during a telephone call. Within two weeks they had been signed to the label. In 2001 Play toured with American teen singer Aaron Carter, and they released a single, “Us Against the World.” Their debut album, Play, appeared in June of 2002. Barely 24 minutes long, the album included covers of the pop standards “Hopelessly Devoted to You” (here titled “Hopelessly Devoted”) and “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me.”
Play Vocal group
T
he Swedish teen group Play rode a series of moderate hits to popularity in the early 2000s, partly on the strength of personal appearances linked to their visual image. Nurtured by some of the most powerful forces in the music industry, both in their native country and in the United States, Play’s success lasted through several albums and various personnel changes, showing durability beyond the norm for the fashion-oriented teen stars of the era. Moreover, Play reunited in 2010, experiencing unprecedented success in Sweden and planning a comeback tour in the United States for the end of that year.
The album sold reasonably well, reaching number 74 on Billboard magazine’s top 200 albums chart and earning a gold record certification for sales of 500,000 copies. Although the Mottola phone call had earned Play a major-label signing on its sonic merits, promotion of the group relied heavily on visual elements. Play’s tours included appearances at shopping malls, sometimes in conjunction with the Limited Too clothingstore chain. A typical event held at the Galleria III mall in Houston, Texas, as part of a “Passion for Fashion” tour, included, according to the Houston Chronicle, “dance demonstrations, interactive games, and a backto-school fashion show geared for girls ages 7 to 14.”
Play’s roots lay in the talent-spotting abilities of Laila Bagge, a songwriter, manager, and dance instructor who was a veteran of Sweden’s music industry (and at the time the wife of songwriter and producer Anders Bagge, who later contributed musically to Play’s recordings). In 2001 she was operating a dance studio in Stockholm, Sweden, where one of her students was Anna Sundstrand (reportedly a relative of the legendary Swedish actress Greta Garbo). Bagge began to think about forming a teen group and soon teamed Sundstrand with Anaïs Lameche, whom she had seen performing in a musical theater production.
Play returned with its second album, Replay, in the summer of 2003, attempting to duplicate its fashionoriented success with television appearances sponsored by the Limited Too chain and Clickits decorative accessories. The album, in the words of the All Music Guide’s Johnny Loftus, “tries to embrace Play’s own emerging sexuality in its lyricism and photography, but falls short with unimaginative arrangements that either haven’t left the fluffy PG beats of the quartet’s (recent) past, or too closely imitate the hot modern R&B of [Christina] Aguilera and especially Destiny’s Child.” Although teen musical fashions had shifted by that time to the more serious songs of Canadian chanteuse Avril Lavigne, Replay eclipsed its predecessor on the Billboard album chart, reaching number 67—thanks in part to the placement of one single, “I Must Not Chase the Boys,” on the MTV cable channel’s Total Request Live (TRL) video countdown show.
By late 2001 Play had been rounded out with two more members—Faye Hamlin and Rosanna (“Rosie”) Munter who were both chosen at an audition and were, unbeknownst to Bagge, already schoolmates and close friends. The new group’s fortunes took a quick step upward when the girls landed an opening slot for the group Destiny’s Child on its European tour, gaining
After Replay, Faye Hamlin, who had been the lead singer in most of Play’s arrangements, decided to leave the group in order to pursue educational opportunities. With a new 13-year-old lead singer, Janet Leon, Play released a new album, Don’t Stop the Music, in 2004. One song from the album, “everGirl,” was commercially tied into a new multiproduct brand
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embers include Faye Hamlin (born October 23,
1987; left group, 2004; rejoined, 2009), vocals;
Sanne Karlsson, (joined group, 2009), vocals; Anaïs Lameche, (born August 19, 1987), vocals; Janet Leon, (replaced Hamlin, 2004), vocals; Rosanna Munter (born September 26, 1987; left group at hiatus, 2005), vocals; Anna Sundstrand, (born February 22, 1989; left group at hiatus, 2005), vocals. Formed 2001 in Stockholm, Sweden; signed to Sony/ CBS label; released Play, 2002; Replay, 2003; Don’t
programming helped to bring them back together in 2010. A program called Made in Sweden organized one episode around the premise that Hamlin and Lameche were reuniting and looking for a new third member—apparently over the objections of Sundstrand, who told Starshine magazine that “I was sad and hurt about the decision, especially the way it was handled.” The new member of the group was 24-year-old Sanne Karlsson (born November 11, 1985), a singer and songwriter who had formerly been a member of a group called Ghost vs. Sanne. Play released a new album, Under My Skin, in 2010, with backing from Sweden’s influential Bonnier Amigo Music Group. The album immediately topped Swedish charts, and Play toured Sweden in the summer of 2010 and announced an appearance in New York, possibly to be followed by other North American shows, in December of that year.
Stop the Music, Play Around the Christmas Tree, 2004; released compilation Girl’s Mind, went on hiatus, 2005; reunited, appeared on Made in Sweden reality television show, 2009; released album Under My Skin, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Bonnier Amigo Music Group, Box 4113, 10 262 Stockholm, Sweden.
being marketed by the Nickelodeon cable channel, but product tie-ins and a “Spring Thing Tour” with several other artists failed to yield commercial success on the level of the group’s previous releases. After releasing a holiday album, Play Around the Christmas Tree (2004) and a greatest-hits collection called Girl’s Mind, Play announced an indefinite break from recording and performing in the fall of 2005. That could easily have been the end for Play, which retained an active American fan site and the affection of listeners who had encountered the photogenic Swedes during their heyday. Sundstrand launched a solo career, making duet appearances with vocalist Chris Trousdale, appearing in films, and penning a memoir. She and Munter did modeling work, and Munter appeared in the Swedish film Eva and Adam. Leon recorded several solo singles and released an album in 2009, also appearing in a Swedish stage production of the musical Grease.
Selected discography Play, Sony/CBS, 2002. Replay, Sony/CBS, 2003. Don’t Stop the Music, Sony/CBS, 2004. Play Around the Christmas Tree, Sony/CBS, 2004. Girl’s Mind, Sony/CBS, 2005. Under My Skin, Bonnier Amigo Music Group, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Houston Chronicle, July 12, 2002, p. 2.
Online “Anaïs Lameche,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb. com/name/nm1098213/bio (July 16, 2010). “Anna Sundstrand Speaks Out on Play’s ‘Reunion’!,” Starshine, http://www.starshinemag.com/2009/11/anna-sund strand-speaks-out-on-plays-reunion/ (July 16, 2010). “Faye Hamlin,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb. comhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1102636/bio (July 16, 2010). “Play,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 16, 2010). “Play,” Play-Mania.com, http://www.play-mania.com (July 16, 2010). “Rosanna Munter,” Internet Movie Database, http://www. imdb.com/name/nm0613312/bio (July 16, 2010).
Several of the members of Play stayed in contact during this period, and the vogue for reality television
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—James M. Manheim
gradual, and, you know, very collaborative. We all just build on what each other is doing and then we find parts that we like and decide to keep and build off of those.”
Pomegranates
Rock group
F
ormed in Cincinnati in 2006, indie-pop quartet Pomegranates quickly established themselves as one of the genre’s brightest young bands. Initiated by longtime friends guitarist/vocalist Isaac Karns and drummer Jacob Merritt, and later joined by Joey Cook on keyboards/guitars/vocals and by bassist Josh Kufeldt, Pomegranates issued their debut EP, Two Eyes, at the end of 2006. Indie label Lujo Records soon took notice of the group, signing them in 2007 and issuing their debut, the full-length, Everything Is Alive, the following year. The band soon earned coveted tour slots with the likes of Islands and French Kicks as the result of an energetic live set. In 2009 Pomegranates returned with their sophomore album, Everybody, Come Outside!, an intricate concept album that garnered the band further critical and commercial success. Pomegranates planned to release their third album, One of Us, in October of 2010. As longtime friends Isaac Karns and Jacob Merritt saw their band dissolving in 2006 (Open Oh Colored World and Retail Age, respectively), the two decided their mutual respect for each other’s talents should come together in a new musical endeavor. Joined by Joey Cook at their first rehearsal, the trio emerged with their first song, “Nursery Magic,” at the end of the day. Realizing the potential for their new outfit, Pomegranates began recording their debut EP, Two Eyes, which they released in late 2006. In relating the band’s writing process to Allison Cayse of Metromix Cincinnati, Cook said, “Most of the time, one of us will get [a] 10-second idea on guitar or bass or something, and Jake will start playing some sort of beat over it. It’s real slow, sort of
Drawing upon such contemporary influences as Wolf Parade and French Kicks, it wasn’t long before the Two Eyes EP caught the ear of independent record label Lujo Records. The imprint signed Pomegranates in 2007 and in the spring of 2008 issued the band’s first full-length album, Everything Is Alive. With its inspired art-rock influences and emotional lyrics, the album earned praise from influential tastemakers such as WOXY radio in Oxford, Ohio, and music blog My Old Kentucky Blog, both of whom raved about the band’s newest effort. The band’s energetic live set earned them an opening spot touring with indie favorites Islands after Pomegranates opened for them at Southgate House in Newport, Kentucky. As the band’s profile continued to rise, they earned a coveted slot performing in-studio for Daytrotter in Rock Island, Illinois. Writing for Daytrotter, Sean Moeller said, “The band’s debut full-length—Everything Is Alive—is an accomplished affair that showcases the band as a true ensemble, capable of all four being creatively engaged in the making of some of the most delightful pop songs to have been released this year so far.” While the band’s track continued to ascend, accolades rolled in from various corners, championing Pomegranates as a genuine article in a climate of artifice. In a piece for Spin Magazine Online, William Goodman said, “Illustrating an astute grasp of their genre forebearers’ methodology, the 11-track collection shows a youthful, open-eared quartet enlivened with a kick-ass record collection, ceiling-less imagination, ragged guitars, and songwriting chops for days.” Likewise, Rich Duncan said in a review for AbsolutePunk. net, “Everything Is Alive is an apt title for Pomegranates’ much-anticipated full-length effort. The band once again decided to record most of their album live to capture the aesthetics of their live show. In a musical climate where most pop music is glossily produced and sterile, the raw and organic production on Everything Is Alive is like a breath of fresh air.” Certainly, Pomegranates found that they had struck an engaging blend of pop sensibilities. Shortly after the completion of Everything Is Alive, the band recruited bassist Joshua Kufeldt to make the band a quartet. Pomegranates toured heavily on their debut album, including appearances at the influential South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in 2008. For their next album, the band continued to hone its quirky indie flavor, creating a conceptual theme for what would become their sophomore album, Everybody, Come Outside!, released by Lujo Records in 2009. Working with TJ Lipple, who had previously worked with Aloha, MGMT, and Headlights, Everybody, Come Outside! benefitted sonically from Pomegranates moving away from the live tracking they had done
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embers include Joey Cook, vocals, guitar;
Isaac Karns, guitar; Josh Kufeldt, bass;
Dan Lyon, bass; Jacob Merritt, drums.
letting our ideas breathe. There will be more sound synchronization, like in rhythm and blues music from the ‘60s. The influences here run the gamut from Al Green to Marvin Gaye. This upcoming recording should be more dance and disco-like music.” The band continue to tour heavily, going out with Blitzen Trapper in the summer of 2010. One of Us was scheduled for release on Lujo Records in 2010.
Group formed in Cincinnati, 2006; self-released Two Eyes EP, 2006; signed to Lujo Records, 2007; released Everything Is Alive, 2008; Everybody, Come Outside!, 2009. Addresses: Record Label—Lujo Records, Web site: http://www.lujorecords.com.
Pomegranates
Selected discography Two Eyes (EP), self-released, 2006. Everything Is Alive, Lujo Records, 2008. Everybody, Come Outside!, Lujo Records, 2009.
Official
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/pomegranatesart.
Sources Online previously to embrace the studio as a means by which to compile individual tracks one at a time and better capture the nuances of the compositions. Based around the tale of a man leaving home one night to run some errands only to be captured by a time traveler, the album again found favor with critics. Moeller commented, “Pomegranates is a band that already, over the course of two records, has shown itself to be of the highest ambition and they’ve already successfully executed some wonderful maneuvers, tightening a sound that is still mostly delightful experimentation. It is a sound that isn’t anchored anywhere, but roams through styles and dimensions to create something that really does border on true elegance.” Before the completion of their next album, One of Us, Kufeldt departed and was replaced by Dan Lyon. Again working with Lipple, as well as Over the Rhine’s Ric Hordinski as engineer on several tracks, One of Us showed Pomegranates continuing to expand their range. Employing strings for the first time on the track “The Positive Light,” the band continued to explore their sonic options to capture what they described as “weird fever dream-type sounds.” Speaking with Spinner, Merritt explained the new direction of Pomegranates on One of Us: “The newer sound is more atmospheric, with a strong beat [and] a good groove. It will have more of a dance drone. We’re comfortable with
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—Kyle Melton
O
ne of country music’s greatest talents and most distinctive personalities, singer-songwriter Jerry Reed registered 41 top 40 hits between 1967 and 1983, including two solid top ten pop records, “Amos Moses” and “When You’re Hot You’re Hot.” A Grammywinning instrumentalist, the gut-string guitar virtuoso also played on sessions that yielded hits for Bobby Bare, Joan Baez, Ian & Sylvia, the Beau Brummels, and, most notably, Elvis Presley (“Guitar Man,” “U.S. Male”). A natural actor whose Dixie-Fried delivery accentuated his innate sense of humor, Reed is best remembered by mainstream audiences for his role as Cledus Snow, the basset hound-toting trucker in the successful Smokey and the Bandit movies.
Jerry Reed
Discovered by Bill Lowery Born Jerry Reed Hubbard on March 20, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, the future superstar survived a broken home and dire financial circumstances. The youngster’s parents divorced before he turned a year old, and he and his sister were often ensconced in orphanages and foster homes until their mother remarried and could afford to take full charge of them. Reed’s mother began teaching him rhythm guitar chords at age seven, and his interest was egged on through weekly broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry. The son of cotton mill workers, the youngster honed his skills listening to such great country instrumentalists as Merle Travis and Chet Atkins, along with bluesman B.B. King. Further, the budding musician experimented with adapting banjo legend Earl Scruggs’s claw technique to his guitar playing.
Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist
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When not attending high school or working at the local cotton mill, the youngster began forging a reputation as a top guitar man in local clubs, where his versatility was a definite asset. “When I was a teenager, that’s when rock’n’roll came along,” Reed explained in an interview. “I grew up in Atlanta, man.. You played everything from hoedowns to ‘Blueberry Hill’ to Chuck Berry to you just name it. It was rock’n’roll time in the 50’s, and that’s when I was loading my guns.” At age 16, Reed, still going by the name Hubbard, was introduced to local publisher/promoter/manager and WGST disc jockey Bill Lowery. Impressed by Reed’s growing abilities as a songwriter, guitarist, and allaround entertainer, Lowery booked the teen on a month-long tour opening for Ernest Tubb. Upon his return, the canny manager secured regular gigs with an aggregation known as Kenny Lee and the Western Playboys and placed the teenager on a big package show honoring country star Faron Young’s return from the army. In the audience was Capitol Records producer Ken Nelson, who quickly signed the youngster to his label.
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Wrote Hits for Brenda Lee, Porter Wagoner For the Record . . .
B
orn Jerry Reed Hubbard on March 20, 1937, in
Atlanta, GA; died on September 1, 2008, in Nash-
ville, TN (complications of emphysema); married: wife’s name, Phyllis (1959 until Reed’s death); children: Seidina, Charlotte Louise. Singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor; recorded for Capitol, Columbia, RCA, Southern Tracks, and R2K, 19552008. Began career as disc jockey at WGST radio in Atlanta, and gigged as part of Kenny Lee and the Western Playboys, 1955-56; recorded for Capitol Records, 1956-58 and for NRC, 1958; served in U.S. Army, 1959-61; wrote hits “That’s All You Gotta Do” for Brenda Lee and “Misery Loves Company” for Porter Wagoner, 1961-62; recorded for Columbia Records, 1962-63; worked as session musician in Nashville before being signed by Chet Atkins to RCA Records, 1965-83; recorded for Capitol Records, 1984-85, and for Southern Tracks, 1995-98; created and recorded for R2k label, 1999-2007; appeared on numerous network television shows including The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Dean Martin Show, The Johnny Cash Show, This is Tom Jones, and Nashville Now; hosted summer replacement show The Jerry Reed When You’re Hot, You’re Hot Hour, 1972; starred in Nashville Network crime drama series Concrete Cowboys, 1979-81; appeared with Burt Reynolds in movies including two Smokey and the Bandit films, W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings, and Gator; appeared in films The
Initially, Reed recorded solid traditional country numbers like “If The Good Lord’s Willing And The Creeks Don’t Rise” and “I’m a Lover, Not A Fighter.” “I was 18 years old, dumber than lead,” Reed laughingly recalled. “All I wanted was Hank Williams’s band and turn me loose.” When the country sides didn’t sell, Nelson encouraged the young performer to cut loose on some numbers with a rockabilly beat, such as “Mister Whiz,” “Rockin’ in Bagdad,” and “I’ve Had Enough.” He also wrote a song for Capitol’s premier rockabilly act, Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, who recorded a wild version of the Reed-penned “Crazy Legs.” When Reed’s early sides were collected on the 1999 Bear Family disc Here I Am, rockabilly fans were impressed, although the compilation seemed to embarrass the artist. Asked if Ken Nelson had tried to transform him into a budding rockabilly sensation ala Gene Vincent, Reed reflected, “No, he was just going to let me be Jerry Reed.” After his Capitol contract expired, Reed worked with Kenny Lee and the Western Playboys on WLW-TV in Atlanta and recorded a few now-rare sides for the local NRC label before being inducted into the Army in 1959. He continued to write songs and send them to Lowery, and some unexpected good fortune came his way. “Now, I’m in the army, just recently been married and got our first kid,” Reed recalled. “I had written this song called ‘That’s All You Gotta Do.’ Unbeknownst to me, Bill Lowery my publisher had sent it to Nashville and [to] Owen Bradley, who was producing Brenda Lee. She cut that thing and Bill didn’t even tell me. He kept it as a surprise. ѧ It went to number six in the nation and [the flip-side] ‘I’m Sorry’ went to number one and it sold a million records. ѧ Can you just imagine? Then a year later, I write one called ‘Misery Loves Company’ that Porter Wagoner recorded and it went to number one and stayed [on the charts] for 29 weeks.”
Survivors, 1983, and The Waterboy, 1998; starred in films High Ballin’, 1978; Smokey and the Bandit Part III, 1983; What Comes Around, 1986. Awards: Country Music Association Awards for Musician of the Year, 1970, 1971; Grammy Award, Best Country Instrumental Performance (with Chet Atkins), for Me & Jerry, 1970; Grammy Award, Best Country Male Performance, for “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot,” 1971; People’s Choice Award, Favorite Motion Picture Supporting Actor, 1979; elected to Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 1986; Grammy Award, Best Country Instrumental Performance, for Sneakin’ Around, 1992; Academy of Country Music, Pioneer Award (posthumous), 2009.
Became a Star at RCA During his army hitch, Reed performed with the Circle A Wranglers, a country group that had once featured the talents of country stars Faron Young and Roger Miller. Once discharged, he secured a contract with Columbia Records, cutting rock’n’roll-edged versions of “Good Night Irene” and “Hully Gully Guitar” that hit the bottom of the pop charts. Asked if he would have stayed in rock’n’roll had these sides been big hits, Reed remarked philosophically, “Ah, that wasn’t in the cards. ѧ My time was just about to come, but it wasn’t quite really there for Columbia. I did a thing called ‘Goodnight Irene’ with Jerry Reed and The Hully Gully’s. That was the biggest thing I sold on Columbia. I think it sold a quarter of a million albums, but after that, it kind of went downhill. ѧ It wasn’t time until Chet Atkins said, ‘You need to come over here [to RCA] and let me record you.’”
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Atkins—then a vice president and producer in addition to being Nashville’s most highly regarded picker—was firmly in Reed’s corner, but was mystified when the singer-songwriter wasn’t an immediate success. “If Jerry doesn’t make it in the near future,” Atkins commented in The Billboard Book of Number One Country Hits, “I will probably quit my job, because if that is true than I do not know talent.” While waiting for chart success to strike, Reed played his gut-string acoustic guitar and electric guitar on several high profile Nashville studio sessions behind artists as diverse as country star Bobby Bare, folk music icon Joan Baez and mid-60s pop rockers the Beau Brummels. However, his most famous studio session came via his first charting country single, “Guitar Man.” Like several of the singer-songwriter’s early offerings, “Guitar Man” was based on Reed himself. Catchy and smartly played, the disc only rose to number 53 on the country charts, but one of the song’s fans was Elvis Presley. Working tirelessly, Presley tried recording the number with his usual Nashville pickers, but was frustrated when they couldn’t recreate Reed’s sound. Presley’s producer Felton Jarvis solved the problem by simply sending for the tune’s originator. “I was the finger-picker and them guitar players didn’t know how I was tuned up,” he recalled, adding, “They couldn’t play with their fingers. They couldn’t play what I played anyway and that’s what Elvis wanted to hear. So, I got in there and I tuned that thing all up funky and I hit that intro, his face lit up, and here we went. I had the time of my life.” Presley, who used “Guitar Man” prominently in his 1968 comeback TV special, also recorded Reed’s “U.S. Male” at the sessions; both were moderate pop hits that signaled the rock king’s return to serious music. Despite the boost from Presley, Reed had a difficult time cracking the country top ten. The guitar slinger’s breakthrough came via the electric guitar-driven country-funk of “Amos Moses.” Inspired by a tall tale from fellow country singer Freddie Hart, the record became a surprise pop smash, peaking at number eight in mid-November of 1970. Much of the singersongwriter’s newfound success was spurred by his regular appearances on the CBS variety show The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. Indeed, during the sit-down segment, where the host and guests traded songs and guitar licks, Reed stumbled upon the idea for his next big hit. Forgetting a lyric, he indulged in self-mockery, crowing to a delighted audience, “When you’re hot, you’re hot!” The comedic story of a man lucky at shooting dice but unlucky in life, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” resonated with country and pop audiences alike. Cresting at number one on the country charts, the Grammy Award-winning recording was also a top ten pop and Adult Contemporary hit. The song proved so popular that Reed later claimed he grew tired of singing it. He recalled, “If I don’t sing it on a show ѧ while I’m signing
autographs they’ll come up and say, ‘You didn’t sing”When You’re Hot, You’re Hot.“’ I’ll say, ‘Oh Lord ѧ I’ve got to put it back in the show.’” Buoyed by awards, network television appearances and lucrative tours, Reed returned to the Cajun theme with the rocking tale of a “swamp rat” called “Ko Ko Joe.” A moderate pop and country hit, the song proved one of his last major crossover hits. During that same period, he recorded two highly regarded albums with Chet Atkins, the Grammy-winning Me & Jerry (1971) and Me & Chet (1972). Asked to recount his favorite memories of the late Atkins, Reed brightly recalled, “Those first two albums we did ѧ and sitting in his office kibitzing around, teaching him instrumentals. Then, listening to the consummate professional play it back? Oooh my lord, I can’t tell you ѧ what a feeling that was like.” Co-starred with Burt Reynolds Although a consistent presence on country music’s top 40 playlists, big hits proved sporadic. “Lord Mr. Ford” (1973), the Dick Feller-penned comedic skewering of America’s obsession with automobiles, was a solid number one hit and featured some of Reed’s finest guitar turnarounds. It would be four years before he returned to the top five with “East Bound and Down.” The song Reed referred to as his “national anthem” was drawn from the soundtrack of the hit film Smokey and the Bandit, starring Burt Reynolds. At the time, Reynolds was a top box office star and his love of country music led him to cast Reed in small parts in both W.W. and the Dixie Dance Kings and Gator. When it came time to cast motor-mouthed CB radio wielding trucker Cledus Snow in Smokey and the Bandit, the star looked no further than Reed. Asked how he prepared for a scene with Reynolds, Reed stated, “We didn’t. We just got up, they turned on the camera and we just cut up. It was that simple.” Further, the two were allowed to ad lib some of their action and dialogue. “In the front of Smokey and the Bandit, when were down there in Texarkana, and we got on that front end loader? That’s all just off the top of your head— when he throws me over them boxes. He loved to do that stuff, Burt did.” Reed appeared in two Smokey and the Bandit sequels, and the last one featured the singer in a much larger role, with only a cameo appearance by Reynolds. Eventually, Reed appeared in 12 feature films, most notably Hot Stuff with Dom DeLuise (1979), The Survivors, starring Robin Williams (1983), and The Waterboy (1998), starring Adam Sandler. Besides dabbling in directing with What Comes Around (1986), the multifaceted artist also starred in two short-lived TV crime dramas, Nashville 99 (1977) Concrete Cowboys (197981). Asked if he had achieved everything he wanted as an actor, Reed replied, “Yeah, I was very fortunate. I
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was in two huge movies. Smokey and the Bandit, and The Waterboy. I just thank god for the opportunity to have been in ’em.” During his tenure in films and on television, Reed scored a few important country hits including “She’s Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)” and “The Bird.” The latter featured his impersonations of a parrot singing like Willie Nelson and George Jones. When his chart run ended in 1983, Reed left RCA for Capitol, but country music playlists no longer had room for the star’s offerings. That said, Reed enjoyed some renewed fame by re-teaming with Atkins for the Grammywinning Sneakin’ Around. In 1998 he joined with Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis and Waylon Jennings on the entertaining Shel Silverstein-written set Old Dogs album for Atlantic. Although emphysema had coarsened his voice and arthritis occasionally curtailed his guitar picking, the avid golfer and fisherman played live shows and recorded whenever he felt like it during his later years. Cutting fresh tracks and redrafting old hits, the artist leased albums to Bill Lowery’s Southern Tracks label and then began issuing albums on his son-in-law’s R2K label. Still filled with the Southern sass and humor that made him famous, Reed quit touring in 2004 but remained active up until his death on September 1, 2008.
Both Barrels, RCA, 1976. East Bound & Down, RCA, 1977. Jerry Reed Rides Again, RCA, 1977. (Original soundtrack) Smokey & the Bandit, MCA, 1977. Reedology, RCA,1978. Sweet Love Feelings, RCA, 1978. Live! Featuring Hot Stuff, RCA, 1979. Jerry Reed Sings Jim Croce, RCA, 1980. Texas Bound and Flyin’, RCA, 1980. Dixie Dreams, RCA,1981. Live From Gilleys, Atlantic/LG, 1982. The Man with the Golden Thumb, RCA, 1982. The Bird, RCA, 1982. Ready, RCA, 1983. Lookin’ At You, Capitol, 1986. (With Chet Atkins) Sneakin’ Around, Columbia, 1992. The Essential Jerry Reed, RCA, 1995. Flyin’ High, Southern Tracks, 1995. (With Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis and Waylon Jennings) Old Dogs, Atlantic, 1998. Pickin’, Southern Tracks, 1999. Here I Am, Bear Family, 1999. Jerry Reed Live, Still!, R2K, 2005. Let’s Git It On, R2K, 2006. Christmas at the Mall, R2K, 2007. Finger Dancing, R2K, 2008. Hit Row, R2K, 2008. When you’re Hot, You’re Hot: The Very Best of Jerry Reed, Raven, 2009.
Sources Selected discography
Books
The Unbelievable Guitar and Voice of Jerry Reed, RCA, 1967. Alabama Wild Man, RCA, 1968. Nashville Underground, RCA, 1968. Better Things in Life, RCA, 1969. Jerry Reed Explores Guitar Country, RCA, 1969. Cookin’, RCA, 1970. I’m Movin’ On, Harmony, 1971. Georgia Sunshine, RCA, 1971. Ko-Ko Joe, RCA, 1971. (With Chet AtkinsMe & Jerry, RCA, 1971. When You’re Hot, You’re Hot, RCA, 1971. I’m a Lover, Not a Fighter, Hilltop, 1972. Jerry Reed, RCA, 1972. (With Chet Atkins) Me & Chet, RCA, 1972. Oh, What a Woman!, RCA Camden, 1972. Smell the Flowers, RCA, 1972. Hot A’ Mighty, RCA, 1973. Just to Satisfy You, RCA, 1973. Lord, Mr. Ford, RCA, 1973. The Uptown Poker Club, RCA, 1973. A Good Woman’s Love, RCA, 1974. Half Singin’ & Half Pickin’, RCA, 1974. Paper Roses, RCA, 1974. Tupelo Mississippi Flash, RCA Camden, 1974. Jerry Reed in Concert [live], RCA, 1975. Mind Your Love, RCA, 1975. Red Hot Picker, RCA, 1953. Alabama Woman, RCA, 1973.
McCloud, Barry, Definitive Country, Perigree, 1995. Roland, Tom, The Billboard Book of Number One Country Hits, Billboard Books, 1991. Stambler, Irwin, & Grelun Landon, Country Music—the Encyclopedia, St. Martin’s Griffin, 1997.
Periodicals Rolling Stone, June 10, 1971.
Online “ACM Bestows Pioneer Status to Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Jerry Reed.” CMT.Com, http://www.cmt.com/news/ country-music/1622170/acm-bestows-pioneer-status-tokenny-rogers-randy-travis-jerry-reed-hank-williams-jrmerle-haggard-and-the-late-harlan-howard-honored-withpoets-award.html (July 3, 2010). “Jerry Reed,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/ amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gifxql5Idde˜T1 (July 3, 2010). “Jerry Reed Awards,” CMT.com, http://www.cmt.com/artists/ az/reed_jerry/awards.jhtml (July 3,2010). “Jerry Reed,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb. com/name/nm0715274 (July 3, 2010). “Jerry Reed,” Rockabilly Hall of Fame, http://www. rockabillyhall.com/JerryReed.html (July 3, 2010). “Jerry Reed,” The New Georgia Encyclopedia, http://www. georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/ArticlePrintable.jsp?id=h1683 (July 3, 2010).
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“Pure Music Interview with Jerry Reed,” Puremusic.com, http://www.puremusic.com/reed1.html (July 3, 2010). Additional information for this essay was obtained from a 2006 interview with Jerry Reed, from which quotations in this entry were drawn. —Ken Burke
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ecoming an international star and fashion trendsetter as a teen in the 1990s, Swedish vocalist Robyn was part of the pop hit assembly line masterminded by Swedish producer Max Martin. But Robyn was always more than a pretty face. She has written many of her own songs, and her own music changed as she learned more about new electronic dance styles. When Robyn relaunched her career in the mid-2000s, it was on her own terms. She created her own label, Konichiwa, and developed an edgy brand of dance-pop that brought her renewed success. In 2010 she took the unusual step of releasing three separate albums.
Robyn
Robyn’s creativity had its roots in her childhood and family background. Born Robin Miriam Carlsson on June 12, 1979, in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, she was the daughter of parents who worked in the world of experimental political theater—her father as a director, her mother as an actress. On the road for six months of the year with her family, Robyn felt out of place and soon rebelled against her parents’ theatrical lifestyle. “In a way, they influenced me to go in the total opposite direction of credible, hardcore artsy theatre, because you never want to be like your parents,” she told Alexis Petridis of the London Guardian. “But then, coming back to where I am now, it’s so obvious to me that I’m doing pop music the way I am because I grew up with this discussion about arts in my home.”
Singer, songwriter
Robyn wrote her first song, “In My Heart,” when she was 11, as a reaction to her parents’ divorce, and she kept on using music to deal with her family trauma. “Instead of going to see a shrink or freaking out I started to write songs,” she was quoted as saying by Newton Dunn of the London Sunday Mirror. “Whenever I was sad I wrote a song about my parents splitting up.” Swedish pop star Meja heard Robyn sing one of those songs at a school workshop and was impressed.
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That encounter led directly to a contract with Sweden’s Ricochet label, and the teenage Robyn had soon scored a hit single in Sweden with a song called “Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect).” Robyn found herself being groomed for stardom as hitmaker Max Martin, just months away from international success with his songwriting and production work for Britney Spears, was brought on board as one of the producers for her debut album, Robyn Is Here. Released in the United States in 1997, the album brought Robyn three top ten hits (including the international smash “Show Me Love”), a tour with Tina Turner, and a coveted opening slot with the Backstreet Boys—from which she withdrew, citing exhaustion. The singer’s platinum blonde bob hair style, developed by Swedish stylist Francisco Ballesteros, was reported by Dunn to be “a craze” so intense that “no self-respecting teenage girl would be seen dead on the streets of Stockholm without it.” Soon, however, Robyn’s own creative instincts began to come into conflict with such
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orn on June 12, 1979, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Signed to Ricochet label (Sweden), c. 1995; debut album, Robyn Is Here, released in U.S., 1997; toured
song that really marked Robyn’s re-emergence was an electronics-heavy ballad, “With Every Heartbeat,” that topped British charts in the summer of 2007 and received substantial club airplay in the United States as well. Opening for Madonna on a European tour, Robyn wrote music for a short Swedish film called Poker Face while gathering material for her next release. She wrote new songs with Swedish producer Klas Ahlund among other collaborators.
with Tina Turner; released My Truth in Europe only, 1999; formed Konichiwa label, 2004; signed distribution deal with Cherrytree and Interscope labels; released Robyn, 2005; released hit single “With Every Heartbeat,” 2007; toured with Madonna, wrote music for film Poker Face, 2008; released Body Talk, Pt. 1, and Body Talk, Pt. 2, 2010. Awards: Three Grammy awards (Sweden). Addresses: Record company—Konichiwa Records, Box 4342, 10267 Stockholm, Sweden. Web site—http:// www.robyn.com.
star-making machinery. Her second album, My Truth, contained exclusively songs she had written or cowritten herself, and two of them, “Giving You Back” and “88 Days,” reflected on an abortion she had undergone as a teen. Robyn’s U.S. label, RCA, balked at releasing the album, and despite ongoing success in Sweden her international career slowed dramatically. She released a third album, Don’t Stop the Music (2002), in Sweden but seemed fated to be remembered as a one-hit wonder teen star. Actually, Robyn was just getting started. She immersed herself in fresh synthesizer-oriented pop such as that of the Swedish duo the Knife, and in 2004 she formed her own label, Konichiwa, launching it with a do-ityourself philosophy that saw her take control of every aspect of her visual and musical image. She recorded a self-financed fourth album, Robyn, which was initially released in Sweden. Music industry insiders hadn’t forgotten Robyn’s sultry voice and fresh looks, and her independent release gradually gathered momentum. It was released in Britain in 2005, and Robyn signed a distribution deal with Cherrytree Records, a subsidiary of the major U.S. label Interscope. In 2006 she followed up Robyn with an EP, Rakaimonie, that Dan Cairns of the London Sunday Times called “a wonderful addition to the genre of emotive, slightly sinister electropop.” “Cobrastyle,” a track from Robyn, became an international dance hit and spawned various remixes. But the
When the new material began to appear on recordings, it took an unusual form. Instead of a single new album backed by maximum marketing force, Robyn decided to release three separate short albums, in sequence, over the course of the year 2010. The idea wasn’t planned far in advance; Robyn simply got tired of spending months on end in the studio, and when her distributor labels Cherrytree and Interscope pressed her for new material, she simply handed over eight tracks that were already completed. Instead of arguing with their increasingly hot property, the labels decided to proclaim that Robyn had found a new way of communicating with fans in the fast-paced Internet age. “I loved the idea,” Cherrytree chairman Mark Kierszenbaum told Craig McLean of Billboard. “It provides music in the way the modern audience is asking for it: swifter, more current, and in shorter volume.” The first of the three albums, titled Body Talk Pt. 1, appeared in June of 2010 and immediately generated dance club playlist action with the single “Dancing on My Own.” The rest of the album expanded on Robyn’s already wide range of material with songs as diverse as the synthesizer-heavy “Fembot” and a pianoaccompanied Swedish folk song called “Jag Vet en Dejlig Rosa” (I Know of a Lovely Rose). The second album, Body Talk Pt. 2 (with a planned contribution from rapper Snoop Dogg), and the final album of the trilogy were slated for later release. Robyn approached those tasks with her usual free-wheeling, creative spirit, telling Petridis in mid-2010 that “no one knows” exactly what would be included—“not even me.” Nor was she sure about her future plans. “There’s a part of me that sees myself going totally into what my parents did,” she told Petridis. “I’ve got to figure out over the next 20 years whether I’m Tina Turner or someone else.”
Selected discography Robyn Is Here, RCA, 1997. My Truth, Sony, 1999. Don’t Stop the Music, 2002. Robyn, Konichiwa, 2005. Body Talk, Pt. 1, Konichiwa, 2010. Body Talk, Pt. 2, Konichiwa, 2010 (projected).
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“Robyn,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 16, 2010). “Swedish Pop Sensation Robyn Brings ‘Body Talk’ to United States,” Billboard (June 11, 2010), http://www.billboard. com/news/swedish-pop-sensation-robyn-brings-body-10 04097696.storyⲆ/news/swedish-pop-sensation-robynbrings-body-1004097696.story (July 16, 2010).
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), February 5, 2008, p. 14. Guardian (London, England), June 17, 2010, p. 19. Independent on Sunday (London, England), June 13, 2010, p. 64. Sunday Mirror (London, England), February 8, 1998, p. 49. Sunday Times (London, England), November 26, 2006, p. 35. Times (London, England), November 5, 2007, p. 14.
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Rogue Wave Rock band
ormed out of desperation, Rogue Wave has quickly climbed to success in the independent pop music world. Since its first incarnation as a one-man band on a made-up record label, Rogue Wave has grown into a confident band fronted by guitarist and singer Zach Rogue (Originally Zach Schwartz) and supported by drummer Pat Spurgeon. Their sound is eclectic and changeable. From album to album they have experimented with their sound, sometimes confusing critics while at the same time keeping fans interested. Rogue did what he was supposed to do. He went to college, graduated, and got a job. He paid the bills, he went to work. He also played guitar and stockpiled songs he wrote on the side. He played in a San Francisco Bay Area garage band called the Desoto Reds. In 2002 Rogue was laid off from his job. Instead of wallowing in the loss, Rogue gathered up his songs, bought a ticket to New York, and worked with producer Bill Racine to create an album. He returned to the Bay Area, worked with some local musicians to fill out the sound, and self-released an album titled Out of the Shadow. Grist described it as a “memorable mix of bright, melodic indie pop and off-kilter art-rock time shifts.” In the process of making up a name for his band and a name for his fictitious record label, Rogue de-
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embers include Dominic East, guitar; Cam-
eron Jasper (replaced Patrick Abernathy), bass;
Zach Rogue, vocals, guitar; Pat Spurgeon, drums, vocals; Steve Taylor (replaced Gram LeBron), keyboards. Formed in Oakland, California, by Zach Rogue, 2002; released Out of the Shadow, 2003; Descended Like Vultures, 2005; Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, 2007; appeared in film Love Happens, 2009; featured in documentary D Tour, 2009; released Permalight, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Brushfire Records, 424 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004-3014; phone: 323-957-9967. Web site—Rogue Wave Web site: http://www.roguewavemusic.com/Ⲇhome?filter= all. Official Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/ roguewave.
cided to take on the stage name Zach Rogue. He explained to John Wenzel of the Denver Post, “I’d finished the record and wanted to be physically ‘in’ the band. We self-released it on our own made-up label. I just said ‘Z. Rogue’ in the liner notes and it stuck.” When the band Rogue Wave was formed in 2002, Rogue had originally thought he would be a one-man act, but realized that he wanted to keep some of the depth of sound found on the album. He put out a call for musicians to join his band. Rogue interviewed respondents to an ad he placed online, and was eventually able to find a small group of people that suited his personality and his style of music. He explained in an interview with Tim McMahan of Lazy-I.com, “It was kind of like dating. These are people I will be very intimate with. In addition to being open to different musical directions, it had to be someone who I want to be stuck in a van with for months.” The first incarnation of Rogue Wave was comprised of drummer Pat Spurgeon, bass player Sonya Westcott, and guitarist Gram LeBron. Even though Rogue Wave changed their sound from album to album, what remained consistent was the quality of Rogue’s songwriting. Tizzy Asher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer described Rogue’s writing style as “crystalline pop gems that seem to land in the ethereal and gentle ground between past records by the Shins and Iron and Wine.” It did not take long for the band to get regional music industry recognition. A copy of their first release ended up at the Sub Pop
Records offices in Seattle and a representative flew down to San Francisco for a show. The group had little warning for this visit, but took it in stride. Rogue explained to Delfin Vigil of the San Francisco Chronicle, “I knew I couldn’t suddenly sprout wings and start flying all over the stage or grow antlers and try hard to impress any record labels, so we just gave an honest performance.” The representative must have appreciated their performance, because Rogue Wave was quickly signed to Sub Pop and their first album was re-mastered and re-released. By 2005 Rogue Wave had a new bassist to replace Westcott and a new album to promote. Descended Like Vultures was the second album for the band and their first original release for Sub Pop Records. Evan Ferrall was now playing bass. Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times described the tracks on the album: “Lilting orchestral harmonies ѧ skewered with artful blasts of electric guitar, and simple acoustic melodies swell to dense and pummeling waves that build with each refrain.” In 2006, songs by Rogue Wave started appearing on the soundtracks of popular television series such as O.C., Friday Night Lights, Heroes, and Weeds. In addition, their songs had been used for the soundtracks of the films Just Friends and Spider-Man 3. From 2006 to 2007, they toured extensively while also beginning work on their next album. Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, released in the fall of 2007, was produced by Roger Moutenot, who had worked with successful independent rock groups like Sleater Kinney and Yo La Tengo. Asleep at Heaven’s Gate was Rogue Wave’s first release on their new label, Brushfire Records. Troubles with studio recording equipment forced the band to re-record much of the album, while attempting to save what they could. With Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, Rogue Wave continued their sonic explorations, testing out new forms of expression. Rogue explained that the album was influenced by the experimental orchestrations of Wendy Carlos, who had written scores for films such as Tron and Clockwork Orange. He further explained in an interview with Bonnaroo.com, “It’s the idea that banging on a wall or hitting a door with your hand can be a musical instrument.” For the track titled “Own Your Own Home” they invited dozens of friends to their studio to play whatever acoustic instrument they wanted. The resulting album at first confused listeners used to the stripped down, low-fi sound that they had heard on earlier albums. Rogue continued to supply solid lyrics that won critics’ praise. Bonnaroo.com described the track “Chicago x 12” as “a dulcet slice of melancholia that deftly manages to make self-doubt sound uplifting.” Soon after the release of Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, Farrell left the band on good terms to play in other Bay
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Area bands. He was replaced by Patrick Abernathy. In late December of that year, Farrell died as a result of smoke inhalation from a fire in his apartment. It was not an easy time for the band. Spurgeon had spent the previous year and a half awaiting news of a matching kidney donor. During that time, he managed to perform twice-daily dialysis while on tour. Spurgeon’s trials and eventual successful transplant are documented in the 2009 film D Tour. The film won several independent film awards and Spurgeon’s experience led the band to advocate organ donation and provide donor applications at their live shows. Rogue Wave toured relentlessly for Asleep at Heaven’s Gate. They played at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, a days-long celebration of music held in the mountains of Tennessee. They did a spate of shows opening for independent rock favorites Death Cab for Cutie. Rogue described to Shea Conner of St. Joseph News what it was like playing for the larger audiences that were drawn to Death Cab for Cutie shows, “[It] was just a shock for us. We were playing in front of such big crowds and large venues.” They also opened several shows for the Brushfire Records founder, former surferturned-musician Jack Johnson. After a long haul of touring for most of 2008, the band returned to the Bay Area in the fall to rest. Unfortunately, Rogue suffered debilitating pain caused by two slipped discs in his neck. The pain was so bad at first that he could not move at all. The pain decreased with time, but Rogue suffered a potentially permanent lack of sensation in his right hand. He described his pain in an article on the Brushfire Records Web site: “It was the worst pain I had experienced. I just felt like I was being tortured. I felt like I was dying.” The pain sidelined him for the remainder of the year. Despite being unable to play music, Rogue would not be swayed from thinking about music. He spent much of his time trying to figure out how to approach music from a different perspective. He explained to Alan Sculley of the Columbian, “I just really started plotting and thinking about how I would want to get back into playing music again, if I could, and how I’d want to go about songwriting.” By the time the new year rolled around, Rogue had recovered enough to pick up the lightest guitar he owned, a Sears Silvertone, and begin composing songs. He discovered that he wanted to make music people could dance to, since he had spent so much time unable to move. He explained to Brushfire Records, “I told Pat I wanted to make a total dance album.” The two remaining original members, Spurgeon and Rogue, were now joined by Dominic East on guitar, Cameron Jasper on bass, and Steve Taylor on keyboards. The band went to Oxford, Mississippi, to record with producer Dennis Herring. Herring, known for being demanding and exacting, was no less so with Rogue
Wave. Talking to Brushfire Records, Spurgeon said of Herring, “He’ll keep working until he gets it. If he’s going to put his name on something it’s got to be good.” Spurgeon knew to accept Herring’s perfectionist drive when singer-songwriter Elvis Costello stopped by the studio and urged them all to trust the producer. In the spring of 2010, the resulting album, Permalight, was released. David Menconi of the Raleigh, North Carolina, News and Observer described the album: “It’s hardly giddy, but Permalight radiates a sense of positivity that is remarkable.” That sense of positivity was a conscious choice made by Rogue and Spurgeon, and one that may help them continue to find success no matter what obstacles they face. Rogue explained to Patrick Caldwell of the Austin-American Statesman, “It’s a choice about how we as a band want to deal with adversity. Life can be really brutal and unfair and unkind in a lot of different ways. But we made a choice as a band to go in a direction that would be challenging and exciting and positive and lifeaffirming.”
Selected discography Out of the Shadow, Responsive Records, 2003; reissued, Sub Pop Records, 2004. Descended Like Vultures, Sub Pop Records, 2005. Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, Brushfire Records, 2007. Permalight, Brushfire Records, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Austin-American Statesman, March 18, 2010, p. D2. Denver Post, June 27, 2006, p. F1. Los Angeles Times, November 6, 2005, p. Y64. News & Observer (Raleigh, NC), March 5, 2010. St. Joseph News (Missouri), August 8, 2008. San Francisco Chronicle, September 28, 2006, p. G4. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 20, 2004, p. 8.
Online “Disco meets Devo, Friday music blogging: Rogue Wave,” Grist, http://www.grist.org/article/2010-04-02-friday-musicblogging-rogue-wave/ (July 1, 2010). “Rogue Wave,” Bonnaroo.com, http://www.bonnaroo.com/ artists/rogue-wave.aspx (July 1, 2010). “Rogue Wave,” Brushfire Records, http://www.brush-fire records.com/artists/roguewave/ (July 1, 2010). “Rogue Wave rides out struggles,” Columbian, http://www. columbian.com/news/2010/apr/09/rogue-wave-rides-outstruggles/ (July 1, 2010). “Wanted: Like-minded individuals, must rock,” Lazy-I.com, http://www.timmcmahan.com/roguewave.htm (July 1, 2010). —Eve Hermann
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The Runaways
ne of the first commercially viable female lineups in rock, the Runaways materialized out of the Sunset Strip rock-club scene in the mid-1970s, enjoying a few brief and controversial years of fame before self-destructing. Their raunchy, guitar-heavy sound was showcased on four records that earned mostly terrible reviews from the predominantly male rock-critic establishment. A cult following later sprang up, and their first single, “Cherry Bomb,” endures as a classic glam-rock anthem decades after its release. The Runaways are remembered as the first band of both Joan Jett and Lita Ford, who later became stars independently. But the music of the Runaways as a group has undergone a positive reevaluation as critics became aware of their influence on younger female musicians. The Runaways were a creation of Kim Fowley, a record promoter, band manager, DJ, artist, and fixture of the often debauched West Coast rock scene of the late 1960s and 1970s. Earlier in his career, Fowley had written the hits “Alley Oop” and “Papa-Oom-MowMow,” along with songs for the Byrds and the Beach Boys. He was known for his sometimes overbearing hype, promoting acts that often failed to meet expectations. In 1975 the 43-year-old Fowley met a
Rock group
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embers include Vicki Blue (born Victoria Tis-
chler on September 16, 1959; joined group,
1977), bass; Cherie Currie (born on November 30, 1959, in Los Angeles, CA), vocals; Lita Ford (born on September 18, 1958, in London, England; immigrated to U.S. as a child), guitar; Jackie Fox (born Jacqueline Fuchs on December 20, 1959), bass; Joan Jett (born Joan Larkin on September 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA), guitars, vocals; Laurie McAllister (born in 1958; group member, 1977), bass; Michael “Micki” Steele (born Susan Thomas; group member, 1975), bass; Sandy West (born Sandra Pesavento on July 10, 1959, in Long Beach, CA; died October 21, 2006, in San Dimas, CA), drums.
band’s teen-vixen image. Steele then left the band— later to join the Bangles—and Jackie Fox, who had adopted an anglicized version of her German surname, Fuchs, took over as bassist. Fowley set up a showcase performance on a Los Angeles rooftop, and the band was soon signed to the Mercury label. Their eponymous debut, The Runaways, was a mix of glam, pop, and rock, and opened with what would become their unofficial signature song, “Cherry Bomb.” The tracks were co-written by Fowley, who also produced the album. Critics were merciless, deriding the band as yet another failed invention of Fowley’s, this time with a delinquent-bad-girl image. The album barely cracked the Billboard Top 200. Lost in the hype, however, was the fact that these young women actually played their own instruments, a relative rarity in mid1970s rock. Journalists who came to interview Jett often asked her, “What makes you think you can play guitar?,” a question that Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service writer Tom Moon said “burned ѧ [her] like hot irons.”
Group formed in Los Angeles, CA, 1975; signed to Mercury Records, 1976, released self-titled debut, 1976; toured the United Kingdom, fall 1976; toured Japan, summer 1977; played final show on December 31, 1978, in San Francisco, CA. Addresses: Web site—Runaways Official Web site, http://www.therunaways.com.
Hollywood teenager named Kari Krome at a party for shock-rocker Alice Cooper. Krome was reportedly 14 at the time, and writing lyrics for a nonexistent band—an all-girl version of the Ramones. She introduced Fowley to her friend, 16-year-old guitarist Joan Larkin, who later adopted the stage name Joan Jett. Fowley then found a drummer from the Long Beach area, Sandy Pesavento, who changed her name to Sandy West. The combo first played together in August of 1975, with Krome on vocals; Fowley then replaced Krome with Sue Thomas, whose stage name became Michael “Micki” Steele. Their first live show was at a home in Torrance, California. After Fowley began to hype the band in Los Angeles rock circles, they recorded a demo, Born to Be Bad, in late 1975. By this time Steele had switched to the bass guitar, and was being taught by a member of Steppenwolf. After advertising in a trade paper for a female guitarist, they found 16-year-old Lita Ford, who, like Jett, could play Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin tunes note for note. They also found a new lead singer, Cherie Currie, whom Krome and Jett had met at a teen disco in Hollywood called the Sugar Shack. Currie had a glam-rock bad-girl persona that fit perfectly with the
True to their name, the Runaways actually did leave home, heading to New York City to play at the famed punk rock venue CBGB. Their next stop was England, where they spent 19 hours in jail for taking keys from their hotel. Their second release, Queens of Noise, released in February of 1977, sold slightly better than its predecessor. Still, with their racy lyrics that focused on sex, drugs, and drinking, the band had a hard time being taken seriously and breaking into the crucial radio market. Trouble was also brewing internally—Jett had taken some of the lead vocals on the record from Currie, and Fowley often fomented rivalries between band members. A tour of Japan in June of that year was the breaking point: though greeted by throngs of ardent fans, tensions increased, and Fox departed in July. Currie walked away a month later. The band found a new bass player, Vicki Blue, via a case of mistaken identity at a mall in her hometown of Newport Beach, California. A Runaways fan approached Blue, thinking she was Lita Ford. When Blue learned that Fox had left and the band and was auditioning for a replacement, she “left the mall and went to my parents’ house and put in a call to Kim Fowley,” she recalled in an interview with Retro-Rocket’s Chris Parcellin. “That call lead [sic] to an audition with the band and within days I was the new bass player.” Blue played on the Runaways’ third record, Waitin’ for the Night, released in December of 1977. It failed to chart at all in the United States. Fowley abandoned ship in early 1978, and while Jett tried to keep the band viable, artistic differences divided her and Ford still further. Jett was interested in the new punk scene, while Ford and West were hard rockers. A final album, And Now ѧ The Runaways, included “Black Leather,” a song written for them by
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Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. Mercury didn’t even release the album in the United States; it appeared in Europe on the Cherry Red label. Rhino Records finally released it in 1981 with a different track order as Lost Little Girls. The band’s final show was a New Year’s Eve gig in San Francisco on the last day of 1978; Blue quit after that, followed by Jett in April of 1979. Jett went on to an impressive career, fronting Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and earning a fortune from their cover of “I Love Rock and Roll,” originally recorded in 1975 by the Arrows, a group of British and American musicians. Jett had seen them perform the catchy tune on a British television show during a Runaways tour, and had tried without success to convince her bandmates to cover it. Currie had a short-lived solo career with her twin sister, releasing Beauty’s Only Skin Deep in 1978. She also appeared in the 1980 Adrian Lyne film Foxes with Jodie Foster, and later embarked on a career making wood sculptures with a chainsaw. Fox went to work for Ariola Records’ promotion department and later became an attorney. West and Ford formed a band for a time, and then Ford had a marginally successful solo career as one of heavy metal’s rare female solo artists. Blue appeared in the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap before becoming a film and television producer, using the name Victoria Tischler-Blue. In 2000 she produced Edgeplay: A Film about the Runaways, compiled from footage shot by fans. The title is an S&M reference, which Blue told VH1 writer Joe D’Angelo was a fitting metaphor: “The story of the Runaways is quite a dark tale, where things are never really as they seemed ѧ along with the fact that we were only 16 and 17 years old and traveling around the world completely unchaperoned.” Those dark aspects of the Runaways story were exposed in greater detail as the years passed, with Cherie Currie’s memoir Neon Angel (2010) providing an unflinching look at an exploitative industry that essentially left a group of girls in their mid-teens to fend for themselves. However, the band’s music had received a new hearing by then; as all-female bands proliferated and terms such as “riot grrrl” and “grrrl power” became staples of rock vocabulary, it seemed obvious that the Runaways had anticipated those trends. As Luke Goodsell put it in Australia’s MX Brisbane, “Short-lived LA band The Runaways were in many ways ahead of their time: pre-dating punk and the riot-grrrl movement that would later claim them as their own, the all-girl quintet, led by guitarist Joan Jett and singer Cherie Currie, dared to play their own instruments and cover sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll from a female perspective.” Currie’s memoir, with additional input from director (and Canadian multimedia artist) Floria Sigismondi and from Jett and Currie themselves, became the basis for the biographical film The Runaways, released in 2010. Teen stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning starred in the film as Jett and Currie, respectively. Both researched their roles extensively, and Stewart worked
personally with Jett. The film brought about a reunion between Jett and Currie, who hadn’t spoken for years after the band’s breakup. Although a full Runaways reunion didn’t seem to be in the cards, Currie sometimes joined the still-successful Jett on stage to sing “Cherry Bomb.” The film received mostly positive reviews, with Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle writing that “the strength and beauty of ‘The Runaways’ are that it tells the truth. It doesn’t always tell the literal truth about the pioneering all-girl rock band, the Runaways, though it gets the basic facts and most of the details right. More crucially, it conveys precisely what it was like to be young in the mid-1970s, a peculiar juncture in American social history.” Jett concurred, telling Peter Howell of the Toronto Star that she felt the film was “a comingof-age story ѧ it certainly shows the band and shows what we went through. It gives you a sense of it, for sure.” The only sad note, Jett told Howell, was that Runaways drummer Sandy West did not live to see the film’s release; she died of lung cancer on October 21, 2006.
Selected discography The Runaways, Mercury, 1976. Queens of Noise, Mercury, 1977. Live in Japan, Mercury, 1977. Waitin’ for the Night, Mercury, 1977. And Now ѧ The Runaways, Cherry Red (U.K.), 1979; released in U.S. as Little Lost Girls, Rhino, 1981. Best of the Runaways, Mercury, 1982; reissued, 1987. The Best of the Runaways (20th Century Masters—The Millennium Collection), Mercury, 2005. Japanese Singles Collection, Cherry Red, 2008. The Mercury Albums Anthology, Mercury, 2010.
Sources Books Currie, Cherie, with Tony O’Neill, Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, It Books, 2010.
Periodicals Billboard, December 3, 1994, p. 111. Buffalo News, April 9, 2010, p. G19. Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, June 8, 1994. MX Brisbane, July 22, 2010, p. 22. San Francisco Chronicle, March 19, 2010, p. E1. Toronto Star, March 17, 2010, p. 4. Tulsa World, June 13, 2010.
Online “‘Edgeplay’ Brings Runaways to Screen,” Retro-Rocket.com, http://www.retro-rocket.com (June 30, 2003).
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“Rare Joan Jett, Lita Ford Footage to Appear in Runaways Movie,” VH1, http://www.vh1online.com (June 30, 2003). “The Runaways,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (June 30, 2003, August 20, 2010). “The Runaways,” Trouser Press, http://www.trouserpress. com (June 30, 2003). “Sandy West Memorial Concert,” Vintage Rock, http://www. vintagerock.com/sandywest06.aspx (August 20, 2010). —Carol Brennan and James M. Manheim
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so performing them when he was 23 gave him a rather odd flashback. He told Catherine Applefeld Olson in Billboard that because of the gap in time, “I’ve distanced myself from those experiences, and when I revisit the songs, it is actually quite cathartic.” On the album, Morgan’s vocal style was similar to grunge rocker Kurt Cobain, which brought in new fans but also alienated those who thought he was copying Cobain. The band added guitarist Pat Callahan, and released Karma and Effect in 2005. In the Malay Mail, Yushaimi Yahaya wrote, “They stay true to the nu-metal soundscape—aggressive, energetic, superloud and melodic—be it on fast or slow tracks.” In Billboard, Christa L. Titus wrote that “there is plenty ѧ of catchy angst” on the album, and noted that the band had improved greatly since its debut album, with “less brooding and more punch.”
Seether
Guitarist Pat Callahan left the band in 2006. At the same time, Morgan was forced to check into rehab for alcohol and drug use, leading to a seven-month break for the band. When they came back, Humphrey told Erin McCracken in America’s Intelligence Wire that the group was “refreshed and much stronger.” He added, “Music, overall, has saved my life. Whatever problems I’ve had in life, it’s been like a portal to a better place.”
Heavy metal band
S
eether is a heavy metal band from South Africa. Known for their blend of head-banging guitars and drums and energetic melodies, they have begun attracting fans in the United States as well as around the world.
The band was founded by Shaun Morgan, who started his first band when he was 13 after a friend gave him Nirvana’s Nevermind album. Morgan told Mariana Bekker in U-Wire, “From the start I was hooked. The next day after I heard the album, I knew I was to play the guitar.” Morgan’s home life was turbulent, even leading him to consider suicide at one point, but music was a constant he could rely on, and it pulled him through. He eventually ended up forming the band Saron Gas, with Morgan on vocals and guitar and Dale Stewart on bass. He thought he had heard the name somewhere and thought it sounded cool, but eventually he learned that it sounded very similar to sarin gas, which was a nerve poison originally used by the Nazis in World War II and more recently in a 1995 terror attack on a Japanese subway line that led to mass casualties. The name turned off some listeners, so eventually they changed their name to Seether, after a song by the group Veruca Salt. After hearing an album the two recorded in South Africa, Wind-Up records brought them to the United States. They added American drummer John Humphrey, then began recording their debut U.S. album, Disclaimer. Disclaimer was released in 2002. Many of the songs were written by Morgan when he was still in his teens,
Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces was released in 2007. Ed Vetri, president of the record’s label, WindUp, told Gary Graff in Billboard that he had high hopes for the album and for the band. He commented, “The band sits on the verge of the big picture of things. ѧ Now it’s about building more of a profile and taking it to the next level.” Morgan agreed, and told Graff that a platinum album would be nice, but “it’s not something I focus my energies on, especially not when I’m writing songs or touring.” Morgan wrote more than 50 songs, then recorded 15 of them and chose 12 for the final album cut. The album, which won a South African Music Award, included a mix of typical Seether head-banging, heavy rock tunes, such as “No Jesus Christ” and “Eyes of the Devil,” along with more typically “mainstream” songs. One of these, “Fake It,” mocked the Los Angeles culture of superficiality, and had a pop feel totally different from the band’s usual style. Originally, Morgan explained on the band’s Web site, he wrote it as a joke, but “there was something I found endearing about the song. And the more we started to listen to it, the more we realized it had to be the first song off the record. ѧ It’s a catchy song, but in a good way.” He reassured fans of the band’s usual sound, “If fans are concerned that we’ve gone all pop, I assure you we haven’t.” Another mainstream-friendly song, “Rise Above This,” was about the suicide of Morgan’s brother Eugene; it was an unusually catchy and optimistic tune, considering its sad subject matter. Morgan wrote on the
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embers include Pat Callahan (joined in 2002,
left in 2006), guitar; John Humphrey, drums;
Troy McLawhorn (joined in 2008), guitar; Shaun
Spectator, “Somehow it worked out that it translated really well into a rock song.” He added that the band had long ago decided that if they did cover songs, they would choose ones that were not necessarily in their usual genre, and noted, “This is one that actually turned out well.”
Morgan, vocals, guitar; Nick Oshiro (joined in 2002, left in 2003) drums; Dale Stewart, bass.
Selected discography
Released Disclaimer, 2002; Karma and Effect, 2005;
Disclaimer, Wind-Up, 2002. Karma and Effect, Wind-Up, 2005. Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces, Wind-Up, 2007.
Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces, 2007. Awards: South African Music Award for Best Rock Album, English, 2008.
Sources
Addresses: Record company—Wind-Up Records, 79
Periodicals
Madison Ave., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10016. Web site—Seether Official Web site: http://www.seether. com/.
band’s Web site, “I used to think more about what the fans thought, but ultimately I wound up stunting myself creatively. The point of being a musician and writing music and being in a band is that I can write an optimistic-feeling, accessible song if I want. Even though it wasn’t written about an optimistic experience, I opted to see a positive in the situation.” In 2009 the band again attracted attention with a cover of the band Wham!’s ’80s song “Careless Whisper.” The crooning, lovesick song, performed with Seether’s fuzz guitars and Morgan’s screaming delivery, was meant as a joke. Morgan and Stewart thought it would be funny to record the song and put it on their Web site to give fans a laugh. However, fans liked it and the band began performing it at their concerts. Stewart told Graham Rockingham in Ontario, Canada’s Hamilton
America’s Intelligence Wire, September 29, 2003; September 10, 2006. Asia Africa Intelligence Wire, May 8, 2003. Bass Player, December 1, 2005, p. 13. Billboard, August 3, 2002, p. 11; June 4, 2005, p. 52; October 20, 2007, p. 79. Chattanooga Times/Free Press, November 2, 2007, p. NA. Daily News (South Africa), December 27, 2007, p. 14. Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), March 3, 2009, p. G12. Malay Mail, January 24, 2006, p. 6. Miami Herald, August 9, 2002. Morning Call (Allentown, PA), April 12, 2003, p. D1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 18, 2008, p. 4. Telegram and Gazette (Worcester, MA), May 8, 2008, p. E6. U-Wire, November 15, 2005, p. NA. Virginian Pilot, September 29, 2008, p. E4. Weekend Argus (South Africa), June 7, 2008, p. 7. Wichita Eagle, January 27, 2006.
Online Seether Official Web site, http://www.seether.com, (October 1, 2010). —Kelly Winters
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the best and worst sides of joining a band.” Only 20 years old, suddenly he was flying to New York and touring Europe with “people from the more extreme of club culture.” [sic] He added, “It gave me ѧ confidence.” However, he still had his own music in his head and on his computer, and as he remarked on the Mercury Lounge Web site, “I was making music inspired by all these disparate things I was into—Prince, De La Soul, Jane’s Addiction, the Beastie Boys, The Smiths—but then I had to recruit some friends to recreate it live.”
The Servant
In 2000 he recruited bass player Matt Fisher and drummer Trevor Sharpe, and they took the name The Servant from a 1963 Joseph Losey film. They released what they called a “mini album,” a six-song collection titled Mathematics, that same year. Guitarist Chris Burrows joined soon after that, and they recorded another mini-album, With the Invisible. Black told the Designer interviewer that he was always looking for a different sound: “I don’t understand bands who set up a template for themselves and then it becomes this cross that they can’t escape. The artists I like ѧ were never trapped by a sound, they were continually fighting what they’d just done.”
Alt-rock band
T
he Servant, a British band, was active from 20002007. On their MySpace page, the band quoted a reviewer in Plum Music, who described their style as “a soul immersed in punk, with funky and electronic vibrations, references to the 80’s, dance and hip-hop influences. ѧ The Servant is all that and more, reflecting the eclectic verve of its leader Dan Black.” In Big City Redneck, Marlon Dolcy called the band’s sound “a cross between The Smiths and Radiohead,” but added that “in truth theirs is a completely unique sound.” Black grew up in town outside London, in a home where his dad was, as he told Mary Chang in Popwreckoning, “a massive music fan, so I was always around a passion and reverence for music.” He inherited his father’s love of a wide variety of music. As a young man, he went to London, supposedly to study art, but his real intention was to form a band with his friends. They did, and thus began a series of shortlived bands, which always broke up because the other members felt Black was too controlling. He wrote songs, including everyone else’s parts, and often the other members rebelled because he had taken away their opportunity to contribute. Eventually he ended up as a one-man band, creating all the parts of the music on his computer. Black began his real performing career as a member of the performance art collective Minty; he was hired quickly because the group’s guitarist left and they needed a replacement. He told an interviewer from Designer that the experience was “a quick education in
After their first, self-titled, “real” album came out, Black told the Designer interviewer that “it was kind of a dark time making the album, so now we’re out and we’re starting to gig, it’s brilliant. I think everyone is 100 percent happier as human beings than we were maybe 6 months ago.” Part of that happiness was that the band was getting some attention, mainly in France and Italy. One track from the album, “Orchestra,” was a big hit in both countries. For some reason, they never had many fans in their native United Kingdom. They did get exposure in the United States when their song “Cells” was featured in the trailer for the 2005 film Sin City. However, their real fan base was located in France and Italy. Black humorously told Dolcy that their success on the Continent was not exactly planned: “We did not go, ‘We wish to be big in Europe,’ and make an effort to go to Europe. You know, you throw the maggot into the river and whichever fish starts biting, you go, ‘Right, that’s the fish we’re going to go for.’” Fisher added, “So we went where the work was.” The success of their first album encouraged them to make another one. In a MySpace interview Sharpe commented, “We felt there was an audience to listen to us and thought it was kind of encouraging. I think it’s more difficult to make music when you’re not even sure that people are gonna like it, buy it, come to the gigs or anything.” Black added that they made their next album: “We tried to have less freedom, we tried to make it harder and we kind of used guitars and voices and bass and drums. ѧ We used slightly less technology, it was more organic.”
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Selected discography
For the Record . . .
M
embers include Dan Black (lead vocals); Chris
Burrows (guitar); Matt Fisher (bass); Trevor
Sharpe (drums). Formed in 2000; released Mathematics, 2000; With the Invisible, 2000; The Servant, 2003; How to Destroy a Relationship, 2006; disbanded in 2007. Addresses: Record company—Prolifica Records, Unit 101 - 326 Kensal Rd., London W10 5BZ, United Kingdom.
Web
site—http://www.myspace.com/
theservantuk.
In 2006 they released the album How to Destroy a Relationship. Once again, it was a big hit in France and Italy. At one concert, according to the group’s MySpace page, “There were people hanging on the walls, and climbing everywhere to get to the band members. Fans even invaded the stage during a gig!” In 2007 Black left The Servant to pursue a solo career. On the Mercury Lounge Web site, he commented, “We had some fun, but it always felt like four people’s compromise, rather than four people with a vision going in the same direction.”
Mathematics, Prolifica, 2000. With the Invisible, Prolifica, 2000. The Servant, Prolifica, 2003. How to Destroy a Relationship, Prolifica, 2006.
Sources Online “Dan Black,”Mercury Lounge http://www.mercuryloungenyc. com/event/3965 (July 21, 2010). “Dan Black Overcomes His Big Setback,” City Life, http:// www.citylife.co.uk/clubs/features/13419_dan_black_ overcomes_his_big_setback (July 21, 2010). “Interview with Dan Black,” Popwreckoning, http://www. popwreckoning.com/2009/08/02/interview-with-dan-black/ (July 21, 2010). “The Servant,” Big City Redneck, http://www.bigcityredneck. co.uk/articles/The_Servant/51/10/1 (July 21, 2010). “The Servant,” Billboard.com, http://www.billboard.com/artist/ the-servant/472822Ⲇ/artist/the-servant/472822 (July 21, 2010). “The Servant,” Designer Magazine, http://www.designermag azine.org/TheServantINT1.html (July 21, 2010). “The Servant: How to Destroy a Relationship,” Glasswerk, http://www.glasswerk.ie/reviews/national/5425/ The+Servant (July 21, 2010). The Servant Official MySpace Page, http://www.myspace. com/theservantuk (July 21, 2010). —Kelly Winters
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he joint venture of actress Zooey Deschanel and folk musician M. Ward, indie duo She & Him, has quietly become a popular success. The group’s first release, the aptly titled Volume One, garnered widespread critical accolades upon its release in 2008, including a nod as one of the year’s best albums from listeners to National Public Radio. Follow-up effort Volume Two became the duo’s breakthrough album, however, greatly exceeding the moderate commercial success of its predecessor by topping the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and hitting number six on the Billboard 200. Despite their individual notoriety, the two have remained staunch in their efforts to draw attention to their music rather than their celebrity. “The first copies [of Volume One] didn’t even have my name on them,” Deschanel told Claire Suddath of Time. “If no one ever found out that it was me, I wouldn’t have cared.”
She & Him
By the time the first stirrings of She & Him began in 2006, Los Angeles native Deschanel had already established herself as a successful actress through roles in films including All the Real Girls, Elf, and Failure to Launch. Additionally, she had performed around Los Angeles during the early 2000s with actress Samantha Shelton under the moniker All the Stars Were Pretty Babies. Equally, Ward had released several countrytinged, indie folk albums to great critical praise. His 2003 LP Transfigurations of Vincent earned a spot on Pitchfork Media’s 50 Best Albums Of the Year list, and the classic styles of 2005’s Transistor Radio served as a natural lead-in to his work with Deschanel in She & Him.
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The two began playing together informally in 2006 after meeting while singing a cover of Linda and Richard Thompson’s “When I Get to the Border” for the soundtrack of Deschanel’s latest movie The Go-Getter. “There was a lot of playfulness and spontaneity,” the actress told Melena Ryzik of the New York Times. “I just knew that his attitude was exactly the attitude of somebody I should work with.” The pair also discovered a mutual love for oldies and classic AM radio pop, influences readily heard in their work. As a lifelong music devotee, Deschanel had quietly written hundreds of songs, and had made some home recordings that were saved on her computer. Ward convinced her to send him some of these demos, and the two eventually decided to cut an album. “We talked about songs, we talked about records and music and how to record stuff,” Ward told Paste magazine’s Josh Jackson. “And I guess the best way for me and Zooey is to record in some sort of bubble you create for yourself that doesn’t really take into account Bruce Willis,” a reference to the many critically panned recording efforts made by movie stars over the years. Because the two lived in different cities—Deschanel in Los Angeles and Ward in Portland, Oregon—the songwriting process evolved gradually. “I listen closely and find out where the demo wants to go,” Ward told Kylee
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embers include Zooey Deschanel (born on
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Deschanel and Ward found time to write and record a collection of songs that became She & Him’s second album, Volume Two. Released in March of 2010 by Merge Records and again produced by Ward, the album largely drew on the successful formula of Volume One by pairing Deschanel’s retro vocal chops with Ward’s respected musical stylings.
arrangements. Formed after Deschanel and Ward sang a duet for the film The Go-Getter, 2006; signed to Merge Records, released debut album Volume One, 2008; released Volume Two, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Merge Records,409 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701; Web site—Official She & Him Web site: http://www.sheandhim.com.
Swenson of EQ. “You try your best to fill in the blanks using your imagination to where the song is coming from, and then you try to stay out of its way as it matures.” The results of the duo’s recording sessions became She & Him’s 2008 Merge Records debut, Volume One. The rather generic group name and album title were consciously chosen to detract attention from Deschanel and Ward’s individual celebrity status. “We both talked about liking the idea of a name that’s sort of anonymous and sort of humble,” Deschanel told Alex Cohen in an interview aired on the National Public Radio (NPR) program Day to Day. The completed album quickly became a widespread critical favorite. “If you run screaming at the thought of singing actresses,” commented All Music Guide’s Tim Sendra, “give She & Him a chance and they might calm your fears. You may even forget the origins of the singer and simply be charmed by the singing, the songs, and the sounds found on Volume One.” Deschanel’s primary creative role as singer and songwriter was generally acknowledged; as Pitchfork Media’s Grayson Currin observed, “with this successful introduction and the admitted homage to influences it entails finished, Deschanel has a solid foundation for building her own classic sound.” Although the album had relatively limited commercial success, its charms helped it earn spots on best-of lists at such outlets as NPR’s All Things Considered and Paste magazine. By 2009 the duo had returned to their separate professional lives. Deschanel appeared in the comedy Yes Man alongside Jim Carrey, and co-starred in the acclaimed independent film (500) Days of Summer, while Ward released his fourth solo album, Hold Time,— which featured Deschanel’s vocals on the track “Rave On”—and toured North America and Europe to support the LP. Despite keeping busy with these other projects,
Critics again embraced the album. Lindsey Fortier of Billboard enthused, “Ward’s performance and production excel, and his song arrangements move effortlessly between heart-rending and cheery,” and Reni Lane of People applauded the album’s “sun-kissed ’60s pop that will have you blissing out.” Music listeners at large also began to take greater notice of the duo, sending Volume Two to the top of three separate Billboard charts: Top Independent Albums, Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums, and Top Rock Albums. The effort also fared well on the Billboard 200 and the Top Digital Albums rankings. Deschanel and Ward set out on the road during the spring of 2010 to support the release, including stops at Great Britain’s All Tomorrow’s Parties and California’s Coachella music festival. Asked by SPIN magazine whether she had been concerned about performing the act’s signature mellow numbers to a festival audience, Deschanel responded, “No, we play the crowd-pleasers. We just roll with the punches.” Given the success of She & Him’s first two efforts, this musical philosophy seems to serve the act well.
Selected discography Volume One, Merge Records, 2008. Volume Two, Merge Records, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, April 10, 2010. EQ, May 2010. New York Times, April 16, 2008. People, March 29, 2010. SPIN, June 2010. Time, March 29, 2010.
Online “She & Him,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com/cg/ amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0pfqxzl5ldse (July 30, 2010). “She & Him,” Merge Records, http://www.mergerecords.com/ artists/sheandhim (July 30, 2010). “She & Him, Volume One,” Paste, http://www.pastemaga zine.com/articles/2008/11/she-him-volume-one.html (July 30, 2010). “She & Him, Volume One,” Pitchfork Media, http://www.pitch fork.com/reviews/albums/11260-volume-one/ (July 30, 2010).
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Additional information was taken from the interview “Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward and She & Him,” National Public Radio, “Day to Day” program, May 2, 2008. —Vanessa E. Vaughn
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Spoon
onsidering all the setbacks experienced by Spoon, it might seem surprising that the independent rock band out of Austin, Texas, endured long enough to see the release of their third and most self-assured album to date, 2001’s Girls Can Tell. Plagued by an unstable lineup since forming in the early 1990s, the group also fell victim to record label executives who failed to follow through on promises, a record-buying public that appeared uninterested in, or perhaps unaware of, the group’s music, and the initial media stigma of sounding much like two of their primary influences—the Pixies and Wire. Building off their success with Girls Can Tell, Spoon finally ascended to the pinnacle of the indie rock pantheon in the 2000s with a trio of albums that stood at the top of most critics’ best of the decade lists— 2002’s Kill the Moonlight, 2005’s Gimme Fiction, and 2007’s GaGaGaGaGa. Spoon returned in 2010 with the spartan effort Transference, which witnessed the band further refining its core elements of taut rhythms, sparse arrangements, and brilliant melodies. Spoon Took Form
Rock group
After graduating from high school, Britt Daniel arrived in Austin in 1989 to attend the University of Texas. He
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embers include Britt Daniel (born in Galveston,
TX; son of a neurologist), vocals, guitar; Jim Eno
(born in Rhode Island), drums; Andy McGuire (left group, 1996), bass guitar; Greg Wilson (left group, 1996), guitar. Touring members include Eric Friend (joined group, 2001), keyboards; Roman Kuebler (joined group, 2001), bass guitar. Formed group in Austin, TX, 1993; released Nefarious EP, 1994; signed with Matador Records, 1995; released debut album, Telephono, 1996; released Soft Effects EP on Matador, signed with Elektra Records, 1997; released A Series of Sneaks, dropped by Elektra, 1998; signed with Merge Records, released Girls Can Tell, 2001; Kill the Moonlight, 2002; Gimme Fiction, 2005; GaGaGaGaGa, 2007; Transference, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Merge Records, P.O. Box 1235, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, fax: (919) 9294291, phone: (919) 929-0711, Web site: http://www. mergerecords.com. Web site—Spoon Official Web site: http://www.spoontheband.com.
started his first band there in1990, dubbed Skellington, which rose to local recognition and recorded a handful of cassettes before dissolving in 1992. Daniel earned a radio/television/film degree from the university while learning more about bands such as Wire and the Velvet Underground through working as a disc jockey at the student-run radio station KVRX. Meanwhile, a mutual friend from the station introduced Daniel to a skilled drummer named Jim Eno, a Rhode Island native of North Carolina who had moved to Austin in 1992 to design microchips for Cadence Design Systems. With Eno, Daniel played briefly in a country/roots trio called Alien Beats, and later, when Daniel began to write songs, the guitarist reunited musically with Eno for a second time. Taking a more rock-oriented approach, the pair next enlisted guitarist Greg Wilson and a female bass guitarist named Andy McGuire, then hurriedly adopted the Spoon moniker, the title of a song by the German band Can, to participate in a 1993 competition sponsored by KVRX. Unfortunately, Spoon lost the “battle of the bands” to a group called Mr. Happy, and afterwards did not receive an invitation to perform at the 1994 South By Southwest conference. In protest, the trio staged a show at a nearby punk club, the Pink Flamingo, where
Matador Records co-owner Gerard Cosloy happened to be in attendance. Thereafter, word of Spoon, who had recently released their Nefarious EP on Fluffer Records, spread to other labels interested in the rising commercial appeal of alternative rock. Spoon received offers from Geffen, Interscope, and Warner Bros., but ultimately signed a deal in 1995 to record their first full-length set for Matador. The punkish, driving Telephono, preceded by the seven-inch single “All the Negatives Have Been Destroyed,” hit stores in 1996, but already the band’s future appeared uncertain. Long before the release of Telephono, Wilson exited the group, then McGuire, exited the band. Next came a legal battle, in which McGuire’s legal representatives claimed the bassist was entitled to a third of Spoon’s advance from Matador, as well as album royalties. In the end, McGuire won her case based on an original agreement with her bandmates. Surprisingly, Spoon’s personnel problems failed to disrupt the pursuits of Daniel and Eno. For a time, Austinbased musician and Telephono producer John Croslin filled in as bassist and toured with the band extensively in support of the album. Eventually, Josh Zorbo took over the slot. Still, the album sold a mere 3,000 copies, despite shows with established labelmates Pavement and Guided By Voices and a swell of local enthusiasm. Though the music press generally awarded the band favorable reviews, many critics pegged Spoon as a clone of the Pixies. “I thought we were hot sh*t,” Daniel told Magnet magazine’s Matthew Fritch. “Playing shows in Austin, it was fun and people liked us.ѧ Then Telephono came out and we started touring, and absolutely no one would come see us. All these people had told us that, to some degree, we were going to be successful. And we weren’t.” Signed Deal with Elektra In the late summer of 1996, Spoon’s period of bad luck seemed to end when they met Ron Laffitte, the general manager at the West Coast offices of Elektra Records. Now an A&R person with Capitol Records, Laffitte genuinely enjoyed Spoon’s music and believed that Elektra, whose roster then included Ween, Luna, and Stereolab, among others, would provide the perfect environment for a band such as Spoon. Throughout much of 1997, the same year which yielded Spoon’s Soft Effects EP on Matador, the band worked on a second album, again with Coslin, titled A Series of Sneaks. Upon its completion, enthusiastic Elektra executives signed Spoon to a new record deal. Recorded in several studios in Austin and released in 1998, A Series of Sneaks, a departure from the tense Telephono, contained elements of British post-punk and minimalist rock. At the time, Daniel later noted, he was listening to and learning from records by Wire,
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Gang of Four, and Public Image Ltd. This time around, Spoon garnered high praises from reviewers. Magnet named A Series of Sneaks one of the best albums of the 1990s. Resilient Despite Challenges Unfortunately, the album went largely ignored by radio and record buyers. Just four months after the release of A Series of Sneaks, Laffitte, their greatest ally at Elektra, was fired from the label. Soon thereafter, Elektra decided to drop Spoon, despite the fact that the company’s president, Sylvia Rhone, had reassured the group that support would continue. Thus, by roughly August of 1998, Spoon found themselves again left on their own and embarked on a tour with Creeper Lagoon. Without the proper backing, though, few showed up to see the group perform. Nonetheless, the group returned to Austin to commence work on a new set of songs, and by March of 2000, the basic tracks for the album Girls Can Tell were already in order. Spoon shopped the album around to various labels before Merge Records, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and run by Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan, made the group an offer. Girls Can Tell saw release in February of 2001. Critics praised the album, and most considered Girls Can Tell to be Spoon’s greatest achievement to date. Success At Last As Girls Can Tell began to attract critical attention, Spoon saw their stock rise within the independent rock media. Although a challenging, experimental album on the surface, 2002’s Kill The Moonlight produced a track that would extend the band’s reach into an audience previously unknown to the group. As featured on the popular television program The O.C., “The Way We Get By” found its way to listeners much younger than Spoon’s typical audience, and attracted a wider following for the band. While the television placement broadened their following, critics hailed Kill the Moonlight as a stunning artistic achievement. Writing for Pitchfork, Eric Carr said: “It takes a scalpel to the highlight reel of their career, cutting and pasting a 35-minute tour de force that ends too soon.” Spoon returned in 2005 with Gimme Fiction, perhaps their most accessible album to date. As the single “I Turn My Camera On” earned spots on television commercials, the disc’s classic sensibilities appealed to a wide array of listeners. In speaking with Maya Singer of The Dallas Observer, Daniel said: “I think of Moonlight as being my new wave album. So I guess [Gimme Fiction] is my classic rock album. But mostly, that happened by chance. Or luck.” Gimme Fiction debuted in the Billboard charts at number 44, eventually selling over 160,000 copies.With their stock on the rise, Spoon
returned in 2007 with perhaps the most broadly appealing album of their career, GaGaGaGaGa. Harnessing the myriad elements that had endeared them to listeners throughout their career, GaGaGaGaGa found critics stumbling over each other to hail the disc as one of the best of the decade. In a review for Pitchfork, Eric Harvey said: “With GaGaGaGaGa, Spoon have once again found a gray area between the poles of pop accessibility and untested studio theorizing, modifying a formula that has grown to feel familiar even as it wanders, and refusing to square the circle while doing so.” Building on the success of Gimme Fiction, GaGaGaGaGa performed even better, reaching number ten on the Billboard charts and selling over 300,000 copies. Best of the Decade By the end of the 2000s, Spoon had risen to the pinnacle of the modern music landscape, earning gushing accolades from critics as they compiled their best of the decade lists. In talking with Dave Simpson of London’s Guardian, Daniel theorized on Spoon’s appeal: “We appeal to emotions without appealing to sentimentality. I think the way you reach people with records that stand the test of time is with something they viscerally feel and know to be true.” Although the band was at a critical high-point, their next album, Transference, found Spoon delving deep into their experimental side. While many of their trademark elements could still be heard throughout the disc, their decision to emerge after so much commercial appeal with a disc that many listeners found challenging was a bold maneuver. In a review for The Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot said: “This isn’t the type of release one would expect from a band that just made the best-selling album of its career, but then Spoon has never been particularly keen on reading and reacting to the marketplace. In many ways, this is the rawest Spoon yet.” These sentiments were echoed by Matthew Perpetua in his review for Pitchfork: “They’ve turned it all inside-out on Transference, subtly shifting the leading signifiers of Spoon-iness just so for a destabilizing effect.” As Spoon continues to expand and contract its musical horizons, the band has remained a top concert act. The band planned a performance at the twentyfirst birthday concert for their former label, Matador, in October of 2010.
Selected discography Nefarious (EP), Fluffer, 1994. Telephono, Matador, 1996. Soft Effects (EP), Matador, 1997. A Series of Sneaks, Elektra, 1998. Girls Can Tell, Merge, 2001. Kill the Moonlight, Merge, 2002.
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Gimme Fiction, Merge, 2005. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Merge, 2007. Transference, Merge, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, February 10, 2001. Boston Globe, April 12, 2001. Guitar Player, August 2001. Magnet, June/July 2001. Texas Monthly, February 2001. Village Voice, January 19-25, 2000; May 15, 2001.
Online “Album Review: Spoon—‘Transference,’” Chicago Tribune, http://www.leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/ 2010/01/album-review-spoon-transference.html (July 12, 2010).
“Are Spoon the best band of the past 10 years?” The Guardian, http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/feb/18/spoonmetacritic-britt-daniel/print (July 12, 2010). “Awright!, Or Construction By Feel: An Interview with Spoon’s Britt Daniel,” PopMatters, http://www.popmatters.com/mu sic/interviews/spoon-050415.shtml (July 27, 2010). “Spoon—GaGaGaGaGa,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork. com/reviews/albums/10390-ga-ga-ga-ga-ga/ (July 12, 2010). “Spoon—Kill The Moonlight,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork. com/reviews/albums/7428-kill-the-moonlight/ (July 27, 2010). “Spoon Man: Britt Daneil shrugs when new fans shout Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” Dallas Observer, http://www. dallasobserver.com/2005-06-23/music/spoon-man/ (July 27, 2010). Spoon Official Web site, http://www.spoontheband.com (August 26, 2001). “Spoon” SFGate, http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f =/c/a/2005/06/19/PKGMFD679H1.DTL&hw=gimme+fic tion&sn=001Ɑ=1000 (July 27, 2010). “Spoon—Transference” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork.com/ reviews/albums/13839-transference/ (July 12, 2010). —Laura Hightower and Kyle Melton
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Stars Rock group
he Montreal-based quintet Stars rose to indie prominence on the strength of impassioned storytelling and impeccable pop arrangements. While their first two albums, 2001’s Nightsongs and 2003’s Heart, relied heavily upon synth beds and electronic percussion and established Stars as indie favorites, their 2004 breakthrough Set Yourself On Fire established the band as a standout in the exploding Montreal music scene. For their 2007 release In Our Bedroom, After the War, Stars offered the album as a free download in advance of its official release. While that album continued to earn the band critical and commercial success, their 2010 effort Five Ghosts—issued on the band’s new Soft Revolution imprint—left many who had previously championed the band somewhat underwhelmed. Stars made several festival appearances throughout the summer of 2010 and planned an extended European and North American tour in the fall. As the son of Shakespearean actors, guitarist/vocalist Torquil Campbell channeled his experiences in the theater into the music of Stars. Campbell and childhood friend Chris Seligman relocated from their native Toronto to Williamsburg, New York, in the late 1990s to pursue their work with Stars. While living with future
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into the beautiful beyond. It is utterly listenable and endlessly sweet.”
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embers include Torquil Campbell, guitar, vo-
cals; Evan Cranley, bass; Amy Millan, guitar,
vocals; Chris Seligman, keyboards. Group formed in Brooklyn, late 1990s; relocated to Montreal, 2000; self-released debut album, Nightsongs, 2001; signed by Arts & Crafts label, 2002, released Heart, 2003; Set Yourself On Fire, 2005; In Our Bedroom, After the War, 2007; started their own record label, Soft Revolution, 2009; released The Five Ghosts, 2010. Addresses: Web site—Stars Official Myspace page: www.myspace.com/stars.
members of Metric and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Campbell and Seligman invited fellow Canadians bassist Evan Cranley and guitarist/vocalist Amy Millan to join the group. Ultimately, the group opted to relocate to Montreal in 2000 and join in the burgeoning music scene there. In 2001 the band issued a pair of EPs, A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth and The Comeback, which were released on either side of their first fulllength album, Nightsongs. The album’s focus on electronic sounds and emotive pop songwriting broke through to critics and set Stars among the standouts of Montreal’s indie elite. In a review of Nightsongs for Pitchfork, Sam Eccleston called the album “an outstanding debut record, both in the trebly groove of its beats and the anomic fear and loathing of its lyrics. Stars take the dark edge of great dance records past— the best of Chic, say, or Funkadelic, for God’s sake— and rub your face in it.” For their 2003 album, Heart, Stars signed with the venerable Canadian label Arts & Crafts. The label also released albums by Broken Social Scene, with which Stars members Torquil Campell, Amy Millan, and Chris Seligman sometimes performed. While the band continued to write songs filled with heartbreak, their sonic palette expanded beyond the synth-pop styles that characterized their debut. In a review on PopMatters, Devon Powers said: “Heart, the latest offering from these Montreal-based indie pop heroes, is 11 songs about love. Though simple in concept and straightforward in delivery, Heart is anything but an attempt at formulaic songs for the sake of album sales. No, it’s a pretty field of poppy goodness, or a starry-eyed escape
With their profile on the rise, Stars’ next album, 2004’s Set Yourself on Fire, catapulted the band into indie rock darlings. Yet again, the group channeled the elements of their previous efforts—the boy/girl vocals of Torquil and Millan, the lush arrangements, the emotional storytelling—into a concise package that earned them further critical and commercial success. In a review for PopMatters, David Antrobus said: “Stars have declared themselves partisan fighters in what they have dubbed the ‘soft revolution,’ which may sound like a nebulous manifesto, but there is nothing vague about the sweet ache running like candy stripes throughout the confectioner’s swirl of their endearing electro chamber pop.” Charles Merwin wrote in a review for Stylus: “Stars have undertaken this project along with many of the other bands on the Arts and Crafts label and have come out the other side rarely altering the template, but always tweaking it enough to make it sound like the group is tapping into something altogether ageless. With Set Yourself On Fire, the group has once tapped the well and bottled up magic.” Due to the major success of Set Yourself On Fire, several of the band’s contemporaries contributed to the album Do You Trust Your Friends?, which featured remixes of the tracks from Set Yourself on Fire. Shortly thereafter, the band set to work on their follow-up album, In Our Bedroom, After the War. While the band continued to write and rehearse in Montreal, when it came time to record they traveled to Vancouver to work with noted producer Jace Lasek (The Besnard Lakes) at Warehouse Studios. In an interview with Eric Mitts for Recoil Magazine, Torquil said of the recording process: “I think [Lasek] created a very warm and playful atmosphere that kind of helped us relax and not put too much pressure on ourselves. ѧ I think this time we had more confidence in ourselves and I think that was the biggest difference, was the confidence. It was the sense that we were going to make this and it was going to be what we wanted it to be.” Before the official release of In Our Bedroom, After the War, Stars made the entire album available as a free download in order to avoid early leaks through enthusiastic music blogs. Upon its release in September of 2007, the album continued to attract new listeners and further bolstered the band’s indie credentials. Although Stars earned a reputation for their emotional outpourings in song throughout their catalog, their next album, The Five Ghosts, left many listeners with a sense that the band no longer possessed the capacity to express the range of emotions that was found on previous records. Issued in 2010 through the band’s new Soft Revolution imprint and distributed through Vagrant, The Five Ghosts seemed colored by the band’s own personal experiences during recordings: Torquil lost his father and became a father during the
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recording, and Millan endured a near-breakdown in Los Angeles. The results seemed to erode Stars’ more extreme emotions, resulting in a more monochromatic record. In a review for Pitchfork, Larry Fitzmaurice said, “They know bombast and melodrama, which makes a decent amount of their latest effort, The Five Ghosts, all the more off-putting. For the first time in the band’s career, they sound defeated. There’s not much urgency, or even a range of emotion, for that matter; rather, much of the record blurs together, forming a single streak of gray.” Stars toured feverishly on The Five Ghosts, making festival appearances and touring throughout the United States and Europe. The band planned another extended European and North American tour in the Fall of 2010.
Selected discography Nightsongs, Le Grand Magistery, 2001. Heart, Arts & Crafts, 2003. Set Yourself On Fire, Arts & Crafts, 2005. In Our Bedroom, After the War, Arts & Crafts, 2007. The Five Ghosts, Vagrant/Soft Revolution, 2010.
Sources Online Sources “Band Interview: Stars,”Redefine Magazine, http://www.redefinemag.com/music/interviews_music_2.php?artist=Stars &id=25 (July 28, 2010). “Interview of Montreal’s indie darlings Stars,” Globe and Mail, http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/interview-of-montreal-based-band-stars/article1649640/?cmpid=rss1 (July 28, 2010). “Stars,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusicguide.com (July 28, 2010). “Stars: The Five Ghosts,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork.com/ reviews/albums/14349-the-five-ghosts/ (August 5, 2010). “Stars: Heart,” PopMatters, http://www.popmatters.com/mu sic/reviews/s/stars-heart.shtml (July 28, 2010). “Stars Interview,” Free Williamsburg, http://www.freewil liamsburg.com/stars-interview/ (July 28, 2010). “Stars: Nightsongs,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork.com/re views/albums/7470-nightsongs/ (July 28, 2010). “Stars,” Recoil Magazine, http://www.recoilmag.com/inter views/?1073 (July 28, 2010). “Stars: Set Yourself On Fire,” Pitchfork, http://www.pitchfork. com/reviews/albums/7472-set-yourself-on-fire/ (July 28, 2010). “Stars: Set Yourself On Fire,” PopMatters, http://www.pop matters.com/music/reviews/s/stars-setyourself.shtml (July 28, 2010). “Stars: Set Yourself On Fire,” Stylus http://www.stylus magazine.com/reviews/stars/set-yourself-on-fire.htm (July 28, 2010). —Kyle Melton
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he Sugababes are a London-based, all-female pop group. Since their inception in 1998, they have had numerous changes in their lineup, and none of the original members are currently in the group, but they continue to put out their own brand of energetic dance tunes. The group was founded in 1998 with members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhan Donaghy. Originally, Buena and Donaghy had signed with manager Ron Tom as solo acts, but after performing at the same venue they decided to join forces. Buena invited her best friend, Keisha Buchanan, to come and watch them recording in the studio, and Tom offered Buchanan the chance to make the duo a trio. He thought that their racially different appearances made them an attractive and interesting group, similar to the diverse groups of young people then appearing in popular advertisements for the Benetton clothing company.
Sugababes
“Overload,” their first single, hit the number six spot on the UK singles chart in 2000. With that auspicious beginning, they put out their first album, One Touch, and it had three more hits in the Top 40. These were “Run for Cover,” “Soul Sound,” and “New Year.”
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Shortly after the album’s release, Siobhan Donaghy, perhaps stressed by bickering within the group, left the group without warning during a Japanese tour. She was replaced by Heidi Range. In 2002 the trio moved to a new record label, Island Records, and released the single “Freak Like Me,” which hit the number one spot on the UK charts. Their next single, “Round Round,” also hit the top of the UK charts. Their second album, Angels with Dirty Faces, rode on the strength of these hot singles and made its debut at the top of the UK album chart. In the London Daily Telegraph, Sarah Donaldson described the album as “a musical magpie’s nest which fixes hip-hop, UK garage, R&B and even dub beats onto poppy choruses. ѧ In its best moments, it’s perfect pop, with added attitude.” Their third album, 2003’s Three, appropriately hit the number three spot on the UK album charts. Hits on this album included “Hole in the Head,” “Too Lost in You,” “In the Middle,” and “Caught in a Moment.” Range told Alan Poole in England’s Coventry Evening Telegraph that she felt vindicated by the success of the album: “Last year was amazing, but a few people did say Angels was a comeback record and they didn’t know what we were going to do afterwards, so we’re really proud of the new album.” In 2004 Buena announced that she was expecting a baby. Her daughter, Tahlia Maya, was born in March of 2005. Buena’s pregnancy and the birth of Tahlia led the group to take a break before completing their fourth album, Taller in More Ways. The song “Push the Button” from this album became yet another top UK single as well as a hit on the dance charts in the United States.
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embers include Amelie Berrabah (joined group
2005), vocals; Keisha Buchanan (left group
2009), vocals; Mutya Buena (left group 2005), vocals; Siobhan Donaghy (left group 2001), vocals; Jade Ewen (joined group 2009), vocals; Heidi Range (joined group 2001), vocals. Group formed in 1998; released One Touch, 2000; Angels with Dirty Faces, 2002; Three, 2003; Taller in More Ways, 2005; Change, 2007; Catfights and Spotlights, 2008; Sweet 7, 2010. Awards: Brit Awards, Best Dance Act, 2003; National Music Award, 2003. Addresses: Record company—Island Records, 22 St. Peters Square, London, England W6 9NW. Web site— Sugababes Official Web site: http://www.sugababes. com/.
In 2005 Buena left the group, saying that she wanted to spend more time with her daughter. Amelie Berrabah stepped in to take her place. The group recorded a collection of their greatest hits to date, Overloaded: The Singles Collection, and toured in support of it, then settled in to record another album. Change, released in 2007, included the single “About You Now,” which became the first song by an all-female group to break the UK record for digital downloads. Critics were less impressed than the people on the dance floor. In a BBC review, Tom Young wrote that “Every track possesses classic Sugababe appeal, but it never quite makes the sum of its parts.” And in the London Sunday Times, Mark Edwards characterized the tunes as being “slushier” and “more inconsequential” than those on previous Sugababes albums. Catfights and Spotlights was released in 2008. In Edinburgh’s Scotsman, Fiona Shepherd wrote, “Happily, they do a better job here than on any recent Sugababes album.” But in the London Observer, Hugh Montgomery characterized the album as “devoid of charisma and invention.” Perhaps the Sugababes were not thrilled with the album either, because they opted not to tour in support of Catfights and Spotlights, and instead got to work in the studio creating a new album. In the fall of 2009, Buchanan, the only remaining original member, left the group. She was replaced by Jade
Ewen, a former friend. Rumors about why she left and whether or not it was her decision to leave swirled into a hotbed of spiteful gossip and tabloid controversy over alleged infighting and bullying of some members, current or former, by other members. In the midst of this, Buena decided that because there were no original members left in the group, the name “Sugababes” could not be used by the current performers, and she mounted a lawsuit to regain control of the name. Island Records asserted that they were the owners of the name, and that the group would continue as it was: “It is business as usual,” an Island representative told a Music Week reporter. Meanwhile, the group rerecorded the tracks of its upcoming 2010 album, Sweet 7, with Ewen’s vocals replacing Buchanan’s. All the changes in lineup and the fighting among members left many listeners and reviewers cynical. The London Guardian, commented that the group’s persistence in spite of the fact that no original members remained “reveals them for what they are—a brilliant, manufactured pop product. ѧ They’re a business, a brand. The Sugababes and their management have revealed the truth—it doesn’t matter who they are as long as they release good pop songs.” However, Andy Gill wrote in London’s Independent that with the departure of the group’s last original member, the group had “slipped from being a band to a brand.” He also noted that the group’s history of replacing members “has eroded both the trio’s character and its appeal.”
Selected discography One Touch, London Records, 2000. Angels with Dirty Faces, Island Records, 2002. Three, Island Records, 2003. Taller in More Ways, Island Records, 2005. Overloaded: The Singles Collection, Universal, 2006. Change, Island, 2007. Catfights and Spotlights, Island, 2008. Sweet 7, Island, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, January 7, 2006, p. 62. Coventry Evening Telegraph (England), October 24, 2003, p. 40. Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), March 5, 2010, p. 14 Daily Telegraph (London, England), April 3, 2001; March 15, 2003, p. 8. Europe Intelligence Wire, November 3, 2005. Guardian (London, England), November 24, 2000, p. 20; September 23, 2009, p. 2. Mail on Sunday (London, England), January 11, 2004, p. 18. Mirror (London, England), March 5, 2010, p. 16. Music Week, March 13, 2010, p. 5. New York Post, June 26, 2001, p. 59.
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Observer (London, England), October 19, 2008, p. 20. Scotsman (Edinburgh, Scotland), October 17, 2008, p. 6. Sun (London, England), March 5, 2010, p. 16. Sunday Times (London, England), October 7, 2007. Times (London, England), September 27, 2008, p. 64.
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entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_enter tainment/music/cd_reviews/article (July 21, 2010). “Sugababes Change Review,” BBC, October 8, 2007, http:// www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/vhn8 (July 21, 2010). “Sugababes’ Keisha Sacked from Band,” Guardian, http:// www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/22/sugababes-keish a-sacked (July 21, 2010). Sugababes Official Web site, http://www.sugababes.com/ (July 21, 2010). “Sugababes: So Do They Still Exist or Not?”Guardian, September 22, 2009, http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/ sep/22/sugababes-split-up-keisha (July 21, 2010). “Sugababes,” Web Archive, http://www.web.archive.org/web/ 20070927004639/http://www.7digital.com/stores/ArtistBiography.aspx?shop=34&ArtistId=7 (July 21, 2010). “Sugababes Were Jealous of Keisha,” Mirror, September 30, 2009, http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/09/30/sug a-and-spite-115875-21711131/ (July 21, 2010).
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Tally Hall Rock group
ormed in 2002 on the campus of the University of Michigan, Tally Hall quickly earned a reputation as a quirky indie-pop band bursting with musical inventiveness. With each member of the group donning a different color tie to accent their matching white shirts and black pants in live performance, Tally Hall struck an engaging presence onstage. The band released their debut album, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, in 2005 on Quack Media. On the strength of incessant touring, an excellent Web site, and the viral video for the track “Banana Man,” Tally Hall was picked up by the Warner Music Group in 2008. Their debut album was subsequently reissued on Atlantic, and an exclusive deluxe reissue edition was made available vie iTunes. Tally Hall are currently in the studio working on their second album, Good & Evil. The roots of Tally Hall can be traced back to suburban Detroit, as members Rob Cantor, Joe Hawley, Zubin Sedghi, and Ross Federman all grew up in Bloomfield, Michigan before attending the University of Michigan in nearby Ann Arbor. Cantor and Sedghi additionally spent time together in a high school band. Upon their move to Ann Arbor, the four met Andrew Horowitz, who had grown up in Tewksbury, NJ. As the band worked toward completion of their studies at the University of
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embers include Rob Cantor, guitar, vocals;
Ross Federman, drums; Joe Hawley, guitar;
Andrew Horowitz, keyboards; Zubin Sedghi, bass. Group formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2002; selfreleased debut album Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 2005; signed to Warner Music Group, debut album reissued, 2008. Addresses: Record Company—Warner Bros. Records Inc., 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA. 91505. Web site—Tally Hall Official Web site: http://www.tallyhall. com.
Michigan, they found time to collaborate on music together and formed Tally Hall in 2002. With their backgrounds ranging from orchestra to marching band to rock bands, the members of Tally Hall drew on a variety of musical sources to create a unique musical vocabulary. The band’s name itself is indicative of their wide-ranging musical interests. Speaking with Spinner, Cantor explained the origins of the band’s name: “Our name came from a place near where we grew up—we grew up outside of Detroit. Tally Hall was a bizarre emporium of shops, restaurants, and twisted, turn-ofthe-century arcade games. ѧ We liked that and it fit with the cornucopia of styles that we’d been writing.” As Tally Hall set out to create new music together, the respective members of the group found that their backgrounds infused their music with great variety. In an interview originally published at themusicedge.com and posted on the blog A Coat of Red Paint In Hell, Horowitz spoke of reconciling his love of classical and rock music: “I learned how to write classical and contemporary classical and that is what my main focus has been. My main passion is rock, but I’ve always been sort of forced into the classical idiom and have always sort of rejected it but its influence has helped. ѧ When you play rock music, there’s a certain type of energy that is undeniable in that genre of music.” Tally Hall continued to balance their educational and musical pursuits, gigging frequently in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. As new technologies emerged on the Internet, the band used emerging social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook to further engage new audiences and keep their fanbase informed of their activities. Sedghi also served as webmaster for the band’s official Web site, which hosted the video clip for the track “Banana Man.” The sounds spread across various Web sites and raised the band’s national
profile. In 2004 Horowitz entered and won the John Lennon Scholarship Competition, as well as a $10,000 prize, for his composition “Good Day.” In 2005 the respective members of Tally Hall completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and set out to pursue a full-time music career. After issuing a pair of EPs titled Partyboobytrap and Welcome to Tally Hall, Tally Hall released their debut album, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, in 2005. In their early recordings, the band drew upon their respective musical backgrounds and took a do-ityourself approach to the recording process. In the interview at Coat of Red Paint, Cantor explained, “The Tally Hall recordings sound pretty professional to our ears. We recorded them in the attic of our house and laid them down one track at a time. We were turning off the refrigerator and the lights to cut back on the fuzz—it was a very low-tech operation relative to the product that came out of the sessions. We were proud of the process.” Upon the release of Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Tally Hall took to incessant touring as a means of promoting their newest release. In much the same way that the clip for “Banana Man” went viral on the Internet, the video clip for “Good Day” further spread word of Tally Hall across the indie world. Such notable news outlets as the Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times raved about Marvin. All the critical acclaim eventually made its way to the offices of Atlantic Records, which decided to reissue Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum in the spring of 2008. In order to make the album suitable for national release, Atlantic brought in producer Chris Shaw, whose previous work included Super Furry Animals, Ween, and Weezer, to upgrade the fidelity. Upon the re-release of the album, Tally Hall set out on yet another round of touring, this time with The Republic Tigers and playing such notable venues as New York’s Bowery Ballroom. Following the extensive touring for their debut album’s re-release, Tally Hall initially set to work creating new tracks with producer Tony Hoffer, who had worked with Belle & Sebastian and Beck in the past. As the band set to work on 14 new tracks, they seemed confident in the evolution of their sound. In speaking with Spinner, Cantor said: “It’s hard for me to say without sounding pretentious, but I feel like our songwriting has come a long way. From a technical standpoint, this album sounds world’s better than Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum.” In early 2010 the band announced that their sophomore effort, titled Good & Evil, was ready for release on Atlantic. Tally Hall continued to tour feverishly in advance of the album.
Selected discography Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Quack Records, 2005; reissued, Atlantic, 2008.
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Sources Online Sources “Tally Hall,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (July 27, 2010). “Tally Hall: An Interview with Rob, Joe, Andrew, Zubin, and Ross,” A Coat of Red Paint In Hell, http://www.ac oatofredpaintinhell.wordpress.com/2008/03/05/tally-hallan-interview-with-rob-joe-andrew-zubin-and-ross/ (July 27, 2010).
“Tally Hall Interview: SXSW 2010”Spinner, http://www. spinner.com/2010/03/12/tally-hall-interview-sxsw-2010/ (July 27, 2010). “Tally Hall Hoping to Release New Record This Summer,” Spinner, http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/30/tally-hall-new -album-good-and-evil-summer-release/ (July 27, 2010). “Tally Hall’s Debut Album, ‘Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum,’ Out April 1,” StarPulse.com, http://www.star pulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/31/tally_hall_s_ debut_album_marvin_s_marvel_1 (July 27, 2010). —Kyle Melton
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o classify Sébastien Tellier beyond calling him a progressive French musician is difficult. He sings, writes songs, and plays both conventional and electronic instruments. His music has flavors of electronica, rock, jazz, classical music, and various pop styles both new and old. Tellier’s hip, poetic lyrics and varied song concepts have transformed him from an underground phenomenon in his native Paris to an international figure who even represented France at a major venue for middle-of-the-road musical culture, the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Sébastien Tellier
Sébastien Tellier (pronounced tell-YAY) was born in Paris in 1975 and grew up in an affluent area called the 17th arrondissement (or district). “It is an area full of mean old women who jump the queue at the baker’s,” he told Sam Delaney of the London Guardian. Tellier got into trouble as a teen. “I was obsessed with breaking things ѧ cars, flowers in the street,” he recalled to Garry Mulholland of the London Observer. “Because it was a very boring teenage for me, in a very boring city. ѧ Nothing to do but take LSD and break something. This city was very close to a forest, so during the night, me and my friend, full of vodka, with an axe, would try to create a clear place with not so many trees. ѧ But now I don’t want to be like that any more because when you break a car from somebody else it’s not good for the other guy.”
Singer, songwriter, electronic musician
newscom
Music helped to turn Tellier’s life around. His parents both enjoyed progressive rock bands such as King Crimson and Pink Floyd, and his father played in a punk band called Magma. He would later attribute his tendency to think in terms of concept albums to his parents’ influence. Tellier began making recordings of his own, and in the late 1990s they attracted attention from the Versailles-based duo Air, whose music, like that of Tellier himself, blended electronica with older progressive rock sounds. Tellier became friends with Air’s Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, and their managers, Marc Tessier and Stéphane Elfassi. They signed Tellier to their Record Makers label and began recording his debut album, L’incroyable verité (The Unbelievable Truth), in September of 1999. With Tellier playing his own instruments and also serving as producer, recording was not finished until the following March, and the album finally appeared in June of 2001. The packaging included directions from Tellier that the music should be listened to alone, by candlelight. The music was mostly instrumental, with just a few vocal sections (in one, a woman’s screams are heard). His lush arrangements, featuring vintage electronic instruments such as a theremin and a Moog synthesizer, soon gained a small network of fans, including director Sofia Coppola; she used the track “Fantino” on the soundtrack of the film Lost in Translation. Later in 2001, Tellier toured with Air as an opening act, and he made appearances in several experimental films.
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orn in 1975 in Paris, France.
Signed to Record Makers label (France); released L’incroyable verité, toured with duo Air, 2001; released Politics, 2005; song “Divine” chosen as France’s entry in Eurovision Song Contest, released Sexuality, 2008. Addresses: Record company—Record Makers, 6 rue André Messager, 75018, Paris, France. Web site—Sebastian
Tellier
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site:
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sebastientellier.com.
Working slowly, Tellier did not release his next album until 2005. With a unifying concept and a greater role for Tellier’s own vocals, the new album, Politics, defined Tellier’s personal style. At times serious, at others satirical, and sometimes just whimsical—the lyrics of one song imagined playing tennis while using the Berlin Wall as a net—Politics was backed up by tours in which Tellier emerged as a headliner with shows that merited the description “unique.” “I sing very highpitched songs with cigarettes in my nose,” Tellier told Delaney. “This is a very big challenge and doesn’t help the performance at all. I often lick young girls’ shoes. Breaking guitars is a usual thing for me. I also take regular whisky showers on stage. This involves opening a bottle of whisky and pouring it over my head.” Tellier kept up his momentum in 2006 with a new CD, Sessions, containing acoustic versions of his earlier songs, and he wrote a soundtrack for the film Narco. By 2008 Tellier was well enough known in France that his Beach Boys-flavored song “Divine,” the first single from his upcoming album Sexuality, was chosen as France’s entry that year in the Eurovision Song Contest, an extraordinarily popular annual series of television broadcasts pitting songs from various countries against each other as viewers vote for their favorites. True to form, Tellier stirred up controversy (and valuable publicity) when he announced that he would sing the song in English, its original language, rather than in French. “Many of our citizens will not understand why France has chosen not to uphold its language before millions of television viewers around the world,” legislator François-Michel Gonnot complained, according to the New York Times. Producer Stéphane Elfassi pointed out that songs from many countries were sung in English, but Tellier eventually backed down and agreed to add two lines in French written by his girlfriend, comedienne and actress Amandine de la Richardière.
Remaining loyal to the small Record Makers label, Tellier released Sexuality in 2008. Parts of the album were co-written with de la Richardière, whom Tellier called “Justine” (perhaps after an erotic novel of that name by the Marquis de Sade), and it lived up to its name. “Albums designed for making out are the hardest trick to pull off,” noted the London Independent. “Yet France’s Sebastien Tellier has achieved the near impossible with Sexuality, a seductive gossamer of a listen, designed to boost the birth rate on both sides of the [English] Channel.” The influence apparently extended to the United States as well; Tellier told Max Read of Anthem that “when I was in New York, a couple had sex in audience during the show. It was wonderful. And the best gift for me during the show, if you want to give me something, is to make love, during I play.” The album had plenty of examples of Tellier’s wry outlook; the song “Fingers of Steel” describes the experience of falling in love with a robot. Musically the album continued to expand Tellier’s range, with production by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of the French dance act Daft Punk. Tellier continued to combine his lyrical originality with a variety of vintage 1970s synthesizer and percussion sounds, but with songs such as “Sexual Sportswear” he had clearly achieved a popular breakthrough. Mulholland called the album “an erotic electro-pop masterpiece, inspired equally by Serge Gainsbourg, Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’ and Tellier’s actress/comedian girlfriend, Amandine de la Richardiere.” France, it seemed, had finally produced a romantic troubadour for the modern age.
Selected discography L’incroyable verité (title means “The Unbelievable Truth”), Record Makers, 2001. Politics, Record Makers, 2005. Sexuality, Record Makers, 2008.
Sources Periodicals Daily Telegraph (London, England), May 22, 2008. Boston Herald, April 4, 2009, p. 21. Guardian (London, England), May 6, 2006, p. 23. Independent (London, England), April 30, 2008, p. 20. New York Times, April 17, 2008, p. E2; August 1, 2008, p. E17. Observer (London, England), June 15, 2008, p. 58.
Online “Q & A with Sebastien Tellier,” Anthem, http://www.anthem agazine.com/story/Q-A-with-Sebastien-Tellier (August 4, 2010). “Sébastien Tellier,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 4, 2010).
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“Sebastien Tellier,” Lucky Number Music, http://www.lucky number music.com/artists/sebastien-tellier (August 4, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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30 Odd Foot of Grunts Rock group
he Australian rock band 30 Odd Foot of Grunts owed its modest fame to its frontman, New Zealand–born Australian actor Russell Crowe. Yet to call the 30 Odd Foot of Grunts a vanity project for Crowe would be inaccurate, for the band’s roots dated back to a time well before Crowe became a star, and he seemed committed to making music regardless of the state of his acting career. “Russell’s day job does tend to get in the way” of his musical career, bandmate Billy Dean Cochran observed in the documentary film Texas: 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, as quoted by Matt Soergel of the Florida Times Union. “Though not according to him.” Crowe’s creative instincts, both musical and theatrical, first showed themselves during his childhood near Wellington, New Zealand. An actor named Reg Livermore lived next to his grandfather’s house on Wellington’s outskirts, and “Reg continuously had a troupe of people who were always singing songs and playing instruments around. And I also had Maori background, which is the indigenous culture of New Zealand,” Crowe recalled to Mark Guarino of the Arlington Heights, Illinois, Daily Herald. “So social occasions are all about the guitar, all about singing. So you have that sort of influence when you grow up in an
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tive account holds that the name referred to the band’s earthy sound and the total height of its members.
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embers include Garth Adam, bassist; Dean
Cochran, guitarist; Russell Crowe, vocalist;
Dave Kelly, percussionist; Stewart Kirwan, trumpeter; Dave Wilkins, guitarist. Formed 1992 in Australia; took name 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, mid-1990s; released album Gaslight, 1998; toured U.S., 2000; released album Bastard Life or Clarity, 2001; released album Other Ways of Speaking, 2003; went on hiatus, 2005. Addresses:
Management—Gruntland
Management,
P.O. Box 344, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia. Web site—30 Odd Foot Grunts Official Web site: http://www.gruntland.com.
environment where there’s music continuously, and it’s self-generated, and it’s not all about having a record player on.” Crowe was a singer and songwriter before he was an actor. “I knew at a very young age, 6 or whatever, I knew I was a performer. Even though I was a very shy person, I knew,” he told Guarino. “So I got a guitar and started writing songs. I was playing in bands when I was 14, touring when I was 16.” When he was in his early twenties, Crowe told Guarino, music “saved my life.” He was living in Australia, at loose ends and unsure of where his life was going. Signing on to appear in a Seventh Day Adventist Church recruiting film for a fee of $500, he stayed at a pastor’s house to save money. The pastor turned out to be a fan of a noncommercial radio station called Triple J, and listening to that station broadened Crowe’s musical horizons and deepened his commitment to music. Crowe made several solo singles and formed a duo called Roman Antix with a guitarist friend, Billy Dean Cochran. For a time he billed himself as Rus Le Roq. The band grew when Crowe and Cochran met two Australian brothers, percussionist Dave Kelly and bassist Garth Adams. By the early 1990s Crowe was beginning to land acting roles on Australian television, but he continued to devote equal energy to his music. By the mid-1990s the group had become known as 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. Several explanations for the unusual name have surfaced. According to one story, the phrase originated during the filming of Virtuosity (1995) when a crew member asked Crowe to film some 30 feet of extra film footage for a fight scene; an alterna-
After several changes in personnel, 30 Odd Foot of Grunts stabilized by 1998 with its final membership: Crowe, Cochran, Kelly, Adams, trumpeter Stewart Kirwan, and vocalist-guitarist Dave Wilkins. That year, after several demo recordings and an EP, the group, sometimes known as TOFOG, released its debut album, Gaslight. The review by Victor W. Valdivia of the All Music Guide was one of several mixed assessments; while praising the group’s upbeat material, he wrote that “the lyrics to the ballad ‘You Treat Me Like Chocolate’ѧ are so overwrought [You treat me like chocolate/something to eat between meals] that it’s tempting to believe they’re a parody, rather than simply embarrassing.” None of the negative evaluations affected the band’s strength as a concert draw. Crowe’s fans turned out in droves to hear the band, and most of them were female. Opening-act Australian-comic Nick Penn quipped at one Austin, Texas, concert in 2000 (according to Entertainment Weekly’s Brian M. Raftery) that “We have 2,300 [people here]. That’s 2,000 women and 300 gay guys.” Tickets for the band’s three sold-out concerts in Texas fetched prices as high as $2,000 in online auctions. For a subsequent set of TOFOG dates the following year, Crowe was able to replace a grueling tour schedule with an extended residency at Chicago’s House of Blues—at least partly because the band’s fan base was willing to travel long distances to see them and, Crowe explained to Guarino, Chicago was “central, being accessible from all other major cities” in North America. TOFOG’s sets featured Crowe’s original material and sometimes ended with back-to-back covers of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” The band’s touring experiences were chronicled in the Texas: 30 Odd Foot of Grunts documentary, released in 2002. Crowe’s drawing power failed to translate into strong CD sales, however. The second full-length 30 Odd Foot of Grunts album, Bastard Life or Clarity, reportedly sold only 156 copies in its first week of release in the United Kingdom. Raftery managed faint praise, writing that the band’s “Bon Jovi-meets-Midnight Oil sound is more original and accomplished than that of, say, Dogstar, and if you tune out the often-laughable lyrics and tentative vocals and try not to think about Gladiator loincloths, Life is often rewarding.” Part of the problem was that the band’s straight-ahead, ballad-oriented rock sound, variously likened to Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, was out of fashion in the early 2000s. Crowe noted that promotion for the album was sparse in comparison with that accompanying his intellectualthemed film A Beautiful Mind, which appeared at about the same time. The album went on to moderate sales in the United States. TOFOG went on to release one more album, Other Ways of Speaking, in 2003. The album inspired a
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generally positive review from Stephen Thomas Erlewine of the All Music Guide, who called it “a worthy affair, not least because Crowe is a hell of a frontman, with a good husky voice, and a sturdy songwriter as well. This kind of proudly unfashionable music is much like the man himself.” After that album, too, found limited success, Crowe put 30 Odd Foot of Grunts on hiatus in 2005. That did not mark the end of his musical activity; he recorded a solo album, My Hand, My Heart, with Kelly and Kirwan in the band. He also formed a new band called Ordinary Fear of God, but as of 2010 the 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Web site was still in operation, and Crowe continued to communicate with the band’s fans.
Sources Periodicals Boston Herald, November 20, 2002, p. 58. Buffalo News, January 1, 2001, p. N3. Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), August 15, 2003, p. 5; August 19, 2003, p. 12. Entertainment Weekly, August 18, 2000, p. 34; September 21, 2001, p. 84. Florida Times Union (Jacksonville, FL), March 7, 2003, p. WE-5. Guardian (London, England), March 31, 2005, p. 17. Independent (London, England), March 18, 2002, p. 3. San Francisco Chronicle, August 27, 2001, p. E1.
Online
Selected discography Gaslight, Slick Puppy, 1998. Bastard Life or Clarity, Artemis, 2001. Other Ways of Speaking, Artemis, 2003.
“30 Odd Foot of Grunts,” All Music Guide, http://www. allmusic.com (July 17, 2010). “30 Odd Foot of Grunts,” Last.fm, http://www.last.fm/music/ 30+Odd+Foot+of+Grunts (July 17, 2010). 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Official Web site, http://www. gruntland.com (July 17, 2010). —James M. Manheim
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Viva Voce
iva Voce, consisting of the Portland, Oregon– based husband-and-wife duo of Anita and Kevin Robinson, has successfully combined pop songcraft with sonic experimentation. In the music of Viva Voce, wrote Dave Simpson of the London Guardian, “stunning, simple, strangely innocent melodies are often framed by walls of noise.” Reviewers have had trouble classifying Viva Voce, whose music has elements of independent pop-rock, psychedelia, and experimental electronica, but ordinary music listeners haven’t cared much about classifications; the duo has found a growing listenership and has quickened the pace of their output since the release of their debut album, Hooray for Now. The Robinsons formed Viva Voce in their native Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 1998. Kevin Robinson was, as he described himself to Andy Gill of the London Independent, a “sad-bastard indie kid” who enjoyed such gloomy bands as the Cure, while guitarist Anita liked classic rock. The pair’s romance began when Kevin gave Anita a mixtape, and bloomed into marriage a year later. With Anita on guitars and Kevin on percussion, the duo released Hooray for Now in 1998 to little notice; the CD, in the words of the Trouser Press album guide, offered “generic, tuneful, unassuming 90s-style
Rock group
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Can Melt Your Brain, “Mix Tape = Love,” recalled the way the couple had met.
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embers include Anita Robinson, guitar; Kevin
Robinson, percussion.
Formed in Muscle Shoals, AL, released debut album, Hooray for Now, 1998; moved to Portland, OR, 2002; signed to Asthmatic Kitty label; released Lovers, Lead the Way, 2003; signed to Minty Fresh label; released The Heat Can Melt Your Brain, 2004; signed to Barsuk label; released Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, 2006; released Rose City, 2009. Addresses: Office—Viva Voce, P.O. Box 11061, Portland, OR 97211. Web site: Viva Voce blog: http://www.
Part of Viva Voce’s growing success was due to the way they combined a do-it-yourself ethos with a good deal of musical complexity. They recorded their albums mostly in their Portland home (“the whole house is destroyed, basically,” Kevin told Gill) using a large variety of instruments, including a musical saw, an electric kazoo, and the kitchen stove, inside which they placed a microphone in order to generate a certain reverb effect in the mix. The two Robinsons insisted that the challenges of making music as a married couple didn’t bother them, and that they resolved musical disagreements before they spilled over into nonmusical aspects of their relationship. Indeed, after 12 years on the road as of 2010, their partnership had lasted longer than those of many other married musical duos.
vivavoce.com/blog/. Viva Voce Myspace page:http:// www.myspace.com/vivavoce.
indie pop—a little Smashing Pumpkins, a little Helium and Pavement, a whole lot of Yo La Tengo.” But the duo’s original songs and some inventive guitar textures from Anita were enough to propel the duo into a series of opening-act shows with the Seattle band Sunny Day Real Estate and a period of touring around the country. Those years of touring helped Viva Voce (an Italian expression that can be loosely translated as “word of mouth”) develop musically as they began to look beyond their home state. “We’re both Southern people, and we love the South,” Kevin Robinson explained to Gill. “But Nashville is such a strange city: it has all the negative aspects of a small town, but they’re trying hard to have that LA industry vibe, and it just doesn’t work that well. We knew we didn’t want to raise a child in Alabama, and when we were touring as a band, we were able to sample every city in the country, basically; and Portland is just fantastic.” They arrived in Portland in 2002. The city’s new-rock music scene was competitive and forced Viva Voce to hone its sound so as to stand out from the crowd of other small, independent acts that held forth in the city’s clubs. Working on their music while holding down day jobs, Viva Voce released Lovers, Lead the Way on the small Asthmatic Kitty label, home to songwriter Sufjian Stevens, in 2003. The album marked a step forward for the Robinsons’ music, and they toured with Calexico and other bands, attracting the attention of independent radio stations up and down the West Coast. Signing to the Minty Fresh label, Viva Voce released The Heat Can Melt Your Brain in 2004. In September of that year they were able to leave their outside jobs and devote full time to music. One of the tracks on The Heat
Viva Voce has also been a pioneer among bands who have transferred music with complex studio techniques to the live concert experience. “These songs, they’re not exactly stripped down and simple songs,” Anita Robinson told Sarah Mauet of the Arizona Daily Star. “When we record, we don’t like to think to ourselves, ‘How are we going to pull this off live?’ We specifically try not to think about it that way.” A Viva Voce concert includes prerecorded tracks reproducing parts of the music that would be difficult to perform live, with the Robinsons adding live instrumentation on top. “There is sort of a stigma in the last decade or so about people playing the tracks because a lot of it just ends up seeming like glorified karaoke,” Anita told Mauet. “But when I saw the Flaming Lips tour to support their The Soft Bulletin record, that changed the way I thought about that because they were really creative in the way they used tracks. And you didn’t think about anything except how great they were with their instruments and just how cool the songs were.” The Heat Can Melt Your Brain resulted in attention for Viva Voce, not only in the United States but in Britain, where the duo toured in 2005. Their 2006 follow-up, Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, showcased Anita Robinson’s guitar skills. The All Music Guide noted that the album “swapped some of the spacier excursions of their previous records for enveloping layers of ’70s guitar fuzz and blustery rhythms familiar to bong-hitters everywhere,” and Trouser Press raved that “Anita sets about to prove that she is one of the pre-eminent guitar monsters working today. Her ferocious extended riffing on ‘So Many Miles’ and ‘Faster Than a Dead Horse’ invites comparison to Robert Fripp’s fireworks on Eno’s ‘Baby’s on Fire.’” Get Yr Blood Sucked Out marked Viva Voce’s signing to the somewhat larger Seattle independent label Barsuk Records. Viva Voce toured with the Los Angeles alternative rock band Silversun Pickups to kick off their
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tours in support of the recording, and in 2007 they appeared with alternative rock veterans the Shins. They then returned to their homemade studio to record their second album for Barsuk, Rose City, which appeared in 2009. In his positive review of the album, Andrew Dansby of the Houston Chronicle pointed to a variety of influences even wider than those heard in Viva Voce’s earlier work. “The ride sounds herky-jerky on paper,” he noted, “but Rose City is masterfully sequenced, winding its way with [an] admirable variety of complementary sounds. Anita Robinson puts it best on the garage rocker ‘Tornado Alley’: ‘We are the shadow and the light.’”
Selected discography Hooray for Now, Cadence, 1998. Lovers, Lead the Way, Asthmatic Kitty, 2003; reissued, Minty Fresh, 2005. The Heat Can Melt Your Brain, Minty Fresh, 2004.
Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, Barsuk, 2006. Rose City, Barsuk, 2009.
Sources Arizona Daily Star, August 27, 2004, p. F7. Guardian (London, England), October 13, 2005, p. 38. Houston Chronicle, March 1, 2007, p. 17; May 24, 2009, p. 8. Independent (London, England), July 15, 2005, p. 14.
Online “Viva Voce,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (August 27, 2010). “Viva Voce,” Trouser Press, http://www.trouserpress.com/ entry.php?a=viva_voce (August 27, 2010).
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ufus Wainwright has made pop music that sounds like it is of, by, and for another era—as if his competition were not Jewel, Britney Spears, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but rather Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George and Ira Gershwin—and even the operatic composers of the nineteenth century. From the beginning of his career, Wainwright wowed critics and earned a degree of popular success. Part of the public’s response may have been purely physical. The singer/songwriter is tall and built on a thin frame, and his looks are of the matinee-idol variety. Though openly gay, Wainwright seems to enjoy a following that is at least as much female as it is male, perhaps more so. But if Wainwright’s visage, widely seen in a 1998 Gap commercial on which he crooned the standard “New Year’s Eve,” has helped attract fans, it is his songs— subtle, complex, and nearly all of them gender-neutral ditties about love—that hold their attention.
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright was born on July 22 (or 23), 1973, in Rhinebeck, New York, but was raised mostly in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; he speaks both English and French and holds dual American and Canadian citizenship. Wainwright’s father was Loudon Wainwright III, a wry folk singer/songwriter whose one top 40 hit came in 1973 with the bluegrass song “Dead Skunk.” He was divorced from Rufus’s mother, Canadian songstress Kate McGarrigle (who wrote and sang with her sister Anna), when Rufus was four.
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“Growing up, I hardly saw my father at all,” Wainwright told Mim Udovitch of Rolling Stone magazine. “I saw him, like, twice a year for, like, a week each time. I hated him for years, and part of it was fueled by my mother, who had no qualms about telling me she hated him. ѧ But he really, really helped me, in his own way, and it was very important to have him around, even though it was much less. ѧ He’s still touring and doing his thing. I just think it’s hard, and there’s still a side of me that wants to conquer him in a certain way.” Wainwright grew up living with his mother in Montreal, Canada. He began playing piano at age six. The atmosphere of the McGarrigle home was artsy and bo002611302hemian, with various musicians dropping by all the time. The parlor was often alive with singalongs of songs from the classic American songbook, as well as talent shows performed by Rufus and his sister, Martha, for their grandmother. Opera was often heard on the family stereo. Kate, meanwhile, closely watched over her children’s music lessons, making sure that if they were going to play the piano, they were going to play properly. By his early teens, Rufus had joined the family act, which was billed as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. They toured the United States, Europe, and Canada. When he was 14, Kate and Anna were writing music for a kids’ film, Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller, and invited Rufus to contribute. He wrote his first song,
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orn July 22 (or 23), 1973, in Rhinebeck, NY; son
of singer/songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and
Kate McGarrigle (of the McGarrigle Sisters); holds dual Canadian and American citizenship. Signed with DreamWorks Records, 1996; contributed to The Myth of Fingerprints soundtrack, 1997; released debut album, Rufus Wainwright, 1998; joined with his family to record The McGarrigle Hour CD, 1998; contributed to Big Daddy film soundtrack, 1999; released Poses, 2001; double album Want One (2003) and Want Two (2004); re-created Judy Garland 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall, released Release the Stars, 2007; opera Prima Donna produced at Manchester International Festival, England, released Milwaukee at Last!!!, 2009; released All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, Decca, 2010. Addresses: Record company—Decca Records, 825 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10019. Web site—Rufus Wainwright
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“I’m a Runnin’,” and wound up performing it in the film. It earned him nominations for a Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy, and a Genie, the equivalent of an Oscar. Beset with fears and frustrations about his sexuality, Wainwright experienced a major trauma when he was sexually assaulted in London’s Hyde Park at the age of 14. Later he immersed himself in the world of opera, identifying not so much with the heroic male leads, but rather the “damned ladies” who often met an inglorious and tragic fate. Believing that it might help his son escape a seemingly unhealthy interest in opera, Wainwright’s father sent him to the prestigious Millbrook School in upstate New York, and in the school’s pastoral setting he regained his emotional equilibrium. Wainwright also continued his artistic pursuits and participated in musicals, including Cabaret. “First I was the emcee in that, then I was Jesus in Godspell, then I was God in another play,” he told radio station KCRW’s Liza Richardson. “It was always like typecasting, either the devil or God.” Afterwards, he returned to Canada to study classical composition at McGill University in Montreal, but soon dropped out, discouraged by the emphasis on technical aspects of the music over artistic inspiration.
Wainwright then began pursuing pop songwriting seriously for the first time. His mother agreed to support him, so long as he was actually working on songs. During this period, he also began playing guitar, no longer threatened by the fact that it was also his father’s instrument of choice. In writing pop songs, he found his own voice, though he was certainly influenced in one way or another by his parents. “I think with my mom, I’m affected a lot by her chords and stuff, her sort of really dark sensibility and romanticism which she likes to portray,” he told Richardson. “Whereas my father, I think I picked up a little of his sort of wit, his stage persona.” Learning his craft as a performer at the Montreal nightspot Sarajevo, Wainwright eventually attempted to record some of his songs, working with producer Pierre Marchand, a family friend who had also worked with his mother and aunt. The resulting tape impressed Loudon Wainwright, who passed it on to his friend Van Dyke Parks, a record producer, songwriter, and recording artist best known for his work with Brian Wilson. Parks in turn passed the tape along to Lenny Waronker, the former Warner Brothers Records chief who had nurtured the careers of individualistic singer/songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Ry Cooder, and Parks himself. Kate and Anna McGarrigle were once part of his artist roster as well. “When I was about to listen to his tape, I remember clearly I was thinking, ‘Gee, if he has the mom’s musicality and smarts, and the dad’s smarts and voice, that’d be nice,’” Waronker told Udovitch. “Then I put it on and I said, ‘Oh, my God, this is stunning.’ ” Waronker had just set up shop at DreamWorks, the music arm of the company headed by Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Waronker paired Rufus with producer Jon Brion, who had worked with artists such as Aimee Mann and Fiona Apple. They spent most of 1996 and 1997 making the album, and recorded a large number of songs—56, spread out over 62 rolls of tape. Costs for the sessions ran an incredible $700,000. With its lush melodies, songs of romantic yearning, and intricate string arrangements provided by Parks, the songs on Wainwright’s self-titled debut ranged from the gorgeous, neo-operatic “Foolish Love,” to “Beauty Mark,” a song Rufus wrote about the mole above his mother’s lip, to “Damned Ladies,” about his beloved yet doomed ladies of opera. There is also “Millbrook,” a wink and a nod to his boarding school compatriots, and the eerie “Matinee Idol,” supposedly inspired by the death of actor River Phoenix. The album garnered its share of rave reviews. “If the songs on Rufus Wainwright remind you of old pop standards, it’s because they’re so damn classy,” wrote Neva Choni in Rolling Stone. Soon after, Wainwright received the magazine’s honor for Best New Artist. Even as his own star began to rise, Wainwright joined the family act once again. The McGarrigle Hour, re-
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leased in 1998 on Hannibal Records, closely resembled one of those old parlor jam sessions where Rufus used to perform. In addition to Kate and Anna McGarrigle, the album featured performances by their sister Jane; Anna’s husband, Dane Lanken, and their offspring Lily and Sylvan; Loudon Wainwright, and both Rufus and Martha. One of the songs on the album, “What’ll I Do,” was an Irving Berlin song that Rufus sang at his maternal grandmother’s funeral and which still had emotional resonance for the family. Wainwright’s career followed a steady upward trajectory, although not without a few setbacks. His sophomore album, Poses, was assembled with the same painstaking care as his debut and again earned the singer critical raves. Wainwright began work on an ambitious double album for Dreamworks that eventually appeared as the separate but related releases Want One (2003) and Want Two (2004). By the time the albums hit the market, however, Wainwright was in a downward spiral caused by abuse of the drug crystal methamphetamine. At one point he stayed awake for five days and temporarily went blind. “That’s when I realized that I needed help,” Wainwright recalled to Sara Marcus of the Advocate. “I thought of Elton John because I knew him and I knew that he’d been through a similar situation, so I called him up. He called me back and said, ‘You’ve got to go to rehab.’ I went the next day.” After this ordeal, Wainwright emerged with new creative energy. He issued a new album, Release the Stars, in 2007, and that year announced plans for an ambitious re-creation of pop singer Judy Garland’s 1961 concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall. The concert, which was issued as the live album Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, was a financial risk with its high-profile venue rental and live 40-piece orchestra, but in fact both showtimes sold out in advance, with overwhelming demand beginning as soon as a ticket presale was announced on the Internet. Wainwright told Gordon Cox of Variety that there were various reasons for public interest in Garland and his recreation of her music: “It was the beginning of the ‘60s, so it was the final heave of that old-fashioned musical sound. And it was a moment when Judy’s decrepitude added an edge to her performance. ѧ And I think a lot of it had to do with the gay-rights movement that was just taking off, too. She was, by then, Our Lady of the Homosexuals.” In 2008 and 2009 Wainwright indulged his love for opera by writing one of his own. Prima Donna, inspired by the life of soprano Maria Callas, was the story of an aging diva who attempts one last performance. The work was slated to be performed at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, but after creative disagreements between Wainwright and the company, ended up being produced by the Manchester International Festival in England. To pay the bills that mounted during the
production of the opera, Wainwright released two more albums, Milwaukee at Last!!! and All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu. The title of the latter album, Wainwright told Liz Hoggard of the London Evening Standard, “represents the destructive, volatile, brooding female force that I believe everyone has, whether you are male or female.” Its stripped-down arrangements, with only Wainwright’s own voice and piano, evoked the singer’s live concerts, which by this time could fill venues holding several thousand people. The retro yet very contemporary art of Rufus Wainwright was continuing to expand into new realms.
Selected discography (Contributor) The Myth of Fingerprints (Original Soundtrack), Velvel, 1997. Rufus Wainwright, DreamWorks, 1998. The McGarrigle Hour, Hannibal, 1998. (With Shoofly) “You Don’t Know,” Dirty White Town, Cool, 1999. (Contributor) Big Daddy Original Soundtrack), American Recordings, 1999. Poses, Dreamworks, 2001. Want One, Dreamworks, 2003. Want Two, Dreamworks, 2004. Release the Stars, Geffen, 2007. Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, Geffen, 2007. Milwaukee at Last!!!, Decca, 2009. All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, Decca, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Advocate, October 14, 2003, p. 78; April 26, 2005, p. 54. Daily News (NY), December 17, 1998. Entertainment Weekly, December 25, 1998. Evening Standard (London, England), February 23, 2010, p. 30. New Statesman, May 28, 2007, p. 39; March 29, 2010, p. 44. New York Times, April 19, 1998. Newsweek, December 15, 2008, p. 77. Rolling Stone, June 11, 1998; June 10, 1999. Variety, May 29, 2006, p. 50.
Online “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” KCRW radio interview, February 20, 1998. “Rufus Wainwright,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic. com (August 6, 2010). “Rufus Wainwright,” Internet Movie Database, http://www.us. imdb.com/Bio?Wainwright,+Rufus (June 29, 2000). Additional information for this essay was provided by DreamWorks publicity materials. —Daniel Durchholz and James M. Manheim
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We Are Scientists
ew York-based indie rock group We Are Scientists emerged on the music scene in early 2006 with the release of their major label debut, With Love and Squalor. Although the three-piece had only limited success in the United States, the album captured the ears of British listeners, selling over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom, where they have grown into indie rock celebrities. Extensive touring helped the group build up their fan base before recording two follow-up efforts, 2008’s Brain Thrust Mastery and 2010’s Barbara. In 2009, We Are Scientists also starred in a series of televised shorts titled Steve Wants His Money, which aired on MTV UK. Throughout their career, the band has also become known for the offbeat humor exhibited in their music videos and on their Web site, which features a long-running satirical advice column and band member-penned reviews of various topics, such as places that they ate while on the road. We Are Scientists had their first stirrings in 1997 when college students Keith Murray and Chris Cain met while attending Pomona College in Claremont, California. Two years later, the two moved to Berkeley, California, where they formally founded the group “with little more between them than a dream, a couple of cut-rate instruments, and $1.4 million in lottery win-
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embers include Andy Burrows (born in 1979),
drums; Chris Cain (born in 1977), bass; and
Keith Murray (born in 1977), vocals, guitar; former members include Michael Tapper, drums. Formed in Berkeley, CA, 1999; moved to Brooklyn, self-released a handful of EPs, early 2000s; released Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) on an independent label, 2002; signed to Virgin, 2005; released major label debut With Love & Squalor, 2006; original drummer Michael Tapper left band, 2007; signed to Astralwerks, released Brain Thrust Mastery, 2008; starred in MTV UK program Steve Wants His Money; former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows joins, 2009; signed to Masterswan Recordings, released Barbara, 2010. Addresses: Agent—Mike Mori, The Agency Group, 142 West 57th St., Sixth Fl., New York, NY1‘ 10019; Web site—We Are Scientists Official Web site: http://www. wearescientists.com.
nings,” as they wryly commented in the group’s official Web site biography. Murray took on singing and guitar duties, and Cain played bass. By the early 2000s, We Are Scientists had moved across the country to Brooklyn, New York, and rounded out their lineup with drummer Michael Tapper. The band began playing gigs around New York, and soon released a handful of EPS and their first full-length album, Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order), on an independent label. These early releases attracted the attention of Virgin Records, and We Are Scientists signed with the major label in about 2005. The following year they released With Love & Squalor through their new label. Often compared to releases by contemporaries such as the Editors, Hot Hot Heat, and Franz Ferdinand, the album received mixed critical reviews in the United States. Billboard’s Barry A. Jeckell hailed the group’s “populist appeal that is instantly recognizable in frighteningly catchy songs,” while Pitchfork Media’s Jason Crock complained about the album’s “cut-and-paste approach.” American fans sent the album to the number ten slot on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, but audiences across the Atlantic proved highly receptive to what Alan Trotter of the British music paper NME termed “an accomplished pack of coiled, brash rock with a jarring energy softened by a catchy way with a
tune.” Short months after its release in the U.K., With Love & Squalor achieved British gold status by moving over 100,000 units. Over the next several months, We Are Scientists supported their release with extensive touring on both sides of the Atlantic, joined from mid2007 onward by live keyboardist Max Hart. In late 2007, original drummer Tapper amicably exited the band to pursue other projects shortly before the remaining members of We Are Scientists set out on a British tour. During this tour, they served as their own opening act on certain shows, staging satirical selfimprovement “Brain Thrust Mastery” seminars. “With leveraging concepts such as ‘Mind Sound,’ ‘Time Vision Performance’ and ‘Goal Memory Belief Awareness,’” Cain told the NME, “We Are Scientists will show students the path towards taking instantaneous control of their physical, academic, sexual, medical, psychological, historical, emotional, intellectual, financial, theoretical, and automotive destiny.” Soon after, the group shifted to the Astralwerks record label and released Brain Thrust Mastery. The album bowed at number 11 on the British charts, but did not achieve comparable success in the United States, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers charts. The group again set out on an exhaustive round of touring, inspiring Cain to comment in the London Observer: “I spent my summer covered in festival mud, trying to sleep in buses parked behind tents full of car-sized speakers. I lost weight, my skin went to s**t, and I inadvertently stepped on four dead birds in a month, which both the Bible and common sense cite as a bad omen. But does it suck? Of course not; it’s incredible.” During 2009 Murray and Cain temporarily took a break from the road to make their television acting debut in a seven-episode series titled Steve Wants His Money for the MTV UK program Lil’ MTV. Starring the two as versions of themselves, the show followed their efforts to convince various British executives of harebrained product ideas in an attempt to earn money to pay back a debt owed to an American acquaintance, the titular Steve. That same year, We Are Scientists began working with former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows, who meshed well with the duo’s onstage dynamic and was soon invited to formally join the group. With Burrows signed on as a permanent member, the group entered the studio to record their third major release, Barbara. Released in June of 2010 on Masterswan Recordings, the album and accompanying single “Rules Don’t Stop” generated a great deal of popular excitement in England—a London performance that accompanied the album’s announcement that winter sold out in just three and a half minutes— but again failed to make much of a splash in the United States. “The band sounds more focused than they
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have before, which is a blessing and a curse: this is certainly the band’s most cohesive music,” observed Heather Phares of the All Music Guide, “but Brain Thrust Mastery showed We Are Scientists could handle everything from synth-punk to jangly guitar pop with dramatic flair.” At about the same time as Barbara’s release, We Are Scientists further affirmed their relationship with Britain by recording a football anthem supporting the English side in that year’s World Cup. “People ask why we didn’t record a football anthem for America,” Cain told the NME. “When you want to give your girlfriend a great gift, you give her something you know she wants, not something you want. We’ve never been huge football guys, but we’re pretty big England guys, and we know her well enough to know she loves a football anthem. So we made her one.” The group closed out 2010 with another round of touring through the United States, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom, including appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
Selected discography Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order), 2002. With Love & Squalor, Virgin, 2006. Brain Thrust Mastery, Astralwerks, 2008. Barbara, Masterswan Recordings, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Billboard, January 21, 2006. Keyboard, December 2008. Observer (London, England), September 14, 2008.
Online “We Are Scientists,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic. com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kzfwxqtsldae (July 30, 2010). “We are Scientists line-up strangest support act ever,” NME, http://www.nme.com/news/we-are-scientists/32199 (July 30, 2010). “We Are Scientists,” MTV UK, http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/lilmtv/episode/we-are-scientists-101-edith-bowman (July 30, 2010). “We Are Scientists New Single,” The-Fly.co.uk, http://www. the-fly.co.uk/words/news/top-news-stories/6957/we-arescientists-new-single (July 30, 2010). We Are Scientists Official Web site, http://www.weare scientists.com/ (July 30, 2010). “We Are Scientists record World Cup anthem for England,” NME, http://www.nme.com/news/we-are-scientists/51433 (July 30, 2010). “We Are Scientists: With Love and Squalor,” NME, http:// www.nme.com/reviews/we-are-scientists/7800 (July 30, 2010). “We Are Scientists: With Love and Squalor,” Pitchfork Media, http://www.pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8805-with-loveand-squalor/ (July 30, 2010). —Vanessa E. Vaughn
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he White Stripes are perhaps the most critically appreciated rock band from Detroit since the heyday of such bands as the Stooges and the MC5. Along with the New York City band the Strokes, the White Stripes were one of the most highly praised rock acts of 2001. The duo—consisting of formerly married couple Jack White (born John Gillis) and Meg White (born Megan White)—won critical accolades and fans worldwide for their minimalist hybrid of American punk, folk, country, and blues music. Featuring Jack on lead vocals and guitar and Meg on drums, the White Stripes have elicited comparisons to such diverse musical acts as Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, the Kinks, the MC5, the John Spencer Blues Explosion, the Violent Femmes, and the Velvet Underground. According to Entertainment Weekly reporter Tom Sinclair, “Here, at last, is a duo that’s doing it right: stripping things down to the primal spuzz, kicking up a racket that’s an inspired mix of electrified Delta blues, Zeppelin riffage, Velvet Underground thud, and MC5 firepower. With hooks, yet.”
White Stripes
Alternately featuring Jack’s primal electric guitar and raw, bluesy acoustic slide guitar, the White Stripes have also received critical commendations for Jack’s vocal style, which has been compared favorably to Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and the Sweet’s Steve Priest. Meg’s straightforward drumming style has been compared favorably to that of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and Velvet Underground drummer Moe Tucker. The group’s incendiary performances—original songs interspersed with covers of Bob Dylan songs and blues standards—translated well to New York City and European venues, where critical praise and wordof-mouth appreciation from fans quickly brought them international fame. After a London performance, Uncut critic John Mulvey wrote, “Here, quite simply, is the most exciting, inspired, unavoidably magnificent new rock ’n’ roll band anyone can recall seeing in years.” Mulvey continued, “The White Stripes are a forwardthinking band with deep roots, who realize they can make a massive emotional impact while retaining a slippery way with the truth.” On stage and for publicity photos, the duo only wears red and white, which Jack described to Mojo writer Andrew Perry as the “colors of anger and innocence.”
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A Married Couple The history of the White Stripes has been manipulated and falsified by both Whites, who repeatedly told journalists that they were brother and sister. In fact, the couple were married in 1996 and divorced in 2000. Insisting that she was indeed Jack’s sister, Meg White only revealed that she was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, a wealthy suburb east of Detroit. Jack White, however, admitted to being the son of a maintenance man and a secretary, and claimed to be one of ten children. The story that they were not actual siblings was revealed in Time magazine in June of
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singles for the Detroit label Italy Records: “Let’s Shake Hands” and “Lafayette Blues.”
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embers include Jack White (born John Gillis in
1976 in Detroit, MI), guitar, piano, vocals; Meg
White (born Megan Martha White c. 1974 in Grosse Pointe, MI; couple married on September 21, 1996; divorced, 2000), drums, vocals. Released debut album, The White Stripes, 1999; De Stijl, 2000; White Blood Cells, 2001; made European television and stage debut, 2001; performed on MTV Movie Awards, 2002; subject of documentary Under
Steve Shaw, a member of the Detroit Cobras, recommended the White Stripes to Sympathy for the Record Industry label chief Long Gone John, who invited them to cut their first album without ever having seen them perform. Recorded for less than $2,000, The White Stripes came out in 1999. It was followed by De Stijl (2000), recorded at Jack’s house in Detroit. The band also recorded a single on which they covered Blind Willie McTell’s “Send Me an Angel.” The third album, White Blood Cells (2001), began with their mandate that the album contain “no blues, no slide, no guitar solos, no covers,” Jack told Perry.
Great White Northern Lights, 2010.
Music is Storytelling Awards: Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Music Album, for Elephant, 2004; Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (with Loretta Lynn) for “Portland, Oregon,” from Van Lear Rose, 2005; Best Alternative Music Album, for Icky Thump, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, for “Icky Thump,” both 2008. Addresses: Management—Monotone, Inc., 8932 Keith Ave.,
Los
Angeles,
CA
90069,
email:
[email protected]. Booking— Dave Kaplan, The Agency Group, 1775 Broadway, Ste. 430, New York, NY 10019, phone: 212-581-3100, fax: 212-581-0015. Web site—White Stripes Official Web site: http://www.whitestripes.com.
2001, but Jack insisted to Sinclair, “We will be brother and sister till the day we die.” Meg worked in the 1990s as a bartender and cook, and Jack apprenticed as a furniture upholsterer in Hamtramck, Michigan, a working-class suburb of Detroit. He apprenticed with drummer Brian Muldoon, who also introduced Jack to the music of such bands as the MC5 and the Cramps. Eventually, the two men recorded a single of rockabilly covers as a band named the Upholsterers. When the two men ended their friendship, Jack spent the next few years running his own upholstery business, Third Man. Jack’s musical resume during this period included a stint as a member of the Detroit-based rock band the Go, which had been signed to the Seattle, Washington, punk label Sub Pop. In 1996 Meg played drums to accompany Jack’s guitar in his apartment. The duo played Detroit bars throughout 1997 and made two
White Blood Cells was recorded at Easley Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. The studio location in the top of the Mississippi Delta was fitting for the more bluesinspired songs recorded for the album. The success of White Blood Cells opened the doors of television to the White Stripes. The group filmed a video of the song “Fell in Love with a Girl,” which received regular MTV airplay. The band also performed live on British television and landed a featured spot as musical entertainment on the 2002 MTV Movie Awards. When they played in London, British disc jockey and radio host John Peel declared them “the most exciting band since punk or Jimi Hendrix,” according to Perry. The White Blood Cells album and the “Hotel Yorba” single culled from the album both became hits in Europe, although the rising popularity of the band caused some original fans to accuse the White Stripes of becoming too commercial. White Blood Cells was licensed for release in the United States by the V2 label, and in Europe by XL, a subsidiary of Beggars Banquet Records. Jack White told Music & Media writer Chris Barrett, “We just license our albums so there is absolutely no influence on what’s gonna be the single or how the artwork is gonna be. It would be stupid now just for money to give up all that freedom.” The band recorded its fourth album, Elephant, in 2002, with British punk producer, songwriter, and recording artist Billy Childish at Toe Rag Studios, in London, England. The White Stripes also planned to release a compact disc of previously released non-album 45 singles. Despite the band’s success, Jack told Sinclair, “My real dream is unattainable.ѧ I wish I could be a blues musician back in the ’20s and ’30s, just playing in juke joints in the South by myself. But I’m white and I was born in Detroit in the ’70s, so I guess I’ll have to settle for this.” He insisted, however, that he was not intent on copying the old blues masters. He told Perry, “Music has been storytelling and melody for thousands of years, and it’s not going to change.”
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Despite the White Stripes’ success, Jack continued to play the guitars he has been playing for years, including a 1960s Montgomery Ward retail Airline electric guitar, and an acoustic 1960s Kay guitar on which he plays slide guitar. Meg White’s drumming was praised by Perry as “a beat that rarely errs from pounding, near-moronic propulsion. Very male, actually.” Meg also expanded her duties within the White Stripes to include sharing vocal responsibilities. In live performances, she has covered the Loretta Lynn song “Rated X.” Produced Grammy Winners The next few years were full of activity. Jack produced a well-received album for country legend Loretta Lynn, for which he shared a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration. He also performed in the Hollywood blockbuster Cold Mountain, and was romantically linked with starlet Renee Zellweger. The band’s video for the single “Seven Nation Army” netted them an MTV Video Music Award for best editing, and went on to win a Best Album Grammy Award for Elephant in the alternative music category. In 2005 Jack and Meg released their highly anticipated follow-up to Elephant. Get Behind Me Satan was recorded in two weeks, and the band launched a concert tour to promote it. Jack disappointed his Detroit fans in 2005 by marrying model Karen Elson, and the couple moved to Nashville, Tennessee. The restless Jack White formed “side project” the Raconteurs with Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler, releasing and touring their debut album, Broken Boy Soldiers, in 2006. The White Stripes reconvened in Nashville in 2007 for the Grammy-winning Icky Thump.
in 2009. Jack was also one of a triumvirate of legendary rock guitarists featured in the documentary It Might Get Loud, appearing alongside Led Zeppelin and U2 axmen Jimmy Page and Edge. The White Stripes, while sidelined to accommodate the maelstrom of Jack’s creative energy, came together once again, this time for the documentary and soundtrack Under Great White Northern Lights. The future of the White Stripes as a recording and touring outfit in 2010 is uncertain, but Jack White will continue to assert his musical vision in projects that challenge and reward listeners.
Selected discography The White Stripes, Sympathy for the Record Industry, 1999; reissued, Thirdman/V2, 2002. De Stijl, Sympathy for the Record Industry, 2000; reissued, Thirdman/V2, 2002. White Blood Cells, Sympathy for the Record Industry, 2001; reissued, Thirdman/V2, 2002. Elephant, Thirdman/V2, 2003. Get Behind Me Satan, Thirdman/V2, 2005. Icky Thump, Third Man, 2007. Under Great White Northern Lights, Warner Brothers, 2010.
Sources Periodicals Entertainment Weekly, May 17, 2002. Hollywood Reporter, April 8, 2002, p. 28. Mojo, June 2001, p. 20; January 2002, p. 120; January 2002, p. 69; February 2002, p. 50; March 2002, p. 88. Music & Media, December 1, 2001, p. 3. Q, December 2001, p. 65. Uncut, September 2001, p. 100; October 2001, p. 131.
Online Jack also recorded a sophomore effort with the Raconteurs, and formed yet another side project with a band christened Dead Weather, featuring singer Alison Mosshart from the Kills and Queens of the Stone Age bassist Dean Fertita. Dead Weather released its debut
“The White Stripes,” All Music Guide, http://www.all musicguide.com (June 15, 2002). —Bruce Walker
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ilco was initially an offshoot of Uncle Tupelo, a progressive country band that broke apart in 1994; one of the group’s cofounders, Jeff Tweedy, formed a new band that held onto its country roots while adopting a more pop/rock sound. As the band progressed, however, it became clear that “country” was far too limited a term to encapsulate Tweedy’s musical vision. In 2002 the band’s experimental album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, although dropped by its previous record label, was a swirling, chanting, experimental work that landed atop the Village Voice’s annual Pazz & Jop Critics’ Poll.
Wilco
Wilco’s roots were a combination of country and punk music, and a band called Uncle Tupelo. In 1988 Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, two longtime friends with a passion for traditional country and punk music, who were both natives of Belleville, Illinois, a decaying blue-collar suburb east of St. Louis, Missouri, formed Uncle Tupelo. Prior to Uncle Tupelo, the two had formed a punk band, the Primitives, which broke up when Farrar’s brother enlisted in the army. Both men shared responsibility for writing music and lyrics, creating a persuasive blend of country punk, an intense style of punk-informed rural music, and were joined by
Alternative country group
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embers include Leroy Bach (group member,
1999-2004), keyboards; Jay Bennett (group
member, 1995-2002), guitar; Ken Coomer (left band, 2000), drums; Bob Egan (group member, 1996-99), guitar, fiddle; Max Johnston (left band, 1996), guitar, vocals, fiddle, mandolin, banjo; Mikal Jorgensen (joined group, 2003), keyboards; Glenn Kotche (joined group, 2000), drums; John Stirratt, bass; Jeff Tweedy (born on August 25, 1967, in Belleville, IL; married; children: one son, born c. 1996) guitar, vocals. Group formed in St. Louis, MO, toured throughout the Midwest, 1994; toured with H.O.R.D.E., released debut album A.M., 1995; released Being There, 1996; released Mermaid Avenue with Billy Bragg; released Summer Teeth, toured worldwide with R.E.M., 1999; released Mermaid Avenue Vol. II with Billy Bragg, 2000; Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, 2002; A Ghost is Born, 2004. Addresses:
Record
company—Nonesuch
Records,
1290 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, Web site: http://www.repriserec.com. Web site—Wilco Official Web site: http://www.wilcoworld.net.
drummer Mike Heidorn (later replaced by Ken Coomer). The group toured on the Midwestern club circuit for a couple of years before releasing their debut album, No Depression, in 1990, followed by Still Feel Gone in 1991, both for the independent Rockville label. These releases brought the group an instant cult following of both country and rock fans, as well as critical accolades from music magazines such as Rolling Stone. Tweedy, who played bass for the group, and Farrar, who served as lead guitarist and vocalist, each provided the group with a distinct sensibility. While Tweedy held the sweeter instincts and a critical interest in music, Farrar added soul to Uncle Tupelo’s songs with his grand, indignant voice and pained tone. The group returned in 1992 with a more subdued, acoustic album of traditional folk tunes titled March 16-20, 1992, produced by R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, which also earned favorable critical attention. After signing with a major label, Warner Brothers’ Sire/Reprise, Uncle Tupelo released Anodyne in 1993, considered the group’s best album. Here, the group placed country in the background and opted for a more progressive sound.
Despite the band’s newfound commercial appeal, major label contract, and growing popularity, Farrar abruptly left Uncle Tupelo in 1994 and formed a new American folk/country group called Son Volt. Neither of the men would elaborate on the exact circumstances of the split, but Tweedy did suggest that “I think it was a personal decision for Jay, but he wasn’t very communicative about anything to us, which was fairly normal for Jay,” as quoted by Alan Sculley in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I mean, a lot of things that were used as explanations were fairly contradictory so I wouldn’t really be able to comment on it.” Even though Tweedy and Farrar had worked together for years, Tweedy further commented that their relationship centered around music rather than a personal friendship. From the moment Farrar announced his departure, the remaining members knew that they loved making music together and did not want to stop. Thus, Tweedy took the leading role as guitarist and vocalist and renamed the group Wilco. The former members of Uncle Tupelo, which also included drummer Coomer, fiddler, mandolin, and banjo player Max Johnston, and bassist John Stirratt, were later joined by a second guitarist, Jay Bennett (formerly of the group Titanic Love Affair). After closing the door on Uncle Tupelo, the newly formed Wilco felt truly liberated. “Certain things, I think, would kind of be tossed out before they ever became a song, just on the idea that it wouldn’t really fit in on an Uncle Tupelo record or really didn’t work next to Jay’s songs—things things like that,” Tweedy told Sculley. Originally, Wilco earned a reputation as a no-frills rock band, and Tweedy became known as a simple, personal, and uncomplicated storyteller. But the band hinted at its future musical exploration even early in its career. With a new sense of creative freedom, Wilco seemed determined to include all styles of music into their new band. In 1995 they joined the H.O.R.D.E. (Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere) tour, playing some old Uncle Tupelo songs, as well as some new songs that later appeared on their debut release. After relocating to Chicago from St. Louis, Wilco released their first album, A.M., in 1995 on the Sire/ Reprise label. For the debut, the group, joined by guest guitarist Brian Henneman of the group the Bottle Rockets, maintained its country roots, but also added more pop and rock influences. Consisting of 13 tracks, 12 of which were written by Tweedy, A.M. opened with four solid rock songs, including “Box Full of Letters,” which deals with separation (perhaps in regards to Farrar’s leaving), and “Casino Queen,” a rock song full of unbridled energy. Throughout the rest of the album, the music deepens in scope, moving back and forth between heavier rock songs and mid-tempo ballads, such as the love songs “Pick Up the Change,” “That’s Not the Issue,” “Should’ve Been in Love,” and “Too Far Apart.” Bassist and rhythm guitarist Stirratt wrote and sang one song for the album, titled “It’s Just That
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Simple,” a tearful, traditional country tune. Later that year, multi-instrumentalist Johnson left Wilco, and fiddler and guitarist Bob Egan joined the band. The following year, Wilco released their second album, a 19-track double CD titled Being There. Publications such as Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times raved about the group’s latest collection, using catch phrases like “album of the year” and “ambitious versatility,” and their music received airplay on alternative rock radio stations across the United States. Like their debut, Being There included music from several genres, from neo-punk to rockabilly on top of their firm progressive country foundation. For example, the song “Monday” recalled the swinging rock of the Rolling Stones’ hit “Brown Sugar,” “Outta Mind (Outta Sight)” took inspiration from West Coast 1960s pop, and “Kingpin” boasted the sounds of swaggering country. The band went back into the studio in 1997 to begin work on their third album. In the meantime, they took time off to work on a project with British folk singer and musician Billy Bragg in Dublin. In 1998 Bragg and Wilco released the critically acclaimed Mermaid Avenue, a collection of Woodie Guthrie lyrics for which the musicians wrote their own original music. The concept for the album came about in 1995 when Guthrie’s daughter, Nora Guthrie, gave Bragg reams of her father’s handwritten song lyrics and asked him to write music for them. Although Guthrie had composed some of the music for the lyrics, he did not have the chance to write the notes down before he died in 1967 following a long battle with a rare nervous disorder called Huntington’s chorea. The resulting album, with music co-written by Wilco and Bragg, combined the folk blueprint of Bragg with the soul and genre-bending tendencies of Wilco. Wilco and Bragg would revisit this formula on Mermaid Avenue Vol. II in 2000, including even-more-obscure Guthrie originals such as “Stetson Kennedy” and “Black Wind Blowing.” Wilco returned to Chicago to complete recording songs for Summer Teeth, released in 1999. A strong 1960s pop element came through in tracks like “I’m Always in Love,” “ELT,” and “Summer Teeth.” However, Tweedy contrasted Wilco’s bright pop songs with dark, often disturbing lyrics, although the overall feel of the album was upbeat. “There’s a darkness to the lyrical half of the record and there’s an overwhelming brightness to the music,” Tweedy informed Curtis Ross in the Tampa Tribune. “The effort was to make the record more hopeful as it progressed.” Like the group’s prior work, Summer Teeth received critical praise and further solidified Tweedy’s reputation as one of America’s most stellar songwriters. Also that year, Wilco toured Europe and the United States, opening for the group R.E.M. in larger arenas and headlining their own show at smaller venues. Wilco seemed to be on a path to success. “I’ve always wanted a band where everybody felt invested and
welcomed contributions, [and] have it be fulfilling and as much of a democracy as it can be,” Tweedy told the Denver Post. “With this current band, I’ve gotten closer to it than it’s ever been. It’s satisfying. But I admit it—I’ve learned to this point by f***ing it up!” But Tweedy’s enthusiasm didn’t carry over to everybody else in the band. Although Wilco was in the studio recording what many considered its masterpiece, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, multi-instrumentalist and key sound architect Bennett was starting to distance himself from the rest of the band. Then, a music-industry soap opera commenced after the band finished the album and submitted it to its longtime label, Reprise Records, which once had a reputation for releasing adventurous music. Reprise executives rejected the album as not commercial enough; the band pleaded its case in the media and wound up selling it to Nonesuch (oddly, owned by Warner Bros., which also owns Reprise). The album’s soaring, repetitive tracks sounded absolutely nothing like the straightforward country-rock of A.M. or Uncle Tupelo, and songs such as “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” and “Heavy Metal Drummer” resembled nothing else in rock ’n’ roll at the time. Critics loved it. Although Bennett appeared on Foxtrot, he quit the band shortly thereafter and went on to work on several solo projects, including three albums that were scheduled for release in 2004. His departure from the band was achingly chronicled on I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, a bittersweet Sam Jones-directed documentary film about the Foxtrot sessions. (“Jay wore out his welcome in a lot of ways,” Tony Margherita, the band’s manager, said in the film.) More departures followed Bennett; veteran Wilco keyboardist Leroy Bach (who himself had replaced Bennett) and steel guitarist Bob Egan announced their departure from the group in early 2004. Bennett died in 2009 from an overdose of painkillers. In early 2004, Wilco was in the studio recording a follow-up to Foxtrot, A Ghost Is Born, to be released in the summer of 2004. By now, the group was joined by keyboardist Mike Jorgenson, multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, and guitarist Nels Cline. Perhaps foreshadowing the demise of Bennett, Tweedy admitted an addiction to painkillers himself, seeking treatment in a rehabilitation center. The band leader admitted to the press that he suffered migraine headaches prompted by a panic disorder. Yet, Tweedy held his health issues at bay long enough to compose the soundtrack to actor/director Ethan Hawke’s film Chelsea Walls, which detailed artists, poets, and actors interacting in the famous New York City hotel. A Ghost Is Born didn’t excite critics to the degree of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, largely due to the fact that the album didn’t expand stylistically from its predecessor. However, the sound of the two albums varied dramatically from the obvious studio tweaking of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot to what has been described as the far more organic sound of A
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Ghost Is Born. By organic, critics usually refer to a recording capturing musicians performing their instruments directly with very little overdubbing and minimal post-performance meddling. The album, while not entirely disappointing to All Music Guide critic Mark Deming, elicited his assessment: “A Ghost Is Born confirms what old fans and recent converts already know—that Wilco is one of America’s most interesting and imaginative bands—and it’s brave and compelling listening. But if you’re expecting another genre-defying masterpiece, well, maybe we’ll get one of those next time.” In 2005 Wilco released the live set, Kicking Television: Live in Chicago, which was recorded in the Old Vic Theatre, a classic venue for intimate performances. They returned to the studio for the 2006 release Sky Blue Sky. In 2009 they issued the self-titled Wilco (The Album). While critics noted that the group’s albums marked a distinct turning away from the pop experimentation of their groundbreaking albums, Sky Blue Sky and Wilco were not without merits. In fact, many applauded the band for not attempting to outdo past accomplishments in favor of settling down to craft wonderful songs even more wonderfully performed. Despite Wilco’s success after breaking away from Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy insisted that he still remained an ordinary guy. Nevertheless, he admitted to acting “freaked out” when he met one of his musical heroes in 1996, when Wilco shared a bill with Johnny Cash at a show in New York City. “I don’t know if someone coached him on my name or something, but he actually walked into the room and said, ‘Where’s Jeff?’ and my heart stopped,” Tweedy recalled to Thor Christensen of the Dallas Morning News. “After you’ve made a few records, you think you could meet [famous] people and not act goofy. But when I’m around a guy like Johnny Cash, there’s no way I can act or talk normally.”
(With Billy Bragg) Mermaid Avenue Vol. II, Reprise, 2000. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2002. A Ghost is Born, Nonesuch, 2004. Kicking Television: Live in Chicago, Nonesuch, 2005. Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007. Wilco (The Album), Nonesuch, 2009.
Sources Books Kingsbury, Paul, editor, Encyclopedia of Country Music, Oxford University Press, 1998. MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide, Visible Ink, 1999. Robbins, Ira A., editor, Trouser Press Guide to ’90s Rock, The Rough Guides, 1997. Rock: The Rough Guide, 2nd Edition, Rough Guides, 1999.
Periodicals Capital Times (Madison, WI), February 5, 1997, p. 1D. Dallas Morning News, November 3, 1996, p. 1C; November 8, 1996, p. 33A; June 21, 1998, p. 1C. Denver Post, September 8, 2002. Independent (London, England), April 2, 1999, p. 11. Independent on Sunday (London, England), March 30, 1997. New Statesman, March 26, 1999. Newsday (NY), June 13, 1995, p. B02; February 17, 1997, p. B07. Record (Bergen County, NJ), June 14, 1995, p. F09. Rolling Stone, June 24, 1999. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 23, 1995, p. 04G; April 21, 1995, p. 06E; November 2, 1995, p. 11; January 1, 1997, p. 14; August 19, 1999, p. 26; October 11, 2002. Spin, May 1999, p. 55. Tampa Tribune, August 27, 1999, p. 18. Toronto Sun, April 14, 1999, p. 63. Wisconsin State Journal, April 8, 1999, p. 16.
Online
Selected discography A.M., Sire/Reprise, 1995. Being There, Reprise, 1996. (With Billy Bragg) Mermaid Avenue, Elektra, 1998. Summer Teeth, Reprise, 1999.
“Wilco,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (February 9, 2004). Wilco Official Web site, http://www.wilcoworld.net (February 9, 2004). —Laura Hightower, Steve Knopper, Bruce Walker
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I
n 1989 Yungchen Lhamo hiked across the Himalayas to freedom. She had endured near-starvation and forced labor in Chinese-occupied Tibet, so the circumstances she faced on her travels were not much worse, though bad. She faced hunger, possible capture, robbery, fierce weather conditions, all while caring for her young son, Tenzin Shaydrup, whom she brought with her. Twenty years later, she tirelessly campaigns for the end of the Chinese occupation of Tibet, while also introducing the world to her unique and compelling voice. Gene Stout of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer described her as “a powerful yet graceful singer whose prayerlike songs evoke strong emotions.”
Yungchen Lhamo
Yungchen was born in Lhasa, Tibet, China, in the late 1960s, the daughter of a Tibetan monk and nun. Her name was given to her by a monk when she was baby. It means “Goddess of Melody and Song.” Encouraged by her grandmother, who taught her traditional Tibetan songs, Yungchen honed her distinctive voice despite the trials of living under occupation. Yungchen’s grandfather had been a staunch supporter of the Tibetan government and was executed for his support. Yungchen was raised mostly by her grandmother while her mother and father were forced to work in labor camps. One of six children, Yungchen was lucky to survive. Two of her brothers died as children from malnutrition. Like most children, by age 13 she was taken away from her family and made to work in a factory.
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Afraid of persecution and also determined to meet the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled leader, Yungchen set out for India. The trek took more than a month and included a perilous crossing of the Himalayan mountains that separate Tibet from India. She and her young son survived the journey and went to Dharamsala, India, the seat of the exiled Tibetan government. Here she waited to meet the man who had inspired much devotion from her family, the Dalai Lama. She explained her desire to meet him to Arminta Wallace of the Irish Times, “He is our spiritual leader and political leader. And also, for me, I want to find out why my mother and my grandmother had so much faith in him.” Yungchen’s meeting with the Dalai Lama helped define the course she has taken in her life since her escape. In an interview with Jane Cornwell of the London Independent, she related his words to her: “He told me I should use my experiences to clearly explain to people the situation in Tibet and to always believe I have an equal place on the world stage.” All of Yungchen’s work since has focused on the situation in Tibet while also showcasing a piece of her culture, which is forbidden expression in China. She never misses an opportunity to campaign for Tibet. While in India, Yungchen met Sam Doherty, an Australian man living in Dharamsala. In the early 1990s, the two married and moved to Australia, where Yungchen
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B
orn in Lhasa, Tibet, China; daughter of a Tibetan
monk and nun; married Sam Doherty, c. 1990.
Released debut album, Tibetan Prayer, 1995; signed with Real World Records, 1995; released Tibet, Tibet, 1996; performed at Meltdown Festival, toured with Lilith Fair, 1997; released Coming Home, 1998; performed at Free Tibet concert in Dharamsala, India, 1999; toured with WOMAD, 2001; toured with Blind Boys of Alabama, 2002; performed with Lesley Garret (English musician), 2003; performed with Billy Corgan
Glass, and popular music stars such as Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, Natalie Merchant, Patti Smith, and John Cale of the Velvet Underground. She also performed with singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s traveling festival the Lilith Fair. Focusing solely on female performing artists, the Lilith Fair taught Yungchen about performance, freedom, and expressing herself. She told Stout, “When I saw these great women artists, I was very honored to perform with them. Their sense of freedom inspired me to write my own songs.” She further explained to Eileen Fitzpatrick and Dominic Pride of Billboard, “Growing up in Tibet, I had no ambition except to survive. But now I see what it means to have freedom, and seeing so many women in music has unlocked something inside me that I couldn’t have ever expressed living in Tibet.”
(formerly of Smashing Pumpkins), 2004; released Ama, 2006. Awards: Australian Recording Industry Award, Best World Music Album, 1995. Addresses: Record company–Real World Records, Mill Land, Box, Wiltshire, England SN13, 8PL. Web site– Yungchen Lhamo Official Web site, http://www. yungchenlhamo.com/index.html.
had been given permission to immigrate. She immediately set to work sharing her gift of song. Initially Yungchen had trouble getting a venue in which to perform. She explained to Cornwell, “It is because I am small, I have no big band, I don’t speak English, I am a woman and people are not interested in spiritual songs.” She did manage to record an album of songs meant to assist in meditation. Released in 1995, Tibetan Prayer earned an award from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for best world music album.
In 1998 she recorded her second album for Real World Records. She was teamed with French composer and producer, Hector Zazou. Zazou’s work had found popularity among artists such as Icelandic singer Bjork, American singer Suzanne Vega, and Canadian singer Jane Siberry. At first wary of working with Zazou, Yungchen consulted with a Tibetan monk for guidance. Given the affirmative from him, she and Zazou worked together to move her sound from the strictly meditative to a more modern styling. Cornwell described the changes she found on Coming Home: “While its themes—loneliness, hope, compassion and resolve— remain constant, it’s a surprisingly experimental effort, mixing guitars, violins, drones and electronics in with [her] ethereal vocals.”
Having gained this recognition, Yungchen was approached by Real World Records to join their ranks. Founded by English singer and songwriter Peter Gabriel, Real World Records is also responsible for putting together the series of performances known as World of Music, Art, and Dance (WOMAD). In 1996 she rerecorded Tibetan Prayer, which was released by Real World Records as Tibet, Tibet, and performed at the WOMAD Festival in Adelaide, Australia. After that she began to travel all around the world.
In 2000 Yungchen and her family moved to New York City. At first they stayed with Robert Thurman, a faculty member at Columbia University and a Tibetan scholar. Thurman and his wife introduced Yungchen to life in a big American city. Much of Yungchen’s adjustment revolved around figuring out why people with so much freedom seemed so sad. Even though she lamented that Americans seem to find so little time to reflect on their spiritual lives, she was grateful for the opportunities she found to contribute to the public’s awareness of Tibet. She explained this further to the New York Observer: “I live here now and feel I should contribute something. You become happier because you make a difference. ѧ Nobody says, ‘Come to New York and sleep.’ No, they come here and do something.” Besides her constant touring, Yungchen has also worked to fund projects through her Yungchen Lhamo Charitable Foundation. Through the foundation she has provided children with shoes and prosthetics and helped build a library.
In 1997 she was invited to London by American performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson to perform at the Meltdown Festival. That same year she was in New York City for a benefit performance at the Tibet House along with poet Allen Ginsberg, composer Philip
In 2006 she released her fourth album, Ama. Several years had passed between albums for her, but Ama showed that Yungchen had strengthened her abilities while also expanding her sound. While her newer albums reflect the world music sensibility of combining
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electronic and modern instruments with ancient songs, Yungchen has insisted that as a creative artist she is interested in keeping her music relevant. She explained to Cathrin Schaer of the New Zealand Sunday Star-Times, “I like to make connections with the modern world because this will keep Tibetan culture alive.” Singing live with almost no accompaniment, Yungchen highlights a voice that Robin Denselow of London’s Guardian described as “one of the most clear, exquisite voices to be found anywhere in the world.” That clear and exquisite voice brings audiences the world over to tears, and furthers her mission to bring freedom to Tibet.
With Jamshied Sharifi, One, Ceres, 2008. With Robby Romero, Painting the World, Eagle Thunder Records, 2008.
Solo albums Tibetan Prayer, self-published, 1995. Tibet, Tibet, Real World Records, 1996. Coming Home, Real World Records, 1998. Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music, Arista, 1998. Ama, Real World Records, 2006.
Sources Selected discography
Periodicals
Compilations
Billboard, October 17, 1998, volume 110, issue 42. Guardian (London, England), March 31, 2006, p. 16. Independent (London, England), May 22, 1998, p. 16. Irish Times, November 15, 2004, p. 12. New York Observer, December 15, 2003, p. 2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 29, 1999, p. 6. Sunday Star-Times (Wellington, New Zealand), February 14, 1999, p. F3.
“Earthcore 2: Worlds Discovered,” EMI/ABC Music (Australia), 1995. Holding Up Half the Sky, Shanachie Entertainment, 2005.
Contributor With Natalie Merchant, Ophelia, Elektra, 1998. With Jonathan Elias, Prayer Cycle, Sony, 1999.
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Cumulative Subject Index Volume numbers appear in bold
A cappella Brightman, Sarah 45 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir, The 10 Cole, Jim 54 Dixie Hummingbirds, The 41 Fairfield Four 49 Flight of the Conchords 69 Golden Gate Quartet 25 Haden, Petra 55 Also see Decemberists, The Also see Rentals, The Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Moxy Früvous 45 Nylons, The 6 Persuasions, The 47 Rockapella 34 Sweet Honey In The Rock 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Take 6 39 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Zap Mama 51 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Accordion Buckwheat Zydeco 34 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Chavis, Boozoo 38 Chenier, C. J. 15 Chenier, Clifton 6 Conjunto Bernal 63 Galliano, Richard 58 Jocque, Beau 51 Jordan, Esteban 49 Oliveros, Pauline 47 Queen Ida 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Richard, Zachary 9 Rockin’ Dopsie 10 Simien, Terrance 12 Sonnier, Jo-El 10 Yankovic, “Weird Al” 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Earlier sketch in CM 14 Atkins, Juan 52 Autechre 62 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Basement Jaxx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Boards of Canada 44 Bonobo 69 Carlos, Wendy 46 Chemical Brothers, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Cibelle 59 Cinematic Orchestra 52 Clark, Anne 32 Colleen 63 Collins, Sandra 41 Cox, Carl 43 Crystal Method, The 35 Deep Forest 18 Dimitri from Paris 43 Dirty Vegas 48 DJ Spooky 51 808 State 31 Electric Six 67 Esthero 58 Frankie J. 58 Front Line Assembly 20 Future Sound of London 41 Goldfrapp 59 Guetta, David 69 Gus Gus 26 Hawtin, Richie 45 Holmes, David 31
Röyksopp 57 Russell, Arthur 50 Sasha 39 Shadow, DJ 19 Sheep on Drugs 27 Slater, Luke 38 Tall Paul 36 Tobin, Amon 32 2 Unlimited 18 Underworld 26 Van Dyk, Paul 35 Van Helden, Armand 32 Villalobos, Ricardo 53 Zero 7 49
Bass
Fleck, Béla 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see New Grass Revival, The
Arcade Fire 68 Brown, Ray 21 Carter, Ron 14 Chambers, Paul 18 Clarke, Stanley 3 Cohen, Avishai 42 Collins, Bootsy 8 Also see Golden Palominos Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dixon, Willie 10 Fell, Simon H. 32 Fender, Leo 10 Finger Eleven 66 Flogging Molly 66 Fourplay 66 Friesen, David 41 Haden, Charlie 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Hillman, Chris 67 Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Hinton, Milt 33 Holland, Dave 27 Johnson, Marc 58 Kaiser Chiefs 66
Great Lake Swimmers 68
Kaye, Carol 22
Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1
King, Chris Thomas 43
Lang, Eddie 60
Lane, Ronnie 46 Also see Faces, The
Bandoneon Piazzolla, Astor 18 Saluzzi, Dino 23 Troilo, Aníbal 58
Banjo Boggs, Dock 25 Bromberg, David 18 Brown, Alison 44 Clark, Roy 1 Crowe, J.D. 5
Kowald, Peter 32
Kraftwerk 9
Makem, Tommy 67 Also see Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The
Lamb 38
McCoury, Del 15
Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Lavelle, Caroline 35
Piazzolla, Astor 18
Love, Laura 20
Lords of Acid 20
Scruggs, Earl 3
Man or Astroman? 21
Seeger, Pete 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Weavers, The
Mann, Aimee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 22
KMFDM 18
May, Derrick 51 Mouse On Mars 32 Múm 50
Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Neu! 32 Nightmares on Wax 51 Oakenfold, Paul 32
Stanley, Ralph 55 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Ambient/Rave/Techno
Orb, The 18
Washburn, Abigail 68
Allien, Ellen 55
Phoenix 59
Aphex Twin 48
Propellerheads 26
Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2
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McBride, Christian 17 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Beatles, The Meyer, Edgar 40 Miller, Marcus 64 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Mingus, Charles 9
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My Morning Jacket 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Ndegéocello, Me’Shell 18 Parker, William 31 Peacock, Gary 48 Silva, Alan 45 Sting 41 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Police, The Sweet, Matthew 9 13th Floor Elevators 47 Tisdale, Wayman 61 Was, Don 21 Also see Was (Not Was) Watt, Mike 22 Weber, Eberhard 41 Wells, Bill 34 Whitaker, Rodney 20
Big Band/Swing Andrews Sisters, The 9 Anthony, Ray 60 Arnaz, Desi 8 Asleep at the Wheel 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atomic Fireballs, The 27 Bailey, Pearl 5 Basie, Count 2 Beiderbecke, Bix 16 Bellson, Louie 66 Bennett, Tony 61 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Berrigan, Bunny 2 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 38 Blakey, Art 11 Boban Markovic Orkestar 62 Brown, Lawrence 23 Burns, Ralph 37 Calloway, Cab 6 Carter, Benny 3 Chenille Sisters, The 16 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 24 Clooney, Rosemary 9 Como, Perry 14 Cornell, Don 30 Cugat, Xavier 23 DeFranco, Buddy 31 Dorsey Brothers, The 8 Eckstine, Billy 1
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Jordan, Louis 11 Krupa, Gene 13 Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 32 Lee, Peggy 8 Lombardo, Guy 60 Madness 27 McGuire Sisters, The 27 McKinney’s Cotton Pickers 16 Miller, Glenn 6 Norvo, Red 12 O’Farrill, Chico 31 Parker, Charlie 5 Prima, Louis 18 Puente, Tito 14 Ray Condo and His Ricochets 26 Rich, Buddy 13 Rodney, Red 14 Roomful of Blues 7 Royal Crown Revue 33 Scott, Jimmy 14 Setzer, Brian 32 Severinsen, Doc 1 Shaw, Artie 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Sinatra, Frank 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Squirrel Nut Zippers 20 Stafford, Jo 24 Strayhorn, Billy 13 Teagarden, Jack 10 Torme, Mel 4 Vaughan, Sarah 2 Welk, Lawrence 13 Whiteman, Paul 17
Bluegrass Auldridge, Mike 4 Avett Brothers 69 Baldassari, Butch 43 Barenberg, Russ 63 Bering Strait 57 Bluegrass Patriots 22 Blue Highway 41 Brown, Alison 44
Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers IIIrd Tyme Out 40 Krauss, Alison 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Krebs, Pete 43 Lewis, Laurie 56 Louvin Brothers, The 12 Lynn Morris Band 40 Martin, Jimmy 5 Also see Osborne Brothers, The McCoury, Del 15 McReynolds, Jim and Jesse 12 Meyer, Edgar 40 Monroe, Bill 1 Nashville Bluegrass Band 14 New Grass Revival, The 4 Nickel Creek 40 Northern Lights 19 O’Brien, Tim 39 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Osborne Brothers, The 8 Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Railroad Earth 51 Reverend Horton Heat 19 Rowan, Peter 51 Scruggs, Earl 3 Seldom Scene, The 4 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stanley, Ralph 55 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stanley Brothers, The 17 Stuart, Marty 9 Vincent, Rhonda 36 Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Welch, Gillian 33 Wiseman, Mac 19
Brown, Clarence 58
Blues
Clement, Jack 57 Clements, Vassar 18
Adams, Alberta 57 Allison, Luther 21
Country Gentlemen, The 7
Ayler, Albert 19
Crowe, J.D. 5
Bailey, Pearl 5
Dickens, Hazel 35
Baker, Ginger 16 Also see Cream Also see Hawkwind
Bloomfield, Michael 40 Blues Brothers, The 3 Boggs, Dock 25 Bonfiglio, Robert 36 Brooks, Lonnie 54 Broonzy, Big Bill 13 Brown, Clarence “Gatemouth” 11 Brown, Clarence 58 Brown, Ruth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War Burnside, R. L. 34 Cale, J. J. 16 Campbell, Little Milton 58 Cassidy, Eva 35 Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The Cocker, Joe 54 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Collins, Albert 52 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Cotton, James 35 Cowboy Junkies 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Cray, Robert 46 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Davis, Guy 53 Davis, Jimmie 53 Davis, Reverend Gary 18 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Dixon, Willie 10 Dr. John 63 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Dupree, Champion Jack 12 Earl, Ronnie 5 Also see Roomful of Blues Estes, John 25 Everlast 27 Fabulous Thunderbirds, The 1 Ford, Robben 54 Ford, T-Model 41 Foster, Willie 36 Fuller, Blind Boy 20 Fulson, Lowell 20 Gatton, Danny 16 Guy, George “Buddy” 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Handy, W. C. 7 Harris, Corey 41
Eldridge, Roy 9
Duhks, The 62
Ellington, Duke 2
Flatt, Lester 3
Ferguson, Maynard 7
Baldry, Long John 51
Fountain, Pete 7
Fleck, Béla 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see New Grass Revival, The
Getz, Stan 12
Front Range 43
Barnes, Roosevelt “Booba” 23
Gillespie, Dizzy 6
Benoit, Tab 31
Herman, Woody 12
Gill, Vince 61 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Pure Prairie League
Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings 26
Hart, Beth 29
Hines, Earl “Fatha” 12
Grisman, David 17
Bishop, Elvin 41
Hot Club of Cowtown 46
Black Keys, The 64
Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Jacquet, Illinois 17
Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1
James, Harry 11
Haynie, Aubrey 46
Block, Rory 18
Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Jones, Spike 5
Hillman, Chris 67
Blood, Sweat and Tears 7
Holiday, Billie 6
Fitzgerald, Ella 1
Goodman, Benny 4 Henderson, Fletcher 16
Ball, Marcia 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Bland, Bobby “Blue” 12
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Holmes Brothers, The 35 Hooker, John Lee 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Hopkins, Lightnin’ 13 House, Son 11 Howlin’ Wolf 6 Indigenous 31 James, Colin 66 James, Elmore 8 James, Etta 54 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Jefferson, Blind Lemon 18 Jenkins, Johnny 60 Johnson, Big Jack 60 Johnson, Blind Willie 26 Johnson, Buddy 44 Johnson, Ella 50 Johnson, Lonnie 56 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Johnson, Robert 6 Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 54 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Joplin, Janis 3 Kimbrough, Junior 41 King, Albert 2 King, B. B. 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 King, Chris Thomas 43 King, Freddy 17 Korner, Alexis 51 Lang, Jonny 27 Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 32 LaVette, Bettye 58 Leadbelly 6 Led Zeppelin 49 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Lee, Alvin 59 Lewis, Furry 26 Little Feat 4 Little Walter 14 Lockwood, Robert, Jr. 10 Los Lonely Boys 61 Mack, Lonnie 37 Mayall, John 7 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 McClennan, Tommy 25 McClinton, Delbert 14 McDowell, Mississippi Fred 16 McGriff, Jimmy 66 McLean, Dave 24 McShann, Jay 41 McTell, Blind Willie 17 Memphis Jug Band 25 Memphis Minnie 25
Plant, Robert 56 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Led Zeppelin Professor Longhair 6 Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Redding, Otis 5 Reed, Jimmy 15 Rich, Charlie 3 Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise 35 Robertson, Robbie 2 Robillard, Duke 49 Roomful of Blues 7 Rush, Otis 12 Sanborn, David 28 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Santamaria, Mongo 28 Shaffer, Paul 13 Shines, Johnny 14 Smith, Bessie 3 Snow, Phoebe 4 Spann, Otis 18 Spivey, Victoria 44 Strehli, Angela 58 Sunnyland Slim 16 Sykes, Roosevelt 20 Taj Mahal 51 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Tampa Red 25 Taylor, Koko 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Taylor, Otis 60 Tedeschi, Susan 45 Thornton, Big Mama 18 Toure, Ali Farka 57 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Trower, Robin 58 Trucks, Derek 66 Turner, Big Joe 13 Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Van Zandt, Townes 13 Vaughan, Jimmie 24 Vaughan, Stevie Ray 52 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Mo’, Keb’ 52
Waters, Ethel 11
Montgomery, Little Brother 26 Muldaur, Maria 18
Waters, Muddy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 4
North Mississippi Allstars 39
Watson, Johnny “Guitar” 41
Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Wells, Junior 17
Owens, Jack 30
White, Bukka 57
Children’s Music
Patton, Charley 11
White, Josh 55
Bartels, Joanie 13
Jars of Clay 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20
Perkins, Pinetop 54
Whitfield, Mark 18
Cappelli, Frank 14
Joy Electric 26
Phelps, Kelly Joe 36
Whitley, Chris 58
Chapin, Tom 11
Keaggy, Cheri 54
Walker, Joe Louis 28 Walker, T-Bone 5 Wallace, Sippie 6 Washington, Dinah 5
Weston, Randy 15
Earlier sketch in CM 16 Whitmore, William Elliott 66 Whittaker, Hudson 20 Williams, Jody 51 Williams, Joe 11 Williamson, Sonny Boy 9 Wilson, Gerald 19 Winter, Johnny 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Witherspoon, Jimmy 19 Yancey, Jimmy 54 ZZ Top 2
Cajun/Zydeco Adcock, C.C. 52 Balfa, Dewey 49 Balfa Toujours 54 Ball, Marcia 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Beausoleil 37 Brooks, Lonnie 54 Brown, Clarence “Gatemouth” 11 Buckwheat Zydeco 34 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Chavis, Boozoo 38 Chenier, C. J. 15 Chenier, Clifton 6 Doucet, Michael 8 Hackberry Ramblers 43 Jocque, Beau 51 Landreth, Sonny 16 Queen Ida 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Richard, Zachary 9 Rockin’ Dopsie 10 Savoy, Ann 47 Simien, Terrance 12 Sonnier, Jo-El 10 Sturr, Jimmy 33
Cello Casals, Pablo 9 Chang, Han-Na 33 Darling, David 34 DuPré, Jacqueline 26 Feigelson, Yosif 35 Haimovitz, Matt 60 Harnoy, Ofra 49 Harrell, Lynn 3 Holland, Dave 27 Johnson, Marc 58 Lavelle, Caroline 35 Ma, Yo Yo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mørk, Truls 38 Rasputina 26 Rolston, Shauna 50 Rostropovich, Mstislav 17 Russell, Arthur 50 Savall, Jordi 44 Silva, Alan 45 Starker, Janos 32
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Chenille Sisters, The 16 Covert, Ralph 54 Glazer, Tom 48 Haack, Bruce 37 Harley, Bill 7 Lehrer, Tom 7 Nagler, Eric 8 Penner, Fred 10 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Riders in the Sky 33 Rogers, Fred 46 Rosenshontz 9 Sharon, Lois & Bram 6 Silverstein, Shel 51 Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Wiggles, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Christian Music Adam Again 61 Afters, The 68 Anointed 21 Arends, Carolyn 45 Ashton, Susan 17 Audio Adrenaline 53 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Avalon 26 Becker, Margaret 31 Boltz, Ray 33 Boone, Debby 46 Card, Michael 40 Carman 36 Casting Crowns 59 Champion, Eric 21 Chapman, Steven Curtis 47 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Chenoweth, Kristin 55 Chevelle 44 Christafari 51 Crosse, Clay 38 Danielson 59 dc Talk 18 Delirious? 62 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Demon Hunter 68 Driscoll, Phil 45 Duncan, Bryan 19 Elms, The 44 Eskelin, Ian 19 4Him 23 Gaither, Bill 53 Grant, Amy 49 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Green, Keith 38 Hammond, Fred 36 Heard, Mark 48 Honeytree 58 Hunter, Ivory Joe 53 Innocence Mission, The 46
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Keaggy, Phil 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 King’s X 52 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Kirkpatrick, Wayne 50 Knapp, Jennifer 43 Lewis, Crystal 38 Mandisa 67 McGuire, Barry 45 MercyMe 56 Moore, Geoff 43 Morgan, Cindy 36 Mullen, Nicole C. 44 Mullins, Rich 35 MxPx 33 Needham, Jimmy 68 Newsboys, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 24 NewSong 56 Nordeman, Nichole 47 Normals, The 52 Norman, Bebo 58 Norman, Larry 42 O.C. Supertones, The 40 Orrico, Stacie 47 Out of the Grey 37 Paris, Twila 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Patti, Sandi 50 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Pedro the Lion 57 Petra 3 PFR 38 Phillips, Craig & Dean 45 Plus One 43 P.O.D. 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Point of Grace 21 Project 86 52 Rambo, Dottie 60 Redman, Matt 54 Relient K 55 Resurrection Band 36 Rice, Chris 25 Roe, Michael 41 Also see Seventy Sevens, The Selah 61 Seventy Sevens, The 46 Sierra 60 Sixpence None the Richer 26 Skillet 54 Smith, Michael W. 49 Earlier sketch in CM 11 SonicFlood 51 Starflyer 59 50 St. James, Rebecca 26 Stonehill, Randy 44 Stryper 2 Switchfoot 48 Taylor, Steve 26 Third Day 34
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Clarinet Adams, John 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Bechet, Sidney 17 Bilk, Acker 47 Braxton, Anthony 12 Brötzmann, Peter 26 Byron, Don 22 Carter, John 34 DeFranco, Buddy 31 D’Rivera, Paquito 46 Fountain, Pete 7 Giuffre, Jimmy 64 Goodman, Benny 4 Harrison, Wendell 56 Herman, Woody 12 Koffman, Moe 34 Lyttelton, Humphrey 66 Pine, Courtney 51 Russell, Pee Wee 25 Scott, Tony 32 Segundo, Compay 45 Shaw, Artie 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Stoltzman, Richard 24 Sturr, Jimmy 33 Trovesi, Gianluigi 66 Vandermark, Ken 28 Waters, Benny 58 Woods, Phil 57
Classical
Britten, Benjamin 15 Brodsky Quartet 41 Bronfman, Yefim 6 Brubeck, Dave 67 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Canadian Brass, The 4 Carter, Elliott 30 Carter, Ron 14 Casals, Pablo 9 Celtic Woman 68 Chailly, Riccardo 35 Chang, Han-Na 33 Chang, Sarah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Chanticleer 33 Christie, William 56 Chung, Kyung Wha 34 Church, Charlotte 28 Clayderman, Richard 67 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cliburn, Van 13 Conlon, James 44 Copland, Aaron 2 Corigliano, John 34 Davis, Anthony 17 Davis, Chip 48 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Davis, Colin 27 de Niese, Danielle 69 DuPré, Jacqueline 26 Dvorak, Antonin 25 eighth blackbird 57 Einaudi, Ludovico 68 Emerson String Quartet 33 Ensemble Modern 39 Eroica Trio 47 Feigelson, Yosif 35 Fiedler, Arthur 6 5 Browns, The 59 Fleming, Renee 24 Galimir, Felix 36 Galway, James 3 Gardiner, John Eliot 26 Gingold, Josef 6 Glennie, Evelyn 33 Golijov, Osvaldo 59 Gould, Glenn 9 Gould, Morton 16 Grimaud, Hélène 35 Hahn, Hilary 30 Haimovitz, Matt 60 Hamelin, Marc-André 33 Hampson, Thomas 12 Harnoy, Ofra 49 Harrell, Lynn 3 Hayes, Roland 13 Heifetz, Jascha 31 Henderson, Skitch 58 Hendricks, Barbara 67 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Herrmann, Bernard 14
Il Divo 61 Isbin, Sharon 33 Ives, Charles 29 Jansen, Janine 69 Jarrett, Keith 1 Josefowicz, Leila 35 Kennedy, Nigel 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Kirkby, Emma 35 Kissin, Evgeny 55 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Kremer, Gidon 30 Kronos Quartet, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Kunzel, Erich 17 Lang, Lang 68 Lemper, Ute 14 Levine, James 8 Liberace 9 Lockhart, Keith 36 Lupu, Radu 36 Ma, Yo Yo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 MacGregor, Joanna 41 Maric´, Ljubica 48 Marsalis, Wynton 6 Mascagni, Pietro 25 Masur, Kurt 11 McNair, Sylvia 15 McPartland, Marian 51 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Mediaeval Baebes 47 Mehta, Zubin 11 Menuhin, Yehudi 11 Meyer, Edgar 40 Midori 7 Mørk, Truls 38 Moro 38 Mozetich, Marjan 55 Mutter, Anne-Sophie 23 Nancarrow, Conlon 32 Nyman, Michael 15 Oregon 30 Ott, David 2 Parkening, Christopher 59 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Pärt, Arvo 40 Pavarotti, Luciano 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Peeters, Flor 51 Penderecki, Krzysztof 30 Perahia, Murray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Perlemuter, Vlado 41 Perlman, Itzhak 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Phillips, Harvey 3 Pires, Maria João 26 Quasthoff, Thomas 26
Hinderas, Natalie 12
Rangell, Andrew 24
tobyMac 63
Abbado, Claudio 32 Ahn Trio 45 Amante, Michael 61 Ameling, Elly 24 Anderson, June 27 Anderson, Marian 8 Argerich, Martha 27 Arrau, Claudio 1 Ashkenazy, Vladimir 32 Assad, Badi 36 Austral, Florence 26 Baker, Janet 14 Bang on a Can All-Stars 52 Barber, Samuel 34 Barenboim, Daniel 30 Barrueco, Manuel 39 Beecham, Thomas 27 Beltrán, Tito 28 Berio, Luciano 32 Bernstein, Leonard 2 Birtwistle, Harrison 38 Bolcom, William 54 Bond 43 Bonfiglio, Robert 36 Bonney, Barbara 33 Börtz, Daniel 52
Tomlin, Chris 63
Boulanger, Nadia 56
Horne, Marilyn 9
Rattle, Simon 37
Troccoli, Kathy 48
Boulez, Pierre 26
Horowitz, Vladimir 1
Tumes, Michelle 37
Boyd, Liona 7
Hough, Stephen 40
Rieu, André 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26
Velasquez, Jaci 32
Bream, Julian 9
Hovhaness, Alan 34
Rochberg, George 56
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Rostropovich, Mstislav 17 Rota, Nino 13 Rubinstein, Arthur 11 Salerno-Sonnenberg, Nadja 3 Salonen, Esa-Pekka 16 Samuelsson, Marie 47 Satoh, Somei 49 Sauguet, Henri 48 Savall, Jordi 44 Scelsi, Giacinto 47 Schickele, Peter 5 Schuman, William 10 Segovia, Andres 6 Shaham, Gil 35 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shaw, Robert 32 Solti, Georg 13 Starker, Janos 32 Stern, Isaac 7 Stoltzman, Richard 24 Sutherland, Joan 13 Tafelmusik 49 Takemitsu, Toru 6 Tan Dun 33 Temirkanov, Yuri 26 Thibaudet, Jean-Yves 24 Thomas, Michael Tilson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Tiersen, Yann 59 Toscanini, Arturo 14 Turnage, Mark-Anthony 31 Uchida, Mitsuko 47 Upshaw, Dawn 53 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Vanessa-Mae 26 Van Hove, Fred 30 Vienna Choir Boys 23 Volodos, Arcadi 28 von Karajan, Herbert 1 von Otter, Anne Sofie 30 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Walker, George 34 Walton, William 44 Watson, Russell 37 Weill, Kurt 12 Williams, Jessica 39
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Adderley, Nat 29 Adès, Thomas 30 Akiyoshi, Toshiko 38 Alexander-Max, Susan 63 Allen, Geri 10 Alperin, Misha 64 Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Anderson, Fred 32 Anderson, Wessell 42 Anka, Paul 2 Arlen, Harold 27 Armstrong, Craig 62 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Auger, Brian 63 Axelrod, David 34 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Badalamenti, Angelo 17 Barber, Samuel 34 Barenberg, Russ 63 Barry, John 29 Barth, Bruce 50 Beamer, Keola 43 Beiderbecke, Bix 16 Bellson, Louie 66 Benson, George 9 Berio, Luciano 32 Berlin, Irving 8 Berne, Tim 68 Bernstein, Elmer 36 Bernstein, Leonard 2 Birtwistle, Harrison 38 Blackman, Cindy 15 Blake, Ran 38 Blanchard, Terence 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Blegvad, Peter 28 Bley, Carla 65 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Golden Palominos Bley, Paul 14 Bolcom, William 54 Börtz, Daniel 52 Botti, Chris 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Boulez, Pierre 26 Branca, Glenn 29 Brann, Chris 63 Brant, Henry 39 Braxton, Anthony 12 Brickman, Jim 22 Britten, Benjamin 15 Brown, Carlinhos 32 Brown, Earle 41 Brubeck, Dave 67 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Byrne, David 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Talking Heads Byron, Don 22 Cage, John 8 Cale, John 54 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Velvet Underground, The Cardew, Cornelius 56 Carrington, Terri Lyne 49 Carter, Elliott 30 Carter, John 34 Casals, Pablo 9 Chia, Enrique 54 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The Clarke, Stanley 3 Cohen, Avishai 42 Coleman, Ornette 5 Colon, Willie 37 Coltrane, Alice 52 Conniff, Ray 37 Connors, Norman 30 Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cooney, Rory 6 Copeland, Stewart 14 Also see Police, The Copland, Aaron 2 Corigliano, John 34 Crispell, Marilyn 64 Earlier sketch in CM 47 Crouch, Andraé 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Culbertson, Brian 40 Curtis, King 17 Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dameron, Tadd 56 Davis, Anthony 17 Davis, Chip 4 Davis, Miles 1 de Grassi, Alex 6 Dello Joio, Norman 65 Del Tredici, David 35 Denny, Martin 44
Composers
Brumley, Albert 67
Elfman, Danny 9
Abbuehl, Susanne 62
Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac
Ellington, Duke 2
Evans, Bill 17 Evans, Gil 17 Fahey, John 17 Faith, Percy 43 Feldman, Morton 42 Fell, Simon H. 32 Fine, Vivian 42 Fonseca, Celso 47 Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Frisell, Bill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Frith, Fred 19 Also see Golden Palominos Fröhlich, Frank 32 Galás, Diamanda 16 Galliano, Richard 58 Garner, Erroll 25 Gerrard, Lisa 49 Gillespie, Dizzy 6 Giuffre, Jimmy 64 Glass, Philip 47 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Goldenthal, Elliot 49 Golijov, Osvaldo 59 Golson, Benny 21 Gould, Glenn 9 Gould, Morton 16 Green, Benny 17 Grusin, Dave 7 Guaraldi, Vince 3 Gubaidulina, Sofia 39 Hall, Jim 35 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Hammer, Jan 21 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Handy, W. C. 7 Hanna, Roland, Sir 45 Hardiman, Ronan 35 Hargrove, Roy 60 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Harris, Barry 32 Harris, Eddie 15 Harrison, Lou 50 Hartke, Stephen 5 Hassell, Jon 43 Hemphill, Julius 34 Henderson, Fletcher 16 Henderson, Skitch 58 Herrmann, Bernard 14 Hill, Andrew 41 Hiromi 66 Ho, Fred 60 Horvitz, Wayne 42 Hovhaness, Alan 34 Hunter, Alberta 7 Hyman, Dick 39
Eno, Brian 49
Ibarra, Susie 55 Ibrahim, Abdullah 24
Wilson, Ransom 5 Wolff, Christian 38 Xenakis, Iannis 34 Yamashita, Kazuhito 4 Yi, Chen 51 York, Andrew 15 Zazeela, Marian 49 Zukerman, Pinchas 4
Abou-Khalil, Rabih 38 Abrams, Muhal Richard 37
Diamond, David 58 Dolphy, Eric 36 Dorsey, Thomas A. 11 D’Rivera, Paquito 46 Dudamel, Gustavo 63 Dvorak, Antonin 25 Einaudi, Ludovico 68
Adams, John 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Burns, Ralph 37
Enya 32 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Burrell, Kenny 11
Eskelin, Ellery 31
Ives, Charles 29
Adamson, Barry 28
Byard, Jaki 56
Esquivel, Juan 17
Jackson, Joe 64
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Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jacquet, Illinois 17 Jamal, Ahmad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Janis, Tim 46 Jarre, Jean-Michel 67 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jarrett, Keith 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Jenkins, Leroy 39 Johnson, Buddy 44 Johnson, J.J. 33 Johnson, James P. 16 Johnson, Marc 58 Johnston, Phillip 36 Jones, Hank 15 Jones, Howard 26 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Joplin, Scott 10 Jordan, Stanley 1 Kancheli, Giya 40 Kander, John 33 Kang, Eyvind 28 Kater, Peter 35 Kenny G 14 Kenton, Stan 21 Kern, Jerome 13 Kitaro 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Kottke, Leo 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Kropinski, Uwe 31 Kurtág, György 54 Lacy, Steve 23 Lasar, Mars 39 Lateef, Yusef 16 Lee, Peggy 8 Legg, Adrian 17 Lewis, John 29 Lewis, Ramsey 14 Also see Urban Knights Ligeti, György 50 Lincoln, Abbey 42 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Lins, Ivan 58 Little, Booker 36 Lloyd, Charles 22 Lloyd Webber, Andrew 6 Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Loesser, Frank 19 Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Luening, Otto 37 Lyttelton, Humphrey 66 MacDermot, Galt 49 Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
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Mandel, Johnny 28
Martino, Pat 17 Mascagni, Pietro 25 Masekela, Hugh 7 Matz, Peter 43 Mauriat, Paul 60 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 McBride, Christian 17 McLean, Jackie 41 McPartland, Marian 51 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Mendes, Sergio 65 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Menken, Alan 10 Menotti, Gian Carlo 37 Metallica 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Miles, Ron 22 Mingus, Charles 9 Minott, Sugar 31 Moby 64 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Monk, Meredith 57 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Monk, Thelonious 6 Montenegro, Hugo 18 Montsalvatge, Xavier 39 Moondog 55 Moore, Undine Smith 40 Morricone, Ennio 53 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Morton, Jelly Roll 7 Mozetich, Marjan 55 Mulligan, Gerry 16 Nancarrow, Conlon 56 Nascimento, Milton 6 N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Newsom, Tommy 63 Niblock, Phill 43 Nyman, Michael 15 O’Hearn, Patrick 40 Also see Missing Persons Oldfield, Mike 18 Orff, Carl 21 O’Rourke, Jim 31 Osby, Greg 57 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Ott, David 2 Palmieri, Eddie 15 Parker, Charlie 5 Parker, Ray 63
Maric´, Ljubica 48
Parks, Van Dyke 17
Shorter, Wayne 45 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Weather Report
Marsalis, Branford 10
Pärt, Arvo 40
Shostakovich, Dmitry 42
Washington, Grover, Jr. 5 Also see Urban Knights
Marsalis, Ellis 13
Partch, Harry 29
Silver, Horace 19
Weber, Eberhard 41
Marsalis, Wynton 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Peeters, Flor 51
Smith, Tommy 28
Weill, Kurt 12
Penderecki, Krzysztof 30
Solal, Martial 4
Wells, Bill 34
Perez, Danilo 25 Peterson, Oscar 11 Piazzolla, Astor 18 Ponty, Jean-Luc 8 Porter, Cole 10 Post, Mike 21 Previn, André 15 Puente, Tito 14 Pullen, Don 16 Rahman, A.R. 67 Reich, Steve 8 Reinhardt, Django 7 Rieu, André 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Riley, Terry 32 Ritenour, Lee 7 Rivers, Sam 29 Roach, Max 12 Roach, Steve 41 Rochberg, George 56 Rollins, Sonny 7 Rosnes, Renée 44 Rota, Nino 13 Rouse, Christopher 41 Royal, Billy Joe 46 Rushen, Patrice 49 Russell, Arthur 50 Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Rzewski, Frederic 57 Saariaho, Kaija 43 Sakamoto, Ryuichi 19 Salonen, Esa-Pekka 16 Samuelsson, Marie 47 Sánchez, David 40 Sanders, Pharoah 28 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Satie, Erik 25 Satoh, Somei 49 Satriani, Joe 4 Sauguet, Henri 48 Sawhney, Nitin 46 Scelsi, Giacinto 47 Schickele, Peter 5 Schifrin, Lalo 29 Schneider, Maria 48 Schuman, William 10 Schütze, Paul 32 Schwarz, Gerard 45 Sebesky, Don 33 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shapey, Ralph 42 Sharp, Elliott 50 Shaw, Artie 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Shearing, George 28
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Sondheim, Stephen 8 Sousa, John Philip 10 Spearman, Glenn 55 Stalling, Carl 50 Stern, Leni 29 Stockhausen, Karlheinz 36 Story, Liz 45 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Strauss, Richard 25 Stravinsky, Igor 21 Strayhorn, Billy 13 Strouse, Charles 43 Stucky, Steven 55 Styne, Jule 21 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Sun Ra 27 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Svensson, Esbjörn 66 Sylvian, David 27 Takemitsu, Toru 6 Talbot, John Michael 6 Tan Dun 33 Tatum, Art 17 Tavener, John 45 Taylor, Billy 13 Taylor, Cecil 9 Tesh, John 20 Thielemans, Toots 13 Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Thomas, Michael Tilson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Threadgill, Henry 9 Tiersen, Yann 59 Tobin, Amon 32 Towner, Ralph 22 Tristano, Lennie 30 Trovesi, Gianluigi 66 Truffaz, Erik 54 Turnage, Mark-Anthony 31 Tyner, McCoy 7 Ung, Chinary 46 Vangelis 21 Van Hove, Fred 30 Vollenweider, Andreas 62 Earlier sketch in CM 30 von Trapp, Elisabeth 29 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Wakeman, Rick 27 Also see Strawbs Also see Yes Waldron, Mal 43 Walker, George 34 Wallace, Bennie 31 Walton, William 44 Was, Don 21 Also see Was (Not Was)
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Weston, Randy 15 Whelan, Bill 20 Whiteman, Paul 17 Whitfield, Norman 66 Wildhorn, Frank 31 Williams, John 28 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Williams, Mary Lou 51 Williamson, Malcolm 45 Wilson, Cassandra 26 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Winston, George 43 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Winter, Paul 10 Wolf, Peter 31 Wolff, Christian 38 Woods, Phil 57 Worrell, Bernie 11 Xenakis, Iannis 34 Yanni 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Yeston, Maury 22 Yi, Chen 51 York, Andrew 15 Young, La Monte 16 Zappa, Frank 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Zé, Tom 43 Zimmer, Hans 34 Zimmerman, Udo 5 Zorn, John 15 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Music Revelation Ensemble
Conductors Abbado, Claudio 32 Adès, Thomas 30 Alsop, Marin 58 Ashkenazy, Vladimir 32 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Barenboim, Daniel 30 Beecham, Thomas 27 Bernstein, Leonard 2 Boulez, Pierre 26 Britten, Benjamin 15 Brown, Earle 41 Caldwell, Sarah 59 Casals, Pablo 9 Chailly, Riccardo 35
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Haitink, Bernard 39 Herrmann, Bernard 14 Huggett, Monica 50 Ibrahim, Abdullah 24 Jarrett, Keith 1 Jones, Hank 15 Kunzel, Erich 17 Levine, James 8 Lockhart, Keith 36 Maazel, Lorin 46 Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Mandel, Johnny 28 Marriner, Neville 7 Mascagni, Pietro 25 Masur, Kurt 11 Matz, Peter 43 Mauriat, Paul 60 Mehta, Zubin 11 Menuhin, Yehudi 11 Muti, Riccardo 56 Nero, Peter 19 Perlman, Itzhak 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Previn, André 15 Rampal, Jean-Pierre 6 Rattle, Simon 37 Rieu, André 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Rostropovich, Mstislav 17 Salonen, Esa-Pekka 16 Savall, Jordi 44 Schickele, Peter 5 Schifrin, Lalo 29 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shapey, Ralph 42 Shaw, Robert 32 Slatkin, Leonard 41 Solti, Georg 13 Strauss, Richard 25 Temirkanov, Yuri 26 Thomas, Michael Tilson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Toscanini, Arturo 14 Valdes, Chuco 25 von Karajan, Herbert 1 Welk, Lawrence 13 Williams, John 28 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Zukerman, Pinchas 4
Christie, William 56
Contemporary Dance Music
Conlon, James 44
Abdul, Paula 3
Conniff, Ray 37
Afro Celt Sound System 46
Copland, Aaron 2 Davies, Dennis Russell 24
Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33
Davis, Colin 27
Amber 40
Domingo, Placido 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Aphex Twin 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Evans, Gil 17
Badly Drawn Boy 33
Fiedler, Arthur 6
Balkan Beat Box 67
Galliano, Richard 58
Bambaataa, Afrika 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Gardiner, John Eliot 26 Gergiev, Valery 58 Gould, Morton 16
Basement Jaxx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29
Bedingfield, Daniel 62 Bedingfield, Natasha 67 Bee Gees, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Beenie Man 33 B-52’s, The 4 Black Eyed Peas 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Brown, Bobby 4 Brown, James 2 Carroll, Dina 31 Cascada 68 C + C Music Factory 16 Cherry, Neneh 4 Clinton, George 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Collins, Sandra 41 Cox, Carl 43 Craig, Carl 19 Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dead or Alive 50 Deee-lite 9 Deerhunter 66 De La Soul 37 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Depeche Mode 35 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Digweed, John 44 Dimitri from Paris 43 DJ Krush 60 Earth, Wind and Fire 62 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Electric Six 67 English Beat, The 9 En Vogue 10 Erasure 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Eurythmics 31 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Everything But The Girl 40 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Exposé 4 Faithless 37 Felix da Housecat 44 Fox, Samantha 3 Foxx, John 56 Fun Lovin’ Criminals 20 Gang of Four 8 Gilberto, Bebel 51 Groove Armada 39 Hammer, M.C. 5 Harry, Deborah 4 Also see Blondie Holmes, David 31 Ice-T 7 Idol, Billy 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3 INXS 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The James, Rick 55 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Grace 9 La Bouche 38 Leftfield 29 Le Tigre 55 Lidell, Jamie 57 Lopez, Jennifer 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Lovato, Demi 67 Madonna 38 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Martin, Max 67 Massive Attack 17 Metric 68 Michael, George 49 Moby 64 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 17 M People 27 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko Naté, Ultra 34 New Kids on the Block 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 New Order 11 Orbital 20 Peniston, CeCe 15 Perry, Katy 67 Pet Shop Boys 5 Pink 62 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Pizzicato Five 39 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Plaid 50 Portishead 65 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Pussycat Dolls, The 66 Puthli, Asha 60 Queen Latifah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Rodgers, Nile 8 Salt-N-Pepa 6 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Shadow, DJ 19 Shamen, The 23 Sherwood, Adrian 31 Singh, Talvin 44 Size, Roni 31 Sonique 45
Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Soul II Soul 17
Jackson, Michael 67
Stereo MC’s 34
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Spacemen 3 31 Spears, Britney 66 Earlier sketch in CM 28
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Sugar Ray 22 Summer, Donna 12 Sylvester 53 Technotronic 5 Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Tisdale, Ashley 68 TLC 43 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Torrini, Emiliana 68 Tricky 18 2 Unlimited 18 Van Dyk, Paul 35 Van Helden, Armand 32 Vasquez, Junior 16 Village People, The 7 Was (Not Was) 6 Waters, Crystal 15 Wink, Josh 44 Young, Will 68 Young M.C. 4
Contemporary Instrumental/New Age Ackerman, Will 3 Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Album Leaf, The 67 Arkenstone, David 40 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Armik 41 Ciani, Suzanne 50 Clayderman, Richard 67 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cole, Jim 54 Collins, Bootsy 8 Also see Golden Palominos Cook, Jesse 33 Coulter, William 49 Darling, David 34 Davis, Chip 48 Earlier sketch in CM 4 de Gaia, Banco 27 de Grassi, Alex 6 Demby, Constance 51 Enigma 32 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Enya 32 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Esquivel, Juan 17 Gunn, Nicholas 39 Hardiman, Ronan 35 Hedges, Michael 3 Isham, Mark 14 Janis, Tim 46 Jarre, Jean-Michel 67 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Kater, Peter 35 Kitaro 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Kronos Quartet, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5
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Line, Lorie 34 Merzbow 31 Mogwai 27 Nightnoise 45 O’Hearn, Patrick 40 Also see Missing Persons Riley, Terry 32 Roach, Steve 41 Roth, Gabrielle 26 Schroer, Oliver 29 Sete, Bola 26 Sissel 42 Story, Liz 45 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Tangerine Dream 12 Tesh, John 20 Tingstad & Rumbel 44 Vollenweider, Andreas 62 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Winston, George 43 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Winter, Paul 10 Yanni 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Yungchen Lhamo 69
Cornet Adderley, Nat 29 Armstrong, Louis 4 Beiderbecke, Bix 16 Braff, Ruby 43 Cherry, Don 10 Also see Codona Davison, Wild Bill 34 Handy, W. C. 7 Oliver, King 15 Vaché, Warren, Jr. 22
Country Acuff, Roy 2 Adams, Ryan 38 Also see Whiskeytown Adkins, Trace 31 Akins, Rhett 22 Alabama 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Aldean, Jason 68 Allan, Gary 41 Allen, Terry 56 Allison, Joe 42 Anderson, Bill 32 Anderson, John 5 Anderson, Keith 65 Andrews, Jessica 34 Armiger, Katie 66 Arnold, Eddy 10 Asleep at the Wheel 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atkins, Rodney 67
Barnett, Mandy 26 Bellamy Brothers, The 13 Bentley, Dierks 56 Berg, Matraca 16 Bering Strait 57 Berry, John 17 Big & Rich 57 Black, Clint 53 Earlier sketch in CM 5 BlackHawk 21 Blue Mountain 38 Blue Rodeo 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Blue Sky Boys 46 Boggs, Dock 25 Bogguss, Suzy 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Bonamy, James 21 Bond, Johnny 28 Bonnie “Prince” Billy 68 Boone, Pat 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Boxcar Willie 41 Boy Howdy 21 Brandt, Paul 22 Brannon, Kippi 20 BR5-49 35 Brooks, Garth 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Brooks & Dunn 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Brown, Junior 15 Brown, Marty 14 Brown, Tony 14 Buckner, Richard 31 Buffett, Jimmy 42 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Byrd, Tracy 39 Byrds, The 8 Cale, J. J. 16 Calexico 33 Campbell, Glen 2 Campi, Ray 44 Carter, Carlene 8 Carter, Deana 55 Carter Family, The 3 Cary, Caitlin 46 Also see Whiskeytown Case, Neko 66 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Also see New Pornographers, The
Chesney, Kenny 54 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Chesnutt, Mark 13 Chuck Wagon Gang 50 Church, Eric 67 Clark, Guy 17 Clark, Roy 1 Clark, Terri 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Clements, Vassar 18 Cline, Patsy 5 Coe, David Allan 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Collie, Mark 15 Colter, Jessi 63 Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen 30 Confederate Railroad 23 Connors, Stompin’ Tom 56 Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cooley, Spade 53 Coolidge, Rita 40 Cowboy Junkies 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Crawford, Randy 25 Cross Canadian Ragweed 59 Crowe, J. D. 5 Crowell, Rodney 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Currington, Billy 64 Cyrus, Billy Ray 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Dalton, Lacy J. 43 Daniels, Charlie 6 Davies, Gail 38 Davis, Guy 53 Davis, Linda 21 Davis, Mac 60 Davis, Skeeter 15 Dean, Billy 19 DeMent, Iris 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Denver, John 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Derailers, The 37
Cash, Johnny 46 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Dickinson, Jim 59
Cash, June Carter 6
Dillards, The 45
Cash, Rosanne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Dixie Chicks 49 Earlier sketch in CM 26
Cash Brothers 47
Downing, Big Al 45
Chambers, Kasey 36
Dusty, Slim 39
Chapin Carpenter, Mary 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Dylan, Bob 58 Earle, Steve 68 Earlier sketch in CM 43 Earlier sketch in CM 16
Lanz, David 42
Auldridge, Mike 4
Lasar, Mars 39
Chapman, Beth Nielsen 42
Legg, Adrian 17
Autry, Gene 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Liebert, Ottmar 33
Bare, Bobby 48
Chatham County Line 55
Chapman, Gary 33
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Eaglesmith, Fred 60
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Cumulative Subject Index • 227
Edwards, Jonathan 67 Edwards, Stoney 55 Emerson Drive 69 Escovedo, Alejandro 67 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Estes, John 25 Evans, Sara 60 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Everett, Jace 68 Farrar, Jay 46 Also see Son Volt Also see Uncle Tupelo Feathers, Charlie 40 Flatlanders, The 43 Flatt, Lester 3 Flores, Rosie 16 Flying Burrito Brothers 44 Ford, Tennessee Ernie 3 Foster, Radney 16 Fricke, Janie 33 Friedman, Kinky 35 Frizzell, Lefty 10 Frost, Edith 40 Gauthier, Mary 54 Gayle, Crystal 1 Gentry, Bobbie 46 Germano, Lisa 18 Giant Sand 30 Gibson, Don 58 Gill, Vince 61 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Pure Prairie League Gilley, Mickey 7 Gilman, Billy 34 Gilmore, Jimmie Dale 11 Glenn, Glen 66 Golden Smog 60 Gordon, Kevin 60 Gordon, Robert 57 Gordy, Emory, Jr. 17 Gracin, Josh 64 Green, Pat 66 Greenwood, Lee 12 Griffith, Nanci 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Griggs, Andy 40 Haggard, Merle 39 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Hall, Tom T. 26 Hancock, Butch 56 Hancock, Wayne 45 Handsome Family, The 30 Harris, Emmylou 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Hay, George D. 3
Earlier sketch in CM 18 Hillman, Chris 67 Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Hinojosa, Tish 44 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Holy, Steve 61 Hot Club of Cowtown 46 Howard, Harlan 15 Howard, Rebecca Lynn 41 Hubbard, Ray Wylie 38 Ingram, Jack 58 Jackson, Alan 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Jackson, Wanda 42 Jason & the Scorchers 45 Jennings, Waylon 65 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jones, George 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jordanaires, The 44 Judds, The 2 Keith, Toby 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kentucky Headhunters, The 5 Kershaw, Sammy 15 Ketchum, Hal 67 Earlier sketch in CM 14 King, Pee Wee 30 Kinleys, The 32 Krebs, Pete 43 Kristofferson, Kris 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Lamb, Barbara 19 Lambchop 29 Lambert, Miranda 62 Lane, Cristy 51 Lane, Fred 28 lang, kd 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Lauderdale, Jim 29 Lawrence, Tracy 11 LeDoux, Chris 55 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Lee, Brenda 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Legend, Johnny 58 Leigh, Danni 39 Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley Lewis, Linda Gail 48 Little Big Town 61 Little Feat 4
Hazlewood, Lee 45 Herndon, Ty 20 Hiatt, John 35 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Highway 101 4 Hill, Faith 50
Lonestar 27
Lynn, Loretta 47 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lynne, Shelby 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Malo, Raul 63 Mandrell, Barbara 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Martin, Janis 59 Mattea, Kathy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Mavericks, The 15 McBride, Martina 52 Earlier sketch in CM 14 McCann, Lila 26 McClinton, Delbert 14 McCoy, Neal 15 McCready, Mindy 22 McEntire, Reba 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 McGraw, Tim 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Merritt, Cari Lee 50 Messina, Jo Dee 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Meteors, The 61 Miller, Buddy 31 Miller, Roger 4 Milsap, Ronnie 2 Moffatt, Katy 46 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Monroe, Bill 1 Montana, Patsy 38 Montgomery, John Michael 14 Montgomery Gentry 34 Moorer, Allison 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Morgan, Craig 61 Morgan, Lorrie 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Murphey, Michael Martin 9 Murray, Anne 4 Nelson, Willie 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Newbury, Mickey 44 Newton, Juice 37 Newton-John, Olivia 61 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Nichols, Joe 49 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Oak Ridge Boys, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Earlier sketch in CM 4 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Old Crow Medicine Show 69
Otto, James 65 Overstreet, Paul 33 Owens, Buck 2 Paisley, Brad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Paladins, The 47 Parnell, Lee Roy 15 Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Parton, Dolly 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Paycheck, Johnny 44 Pearl, Minnie 3 Peters, Gretchen 45 Peterson, Michael 31 Pickler, Kellie 66 Pierce, Webb 15 Po’ Girl 58 Price, Ray 11 Pride, Charley 4 Pure Prairie League 49 Rabbitt, Eddie 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Randall, Jon 58 Rascal Flatts 68 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Ray Condo and His Ricochets 26 Raye, Collin 16 Reed, Jerry 69 Reeves, Jim 10 Restless Heart 12 Rich, Charlie 3 Richey, Kim 20 Ricochet 23 Riders in the Sky 33 Rimes, LeAnn 46 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Ritter, Tex 37 Robbins, Marty 9 Roberts, Sam 59 Rodgers, Jimmie 3 Rogers, Kenny 56 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Rogers, Roy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Rouse, Josh 42 Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Sadies, The 53
Louvin Brothers, The 12
Oldham, Will 32
Loveless, Patty 66 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Old 97’s 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33
Sahm, Doug 30 Also see Texas Tornados, The
Lovett, Lyle 63 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Scott, Darrell 54
Oslin, K. T. 3
Scruggs, Earl 3
Little Texas 14
O’Neal, Jamie 49
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Salama, Kareem 65 Sawyer Brown 27 Earlier sketch in CM 13
228 • Cumulative Subject Index
Scud Mountain Boys 21 Seals, Dan 9 SHeDAISY 36 Shelton, Blake 45 Shenandoah 17 Silverstein, Shel 51 Singletary, Daryle 41 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Slobberbone 38 Smith, Sammi 48 Snow, Hank 29 Sonnier, Jo-El 10 Sons of the Desert 44 Sons of the Pioneers 53 Souther, J.D. 66 Stampley, Joe 51 Stanley, Ralph 55 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Statler Brothers, The 8 Stevens, Ray 7 Stone, Doug 10 Strait, George 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stuart, Marty 9 Sugarland 61 Sweet, Rachel 48 Sweethearts of the Rodeo 12 Swift, Taylor 65 Tennison, Chalee 36 Texas Tornados, The 8 Thompson, Hank 43 Tillis, Mel 7 Tillis, Pam 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Tippin, Aaron 12 Travis, Merle 14 Travis, Randy 61 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Trick Pony 42 Tritt, Travis 54 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Tubb, Ernest 4 Tucker, Tanya 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Turner, Josh 59 Twain, Shania 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Twitty, Conway 6 Two Dollar Pistols 41 Uncle Tupelo 37 Underwood, Carrie 63 Urban, Keith 44 Urban Knights 46 Van Shelton, Ricky 5 Van Zandt, Townes 13 Van Zant 61 Vassar, Phil 52 Vincent, Rhonda 36 Wagoner, Porter 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13
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Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wayne, Jimmy 66 Webb Brothers, The 57 Welch, Gillian 33 Wells, Kitty 6 West, Dottie 8 West, Speedy 47 Wheeler, Cheryl 43 Whiskeytown 44 White, Jim 40 White, Lari 15 White, Tony Joe 61 Whitley, Keith 7 Wilburn Brothers, The 45 Wilder, Webb 55 Wilkinsons, The 30 Williams, Don 4 Williams, Hank, III 38 Williams, Hank, Jr. 1 Williams, Hank, Sr. 4 Williams, Lucinda 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Willis, Kelly 48 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Wills, Bob 6 Wills, Mark 27 Wilson, Gretchen 52 Womack, Lee Ann 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Worley, Darryl 45 Wright, Chely 35 Wynette, Tammy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wynonna 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Also see Judds, The Yearwood, Trisha 25 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Yoakam, Dwight 60 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Young, Faron 7
Dobro Auldridge, Mike 4 Also see Country Gentlemen, The Also see Seldom Scene, The Douglas, Jerry 52 Graves, Josh 48 Ickes, Rob 49 Also see Blue Highway Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Whitley, Chris 58 Earlier sketch in CM 16
Fourplay 66 Francis, David “Panama” 37 Gerhard-García, Alexandra 41 Hart, Mickey 39 Also see Grateful Dead, The Hayes, Louis 40 Haynes, Roy 33 Higgins, Billy 35 Hussain, Zakir 32 Kaiser Chiefs 66 Ketchum, Hal 67 Earlier sketch in CM 14 King, Chris Thomas 43 Mates of State 66 Mori, Ikue 55 Muhammad, Idris 40 N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab Olatunji, Babatunde 45 Oxley, Tony 32 Parker, Leon 27 Qureshi, Ustad Alla Rakha 29 Rise Against 66 Scharin, Doug 32 Schütze, Paul 32 Schweizer, Irène 46 Secret Machines 66 Sheila E. 59 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Sommer, Günter “Baby” 31 Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Turner, Roger 32 TV on the Radio 66 Watts, Charlie 52
Dulcimer Demby, Constance 51 Ritchie, Jean 4
Fiddle Balfa, Dewey 49 Carthy, Eliza 31 Cooley, Spade 53 Flogging Molly 66 Ivers, Eileen 30 Krauss, Alison 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Lewis, Laurie 56 MacIsaac, Ashley 21 MacMaster, Natalie 37 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Tabuchi, Shoji 55 Thompson, Joe 63
Drums
Film Scores
Walker, Clay 20
Arcade Fire 68 Aronoff, Kenny 21 Bellson, Louie 66 Blackwell, Ed 55
Walker, Jerry Jeff 13
Carrington, Terri Lyne 49
Walser, Don 35
Clarke, Kenny 35
Wariner, Steve 18
Colaiuta, Vinnie 23
Warren Brothers, The 34
Flogging Molly 66
Alloy Orchestra 51
Badalamenti, Angelo 17 Barry, John 29 Baxter, Les 47 Bergman, Alan and Marilyn 30 Berlin, Irving 8 Bernstein, Elmer 36 Bernstein, Leonard 2 Blanchard, Terence 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Boban Markovic Orkestar 62 Brion, Jon 52 Britten, Benjamin 15 Byrne, David 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Talking Heads Cahn, Sammy 11 Cliff, Jimmy 8 Copeland, Stewart 14 Also see Police, The Copland, Aaron 2 Crouch, Andraé 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Dibango, Manu 60 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Dolby, Thomas 10 Donovan 9 Eddy, Duane 9 Elfman, Danny 9 Ellington, Duke 2 Ferguson, Maynard 7 Froom, Mitchell 15 Gabriel, Peter 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Galás, Diamanda 16 Gerrard, Lisa 49 Gershwin, George and Ira 11 Goldenthal, Elliot 49 Goldsmith, Jerry 40 Gould, Glenn 9 Grusin, Dave 7 Guaraldi, Vince 3 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The Hayes, Isaac 10 Hedges, Michael 3 Herrmann, Bernard 14 Horner, James 38 Isham, Mark 14 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Kander, John 33 Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Lahiri, Bappi 42
Anka, Paul 2
Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The
Arlen, Harold 27
Lerner and Loewe 13
Armstrong, Craig 62
Loesser, Frank 19
Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
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Matz, Peter 43 Mayfield, Curtis 8 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Beatles, The Menken, Alan 10 Mercer, Johnny 13 Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Montenegro, Hugo 18 Morricone, Ennio 53 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Nascimento, Milton 6 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Nilsson, Harry 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Nyman, Michael 15 Parks, Van Dyke 17 Peterson, Oscar 11 Porter, Cole 10 Previn, André 15 Rahman, A.R. 67 Reznor, Trent 13 Also see Nine Inch Nails Richie, Lionel 50 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Commodores, The Robertson, Robbie 2 Rollins, Sonny 7 Rota, Nino 13 RZA 50 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Sager, Carole Bayer 5 Sakamoto, Ryuichi 18 Sawhney, Nitin 46 Schickele, Peter 5 Schütze, Paul 32 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shore, Howard 48 Silvestri, Alan 37 Stalling, Carl 50 Strouse, Charles 43 Taj Mahal 51 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Tan Dun 33 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Weill, Kurt 12 Williams, John 28 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Williams, Paul 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Willner, Hal 10 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield Zimmer, Hans 34
Flugelhorn Bowie, Lester 29 Hargrove, Roy 60
Cumulative Subject Index • 229
Earlier sketch in CM 15 Mangione, Chuck 23 Sandoval, Arturo 62 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Flute Abou-Khalil, Rabih 38 Galway, James 3 Hofmann, Holly 41 Jethro Tull 8 Koffman, Moe 34 Lateef, Yusef 16 Laws, Hubert 38 Mangione, Chuck 23 Mann, Herbie 16 Mirabal, Robert 45 Moody, James 34 Najee 21 Nakai, R. Carlos 24 Rampal, Jean-Pierre 6 Tabackin, Lew 47 Torres, Nestor 36 Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Valentin, Dave 33 Wilson, Ransom 5 Youngblood, Mary 62 Zamfir, Gheorghe 41 Zonjic, Alexander 53
Folk/Traditional Abou-Khalil, Rabih 38 Adam, Margie 39 Alberstein, Chava 37 Altan 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Amadou & Mariam 49 America 16 Anonymous 4 23 Arjona, Ricardo 43 Arnaz, Desi 8 Atwater-Donnelly 53 Avett Brothers 69 Axton, Hoyt 28 Baca, Susana 32 Baez, Joan 1 Banhart, Devendra 52 Barachois 53 Barra MacNeils, The 48 Battlefield Band, The 31 Beamer, Keola 43 Be Good Tanyas 48 Belafonte, Harry 8 Belle and Sebastian 68 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Beltrán, Lola 48
Blue Rodeo 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Boggs, Dock 25 Bonnie “Prince” Billy 68 Brady, Paul 8 Bragg, Billy 7 Brave Combo 31 Bromberg, David 18 Brooke, Jonatha 56 Brown, Carlinhos 32 Brown, Greg 56 Buckley, Tim 14 Buffalo Springfield 24 Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir, The 10 Burns Sisters 41 Byrds, The 8 Campbell, Sarah Elizabeth 23 Cantrell, Laura 57 Caravan 24 Carolina Chocolate Drops 63 Carr, Ian 67 Carter Family, The 3 Carthy, Eliza 31 Carthy, Martin 34 Also see Steeleye Span Cassidy, Eva 35 Ceili Rain 34 Chandra, Sheila 16 Chapin, Harry 6 Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Chenille Sisters, The 16 Cherish the Ladies 38 Cherry, Don 10 Chesnutt, Vic 28 Chieftains, The 36 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Childs, Toni 2 Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The 39 Clannad 23 Clark, Gene 51 Clegg, Johnny 8 Cockburn, Bruce 8 Cohen, Leonard 52 Cohn, Marc 43 Collins, Judy 4 Collister, Christine 42 Colvin, Shawn 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Cotten, Elizabeth 16 Crosby, David 3 Also see Byrds, The Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Cruz, Celia 22 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Earlier sketch in CM 17 Ditty Bops, The 59 Donegan, Lonnie 42 Donovan 9 Drake, Nick 17 Driftwood, Jimmy 25 Dr. John 63 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Duhks, The 62 Dylan, Bob 58 Edwards, Jonathan 67 Elliot, Cass 5 Elliott, Ramblin’ Jack 32 Enya 32 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Estefan, Gloria 63 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Fahey, John 17 Fairport Convention 22 Fassie, Brenda 50 Feliciano, José 10 Fernandez, Alejandro 43 Fernandez, Vicente 42 Flight of the Conchords 69 Flogging Molly 66 Franco 39 Frogs, The 31 Frost, Edith 40 Fureys, The 41 Gabriel, Juan 31 Gaelic Storm 52 Gaines, Jeffrey 34 Galway, James 3 Germano, Lisa 18 Gibson, Bob 23 Gilberto, João 33 Gilmore, Jimmie Dale 11 Gipsy Kings, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Gorka, John 18 Gray, David 30 Great Big Sea 45 Great Lake Swimmers 68 Griffin, Patty 63 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Griffith, Nanci 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Grisman, David 17 Gurtu, Trilok 29 Guthrie, Arlo 50 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Guthrie, Woody 2 Hakmoun, Hassan 15 Hardin, Tim 18 Harding, John 58 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Harmer, Sarah 56
Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46
Curtis, Catie 31
Harper, Roy 30
Dalaras, George 40
Black, Mary 15 Black 47 37
de Lucia, Paco 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Harris, Emmylou 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Blades, Rubén 58 Earlier sketch in CM 2
DeMent, Iris 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Bloom, Luka 14
Dennen, Brett 66
Bloomfield, Michael 40
DiFranco, Ani 43
Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11
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Hayden 65 Haza, Ofra 29 Hem 55 Henry, Joe 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Hinojosa, Tish 44 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Ho, Don 54 Holland, Jolie 55 Honeytree 58 Hurley, Michael 58 Hussain, Zakir 32 Huun-Huur-Tu 58 Ian, Janis 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Ian and Sylvia 18 Iglesias, Julio 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Incredible String Band 23 Indigenous 31 Indigo Girls 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Innocence Mission, The 46 Irish Tenors, The 36 Ivers, Eileen 30 Ives, Burl 12 Jacobs, Kate 51 Johansen, Kevin 48 Johnston, Daniel 61 Jones, Marti 51 Kalthum, Umm 42 Khaled 33 Khan, Ali Akbar 34 Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali 13 Kidjo, Angelique 39 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kingston Trio, The 9 Klezmatics, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Knapp, Jennifer 43 Kottke, Leo 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Kuti, Fela 7 Kuti, Femi 29 La Bottine Souriante 50 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Lamond, Mary Jane 33 LaMontagne, Ray 61 Larkin, Patty 9 Lavin, Christine 6 Leadbelly 6 Les Négresses Vertes 30 Lightfoot, Gordon 3 Limeliters, The 40 Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Los Lobos 36 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Maal, Baaba 37
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Prine, John 56 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Prior, Maddy 50 Also see Steeleye Span Proclaimers, The 13 Qureshi, Ustad Alla Rakha 29 Radio Tarifa 40 Rafferty, Gerry 52 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Rankins, The 24 Redpath, Jean 1 Reichel, Keali’i 50 Ritchie, Jean 4 Ritter, Josh 67 Roches, The 18 Rodgers, Jimmie 3 Rodrigues, Amália 40 Rodrigues, Virgínia 48 Rogers, Garnet 53 Rogers, Stan 61 Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Rose, Tim 41 Rusby, Kate 29 Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Sainte-Marie, Buffy 11 Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sebestyén, Márta 47 Seeger, Peggy 25 Seeger, Pete 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Weavers, The Selena 16 Sexton, Martin 41 Shankar, Anoushka 46 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shenandoah, Joanne 33 Sill, Judee 61 Silly Wizard 36 Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Simonal, Wilson 33 Simon and Garfunkel 24 Sissel 42 Snow, Pheobe 4 Solas 34 Souther, J.D. 66 Spillane, Davy 48 Steeleye Span 19 Stevens, Cat 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Taj Mahal 51 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Taylor, James 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Taylor, Kate 30 Tegan and Sara 58 Thompson, Linda 56 Thompson, Richard 7 Tikaram, Tanita 9 Toure, Ali Farka 57 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Traoré, Boubacar 38 Traore, Rokia 53 Turner, Otha 52 Ulali 38 Van Ronk, Dave 12 Van Zandt, Townes 13 Vega, Suzanne 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Vives, Carlos 38 von Trapp, Elisabeth 29 Wainwright, Loudon, III 11 Walker, Jerry Jeff 13 Washburn, Abigail 68 Waterboys, The 27 Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Weavers, The 8 Weepies, The 66 Welch, Elisabeth 50 Welch, Gillian 33 Wemba, Papa 40 Werner, Susan 54 Wheeler, Cheryl 43 White Stripes 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Whitman, Slim 19 Whitmore, William Elliott 66 Wilcox, David 38 Williamson, Robin 39 Also see Incredible String Band Wrigley, Bernard 58 Yannatou, Savina 48 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield
MacMaster, Natalie 37
Tommy Makem, The Mamas and the Papas 21 Mami, Cheb 36 Mapfumo, Thomas 39 Martyn, John 43 Masekela, Hugh 7 McGarrigle, Kate and Anna 35 McGuinn, Roger 35 McGuire, Barry 45 McKenna, Lori 54 McKennitt, Loreena 24 McLean, Don 7 Mediaeval Baebes 47 Melanie 12 Miller, Julie 55 Mitchell, Joni 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Moffatt, Katy 46 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Moro 38 Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Morrissey, Bill 12 Mtukudzi, Oliver 57 Mulvey, Peter 59 Murdoch, Alexi 69 Najma 39 Na Leo 38 Nascimento, Milton 6 N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab Near, Holly 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Neil, Fred 42 Nields, The 48 O’Brien, Tim 39 Ochs, Phil 7 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs O’Connor, Sinead 63 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Odetta 7 Old Crow Medicine Show 69 Orchestra Baobab 42 O Riada, Sean 56 Owoh, Orlando 57 Pahinui, Gabby 46 Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Paxton, Tom 5 Pedro the Lion 57 Pentangle 18 Peter, Paul & Mary 4 Peyroux, Madeleine 53 Phelps, Kelly Joe 36 Phillips, Utah 57
Stevens, Sufjan 57
MacNeil, Rita 29
Pidgeon, Rebecca 61
Story, The 13
Magical Strings 43
Pierces, The 68
Sumac, Yma 50
Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War
Makeba, Miriam 8
Po’ Girl 58 Pogues, The 6
Sweet Honey in the Rock 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Cameo 60
Makem, Tommy 67 Also see Clancy Brothers and
Portuondo, Omara 42
Tabor, June 38
Clinton, George 48
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Young Dubliners 58 Yungchen Lhamo 69 Zé, Tom 43
Funk Adam Again 61 Association, The 59 Avery, Teodross 23 Bambaataa, Afrika 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Brand New Heavies, The 14 Brown, James 2
Citizen King 27
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Fishbone 7 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Harris, Eddie 15 Hiromi 66 Johnson, Eric 19 Lewis, Ramsey 14 Also see Urban Knights Lindsay, Arto 53 Mahavishnu Orchestra 19 McLaughlin, John 12 Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Niacin 51 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Phish 65 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Ponty, Jean-Luc 8 Puthli, Asha 60 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Ritenour, Lee 7 Shorter, Wayne 45 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Weather Report Soft Machine 36 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Tinariwen 62 Tuncboyaciyan, Arto 50 Washington, Grover, Jr. 5 Also see Urban Knights
Williams, Deniece 1 Williams, Marion 15 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Winans, BeBe and CeCe 32 Winans, The 12 Womack, Bobby 5 Wright, Timothy 68
Carr, Ian 67
Crouch, Andraé 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Florida Boys, The 42 Ford, Tennessee Ernie 3 4Him 23 Franklin, Aretha 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Franklin, Kirk 22 Gaither, Bill 53 Gaither Vocal Band 38 Golden Gate Quartet 25 Greater Vision 26 Green, Al 55 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Hawkins, Tramaine 17 Houston, Cissy 26 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Imperials, The 43 Jackson, Mahalia 8 Johnson, Blind Willie 26 Jordanaires, The 44 Kee, John P. 15 Knight, Gladys 50 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Little Richard 1 Louvin Brothers, The 12 Mandisa 67 Mary Mary 67 Earlier sketch in CM 39 McClurkin, Donnie 52 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Mighty Clouds of Joy, The 17 Needham, Jimmy 68 Nesby, Ann 57 Oak Ridge Boys, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Paris, Twila 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Persuasions, The 47 Pickett, Wilson 10 Presley, Elvis 1 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Rambo, Dottie 60 Redding, Otis 5 Reese, Della 13 Robbins, Marty 9 Selah 61 Soul Stirrers, The 11 Sounds of Blackness 13 Staples, Mavis 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Staples, Pops 11 Staton, Candi 45 Studdard, Ruben 61 Swan Silvertones, The 39 Sweet Honey In The Rock 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Take 6 39 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Clarke, Stanley 3
Davis, Jimmie 53
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta 47
Berry, John 17
Codona 44
DeBarge, Chico 53
Coleman, Ornette 5
Dixie Hummingbirds, The 41
Warwick, Dionne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46
Corea, Chick 6
Dorsey, Thomas A. 11
Waters, Ethel 11
Bishop, Elvin 41
Davis, Miles 1
Eartha 44
Bishop, Jeb 28
Dulfer, Candy 35
Fairfield Four 49
Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Fairuz 67
Five Blind Boys of Alabama 12
Whitmore, William Elliott 66
Blegvad, Peter 28
Earlier sketch in CM 7 Collins, Bootsy 8 Also see Golden Palominos Dazz Band 64 Earth, Wind and Fire 62 Earlier sketch in CM 12 ESG 45 Fishbone 7 Front 242 19 Gang of Four 8 Gap Band, The 42 Gray, Macy 32 Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Jamiroquai 69 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Joy Electric 26 Khan, Chaka 63 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Mayfield, Curtis 8 Meters, The 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Ohio Players 16 Parker, Maceo 46 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Red Hot Chili Peppers 29 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Sly and the Family Stone 24 Stone, Sly 8 Also see Sly and the Family Stone Toussaint, Allen 11 Tower of Power 40 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Worrell, Bernie 11 Wu-Tang Clan 19
Gospel
Scofield, John 68 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Anderson, Marian 8 Armstrong, Vanessa Bell 24 Baylor, Helen 20 Boone, Pat 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Brown, James 2 Brumley, Albert 67 Caesar, Shirley 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17
Tex, Joe 68
Carter Family, The 3
Fusion Anderson, Ray 7
Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Auger, Brian 63
Chuck Wagon Gang 50
Avery, Teodross 23
Cleveland, James 1
Balkan Beat Box 67
Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The
Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33
Bang on a Can All-Stars 52 Beck, Jeff 4 Also see Yardbirds, The
Cox Family 44
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Guitar Abercrombie, John 25 Ackerman, Will 3 Adams, Ryan 67 Adamson, Barry 28 Adcock, C.C. 52 Adé, King Sunny 18 Adkins, Trace 31 Aldean, Jason 68 Allen, Daevid 28 Also see Gong Also see Soft Machine Allison, Luther 21 Alvin, Dave 17 Also see Blasters, The Also see X Anastasio, Trey 47 Also see Phish Arcade Fire 68 Armik 41 Arthur, Joseph 57 Assad, Badi 36 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atkins, Rodney 67 Autry, Gene 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Axton, Hoyt 28 Badly Drawn Boy 33 Bailey, Derek 40 Baldry, Long John 51 Band of Horses 67 Banhart, Devendra 52 Barenberg, Russ 63 Barnes, Roosevelt “Booba” 23 Barrett, Syd 37 Also see Pink Floyd Barrueco, Manuel 39 Beamer, Keola 43 Beck, Jeff 4 Also see Yardbirds, The Beck 65 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Belew, Adrian 61 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Benoit, Tab 31 Benson, George 9 Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Blake, Norman 47
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Block, Rory 18 Bloom, Luka 14 Bloomfield, Michael 40 Bond, Johnny 28 Boyd, Liona 7 Bravery, The 68 Bream, Julian 9 Bromberg, David 18 Brooks, Garth 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Brooks, Lonnie 54 Brooks, Meredith 30 Broom, Bobby 38 Brötzmann, Caspar 27 Brown, Junior 15 Brown, Norman 29 Bruni, Carla 64 Buckethead 34 Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Buckner, Richard 31 Buffett, Jimmy 42 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Burnside, R. L. 34 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Burrell, Kenny 11 Cabrera, Ryan 58 Caillat, Colbie 68 Campbell, Glen 2 Campbell, Little Milton 58 Carlton, Larry 38 Carter, Deana 55 Catherine, Philip 59 Cat Power 69 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Chadbourne, Eugene 30 Chapin-Carpenter, Mary 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Chaquico, Craig 23 Chesney, Kenny 54 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Chesnutt, Mark 13 Chesnutt, Vic 28 Christian, Charlie 11 Church, Eric 67 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The Clark, Roy 1 Clark, Terri 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Cochran, Eddie 43 Cockburn, Bruce 8
Colvin, Shawn 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cook, David 69 Cook, Jesse 33 Cornelius 44 Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Cotten, Elizabeth 16 Coulter, William 49 Cray, Robert 46 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Crenshaw, Marshall 67 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Cropper, Steve 12 Crow, Sheryl 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Crowell, Rodney 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Cure, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Curtis, Catie 31 Cyrus, Billy Ray 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Dahl, Jeff 28 Dale, Dick 13 Daniels, Charlie 6 Dave, Edmunds 28 Davies, Ray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Davis, Billy 52 Davis, Guy 53 Davis, Reverend Gary 18 Day, Howie 49 Deerhunter 66 de Grassi, Alex 6 Del Rubio Triplets 21 de Lucia, Paco 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Denver, John 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Dickens, Little Jimmy 7 Dickerson, Deke 44 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Cold War Kids 67 Collie, Mark 15
Earl, Ronnie 5 Also see Roomful of Blues
Collins, Albert 52 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Elliott, Ramblin’ Jack 32 Ellis, Herb 18 Ely, Joe 52 Emmanuel, Tommy 62 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Emmich, Val 66 Escovedo, Alejandro 67 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Etheridge, Melissa 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Eubanks, Kevin 35 Fahey, John 17 Fankhauser, Merrell 24 Farrar, Jay 46 Also see Son Volt Also see Uncle Tupelo Feist 55 Feliciano, José 10 Fell, Simon H. 32 Fender, Leo 10 Finger Eleven 66 Five for Fighting 36 Flatt, Lester 3 Flight of the Conchords 69 Flogging Molly 66 Flores, Rosie 16 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Fogerty, John 60 Earlier Sketch in CM 2 Fonseca, Celso 47 Ford, Lita 9 Also see Runaways, The Ford, Robben 54 Ford, T-Model 41 Fourplay 66 Frampton, Peter 62 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Humble Pie Franco 39 Frightened Rabbit 66 Fripp, Robert 9 Frisell, Bill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Frith, Fred 19 Fröhlich, Frank 32 Frusciante, John 56 Fuller, Blind Boy 20 Fulson, Lowell 20 Gaillard, Slim 31 Garcia, Jerry 4 Also see Grateful Dead, The Gatton, Danny 16 Gibson, Bob 23 Gil, Gilberto 61 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Gilberto, João 33
Green, Pat 66 Green, Peter 50 Also see Fleetwood Mac Green Day 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Guy, Buddy 4 Guy, George “Buddy” 56 Hackett, Bobby 21 Haggard, Merle 39 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Haley, Bill 6 Hall, Jim 35 Hall, Tom T. 26 Hammill, Peter 30 Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Hancock, Wayne 45 Harcourt, Ed 54 Hardin, Tim 18 Harper, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Harris, Corey 41 Harris, Emmylou 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Harris, Jesse 47 Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The Hart, Alvin Youngblood 27 Harvey, PJ 43 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hatfield, Juliana 37 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Also see Lemonheads, The Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Hedges, Michael 3 Hendrix, Jimi 2 Hepcat, Harry 23 Hicks, John 59 Hitchcock, Robyn 60 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Holdsworth, Allan 61 Also see Soft Machine Holly, Buddy 1 Hooker, John Lee 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Hopkins, Lightnin’ 13 Howlin’ Wolf 6 Hunter, Charlie 24 Hutchinson, Eric 66 India.Arie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Isaak, Chris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Earle, Steve 68 Earlier sketch in CM 43 Earlier sketch in CM 16
Gill, Vince 61 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Pure Prairie League Glenn, Glen 66
Ives, Burl 12
Golightly, Holly 45
Collins, John 39
Eddy, Duane 9
Gorka, John 18
Colton, Graham 67
Edwards, Kathleen 55
Green, Grant 14
Jackson, Alan 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 7
DiFranco, Ani 43 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Di Meola, Al 12 Doughty, Mike 60 Drake, Nick 17 Dropkick Murphys 69 Earlier sketch in 26
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Isbin, Sharon 33
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Jackson, Randy 64 James, Colin 66 James, Elmore 8 James, Skip 24 Jean, Wyclef 60 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Jefferson, Blind Lemon 18 Jenkins, Johnny 60 Jennings, Mason 59 Jewel 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Jobim, Antonio Carlos 19 Johnson, Big Jack 60 Johnson, Blind Willie 26 Johnson, Eric 19 Johnson, Jack 64 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Johnson, Lonnie 56 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Johnson, Robert 6 Jordan, Ronny 51 Jordan, Stanley 1 Jorge, Seu 58 Juanes 43 Kaiser Chiefs 66 Keaggy, Phil 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Kearney, Mat 68 Keene, Tommy 31 Keith, Toby 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kelly, Jeff 31 Kessel, Barney 47 King, Albert 2 King, B.B. 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 King, Chris Thomas 43 King, Earl 44 King, Freddy 17 King, Kaki 55 Kirchen, Bill 50 Also see Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Klugh, Earl 59 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Kottke, Leo 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Kropinski, Uwe 31 Landreth, Sonny 16 Lang, Eddie 60 Lang, Jonny 27
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Lindley, David 2 Lindsay, Arto 53 Lloyd, Bill 62 Lockwood, Robert, Jr. 10 Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Lofgren, Nils 25 Lovett, Lyle 63 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lowe, Nick 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Brinsley Schwarz Mack, Lonnie 37 Makem, Tommy 67 Also see Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Malmsteen, Yngwie 24 Malone, Russell 27 Mandell, Eleni 63 Martino, Pat 17 Mason, Willy 62 Mates of State 66 Matthews, Eric 22 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Mayfield, Curtis 8 McCain, Edwin 35 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Beatles, The McCaughey, Scott 31 McClinton, Delbert 14 McCoury, Del 15 McDowell, Mississippi Fred 16 McGuinn, Roger 35 McKenna, Lori 54 McKeown, Erin 57 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McLaughlin, John 12 McLean, Dave 24 McLennan, Grant 21 McTell, Blind Willie 17 Merritt, Tift 52 Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Miller, Buddy 31 Miller, Frankie 59
Naess, Leona 46 Naim, Yael 67 Nathanson, Matt 69 Near, Holly 1 Needham, Jimmy 68 Newbury, Mickey 44 Newman, A.C. 68 Newton, Juice 37 Nickelback 67 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Nugent, Ted 2 Also see Amboy Dukes, The Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Oberst, Conor 67 Also see Bright Eyes Oldfield, Mike 18 Oldham, Will 32 Olson, Carla 45 O’Rourke, Jim 31 Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Owens, Buck 2 Owens, Jack 30 Page, Jimmy 4 Also see Led Zeppelin Also see Yardbirds, The Pagliaro, Michel 56 Pahinui, Gabby 46 Paisley, Brad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Parkening, Christopher 59 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Parker, Graham 49 Parker, Ray 63 Parnell, Lee Roy 15 Pass, Joe 15 Patton, Charley 11 Pena, Paco 60 Perkins, Carl 9 Perry, Katy 67 Peterson, Michael 31 Petty, Tom 50 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Phair, Liz 14 Phelps, Kelly Joe 36 Phillips, Sam 12 Phillips, Shawn 41 Pierces, The 68 Pizzarelli, John 50 Powell, Baden 23 Prewitt, Archer 57
Reichel, Hans 29 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Reinhardt, Django 7 Ribot, Marc 30 Richards, Keith 11 Also see Rolling Stones, The Richman, Jonathan 12 Riley, Billy Lee 43 Rise Against 66 Ritenour, Lee 7 Ritter, Josh 67 Ritter, Tex 37 Robbins, Marty 9 Robertson, Robbie 2 Robillard, Duke 49 Rodgers, Nile 8 Also see Chic Rose, Tim 41 Ross, Don 65 Rowan, Peter 51 Royal, Billy Joe 46 Runaways, The 69 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Rush, Otis 12 Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Sahm, Doug 30 Also see Texas Tornados, The Salem, Kevin 32 Sambora, Richie 24 Also see Bon Jovi Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Satriani, Joe 4 Scofield, John 68 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Scruggs, Randy 28 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Secola, Keith 45 Secret Machines 66 Segovia, Andres 6 Segundo, Compay 45 Sete, Bola 26 Setzer, Brian 32 Sexsmith, Ron 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Sharp, Elliott 50 Sharrock, Sonny 15 Sheeran, Phil 51 Shelton, Blake 45 Shepherd, Kenny Wayne 22 Shines, Johnny 14 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel
Langford, Jon 59
Mitchell, Joni 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Larkin, Patty 9
Mo’, Keb’ 21
Leadbelly 6
Modest Mouse 60 Earlier sketch in CM 30
Prophet, Chuck 32
Lee, Alvin 59 Legg, Adrian 17
Montgomery, Wes 3
Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The
Moro 38
Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Morrissey, Bill 12
Randolph, Robert 49
Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Leo, Ted 43
Muldaur, Maria 18
Rankin, Kenny 66
Smith, Elliott 28
Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley
Mulvey, Peter 59
Razorlight 67
Smog 28
My Morning Jacket 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46
Redbone, Leon 19
Spedding, Chris 61
Reed, Jimmy 15
Springsteen, Bruce 63
Liebert, Ottmar 33
Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Quaye, Finley 30
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Walker, T-Bone 5 Walsh, Joe 5 Also see Eagles, The Ward, M. 66 Wariner, Steve 18 Waters, Muddy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Watson, Johnny “Guitar” 41 Wayne, Jimmy 66 Weller, Paul 14 West, Leslie 59 White, Bukka 57 White, Josh 55 White, Lari 15 Whitfield, Mark 18 Whitley, Chris 58 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Whittaker, Hudson 20 Wilder, Webb 55 Williams, Jody 51 Willis, Kelly 48 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Winston, George 43 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Winter, Johnny 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Wiseman, Mac 19 Wood, Ron 56 Wray, Link 17 Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yamashita, Kazuhito 4 Yoakam, Dwight 60 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 York, Andrew 15 Young, Jacob 64 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield Zappa, Frank 17
Thielemans, Toots 13 Thompson, Hank 43 Waters, Muddy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Wells, Junior 17 Williamson, Sonny Boy 9 Wilson, Kim 48 Also see Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield
Harmonica
Flying Luttenbachers, The 28
Adams, Ryan 67 Adler, Larry 35 Barnes, Roosevelt “Booba” 23
Flyleaf 69
Bonfiglio, Robert 36
Galactic Cowboys 62
Cotton, James 35
Gathering, The 62
Vaughan, Stevie Ray 52 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Dylan, Bob 58
Great White 44
Foster, Willie 36
Voegele, Kate 68
Great Lake Swimmers 68
Guns n’ Roses 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Wachtel, Waddy 26
Guthrie, Woody 2
Wagoner, Porter 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Horton, Walter 19
Incubus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 23
Lewis, Huey 9
Iron Maiden 10
Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley
Judas Priest 10
Earlier sketch in CM 1 L7 12 Machine Head 32 Megadeth 9 Melvins 46 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Metallica 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Monster Magnet 39 Mötley Crüe 35 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Motörhead 10 Mr. Big 65 Mr. Bungle 58 Mudvayne 42 Neurosis 28 Nickelback 67 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Nugent, Ted 2 Also see Amboy Dukes, The Osbourne, Ozzy 39 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Black Sabbath Pantera 13 Papa Roach 67 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Petra 3 P.O.D. 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Queens of the Stone Age 55 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Queensryche 8 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Reznor, Trent 13 Also see Nine Inch Nails Rollins, Henry 35 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Roth, David Lee 59 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Van Halen Runaways, The 69 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Saliva 38 Seether 69 Sepultura 12 Sevendust 37 Shinedown 68 Skillet 54 Skinny Puppy 17 Slayer 62 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Soulfly 33 Soundgarden 6 Spinal Tap 8 Staind 65 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Stryper 2
Kilgore 24
Suicidal Tendencies 15
Little Walter 14
King’s X 52 Earlier sketch in CM 7
System of a Down 36
Walker, Butch 67
Musselwhite, Charlie 13
Walker, Jerry Jeff 13
Reed, Jimmy 15
Kiss 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Walker, Joe Louis 28
Riley, Billy Lee 43
Led Zeppelin 49
Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Starr, Frank “Andy” 47 Stern, Leni 29 Stern, Mike 29 Stills, Stephen 5 Also see Buffalo Springfield Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Stuart, Marty 9 Subways, The 68 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Swan, Billy 60 Tampa Red 25 Taylor, James 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Tedeschi, Susan 45 Terrell 32 Thielemans, Toots 13 Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thompson, Richard 7 Thorogood, George 34 Tilbrook, Glenn 51 Tippin, Aaron 12 Todd, Mia Doi 52 Toure, Ali Farka 57 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Towner, Ralph 22 Townshend, Pete 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Who, The Traoré, Boubacar 38 Travis, Merle 14 Trout, Walter 59 Trower, Robin 58 Trucks, Derek 66 Trynin, Jen 21 Tubb, Ernest 4 Turner, Otha 52 TV on the Radio 66 Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Unknown Hinson 62 Vai, Steve 5 Van Ronk, Dave 12 Van Zandt, Steven 29 Vaughan, Jimmie 24 Also see Fabulous Thunderbirds, The
McClinton, Delbert 14
Heavy Metal AC/DC 4 Aerosmith 37 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Alice in Chains 10 Angel Corpse 63 Anthrax 41 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Black Sabbath 9 Blue Oyster Cult 16 Cinderella 16 Circle Jerks 17 Coal Chamber 35 Coheed and Cambria 58 Cooper, Alice 58 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Cradle of Filth 37 Danzig 7 Deep Purple 11 Def Leppard 40 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Demon Hunter 68 Disturbed 42 Dokken 16 Faith No More 7 Fear Factory 27 Finger Eleven 66 Fishbone 7 Flotsam and Jetsam 54
Ford, Lita 9 Also see Runaways, The
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Brubeck, Dave 67 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Bruel, Patrick 48 Bublé, Michael 64 Bunnett, Jane 37 Burrell, Kenny 11 Burton, Gary 61 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Byard, Jaki 56 Caine, Uri 31 Calloway, Cab 6 Canadian Brass, The 4 Carlton, Larry 38 Carr, Ian 67 Carter, Benny 3 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Carter, Betty 6 Carter, James 18 Carter, John 34 Carter, Regina 22 Also see String Trio of New York Carter, Ron 14 Cassidy, Eva 35 Catherine, Philip 59 Chambers, Paul 18 Chanticleer 33 Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cherry, Don 10 Chestnut, Cyrus 47 Christian, Charlie 11 Cincotti, Peter 52 Clarion Fracture Zone 45 Clarke, Kenny 35 Clarke, Stanley 3 Clements, Vassar 18 Clooney, Rosemary 9 Codona 44 Cohen, Avishai 42 Cole, Freddy 35 Cole, Holly 18 Cole, Nat King 3 Coleman, Ornette 5 Collins, John 39 Colon, Willie 37 Coltrane, Alice 52 Coltrane, John 4 Connick, Harry, Jr. 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Connors, Norman 30 Cook, Carla 57 Corea, Chick 6
Antibalas 62
Ayers, Roy 39 Aznavour, Charles 45 Bad Plus, The 49 Bailey, Mildred 13 Bailey, Pearl 5 Baker, Anita 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Baker, Chet 13 Baker, Ginger 16 Also see Cream Also see Hawkwind Bang on a Can All-Stars 52 Barber, Patricia 40 Barbieri, Gato 22 Barretto, Ray 37 Barron, Kenny 37 Barth, Bruce 50 Basie, Count 2 Bauer, Johannes 32 Bechet, Sidney 17 Beiderbecke, Bix 16 Belgrave, Marcus 57 Belle, Regina 45 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Bellson, Louie 66 Bennett, Tony 61 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Benoit, David 40 Also see Rippingtons Benson, George 9 Berigan, Bunny 2 Berne, Tim 68 Bey, Andy 45 Bird and the Bee, The 67 Blackman, Cindy 15 Blackwell, Ed 55 Blake, Ran 38 Blakey, Art 11 Blanchard, Terence 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Bley, Carla 65 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Golden Palominos Bley, Paul 14 Blood, Sweat and Tears 7 Bolling, Claude 49 Botti, Chris 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Bowie, Lester 29 Braff, Ruby 43 Brahem, Anouar 46 Brand New Heavies, The 14 Braxton, Anthony 12 Brecker, Michael 29 Bridgewater, Dee Dee 18 Broom, Bobby 38 Brötzmann, Peter 26 Brown, Clifford 24 Brown, Lawrence 23
Armstrong, Louis 4
Warrant 17 Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics 26 Whitesnake 5 White Zombie 17
Humor Borge, Victor 19 Coasters, The 5 Dr. Demento 23 Friedman, Kinky 35 Jones, Spike 5 Lehrer, Tom 7 Los Straitjackets 50 Moxy Früvous 45 Nixon, Mojo 32 Pearl, Minnie 3 Russell, Mark 6 Sandler, Adam 19 Schickele, Peter 5 Shaffer, Paul 13 Spinal Tap 8 Stevens, Ray 7 Wheeler, Cheryl 43 Willis, Wesley 51 Yankovic, “Weird Al” 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Inventors Fender, Leo 10 Harris, Eddie 15 Moog, Robert A. 46 Partch, Harry 29 Paul, Les 2 Reichel, Hans 29 Teagarden, Jack 10 Theremin, Leon 19
Jazz Abercrombie, John 25 Abou-Khalil, Rabih 38 Abrams, Muhal Richard 37 Acoustic Alchemy 38 Adderley, Cannonball 15 Adderley, Nat 29 Akiyoshi, Toshiko 38 Albright, Gerald 62 Alexander, Monty 59 Allen, Geri 10 Allen, Harry 61 Allison, Mose 17 Allyson, Karrin 42 Alperin, Misha 64 AMM 41 Ammons, Albert 53 Ammons, Gene 39 Anderson, Ernestine 53 Anderson, Fred 32 Anderson, Ray 7 Anderson, Wessell 42
Coxhill, Lol 41 Crawford, Randy 25 Crispell, Marilyn 64 Earlier sketch in CM 47
Davis, Eddie “Lockjaw” 40 Davis, Miles 1 Davison, Wild Bill 34 Dazz Band 64 Dearie, Blossom 46 DeFranco, Buddy 31 DeJohnette, Jack 7 Denny, Martin 44 De Phazz 63 Dietrich, Marlene 25 Di Meola, Al 12 Dirty Dozen 23 Dixie Dregs 36 Dolphy, Eric 36 Douglas, Dave 29 Downing, Will 39 Dulfer, Candy 35 Eckstine, Billy 1 Edison, Harry “Sweets” 29 Edwards, Teddy 44 Eldridge, Roy 9 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Elling, Kurt 31 Ellington, Duke 2 Ellis, Herb 18 Emmanuel, Tommy 62 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Eskelin, Ellery 31 Eubanks, Kevin 35 Evans, Bill 17 Evans, Gil 17 Fairuz 67 Fell, Simon H. 32 Ferguson, Maynard 7 Ferrell, Rachelle 17 Ferrer, Ibrahim 44 Also see Orchestra Baobab Fitzgerald, Ella 1 Flanagan, Tommy 16 Fleck, Béla 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see New Grass Revival, The Flying Luttenbachers, The 28 Flynn, Frank Emilio 37 Ford, Robben 54 Fountain, Pete 7 Fourplay 66 Francis, David “Panama” 37 Freeman, Von 48 Friesen, David 41 Frisell, Bill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Fröhlich, Frank 32 Gaillard, Slim 31 Galway, James 3 Garbarek, Jan 30 Garner, Erroll 25
Culbertson, Brian 40
Garrett, Kenny 28
Cullum, Jamie 56
Gayle, Charles 35
Brown, Norman 29
Dameron, Tadd 56
Gerhard-García, Alexandra 41
Art Ensemble of Chicago 23
Brown, Oscar 56
Dara, Olu 46
Getz, Stan 12
Auger, Brian 63
Brown, Pete 62
Gibbs, Terry 35
Austin, Patti 47
Brown, Ray 21
Avery, Teodross 23
Brown, Ruth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Dave Matthews Band 69 Earlier sketch in CM 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Davis, Anthony 17
Goodman, Benny 4
Axelrod, David 34
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Gordon, Dexter 10 Grappelli, Stephane 10 Green, Benny 17 Green, Grant 14 Green, Urbie 36 Guaraldi, Vince 3 Hackett, Bobby 21 Haden, Charlie 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Hall, Jim 35 Hampton, Lionel 6 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hardcastle, Paul 20 Hargrove, Roy 60 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Harrell, Tom 28 Harris, Barry 32 Harris, Eddie 15 Harris, Teddy 22 Harrison, Wendell 56 Hawkins, Coleman 11 Hawkins, Erskine 19 Hayes, Louis 40 Haynes, Roy 33 Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Hedges, Michael 3 Hemphill, Julius 34 Henderson, Fletcher 16 Henderson, Joe 14 Hendricks, Barbara 67 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Herman, Woody 12 Hibbler, Al 34 Hicks, John 59 Higgins, Billy 35 Hill, Andrew 41 Hines, Earl “Fatha” 12 Hinton, Milt 33 Hiromi 66 Hirt, Al 5 Ho, Fred 60 Hofmann, Holly 41 Holiday, Billie 6 Holland, Dave 27 Horn, Shirley 7 Horne, Lena 53 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Horvitz, Wayne 42 Humes, Helen 19 Hunter, Alberta 7 Hunter, Charlie 24 Hyman, Dick 39 Ibrahim, Abdullah 24 Incognito 16 Isham, Mark 14 Jackson, Milt 15 Jacquet, Illinois 53
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Malone, Russell 27 Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Mangione, Chuck 23 Manhattan Transfer, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Mann, Herbie 16 Marsalis, Branford 10 Marsalis, Ellis 13 Marsalis, Wynton 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Martino, Pat 17 Masekela, Hugh 7 Matsui, Keiko 35 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 McBride, Christian 17 McCorkle, Susannah 27 McFerrin, Bobby 3 McGriff, Jimmy 66 McKay, Nellie 61 McKinney’s Cotton Pickers 16 McLaughlin, John 12 McLean, Jackie 41 McNeely, Big Jay 37 McPartland, Marian 51 Earlier sketch in CM 15 McRae, Carmen 9 McShann, Jay 41 Medeski, Martin & Wood 32 Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mingus, Charles 9 Monheit, Jane 33 Monk, Thelonious 6 Montgomery, Wes 3 Moody, James 34 Moran, Jason 44 Moreira, Airto 44 Morgan, Frank 9 Morton, Jelly Roll 7 Mr. Bungle 58 Muhammad, Idris 40 Mulligan, Gerry 16 Murray, Dave 28 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Also see World Saxophone Quartet Music Revelation Ensemble 43
Jamal, Ahmad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 32
Earlier sketch in CM 1 Jenkins, Leroy 39 Jensen, Ingrid 22 Jobim, Antonio Carlos 19 Johnson, Buddy 44 Johnson, J.J. 33 Johnson, James P. 16 Johnson, Lonnie 56 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Johnson, Marc 58 Johnston, Phillip 36 Jones, Elvin 9 Jones, Etta 37 Jones, Hank 15 Jones, Jonah 53 Jones, Norah 48 Jones, Philly Joe 16 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Thad 19 Jordan, Marc 30 Jordan, Ronny 51 Jordan, Stanley 1 Kang, Eyvind 28 Kennedy, Nigel 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Kenny G 14 Kent, Stacey 28 Kenton, Stan 21 Kirk, Rahsaan Roland 6 Kitt, Eartha 9 Klugh, Earl 59 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Koffman, Moe 34 Konitz, Lee 30 Kool & the Gang 58 Kowald, Peter 32 Krall, Diana 50 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kronos Quartet, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Kropinski, Uwe 31 Krupa, Gene 13 Laine, Cleo 10 Lambert, Hendricks and Ross 28 Lang, Eddie 60 Lateef, Yusef 16 Laws, Hubert 38 Lee, Peggy 8 Lewis, John 29 Lewis, Ramsey 14 Also see Urban Knights Lincoln, Abbey 42 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Liquid Soul 42 Little, Booker 36 Lloyd, Charles 22 London, Julie 32 Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Los Hombres Calientes 29
O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs
Oxley, Tony 32 Palmer, Jeff 20 Palmieri, Eddie 15 Paris Combo 54 Parker, Charlie 5 Parker, Evan 28 Also see Brotherhood of Breath Parker, Leon 27 Parker, Maceo 46 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Parker, William 31 Pass, Joe 15 Paul, Les 2 Payton, Nicholas 27 Peacock, Gary 48 Pepper, Art 18 Perez, Danilo 25 Peterson, Oscar 11 Peyroux, Madeleine 53 Pidgeon, Rebecca 61 Pine, Courtney 51 Pizzarelli, John 50 Ponty, Jean-Luc 8 Portuondo, Omara 42 Powell, Bud 15 Previn, André 15 Professor Longhair 6 Puente, Tito 14 Pullen, Don 16 Purim, Flora 45 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Ralph Sharon Quartet 26 Rampal, Jean-Pierre 6 Randolph, Boots 57 Ranelin, Phil 55 Rankin, Kenny 66 Rebirth Brass Band 35 Redman, Dewey 32 Redman, Joshua 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Reeves, Dianne 16 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Reinhardt, Django 7 Ribot, Marc 30 Rich, Buddy 13 Rippingtons 38 Rivers, Sam 29 Roach, Max 12 Roberts, Marcus 6 Robillard, Duke 2 Robinson, Spike 62 Rodney, Red 14 Rollins, Sonny 7 Roney, Wallace 33 Rosnes, Renée 44 Rova Saxophone Quartet 42 Rumba Club 36 Rushen, Patrice 49
James, Boney 21
Lovano, Joe 13
O’Day, Anita 21
Rushing, Jimmy 37
James, Harry 11
Lynn, Vera 54
O’Farrill, Chico 31
Russell, Pee Wee 25
Jarreau, Al 62 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Lyttelton, Humphrey 66
Oliver, King 15
Saluzzi, Dino 23
Mahavishnu Orchestra 19
Oregon 30
Salvador, Henri 48
Jarrett, Keith 36
Mahogany, Kevin 26
O’Rourke, Jim 31
Sanborn, David 28
Najee 21 Nascimento, Milton 6 Navarro, Fats 25 Niacin 51 NOJO 47 Northwoods Improvisers 31 Norvo, Red 12
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Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sánchez, David 40 Sanders, Pharoah 28 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Sandoval, Arturo 62 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Santamaria, Mongo 28 Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Schneider, Maria 48 Schuur, Diane 48 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Schweizer, Irène 46 Scofield, John 68 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Scott, Jimmy 14 Scott, Tony 32 Scott-Heron, Gil 13 Sebesky, Don 33 Severinsen, Doc 1 Sharrock, Sonny 15 Shaw, Artie 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Shaw, Marlena 53 Shaw, Woody 27 Shearing, George 28 Sheeran, Phil 51 Shepp, Archie 43 Shorter, Wayne 45 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Weather Report Sia 64 Silva, Alan 45 Silver, Horace 19 Simone, Nina 11 Sims, Zoot 37 Sloane, Carol 36 Smith, Jimmy 54 Smith, Jocelyn B. 30 Smith, Tommy 28 Smith, Willie 58 Soft Machine 36 Solal, Martial 4 Sommer, Günter “Baby” 31 Soulive 44 Spyro Gyra 34 Stan˜ko, Tomasz 47 Stern, Leni 29 Stern, Mike 29 Stitt, Sonny 59 Strayhorn, Billy 13 String Trio of New York 40
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Taylor, Billy 13 Taylor, Cecil 9 Teagarden, Jack 10 Terrasson, Jacky 52 Terry, Clark 24 Thielemans, Toots 13 Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Thornton, Teri 28 Threadgill, Henry 9 Tin Hat Trio 41 Tisdale, Wayman 61 Torme, Mel 4 Torres, Nestor 36 Tristano, Lennie 30 Trovesi, Gianluigi 66 Trucks, Derek 66 Truffaz, Erik 54 Tuck & Patti 44 Tucker, Sophie 12 Turner, Big Joe 13 Turner, Mark 40 Turner, Roger 32 Turrentine, Stanley 42 Turtle Island String Quartet 9 TV on the Radio 66 Tyner, McCoy 7 Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble US3 18 Valdes, Bebo 42 Valdes, Chuco 25 Valentin, Dave 33 Vandermark, Ken 28 Van Hove, Fred 30 Vaughan, Sarah 2 Vitro, Roseanna 49 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Waldron, Mal 43 Walker, T-Bone 5 Wallace, Bennie 31 Washington, Dinah 5 Washington, Grover, Jr. 5 Also see Urban Knights Watanabe, Sadao 39 Waters, Benny 58 Weather Report 19 Webb, Chick 14 Weber, Eberhard 41 Wells, Bill 34 Weston, Randy 15 Whalum, Kirk 39
Williams, Mary Lou 51 Wilson, Cassandra 26 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Wilson, Nancy 28 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Winding, Kai 35 Winehouse, Amy 61 Winter, Paul 10 Witherspoon, Jimmy 19 World Saxophone Quartet 39 Wright, Lizz 56 Yellowjackets 36 Young, Jacob 64 Young, La Monte 16 Young, Lester 14 Z, Rachel 40 Zawinul, Joe 63 Zenón, Miguel 65 Zonjic, Alexander 53 Zorn, John 15 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Music Revelation Ensemble
Juju Adé, King Sunny 18 Adewale, Segun 50 Obey, Ebenezer 49
Keyboards, Electric Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Aphex Twin 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Arcade Fire 68 Auger, Brian 63 Badly Drawn Boy 33 Bley, Paul 14 Blue Six 64 Brown, Tony 14 Captain & Tennille 67 Chemical Brothers, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Corea, Chick 6 Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Davis, Chip 48 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Dolby, Thomas 10 Eno, Brian 49 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Roxy Music
Hyman, Dick 39 Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jarre, Jean-Michel 67 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Booker T. 8 Also see Booker T. & the M.G.’s Kaiser Chiefs 66 Kid606 36 Kitaro 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 LCD Soundsystem 64 Man or Astroman? 21 Mates of State 66 McVie, Christine 53 Mendes, Sergio 65 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Merzbow 31 Moby 64 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Nancarrow, Conlon 56 Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Orbital 20 Palmer, Jeff 20 Riley, Terry 32 Sakamoto, Ryuichi 19 Shaffer, Paul 13 Smog 28 Stereolab 47 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Stockhausen, Karlheinz 36 Sun Ra 27 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 To Rococo Rot 31 TV on the Radio 66 Wakeman, Rick 27 Also see Strawbs Also see Yes Waller, Fats 7 Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic Wolf, Peter 31 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Worrell, Bernie 11 Wright, Rick 65 Also see Pink Floyd Yanni 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Whitaker, Rodney 20
Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Sun Ra 27 Earlier sketch in CM 5
White, Tony Joe 61
Fourplay 66
Whiteman, Paul 17
Frightened Rabbit 66
Latin Music
Svensson, Esbjörn 66
Whitfield, Mark 18
Froom, Mitchell 15
Aguilar, Pepe 62
Tabackin, Lew 47
Whitfield, Weslia 39
Hammer, Jan 21
Alcione 51
Take 6 39 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Whittaker, Rodney 19 Willem Breuker Kollektief 28
Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Anthony, Marc 33 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Tate, Buddy 33
Williams, Claude “Fiddler” 42
Hardcastle, Paul 20
Arjona, Ricardo 43
Tatum, Art 17
Williams, Joe 11
Hot Chip 64
Aterciopelados 38
Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The
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Baca, Susana 32 Bacilos 48 Banda el Recodo 56 Barretto, Ray 37 Bega, Lou 36 Beltrán, Lola 48 Bermúdez, Obie 63 Blades, Rubén 58 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Bosé, Miguel 40 Café Tacuba 45 Calle 13 65 Canales, Laura 56 Carr, Vikki 28 Carvalho, Beth 60 Caymmi, Dorival 65 Chayanne 44 Chia, Enrique 54 Colon, Willie 37 Conjunto Bernal 63 Crespo, Elvis 36 Cristian 40 Cruz, Celia 22 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Cugat, Xavier 23 Downs, Lila 49 D’Rivera, Paquito 46 El Gran Combo 39 Elias, Eliane 50 Estefan, Gloria 63 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Feliciano, José 10 Fernandez, Alejandro 43 Fernández, Pedro 49 Fernandez, Vicente 42 Ferrer, Ibrahim 44 Also see Orchestra Baobab Flores, Rosie 50 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Flynn, Frank Emilio 37 Frankie J. 58 Freeman, Chico 49 Gabriel, Ana 44 Gabriel, Juan 31 Gardel, Carlos 57 Gil, Gilberto 61 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Gilberto, Astrud 44 Gilberto, Bebel 51 Gilberto, João 33 Gonzalez, Ruben 49 Guerra, Juan 63 Guerrero, Lalo 55 Guzmán, Alejandra 44 Iglesias, Enrique 27 Iglesias, Julio 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jara, Victor 59 Jordan, Esteban 49
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Valdes, Bebo 42 Valdès, Chucho 25 Valentin, Dave 33 Velasquez, Jaci 32 Venegas, Julieta 62 Villarreal, Alicia 68 Vives, Carlos 38 Zaa, Charlie 51 Zenón, Miguel 65
Jorge, Seu 58
Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Lee, Rita 37 Lins, Ivan 58 Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Lopez, Jennifer 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Los Bukis 63 Los Hombres Calientes 29 Los Palominos 53 Luis Miguel 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Maná 37 Martin, Ricky 69 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Mendes, Sergio 65 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Mendoza, Lydia 56 Midon, Raul 57 Molina, Juana 53 Molotov 47 Monte, Marisa 38 Montenegro, Pilar 52 Moré, Beny 57 Moreno, Jorge 54 Nascimento, Milton 6 O’Farrill, Chico 31 Palmieri, Eddie 15 Perez, Danilo 25 Pitbull 69 Portuondo, Omara 42 Prado, Pérez 53 Puente, Tito 14 Rodrigues, Virginia 48 Rosario 43 Rubio, Paulina 39 Rumba Club 36 Saluzzi, Dino 23 San Basilio, Paloma 60 Sánchez, David 40 Sandoval, Arturo 62 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Santamaria, Mongo 28 Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sanz, Alejandro 35 Secada, Jon 13 Segundo, Compay 45 Selena 16 Sete, Bola 26 Shakira 59 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Simonal, Wilson 33 Solis, Marco 56 Son by Four 35 Soraya 46 Sosa, Mercedes 3 Tañón, Olga 39
Juanes 43
Thalia 38
Kumbia Kings 52
Tijuana No! 32
Brown, Ruth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 13
La India Canela 66 Earlier sketch in CM 35
Torres, Nestor 36 Trevi, Gloria 29
Buckley, Betty 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1
La Ley 62
Troilo, Aníbal 58
Burnett, Carol 6
Liturgical Music Cooney, Rory 6 Talbot, John Michael 6
Mandolin Arcade Fire 68 Baldassari, Butch 43 Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Bromberg, David 18 Flogging Molly 66 Grisman, David 17 Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Haynie, Aubrey 46 Hillman, Chris 67 Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers James, Colin 66 Lawson, Doyle 55 Lindley, David 2 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Monroe, Bill 1 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Rowan, Peter 51 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stuart, Marty 9
Musicals Allen, Debbie 8 Allen, Peter 11 Andrews, Julie 33 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Andrews Sisters, The 9 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bailey, Pearl 5 Baker, Josephine 10 Ball, Michael 43 Bennett, Tony 61 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Berlin, Irving 8 Boone, Debby 46 Brightman, Sarah 45 Earlier sketch in CM 20
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Carter, Nell 7 Channing, Carol 6 Chenoweth, Kristin 55 Chevalier, Maurice 6 Crawford, Michael 4 Crosby, Bing 6 Curry, Tim 3 Davis, Sammy, Jr. 4 Day, Doris 24 Eder, Linda 30 Garland, Judy 6 Gershwin, George and Ira 11 Guettel, Adam 56 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Headley, Heather 37 Horne, Lena 53 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Johnson, James P. 16 Jolson, Al 10 Kander, John 33 Kern, Jerome 13 Laine, Cleo 10 Laliberté, Guy 51 Lerner and Loewe 13 Lloyd Webber, Andrew 6 Love, Darlene 46 LuPone, Patti 8 Martin, Mary 27 Masekela, Hugh 7 Matz, Peter 43 McDonald, Audra 36 Menken, Alan 10 Mercer, Johnny 13 Merman, Ethel 27 Moore, Melba 7 Newton-John, Olivia 61 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Patinkin, Mandy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Peters, Bernadette 27 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Porter, Cole 10 Ritter, Tex 37 Robeson, Paul 8 Rodgers, Richard 9 Sager, Carole Bayer 5 Shaffer, Paul 13 Short, Bobby 55 Sondheim, Stephen 8 Streisand, Barbra 35 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Strouse, Charles 43 Styne, Jule 21 Warfield, William 33 Waters, Ethel 11 Weill, Kurt 12 Whiting, Margaret 28 Wildhorn, Frank 31 Yeston, Maury 22
Oboe Lateef, Yusef 16 Rothwell, Evelyn 35
Opera Adams, John 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8
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Álvarez, Marcelo 45 Ameling, Elly 24 Amici Forever 57 Anderson, June 27 Anderson, Marian 8 Austral, Florence 26 Baker, Janet 14 Bartoli, Cecilia 51 Battle, Kathleen 6 Beltrán, Tito 28 Blegen, Judith 23 Bocelli, Andrea 59 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Bonney, Barbara 33 Börtz, Daniel 52 Bumbry, Grace 13 Caballe, Monserrat 23 Caldwell, Sarah 59 Callas, Maria 11 Carreras, José 34 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Caruso, Enrico 10 Chanticleer 33 Church, Charlotte 28 Copeland, Stewart 14 Also see Police, The Cotrubas, Ileana 1 Davis, Anthony 17 de Niese, Danielle 69 Dessay, Natalie 64 Domingo, Placido 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Eaglen, Jane 36 Evans, Anne 46 Fleming, Renee 24 Freni, Mirella 14 Gershwin, George and Ira 11 Gheorghiu, Angela 38 Graham, Susan 40 Graves, Denyce 16 Groban, Josh 47 Gruber, Andrea 54 Hadley, Jerry 64 Hampson, Thomas 12 Hendricks, Barbara 67 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Heppner, Ben 23 Herrmann, Bernard 14 Horne, Marilyn 9 Il Divo 61 Jo, Sumi 37 Licitra, Salvatore 46 Malfitano, Catherine 45 Mattila, Karita 48 McNair, Sylvia 15 Menotti, Gian Carlo 37 Moffo, Anna 59 Netrebko, Anna 49 Nilsson, Birgit 31 Norman, Jessye 7
Safina, Alessandro 42 Scholl, Andreas 38 Sills, Beverly 5 Solti, Georg 13 Sutherland, Joan 13 Tan Dun 33 Te Kanawa, Kiri 2 Terfel, Bryn 31 Toscanini, Arturo 14 Upshaw, Dawn 53 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Varnay, Astrid 60 Voigt, Deborah 42 von Karajan, Herbert 1 von Otter, Anne Sofie 30 von Stade, Frederica 48 Watson, Russell 37 Weill, Kurt 12 Zimmerman, Udo 5
Oxley, Tony 32
Bley, Carla 65 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Golden Palominos
Pavarotti, Luciano 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Palmieri, Eddie 15
Bley, Paul 14
Bratke, Marcelo 52 Brendel, Alfred 23 Brickman, Jim 22 Britten, Benjamin 15 Bronfman, Yefim 6 Brooks, Hadda 43 Brubeck, Dave 67 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Buckwheat Zydeco 34 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Buechner, Sara 53 Burns, Ralph 37 Bush, Kate 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Bushkin, Joe 54 Byard, Jaki 56 Caillat, Colbie 68 Caine, Uri 31 Captain & Tennille 67 Cardew, Cornelius 56 Carlton, Vanessa 53 Carpenter, Richard 24 Also see Carpenters Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Chestnut, Cyrus 47 Chia, Enrique 54 Cincotti, Peter 52 Clayderman, Richard 67 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cleveland, James 1 Cliburn, Van 13 Cohen, Avishai 42 Cole, Freddy 35 Cole, Nat King 3 Collins, Judy 4 Collins, Phil 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Coltrane, Alice 52 Connick, Harry, Jr. 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Crispell, Marilyn 64 Earlier sketch in CM 47 Crouch, Andraé 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Cullum, Jamie 56 Davies, Dennis Russell 24 DeGraw, Gavin 64 DeJohnette, Jack 7 Denny, Martin 44 Diamond, David 58 Domino, Fats 2 Dr. John 63 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Dupree, Champion Jack 12 Einaudi, Ludovico 68 Elias, Eliane 50 Ellington, Duke 2 Esquivel, Juan 17
Parker, Leon 27
Bolcom, William 54
Evans, Bill 17
Potts, Paul 67
Puente, Tito 14
Bolling, Claude 49
Evans, Gil 17
Price, Leontyne 6
Quaye, Finley 30
Booker, James 62
Feinstein, Michael 6
Quasthoff, Thomas 26
Qureshi, Ustad Alla Rakha 29
Borge, Victor 19
Feldman, Morton 42
Ramey, Samuel 51
Rich, Buddy 13
Boulanger, Nadia 56
Ferrell, Rachelle 17
Percussion Aronoff, Kenny 21 Baker, Ginger 16 Also see Cream Also see Hawkwind Barretto, Ray 37 Blackman, Cindy 15 Blakey, Art 11 Brown, Carlinhos 32 Burton, Gary 61 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Collins, Phil 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Connors, Norman 30 Copeland, Stewart 14 Also see Police, The DeJohnette, Jack 7 Frightened Rabbit 66 Gerhard-García, Alexandra 41 Glennie, Evelyn 33 Gurtu, Trilok 29 Hampton, Lionel 6 Hart, Mickey 39 Also see Grateful Dead, The Henley, Don 3 Hussain, Zakir 32 Ibarra, Susie 55 Jones, Elvin 9
Roach, Max 12 Santamaria, Mongo 28 Scharin, Doug 32 Schütze, Paul 32 Sheila E. 59 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Singh, Talvin 44 Sommer, Günter “Baby” 31 Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Tuncboyaciyan, Arto 50 Turner, Roger 32 Walden, Narada Michael 14 Webb, Chick 14
Piano Abbuehl, Susanne 62 Abrams, Muhal Richard 37 Adams, Ryan 67 Adamson, Barry 28 Adès, Thomas 30 Akiyoshi, Toshiko 38 Alexander, Monty 59 Alexander-Max, Susan 63 Allen, Geri 10 Allison, Mose 17 Alperin, Misha 64 Ammons, Albert 53 Amos, Tori 42 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Apple, Fiona 58 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Aqualung 68 Argerich, Martha 27 Arrau, Claudio 1 Ashkenazy, Vladimir 32 Ax, Emanuel 65 Axton, Hoyt 28 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Ball, Marcia 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Barber, Patricia 40 Barenboim, Daniel 30 Barron, Kenny 37 Barth, Bruce 50 Basie, Count 2
Jones, Philly Joe 16
Baxter, Les 47
Jones, Spike 5
Ben Folds Five 20
Krupa, Gene 13 Mates of State 66
Benoit, David 40 Also see Rippingtons
Mo’, Keb’ 21
Berlin, Irving 8
Moreira, Airto 44
Bey, Andy 45
N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab
Blake, Eubie 19
Otis, Johnny 16
Blake, Ran 38
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Fine Frenzy, A 69 Five for Fighting 36 Flack, Roberta 5 Flanagan, Tommy 16 Flynn, Frank Emilio 37 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Folds, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 50 Also see Ben Folds Five Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Fray, The 66 Frey, Glenn 3 Gaillard, Slim 31 Galás, Diamanda 16 Garner, Erroll 25 Gayle, Charles 35 Glass, Philip 47 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Gonzalez, Ruben 49 Gould, Glenn 9 Green, Benny 17 Grimaud, Hélène 35 Grusin, Dave 7 Guaraldi, Vince 3 Hamelin, Marc-André 33 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Hammill, Peter 30 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hanna, Roland, Sir 45 Harris, Barry 32 Harris, Teddy 22 Helfgott, David 19 Henderson, Fletcher 16 Henderson, Skitch 58 Hill, Andrew 41 Hinderas, Natalie 12 Hines, Earl “Fatha” 12 Hiromi 66 Horn, Shirley 7 Hornsby, Bruce 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Horowitz, Vladimir 1 Horvitz, Wayne 42 Hough, Stephen 40 Hutchinson, Eric 66 Hyman, Dick 39 Ibrahim, Abdullah 24 Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jamal, Ahmad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 32 James, Skip 24 Jarrett, Keith 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Joel, Billy 52 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2
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Johnson, Marc 58 Johnson/last , Johnnie 56 Jones, Hank 15 Jones, Howard 26 Jones, Norah 48 Joplin, Scott 10 Kater, Peter 35 Kearney, Mat 68 Kenton, Stan 21 Keys, Alicia 69 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Kissin, Evgeny 55 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Krall, Diana 50 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kreviazuk, Chantal 33 Kurtág, György 54 Lang, Lang 68 Lanz, David 42 Legend, John 61 Levine, James 8 Lewis, Jerry Lee 60 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lewis, John 29 Lewis, Ramsey 14 Also see Urban Knights Liberace 9 Line, Lorie 34 Little Richard 1 Lupu, Radu 36 MacDermot, Galt 49 MacGregor, Joanna 41 Manilow, Barry 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Marsalis, Ellis 13 Matsui, Keiko 35 Matthews, Eric 22 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McPartland, Marian 51 Earlier sketch in CM 15 McRae, Carmen 9 McShann, Jay 41 Michaelson, Ingrid 67 Milsap, Ronnie 2 Mingus, Charles 9 Monk, Thelonious 6 Montgomery, Little Brother 26 Moran, Jason 44 Morton, Jelly Roll 7 Naim, Yael 67 Nash, Kate 69 Nero, Peter 19 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Nile, Willie 31 Palmieri, Eddie 15 Peeters, Flor 51 Pennario, Leonard 65
Perlemuter, Vlado 41 Peterson, Oscar 11 Pires, Maria João 26 Post, Mike 21 Powell, Bud 15 Pratt, Awadagin 19 Previn, André 15 Professor Longhair 6 Puente, Tito 14 Pullen, Don 16 Quaye, Finley 30 Rangell, Andrew 24 Rich, Charlie 3 Riley, Terry 32 Ritter, Josh 67 Roberts, Marcus 6 Rosnes, Renée 44 Rubinstein, Arthur 11 Russell, Leon 35 Russell, Mark 6 Rzewski, Frederic 57 Samuelsson, Marie 47 Schickele, Peter 5 Schifrin, Lalo 29 Schweizer, Irène 46 Sedaka, Neil 4 Shaffer, Paul 13 Shepard, Vonda 35 Shipp, Matthew 31 Short, Bobby 55 Shostakovich, Dmitry 42 Slean, Sarah 65 Smith, Jimmy 54 Smith, Willie 58 Solal, Martial 4 Solti, Georg 13 Something Corporate 68 Spann, Otis 18 Spektor, Regina 60 Spivey, Victoria 44 Story, Liz 45 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Strayhorn, Billy 13 Sunnyland Slim 16 Svensson, Esbjörn 66 Sykes, Roosevelt 20 Tatum, Art 17 Taylor, Billy 13 Taylor, Cecil 9 Teng, Vienna 55 Terrasson, Jacky 52 Thibaudet, Jean-Yves 24 Thomas, Michael Tilson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thornton, Teri 28 Tiersen, Yann 59 Tristano, Lennie 30 Tureck, Rosalyn 46 Tyner, McCoy 7
Van Hove, Fred 30 Volodos, Arcadi 28 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Waldron, Mal 43 Walker, George 34 Waller, Fats 7 Wells, Bill 34 Weston, Randy 15 Williams, Jessica 39 Williams, Mary Lou 51 Williamson, Malcolm 45 Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Wilson, Cassandra 26 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Winston, George 43 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic Wirtz, Billy 62 Wolf, Peter 31 Wolff, Christian 38 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yancey, Jimmy 54 Young, La Monte 16
Piccolo Galway, James 3
Pop Abba 12 Abdul, Paula 3 Academy Isѧ, The 68 Adam Ant 13 Adams, Bryan 61 Earlier sketch in CM Earlier sketch in CM Adams, Oleta 17 Adams, Ryan 67 Adler, Larry 35 Afters, The 68 Aguilera, Christina 61 Earlier sketch in CM A-ha 22 Aiken, Clay 60 Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM Air Supply 22 Akon 61 Album Leaf, The 67 Allen, Lily 66 All-4-One 17 All Saints 25
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Almond, Marc 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 29
John, Elton 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Perahia, Murray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Uchida, Mitsuko 47 Valdes, Chuco 25
Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Johnson, Buddy 44
Perez, Danilo 25
Valentino, Bobby 67
Aly & AJ 63
Johnson, James P. 16
Perkins, Pinetop 54
Vangelis 21
Amante, Michael 61
Valdes, Bebo 42
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Ambulance LTD 69 A-Mei 40 America 16 Ames, Ed 31 Amorosi, Vanessa 37 Amos, Tori 42 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Anastacia 38 Anderson, Laurie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Andrews, Julie 33 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Andrews Sisters, The 9 Anggun 60 Anthony, Marc 33 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Antony and the Johnsons 69 Anu, Christine 34 A1 41 Apple, Fiona 58 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Aqua 34 Aqualung 68 Archuleta, David 69 Arctic Monkeys 66 Arden, Jann 52 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Arena, Tina 21 Armatrading, Joan 4 Arnold, Eddy 10 Artifacts 23 Ash 34 Ashcroft, Richard 55 Astley, Rick 5 Atari Teenage Riot 27 A*Teens 36 Athlete 68 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atomic Fireballs, The 27 Austin, Sherrié 34 Autechre 62 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Automatic, The 63 Autumn Defense, The 64 Avalon, Frankie 5 Ayers, Kevin 58 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Backstreet Boys 69 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Badly Drawn Boy 33 Badu, Erykah 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Baha Men 32 Bailey, Pearl 5 Baker, Arthur 23 Ball, Michael 43 Bananarama 22 Band of Horses 67
Bolton, Michael 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Bangles 22
Boltz, Ray 33
Banhart, Devendra 52
Booker T. & the M.G.’s 24
Carlisle, Belinda 63 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Barra MacNeils, The 48
Boomtown Rats 67
Carll, Hayes 65
Cohn, Marc 43
Barrino, Fantasia 61
Boone, Pat 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Carlton, Vanessa 53
Coldplay 62 Earlier sketch in CM 32
Basia 5
Bauhaus 27 BBMak 38 Beach Boys, The 1 Beach House 65 Beat Happening 28 Beatles, The 2 Beau Brummels 39 Beaver Brown Band, The 3 Beck 65 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Bedingfield, Natasha 67 Bee Gees, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Bega, Lou 36 Belew, Adrian 61 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Belle and Sebastian 68 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Bell X1 64 Belly 16 Bennett, Tony 61 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Benson, Brendan 55 Benson, George 9 Benton, Brook 7 Beta Band, The 27 Better Than Ezra 19 Beulah 48 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 38 Big Star 36 Bird and the Bee, The 67 Björk 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Sugarcubes, The Black, Jully 64 Black Eyed Peas 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Black Lips 67 Black Ghosts, The 69 Blegvad, Peter 28 Bleu, Corbin 68 Blige, Mary J. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Blink 182 27 Blondie 27 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Blood, Sweat and Tears 7 Bloodhound Gang, The 31 Blue Man Group 44 Blue Rodeo 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Bluetones, The 29 Blunt, James 63 BoDeans, The 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Boo Radleys, The 21 Bosé, Miguel 40 Boston 11 Bowie, David 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Boys Like Girls 69 Boyz II Men 15 Boyzone 40 Bragg, Billy 7 Branca, Glenn 29 Branigan, Laura 2 Bravery, The 68 Braxton, Toni 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Brazilian Girls 65 Brickell, Edie 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 3 Bright Eyes 42 Brion, Jon 52 Brooks, Garth 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Brown, Bobby 4 Brown, Carlinhos 32 Brown, Foxy 25 Brown, Ian 66 Also see Stone Roses, The Browne, Jackson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Bruni, Carla 64 Bryson, Peabo 11 Bublé, Michael 64 Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Buckley, Tim 14 Buffalo Daughter 54 Buffett, Jimmy 42 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Bunton, Emma 54 Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War Burroughs, William S. 26 B*Witched 33 Cabaret Voltaire 18 Cabrera, Ryan 58 Caillat, Colbie 68 Cameo 60 Campbell, Glen 2 Campbell, Tevin 13 Cantrell, Blu 45 Captain & Tennille 67 Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band 26 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Cardigans 19 Carey, Mariah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Carmichael, Hoagy 27
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Carnes, Kim 4 Carolina Liar 67 Carpenter, Richard 24 Also see Carpenters Carpenters 13 Carr, Vikki 28 Carroll, Dina 31 Carter, Aaron 35 Cascada 68 Case, Peter 13 Cassidy, Eva 35 Cat Power 69 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Catatonia 29 Celtic Woman 68 Chad & Jeremy 62 Chandra, Sheila 16 Chanticleer 33 Chapin, Harry 6 Chapin-Carpenter, Mary 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Charlatans, The (U.K.) 13 Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Chayanne 44 Checker, Chubby 7 Cher 35 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Sonny and Cher Cherry, Neneh 4 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 24 Cheung, Jacky 33 Chic 39 Chicago 3 Chiffons, The 43 Chilton, Alex 10 Also see Big Star Also see Box Tops, The Chordettes, The 34 Cibo Matto 28 City and Colour 66 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 69 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The Clark, Petula 40 Clarkson, Kelly 53 Clayderman, Richard 67 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Click Five, The 64 Clooney, Rosemary 9 Club Nouveau 62 Coasters, The 5 Cobra Starship 64 Cocker, Joe 54 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Cocteau Twins, The 12
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Cold War Kids 67 Cole, Lloyd 9 Cole, Nat King 3 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cole, Natalie 61 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cole, Paula 20 Collins, Edwyn 47 Collins, Judy 4 Collins, Phil 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Color Me Badd 23 Colton, Graham 67 Colvin, Shawn 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Commodores, The 23 Como, Perry 14 Connick, Harry, Jr. 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Conniff, Ray 37 Connor, Chris 30 Cook, David 69 Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The Coolidge, Rita 40 Cope, Julian 16 Corneille 67 Cornell, Chris 67 Cornell, Don 30 Cornershop 24 Corrs, The 32 Costa, Matt 64 Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Cranberries, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Crash Test Dummies 14 Crenshaw, Marshall 67 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Crespo, Elvis 36 Cristian 40 Croce, Jim 3 Crosby, David 3 Also see Byrds, The Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Cross, Christopher 60 Crow, Sheryl 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Crowded House 63 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Crystal Method, The 35 CSS 67 Culture Club 37
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Cure, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dalaras, George 40 Dalton, Nic 31 Daltrey, Roger 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Who, The Damone, Vic 33 Dandy Warhols, The 68 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Daniel Amos 44 Danielson 59 D’Arby, Terence Trent 3 Darin, Bobby 4 Daughtry 67 Dave, Edmunds 28 Dave Matthews Band 69 Earlier sketch in CM 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Dave Clark Five, The 12 David, Craig 42 Davies, Ray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Davis, Alana 36 Davis, Sammy, Jr. 4 Davis, Skeeter 15 Day, Doris 24 Day, Howie 49 Dayne, Taylor 60 Earlier sketch in CM 4 dB’s, The 37 Death Cab For Cutie 49 DeBarge, El 14 Decemberists, The 55 Deerhunter 66 DeFrancesco, Joey 29 Del Amitri 18 Delerium 37 Delirious? 62 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dells, The 30 Del Rubio Triplets 21 Del Vikings, The 35 Dennen, Brett 66 Denny, Martin 44 Denver, John 1 Depeche Mode 35 Earlier sketch in CM 5 DeShannon, Jackie 40 Des’ree 24 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Destiny’s Child 33 Destroyer 51 Devo 13 Diamond, Neil 58 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Dido 46 Dietrich, Marlene 25 Dinosaur Jr. 68 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Dion, Celine 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Donnas, The 33 Donovan 9 Doobie Brothers, The 3 Doors, The 4 Dr. Dog 62 Dream Syndicate 53 Drifters, The 38 Droge, Pete 24 Dropkick Murphys 69 Earlier sketch in 26 Dubstar 22 Duff, Hilary 52 Duran Duran 45 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Dury, Ian 30 Dylan, Bob 58 Eagles, The 46 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Earlimart 54 Earth, Wind and Fire 62 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Easton, Sheena 2 Eder, Linda 30 Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” 57 Earlier sketch in CM 12 eels 57 Earlier sketch in CM 29 88, The 69 Elastica 29 Electric Light Orchestra 7 Elfman, Danny 9 Elliot, Cass 5 Also see Mamas and the Papas Ellis-Bextor, Sophie 62 Emmich, Val 66 Enigma 32 Earlier sketch in CM 14 En Vogue 10 Eskimo Joe 68 Estefan, Gloria 63 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Eurythmics 31 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Evan and Jaron 38 Everly Brothers, The 2 Everything But The Girl 40 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Exposé 4 Fabian, Lara 34 Fabian 5 Fairuz 67 Faith, Percy 43 Faithless 37 Falkner, Jason 57 Farnham, John 32 Fatboy Slim 22 Feliciano, José 10 Ferguson, Maynard 7 Fernandez, Alejandro 43 Fernandez, Vicente 42
Finn, Neil 34 Also see Crowded House Fisher, Eddie 12 Fitzgerald, Ella 1 Flack, Roberta 5 Flamingos, The 36 Fleetwood Mac 44 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Flight of the Conchords 69 Flogging Molly 66 Flo Rida 67 FM Static 68 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Folds, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 50 Also see Ben Folds Five Fordham, Julia 15 Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Four Lads, The 41 Fourplay 66 Four Tops, The 11 Fox, Samantha 3 Frampton, Peter 62 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Humble Pie Francis, Connie 10 Frankie Goes To Hollywood 31 Franklin, Aretha 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Fratellis, The 69 Fray, The 66 French Kicks 60 Frey, Glenn 3 Also see Eagles, The Frightened Rabbit 66 Full Force 36 Furtado, Nelly 47 Futureheads, The 67 Gabriel, Ana 44 Gaines, Jeffrey 34 Gainsbourg, Serge 41 Garbage 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Garfunkel, Art 4 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Gary, John 65 Gaye, Marvin 4 Gayle, Crystal 1 Gaynor, Gloria 36 Geldof, Bob 9 Genesis 4 George, Inara 65 Gershwin, George and Ira 11 Get Set Go 69 Gibson, Deborah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Gift, Roland 3 Gil, Gilberto 61 Earlier sketch in CM 26
Cute Is What We Aim For 65
Dion 4
Ferry, Bryan 1
Gilberto, Astrud 44
Cyrus, Billy Ray 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Dismemberment Plan 58
Fiedler, Arthur 6
Gilmore, Thea 48
Ditty Bops, The 59
Fifth Dimension 36
Gin Blossoms 18
Cyrus, Miley 64
Divine Comedy, The 32
Fine Frenzy, A 69
Ginsberg, Allen 26
Daft Punk 66
Doc Pomus 14
Fine Young Cannibals 22
Go-Go’s, The 24
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Goldfrapp 59 Gong 24 Goodman, Benny 4 Goodrem, Delta 65 Gordy, Berry, Jr. 6 Gore, Lesley 35 Gorillaz 42 Grant, Amy 49 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Grant, Gogi 28 Grass Roots, The 62 Gray, David 30 Gray, Macy 32 Grebenshikov, Boris 3 Green, Al 55 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Green Day 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Groove Armada 39 Guthrie, Arlo 50 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Gym Class Heroes 62 Haack, Bruce 37 Hall & Oates 47 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hamasaki, Ayumi 45 Hammer, M.C. 5 Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hanson 20 Harcourt, Ed 54 Hardiman, Ronan 35 Harding, John 58 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hardy, Françoise 43 Harper, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The Harry, Deborah 4 Also see Blondie Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hawkins, Sophie B. 21 Haymes, Dick 36 Haza, Ofra 29 Headley, Heather 37 Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Henderson, Skitch 58 Henley, Don 3 Also see Eagles, The Herman’s Hermits 5 Hewitt, Jennifer Love 41 Hill, Lauryn 25 Also see Fugees, The
Hollies, The 39 Hootie and the Blowfish 18 Horn, Trevor 33 Horne, Lena 53 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hornsby, Bruce 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Houston, Cissy 26 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Houston, Whitney 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hudgens, Vanessa 65 Human League, The 17 Humperdinck, Engelbert 19 Hutchinson, Eric 66 Ian, Janis 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Idlewild 30 Idol, Billy 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Iglesias, Enrique 27 Iglesias, Julio 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Il Divo 61 Imbruglia, Natalie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Immaculate Machine 62 Impressions, The 36 Incubus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Indigo Girls 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Ingram, James 11 Ink Spots, The 23 INXS 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Isaak, Chris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Isley Brothers, The 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jackson, Michael 67 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The Jacksons, The 7 Jagged Edge 36 James, Harry 11 James, Joni 30
Jazz Butcher, The 30 Jefferson Airplane 5 Jellyfish 54 Jem 65 Jesus Jones 23 Jewel 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11 Jo, Sumi 37 Jodeci 13 Joe 33 Joel, Billy 52 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Johansen, David 7 Johansen, Kevin 48 John, Elton 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Johnston, Freedy 20 JoJo 61 Jolson, Al 10 Jones, Howard 26 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Rickie Lee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jones, Tom 11 Joplin, Janis 3 Jordanaires, The 44 Joy Electric 26 Kaas, Patricia 41 Katrina and the Waves 48 Kaye, Carol 22 KC and the Sunshine Band 46 K-Doe, Ernie 36 Keaggy, Phil 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Kearney, Mat 68 Kelis 48 Kelley, Josh 64 Kelly, Paul 40 Khaled 33 Khan, Chaka 63 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Kidjo, Angelique 39 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kid606 36 King, Ben E. 7 King, Carole 6 Kingsmen, The 34 Kings of Convenience 51 Kingston, Sean 68 Kiss 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Kitt, Eartha 9 Knife, The 61
James, Rick 55 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Knight, Gladys 50 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Hinder 65
James 12
His Name Is Alive 43
Jan & Dean 32
Hitchcock, Robyn 60 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Jarreau, Al 62 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits
Holiday, J. 67
Jayhawks, The 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Holland-Dozier-Holland 5
Kool & the Gang 13 Kraftwerk 9 Krebs, Pete 43 Kreviazuk, Chantal 33 Kristofferson, Kris 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Kula Shaker 47 Kweller, Ben 57 LaBelle, Patti 45 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Lady Gaga 69 Ladytron 65 Laika 47 La India Canela 66 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Lambert, Hendricks and Ross 28 Lamond, Mary Jane 33 Lane, Fred 28 lang, kd 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Lauper, Cyndi 61 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Lavelle, Caroline 35 Lavigne, Avril 50 Lee, Amos 65 Lee, Ben 56 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Lee, Brenda 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lee, CoCo 36 Leftfield 29 Leiber and Stoller 14 Lemper, Ute 14 Len 32 Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The Lennon, Julian 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lennon, Sean 49 Lennox, Annie 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Also see Eurythmics Lerche, Sondre 50 Le Tigre 55 Lettermen, The 30 Lewis, Huey 9 Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley Liberace 9 Lightfoot, Gordon 3 Lightning Seeds 21 Lisa Lisa 23 Little Eva 48 Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Logan, Jack 27 Loggins, Kenny 60 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Lohan, Lindsay 60 London, Julie 32
Knowles, Beyoncé 60
Lopez, Jennifer 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27
Komeda 52
Lord, Mary Lou 54
Kooks, The 68
Loud Family, The 31
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Lovato, Demi 67 Love as Laughter 65 Lovett, Lyle 63 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lowe, Nick 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Brinsley Schwarz Luis Miguel 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Lulu 32 Luna 56 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Lush 13 Lynne, Jeff 5 Maal, Baaba 37 MacColl, Kirsty 51 Earlier sketch in CM 12 MacNeil, Rita 29 Madness 27 Madonna 38 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Magnetic Fields, The 28 Mamas and the Papas 21 Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Manhattan Transfer, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Manilow, Barry 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mann, Barry 30 Marina, Anya 66 Marley, Bob 3 Marley, Ziggy 47 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Maroon 5 54 Marsalis, Branford 10 Marshall, Amanda 27 Martin, Dean 1 Martin, George 6 Martin, Mary 27 Martin, Max 67 Martin, Ricky 69 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Martinez, Angie 43 Marx, Richard 21 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Mates of State 66 Mathis, Johnny 2 Mathosa, Lebo 61 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Mazzy Star 17 McCain, Edwin 35 McCartney, Jesse 60 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4
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McKay, Nellie 61 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McLean, Don 7 McLennan, Grant 21 Medley, Bill 3 Melanie 12 Melcher, Terry 53 Mendes, Sergio 65 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Merchant, Natalie 25 Mercury Rev 28 Merman, Ethel 27 Metric 68 Michael, George 49 Michaelson, Ingrid 67 Midler, Bette 50 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Mighty Mighty Bosstones 20 Mike & the Mechanics 17 Miller, Mitch 11 Miller, Roger 4 Milli Vanilli 4 Mills Brothers, The 14 Minekawa, Takako 53 Minnelli, Liza 19 Minogue, Kylie 69 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Minton, Phil 29 Minus 5, The 51 Missing Persons 39 Mitchell, Joni 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mojave 3 26 Moloko 37 Momus 47 Money, Eddie 16 Monheit, Jane 33 Monica 60 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Monkees, The 7 Montand, Yves 12 Monte, Marisa 38 Moore, Chante 21 Moore, Mandy 69 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Moorer, Allison 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Morcheeba 25 Morgan, Jane 30 Morissette, Alanis 64 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Morrison, Jim 3 Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Mraz, Jason 52 Mr. Bungle 58 M2M 42 Mudhoney 65 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Mui, Anita 48 Mullen, Nicole C. 44 Murdoch, Alexi 69 Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko Murray, Anne 4 Mute Math 68 Mya 32 My Bloody Valentine 29 Myles, Alannah 4 My Morning Jacket 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Nada Surf 57 Naim, Yael 67 Na Leo 38 Nash, Kate 69 Naté, Ultra 34 Nathanson, Matt 69 N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab Negativland 30 Nelly 40 N.E.R.D. 65 Neville, Aaron 5 Also see Neville Brothers, The Neville Brothers, The 4 New Kids on the Block 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Newman, A.C. 68 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 New Pornographers, The 57 New Radicals, The 57 Newsboys, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Newton, Juice 37 Newton, Wayne 2 Newton-John, Olivia 61 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Nickelback 67 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Nicks, Stevie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Fleetwood Mac Nico 47 Also see Velvet Underground, The
McCoo, Marilyn 62
Morrissey 50 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Smiths, The
McDonald, Audra 36
Nilsson, Harry 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Numan, Gary 47 Nutini, Paolo 69 Nyro, Laura 12 Oak Ridge Boys, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Oberst, Conor 67 Also see Bright Eyes Ocasek, Ric 5 Also see Cars, The Ocean, Billy 4 O’Connell, Maura 60 O’Connor, Sinead 63 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Odds 20 Offspring 62 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Of Montreal 56 O’Hara, Mary 47 Oingo Boingo 39 OK Go 68 Oldfield, Mike 18 Old 97’s 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33 OneRepublic 69 Orbit, William 30 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 21 Orlando, Tony 15 Orton, Beth 26 Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Osbourne, Kelly 55 Osmond, Donny 3 O-Town 44 Out of the Grey 37 Page, Jimmy 4 Also see Led Zeppelin Also see Yardbirds, The Page, Patti 11 Papa Roach 67 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Papas Fritas 29 Paradis, Vanessa 50 Paramore 65 Paris Combo 54 Parks, Van Dyke 17 Parsons, Alan 12 Parton, Dolly 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Pastels, The 45 Paul, Prince 29
98 Degrees 32
Paul, Sean 42
Nino Tempo & April Stevens 47
Pausini, Laura 42
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Pedro the Lion 57
Nixon, Mojo 32
Peel, John 43
Mounir, Mohamed 48
Noa 65
Pendergrass, Teddy 3
McFerrin, Bobby 3
Mountain Goats, The 51
Peniston, CeCe 15
McGuire Sisters, The 27
Mouskouri, Nana 12
No Doubt 42 Earlier sketch in CM 20
McIntyre, Joey 34 Also see New Kids on the Block
Moyet, Alison 65 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Peebles, Ann 30
Norman, Bebo 58
Penn, Michael 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4
’N Sync 25
Pernice Brothers 33
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Perry, Katy 67 Perry, Linda 38 Peter, Paul & Mary 4 Pet Shop Boys 57 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Phillips, Sam 12 Phish 65 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Phoenix 59 Piaf, Edith 8 Pickler, Kellie 66 Pidgeon, Rebecca 61 Pierces, The 68 Pigg, Landon 69 Pinback 69 Pink 62 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Pitney, Gene 39 Pizzicato Five 39 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Placebo 69 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Plain White T’s 65 Plant, Robert 56 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Led Zeppelin Plaskett, Joel 57 Play 69 Plus One 43 Pointer Sisters, The 9 Polyphonic Spree, The 51 Pomegranates 69 Porter, Cole 10 Portishead 65 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Portuondo, Omara 42 Potts, Paul 67 Powter, Daniel 65 Prefab Sprout 15 Presley, Elvis 1 Prewitt, Archer 57 Priest, Maxi 20 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Proclaimers, The 13 Prodigy 22 Propellerheads 26 Pulp 51 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Pussycat Dolls, The 66 Q-Tip 66 Also see Tribe Called Quest, A Queen 6 Quickspace 30 Rabbitt, Eddie 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Rahman, A.R. 67 Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Reddy, Helen 9 Reed, Dean 38 Reeves, Martha 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Martha and the Vandellas R.E.M. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Rentals, The 50 Republica 20 Rhodes, Emitt 55 Rice, Damien 50 Richard, Cliff 14 Richie, Lionel 50 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Commodores, The Riders in the Sky 33 Rihanna 59 Riley, Teddy 14 Rilo Kiley 52 Rise Against 66 Robbins, Marty 9 Robinson, Smokey 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Robyn 69 Rockapella 34 Rogers, Kenny 56 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Rogue Wave 69 Rolling Stones 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Roots, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Rosario 43 Ross, Diana 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Supremes, The Roth, David Lee 59 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Van Halen Roxette 23 Royal Crown Revue 33 Rubio, Paulina 39 Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish Ruffin, David 6 RuPaul 20 Sade 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Safina, Alessandro 42 Sager, Carole Bayer 5 Sahir, Kadim al- 44 Sainte-Marie, Buffy 11
Ramazzotti, Eros 52 Rankin, Kenny 66
Sanz, Alejandro 35
Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Seals, Dan 9 Seals & Crofts 3 Searchers, The 41 Secada, Jon 13 Secret Machines 66 Sedaka, Neil 4 Selena 16 Servant, The 69 Setzer, Brian 32 Sexsmith, Ron 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Shaffer, Paul 13 Shaggs, The 46 Shaggy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Shakira 59 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Shamen, The 23 Shangri-Las, The 35 She & Him 69 Shearing, George 28 SHeDAISY 36 Sheep on Drugs 27 Sheik, Duncan 32 Sheila E. 59 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Shepard, Vonda 35 Shins, The 52 Shirelles, The 11 Shonen Knife 13 Shore, Dinah 36 Siberry, Jane 6 Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Simpson, Ashlee 58 Simpson, Jessica 52 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Sinatra, Frank 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sinatra, Nancy 52 Sisqó 34 Also see Dru Hill Sissel 42 Sixpence None the Richer 26 Slean, Sarah 65 Smith, Elliott 28 Smith, Keely 29 Smiths, The 3 Sneaker Pimps 60 Snow, Pheobe 4 Sobule, Jill 20 Soft Cell 43 Solange 66 Something Corporate 68 Son by Four 35
Souther, J.D. 66 Spaniels, The 43 Sparks, Jordin 67 Sparks 18 Spears, Britney 66 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Spector, Ronnie 28 Also see Ronettes, The Spedding, Chris 61 Spektor, Regina 60 Spice Girls 22 Spoon 69 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Springfield, Dusty 20 Springfield, Rick 9 Spring Heel Jack 30 Springsteen, Bruce 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Squeeze 5 Stafford, Jo 24 Stansfield, Lisa 9 Starr, Edwin 50 Starr, Kay 27 Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Stars 69 Steely Dan 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stefani, Gwen 63 Stereolab 47 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Stereo MC’s 34 Stevens, Cat 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Stevens, Sufjan 57 Stewart, Rod 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Faces, The Stills, Stephen 5 Also see Buffalo Springfield Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Sting 41 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Police, The Stockwood, Kim 26 Story, The 13 Straw, Syd 18 Also see Golden Palominos Streisand, Barbra 35 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Studdard, Ruben 61 Sturr, Jimmy 33 Subways, The 68 Suede 20 Sugababes 69
Savage Garden 32
Songs: Ohia 49
Sugarcult 68
Scissor Sisters 61
Sonny and Cher 24
Sum 41 38
Razorlight 67
S Club 7 37
Soraya 46
Summer, Donna 12
Rea, Chris 12
Sea and Cake, The 48
Soul Coughing 21
Sundays, The 20
Redding, Otis 5
Seal 66
Soulja Boy Tell ’Em 67
Sunset Valley 31
Saint Etienne 28 Sanborn, David 28 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Santamaria, Mongo 28
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Superchunk 29 Super Furry Animals 28 Supremes, The 6 Surfaris, The 23 Sweat, Keith 13 Sweet, Matthew 9 Swell 31 Swift, Taylor 65 Swing Out Sister 40 Switches 64 SWV 14 Sylvian, David 27 Taking Back Sunday 58 Talking Heads 1 Talk Talk 19 Tally Hall 69 Tañón, Olga 39 Taylor, Ben 60 Taylor, James 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Taylor, Steve 26 Tears for Fears 52 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Teenage Fanclub 13 Tegan and Sara 58 Tellier, Sébastien 69 Temptations, The 3 10,000 Maniacs 3 Texas 27 Thalia 38 The The 15 They Might Be Giants 7 Thicke, Robin 66 Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 30 Odd Foot of Grunts 69 Thomas, Irma 62 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thompson Twins 43 T-Pain 68 Three Dog Night 5 Tiffany 4 Tikaram, Tanita 9 Timberlake, Justin 60 Timbuk 3 3 Tisdale, Ashley 68 TLC 43 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Toad the Wet Sprocket 13 Tokio Hotel 65
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Bass, Ralph 24 Beldon, Bob 62 Benitez, Jellybean 15 Brann, Chris 63 Brion, Jon 52 Bristol, Johnny 62 Brown, Junior 15 Brown, Pete 62 Brown, Tony 14 Browne, Jackson 3 Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Burnett, T Bone 59 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Cale, John 54 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Velvet Underground, The Child, Desmond 30 Clark, Dick 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Clarke, Stanley 3 Clement, Jack 57 Clinton, George 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Cohen, Lyor 29 Collins, Phil 2 Also see Genesis Combs, Sean “Puffy” 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Connors, Norman 30 Cornelius 44 Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Cowell, Simon 52 Cropper, Steve 12 Crowell, Rodney 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Dalton, Nic 31 Danger Mouse 59 Dave, Edmunds 28 Davies, Gail 38 Dickinson, Jim 59 Dimitri from Paris 43 Dixon, Willie 10 DJ Krush 60
Young M.C. 4
Dolby, Thomas 10
Producers
Dr. Dre 50 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Also see N.W.A.
Trevi, Gloria 29 Tse, Nicholas 44 Tumes, Michelle 37 Tunstall, KT 61 Turner, Tina 54 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Turner, Ike and Tina Turtles, The 29 TV on the Radio 66 Twain, Shania 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Twisted Sister 66 Ultravox 38 Uncle Kracker 42 Usher 50 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Utada, Hikaru 62 Vale, Jerry 30 Valentino, Bobby 67 Valli, Frankie 10 Vandross, Luther 47 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Vanessa-Mae 26 Vannelli, Gino 52 Vega, Suzanne 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Velasquez, Jaci 32 Velocity Girl 23 Veloso, Caetano 28 Velvet Crush 28 Veronicas, The 63 Verve, The 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Villarreal, Alicia 68 Vinton, Bobby 12 Vissi, Anna 41 Vitamin C 33 Viva Voce 69 Voegele, Kate 68 Wainwright, Martha 65 Wainwright, Rufus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Walker, Butch 67 Walker, Natalie 65 Walsh, Joe 5 Ward, M. 66 Warnes, Jennifer 3 Warwick, Dionne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Washington, Dinah 5 Was (Not Was) 6 Waters, Crystal 15 Watley, Jody 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 We Are Scientists 69 Weather Girls, The 52 Webb, Jimmy 12 Weepies, The 66
Earlier sketch in CM 39 Whiting, Margaret 28 Whittaker, Roger 41 Who, The 3 Wilco 69 Earlier sketch in CM 47 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Williams, Andy 2 Williams, Dar 21 Williams, Deniece 1 Williams, Joe 11 Williams, Lucinda 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Williams, Paul 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Williams, Robbie 60 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Williams, Vanessa 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Williams, Victoria 17 Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Wilson, Jackie 3 Wilson, Nancy 28 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Wilson Phillips 5 Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic Womack, Bobby 5 Womack, Lee Ann 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wright, Rick 65 Also see Pink Floyd Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yankovic, “Weird Al” 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Yothu Yindi 68 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield
Weezer 52 Earlier sketch in CM 20
Austin, Dallas 16
Tozzi, Umberto 64
Weller, Paul 65
Axelrod, David 34
Traore, Rokia 53
Wemba, Papa 40
Travis 66 Earlier sketch in CM 29
Westlife 33
Baker, Anita 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9
White Stripes 69
Banner, David 58
Tommy James and the Shondells 35 Tony! Toni! Toné! 12 Torme, Mel 4 Torres, Nestor 36 Torrini, Emiliana 68 Townshend, Pete 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Who, The
Young, Tata 61
Ackerman, Will 3 Adler, Lou 58 Afanasieff, Walter 26 Albini, Steve 15 Also see Shellac Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Avant 54
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Dupri, Jermaine 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Dust Brothers 32 Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” 57 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Eicher, Manfred 38 Elliott, Missy 57 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Eminem 53 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Enigma 32 Earlier sketch in CM 14
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Eno, Brian 49 Ertegun, Ahmet 10 Ertegun, Nesuhi 24 Estelle 66 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Fripp, Robert 9 Froom, Mitchell 15 Gabler, Milton 25 Gabriel, Ana 44 Gabriel, Juan 31 Garnier, Laurent 29 Gordy, Emory, Jr. 17 Grae, Jean 52 Grandmaster Flash 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Granz, Norman 37 Gray, F. Gary 19 Grusin, Dave 7 Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Handsome Boy Modeling School 53 Hardcastle, Paul 20 Horn, Trevor 33 Iglauer, Bruce 37 Iovine, Jimmy 46 Jackson, Michael 67 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The Jackson, Millie 14 Jackson, Randy 64 Jarre, Jean-Michel 67 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jazze Pha 58 Jerkins, Rodney 38 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11 Jones, Booker T. 8 Also see Booker T. & the M.G.’s Jones, Donell 43 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jordan, Montell 26 Kelly, R. 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 King Tubby 51 Kool Herc 45 Kool Keith 54 Krasnow, Bob 15 Lange, Mutt 47 Lanois, Daniel 8 Lasar, Mars 39 Laswell, Bill 14 Laswell, Greg 67
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Ludacris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Lynne, Jeff 5 Madlib 48 Mandel, Johnny 28 Marley, Rita 10 Martin, George 6 Martin, Max 67 Master P 22 Mayfield, Curtis 8 McKnight, Brian 22 McLaren, Malcolm 23 Meek, Joe 46 Melcher, Terry 53 MF Doom 54 Miller, J.D. 67 Miller, Marcus 64 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Miller, Mitch 11 Moby 64 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Moroder, Giorgio 63 Most, Mickie 29 Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko Neptunes, The 45 Nevil, Robbie 61 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Oakenfold, Paul 32 Orbit, William 30 O’Rourke, Jim 31 Osby, Greg 57 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Pablo, Augustus 37 Parks, Van Dyke 17 Parsons, Alan 12 Paul, Prince 29 Post, Mike 21 Prefuse 73 56 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Q-Tip 66 Also see Tribe Called Quest, A Queen Latifah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Rahman, A.R. 67 Reid, Antonio 44 Riley, Teddy 14 RJD2 54 Robertson, Robbie 2 Rock, Pete 64 Rodgers, Nile 8 Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Rose, Fred 58 Rosnes, Renée 44
Legend, Johnny 58
Rubin, Rick 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Leiber and Stoller 14
Rundgren, Todd 11
Lil’ Jon 52 Lillywhite, Steve 13
RZA 50 Also see Wu-Tang Clan
Lloyd, Bill 62
Saadiq, Raphael 52
Salem, Kevin 32 Sawhney, Nitin 46 Scruggs, Randy 28 Sermon, Erick 44 Also see EPMD Sherwood, Adrian 31 Shocklee, Hank 15 Simmons, Russell 47 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Singh, Talvin 44 Size, Roni 31 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Soulja Boy Tell ’Em 67 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Storch, Scott 61 Sure!, Al B. 13 Sweat, Keith 13 Swizz Beatz 56 Tall Paul 36 Talmy, Shel 52 Thicke, Robin 66 Timbaland 42 Too $hort 16 Toussaint, Allen 11 T-Pain 68 Tricky 18 Tyrell, Steve 52 Vandross, Luther 47 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Van Dyk, Paul 35 Van Helden, Armand 32 Van Zandt, Steven 29 Vasquez, Junior 16 Vig, Butch 17 Visconti, Tony 53 Wachtel, Waddy 26 Walden, Narada Michael 14 Walker, Butch 67 Was, Don 21 Also see Was (Not Was) Watt, Mike 22 Weiser, Ronny 58 West, Kanye 58 Wexler, Jerry 15 Whelan, Bill 20 Whitfield, Norman 66 Wildhorn, Frank 31 Williams, J. 63 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Willner, Hal 10 Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Winbush, Angela 15 Wolf, Peter 31 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Woods-Wright, Tomica 22
Promoters Clark, Dick 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2
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Cohen, Lyor 29 Cowell, Simon 52 Geldof, Bob 9 Graham, Bill 10 Hay, George D. 3 Kasem, Casey 69 Meek, Joe 46 Simmons, Russell 47 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Walden, Phil 59
Ragtime Johnson, James P. 16 Joplin, Scott 10
Rap Akon 61 Arrested Development 14 Atmosphere 63 Austin, Dallas 16 AZ 44 Bambaataa, Afrika 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Banks, Lloyd 60 Banner, David 58 Basehead 11 Beastie Boys 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Big Punisher 43 Big Tymers, The 42 Biz Markie 10 Blackalicious 39 Black Eyed Peas 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Black Sheep 15 Bleek, Memphis 56 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 18 Bow Wow 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Brother Ali 63 Bubba Sparxxx 48 Buck 65 56 Busta Rhymes 62 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Campbell, Luther 10 Cam’ron 39 Cappadonna 43 Cassidy 57 Cee-Lo 49 Chamillionaire 68 Cherry, Neneh 4 Chingy 53 Combs, Sean “Puffy” 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Common 56 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Coolio 19 Cypress Hill 11 Da Brat 30 Das EFX 14 Dead Prez 54 De La Soul 37 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Del the Funky Homosapien 30 Digable Planets 15
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Also see Tribe Called Quest, A Queen Latifah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Rage Against the Machine 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Rakim 46 Also see Eric B. and Rakim Redman 35 Riley, Teddy 14 Rock, Pete 64 Roots, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Ross, Rick 61 Rubin, Rick 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Run DMC 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 RZA 50 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Salt-N-Pepa 6 Santana, Juelz 58 Scarface 41 Also see Geto Boys, The Scott-Heron, Gil 13 Sermon, Erick 44 Also see EPMD 7L & Esoteric 63 Shaggy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Shanté 10 Shocklee, Hank 15 Shyne 54 Sigel, Beanie 55 Simmons, Russell 47 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Sir Mix-A-Lot 14 Slick Rick 27 Slum Village 51 Smith, Will 62 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Also see DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Snoop Dogg 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Snow 23 Soulja Boy Tell ’Em 67 Spearhead 19 Special Ed 16 Streets, The 50 Sugarhill Gang 60 Sure!, Al B. 13 Swizz Beatz 56 T-Pain 68 Three 6 Mafia 59 T.I. 56 Timbaland 42
Twista 54 2Pac 17 Also see Digital Underground Uncle Kracker 42 Usher 23 US3 18 Vanilla Ice 6 Warren G 33 West, Kanye 58 Williams, Andre 60 Williams, “Slim” and “Baby” 31 Wu-Tang Clan 19 Xzibit 31 Ying Yang Twins 57 Young Jeezy 61 Young M.C. 4 Yo Yo 9
TLC 43 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Harrell, Andre 16
T-Love 49
Iovine, Jimmy 46
Tone-Loc 3
Jeru the Damaja 33
Kid ’n Play 5 Kid Rock 54 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kingston, Sean 68 K’Naan 67 Knight, Suge 15 Kool Herc 45 Kool Keith 54 Kool Moe Dee 9 Krayzie Bone 63 Kris Kross 11 KRS-One 8 Kurupt 35 Kweli, Talib 43 Lady Sovereign 61 Last Poets 21 Lil’ Jon 52 Lil’ Kim 30 Lil Scrappy 62 Lil’ Wayne 59 LL Cool J 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Love, G. 24 Ludacris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Lupe Fiasco 64 Madlib 48 Mario 55 Martinez, Angie 43 Mase 27 Masta Ace 40 Master P 22 MC Breed 17 MC Eiht 27 MC Lyte 8 MC 900 Ft. Jesus 16 MC Serch 10 Method Man 31 MF Doom 54 M.I.A. 63 Monch, Pharoahe 29 M.O.P. 34 Mos Def 41 Mystikal 29 Nappy Roots 46 Nas 49 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Nate Dogg 51 Naughty by Nature 11 Nelly 40 Notorious B.I.G. 20 N.W.A. 6 Ol’ Dirty Bastard 42 Also see Wu-Tang Clan OutKast 33 Panjabi MC 46 Peaches 46 People Under The Stairs 39 Pharcyde, The 17 Pitbull 69
Too $hort 16
Jay-Z 47 Earlier sketch in CM 28
Jurassic 5 42
P.M. Dawn 11
Tribe Called Quest, A 8
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11
Juvenile 61 Earlier sketch in CM 36
Princess Superstar 39
Trick Daddy 28
Knight, Suge 15
Project Pat 65
Tricky 18
Koppelman, Charles 14
Kane, Big Daddy 7
Public Enemy 4
Trina 41
Krasnow, Bob 15
Kardinal Offishall 61
Q-Tip 66
Tweet 55
LaSalle, Denise 43
Digital Underground 9 Dizzee Rascal 53 DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince 5 DMX 25 Dr. Dre 50 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Also see N.W.A. D12 57 Dupri, Jermaine 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Eazy-E 13 Also see N.W.A. E-40 46 Elliott, Missy 57 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Eminem 53 Earlier sketch in CM 28 EPMD 10 Eric B. and Rakim 9 ESG 45 Estelle 66 Evans, Faith 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Eve 34 Fabolous 47 Fat Boys, The 47 Fat Joe 42 50 Cent 55 Flo Rida 67 Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Fugees, The 17 Gang Starr 13 Geto Boys, The 11 Ghostface Killah 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Gnarls Barkley 64 Goodie Mob 24 Grae, Jean 52 Grandmaster Flash 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Gravediggaz 23 Hammer, M.C. 5 Handsome Boy Modeling School 53 Heavy D 10 House of Pain 14 Ice Cube 10 Also see N.W.A. Ice-T 7 Insane Clown Posse 22 Jackson, Millie 14 Jadakiss 51 Ja Rule 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Jay-Z 47 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Jazze Pha 58
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Record Company Executives Abner, Ewart 41 Ackerman, Will 3 Adler, Lou 58 Allison, Joe 42 Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Blackwell, Chris 26 Brown, Alison 44 Brown, Tony 14 Busby, Jheryl 9 Caparro, Jim 62 Chess, Leonard 24 Cohen, Lyor 29 Combs, Sean “Puffy” 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Cowell, Simon 52 Davis, Chip 48 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Davis, Clive 14 Dr. Dre 50 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Also see N.W.A. Dupri, Jermaine 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Eicher, Manfred 38 Ertegun, Ahmet 10 Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Gabriel, Peter 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Geffen, David 8 Gordy, Berry, Jr. 6 Granz, Norman 37 Hammond, John 6 Harley, Bill 7 Iglauer, Bruce 37
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Lil’ Wayne 59 LiPuma, Tommy 18 Madonna 38 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Marley, Rita 10 Martin, George 6 Master P 22 Mayfield, Curtis 8 Meek, Joe 46 Mercer, Johnny 13 Miller, Mitch 11 Mingus, Charles 9 Mottola, Tommy 36 Near, Holly 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Ostin, Mo 17 Penner, Fred 10 Perry, Ted 53 Phillips, Sam 5 Reid, Antonio 44 Reznor, Trent 13 Also see Nine Inch Nails Rhone, Sylvia 13 Robinson, Smokey 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Robinson, Sylvia 55 Rose, Fred 58 Roumain, Daniel 54 Rubin, Rick 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Simmons, Russell 47 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Size, Roni 31 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Talmy, Shel 52 Teller, Al 15 Too $hort 16 Toomey, Jenny 43 Also see Tsunami Walden, Phil 59 Waronker, Simon 57 Weiser, Ronny 58 Wexler, Jerry 15 Williams, J. 63 Williams, “Slim” and “Baby” 31 Woods-Wright, Tomica 22
Reggae Akon 61 Aswad 34 Bad Brains 16 Balkan Beat Box 67 Banton, Buju 35 Bedouin Soundclash 58 Beenie Man 33 Big Mountain 23 Big Youth 43 Black Uhuru 41 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Blondy, Alpha 40 Brown, Carlinhos 32
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Capleton 40 Christafari 51 Cliff, Jimmy 8 Coco Tea 36 Congos, The 58 Corneille 67 Dairo, I.K. 48 Dekker, Desmond 57 Delgado, Junior 46 Dillon, Phyllis 53 Dodd, Clement Coxsone 50 Dube, Lucky 17 Dub Trio 63 Elephant Man 48 Griffiths, Marcia 45 Inner Circle 15 Israel Vibration 21 Kelly, Junior 49 King Tubby 51 Kitchener, Lord 29 Lady Saw 41 Levy, Barrington 45 Livingstone, Dandy 52 Long Beach Dub All Stars 58 Luciano 41 Marley, Bob 3 Marley, Damian 39 Marley, Rita 10 Marley, Ziggy 47 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Matisyahu 59 Minott, Sugar 31 Mowatt, Judy 46 Mystic Revealers 16 Pablo, Augustus 37 Paragons, The 53 Paul, Sean 42 Perry, Lee “Scratch” 52 Quaye, Finley 30 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Ranks, Shabba 38 Sanchez 38 Shaggy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Sherwood, Adrian 31 Silk, Garnett 39 Sizzla 36 Skatalites, The 18 Sly and Robbie 54 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Steel Pulse 14 Third World 13 Toots and the Maytals 36 Tosh, Peter 3 UB40 49 Earlier sketch in CM 4 U-Roy 37 Wailer, Bunny 11 Wailing Souls 32 Wonder, Wayne 43 Yellowman 42
Brown, Dennis 29
Rhythm and Blues/Soul
Burning Spear 15
Aaliyah 47 Earlier sketch in CM 21
Calderón, Tego 53
Abdul, Paula 3 Adams, Johnny 33 Adams, Oleta 17 Aguilera, Christina 61 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Akon 61 Alexander, Arthur 14 All-4-One 17 Amerie 56 Ashanti 65 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Association, The 59 Austin, Dallas 16 Avant 54 Badu, Erykah 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Baker, Anita 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Baker, LaVern 25 Ball, Marcia 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Ballard, Hank 17 Baltimore, Charli 54 Basehead 11 Bass, Fontella 49 Becker, Margaret 31 Belle, Regina 45 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Benét, Eric 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bishop, Elvin 41 Black, Jully 64 Blackstreet 23 Bland, Bobby “Blue” 12 Blessid Union of Souls 20 Bleu, Corbin 68 Blige, Mary J. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Blues Brothers, The 3 Bofill, Angela 57 Bolton, Michael 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Booker, James 62 Booker T. & the M.G.’s 24 Box Tops, The 44 Boyz II Men 15 Brandy 57 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Braxton, Toni 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Brooks, Hadda 43 Brown, Chris 64 Brown, James 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Brown, Ruth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Brownstone 21
Cameo 60 Campbell, Little Milton 58 Campbell, Tevin 13 Cantrell, Blu 45 Carey, Mariah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Carr, James 23 Case 38 C + C Music Factory 16 Chamillionaire 68 Chandler, Gene 46 Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Ciara 61 Clark-Sheard, Karen 48 Clovers, The 42 Club Nouveau 62 Cole, Keyshia 64 Cole, Natalie 61 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Color Me Badd 23 Commodores, The 23 Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The Costa, Nikka 56 Crawford, Randy 25 Cropper, Steve 12 Curtis, King 17 D’Angelo 20 D’Arby, Terence Trent 3 David, Craig 42 Davis, Billy 52 Day26 68 DeBarge, Chico 53 DeBarge, El 14 Del Vikings, The 35 Des’ree 24 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Destiny’s Child 33 DeVaughn, Raheem 64 Dibango, Manu 60 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Domino, Fats 2 Downing, Will 39 Dramatics, The 69 Dr. John 63 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Dru Hill 25 Dub Trio 63 Dwele 65 Earth, Wind and Fire 62 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Eartha 44 Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” 57 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Bryson, Peabo 11
En Vogue 10
B2K 42
Estelle 66
Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War
Evans, Faith 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25
Busby, Jheryl 9
Evora, Cesaria 19
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Fabulous Thunderbirds, The 1 Floetry 49 Fourplay 66 Four Tops, The 11 Fox, Samantha 3 Foxx, Jamie 62 Frankie J. 58 Franklin, Aretha 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Funk Brothers 42 Gaye, Marvin 4 Gill, Johnny 20 Ginuwine 34 Gordy, Berry, Jr. 6 Gray, Macy 32 Green, Al 55 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Green, Vivian 57 Guthrie, Gwen 26 Hall & Oates 47 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hamilton, Anthony 58 Hathaway, Donny 42 Hathaway, Lalah 65 Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hayes, Isaac 10 Hill, Lauryn 25 Also see Fugees, The Holiday, J. 67 Holland-Dozier-Holland 5 Holloway, Brenda 45 Houston, Whitney 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Howard, Miki 38 Howland, Don 24 Hunter, James 65 Hurt, Mississippi John 24 Hyman, Phyllis 49 Incognito 16 India.Arie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Ingram, James 11 Isley Brothers, The 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Jackson, Freddie 3 Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Jackson, Michael 67 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The Jackson, Millie 14
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Jacksons, The 7
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11 Jodeci 13 Joe 33 John, Willie 25 Johnson, Donnie 48 Johnson, Ella 50 Johnson, Syleena 49 Jon B. 41 Jones, Booker T. 8 Also see Booker T. & the M.G.’s Jones, Donell 43 Jones, Grace 9 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch CM 2 Jordan, Louis 11 Jordan, Montell 26 K-Ci & JoJo 34 K-Doe, Ernie 36 Kelis 48 Kelly, R. 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Keys, Alicia 69 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Khan, Chaka 63 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 9 King, B. B. 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 King, Ben E. 7 King, Earl 44 Kingston, Sean 68 Knight, Gladys 50 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Knowles, Beyoncé 60 Kool & the Gang 13 Kool & the Gang 58 LaBelle, Patti 45 Earlier sketch in CM 8 LaMontagne, Ray 61 Lance, Major 58 LaSalle, Denise 43 Lattimore, Kenny 51 LaVette, Bettye 58 Legend, Johnny 58 Legend, John 61 Les Nubians 45 Levert, Gerald 35 Lil’ Mo 44 Little Eva 48 Lloyd 65 Los Lobos 2 Love, G. 24 Lumidee 62 Lyfe 58 Mack, Lonnie 37 Mandisa 67 Mario 55 Martha and the Vandellas 25 Mary Mary 67 Earlier sketch in CM 39
Jagged Edge 36
Maxwell 22
Reeves, Martha 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Martha and the Vandellas
Jaheim 42
Mayfield, Curtis 8
Reid, Antonio 44
Tamia 34
James, Etta 54 Earlier sketch in CM 6
McDonald, Michael 59
Teena Marie 49
Jamiroquai 69 Earlier sketch in CM 21
McPhatter, Clyde 25 Also see Drifters, The
Richie, Lionel 50 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Commodores, The Rihanna 59
Terrell, Tammi 49
McKnight, Brian 22
Medley, Bill 3 Meters, The 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Milian, Christina 53 Miller, J.D. 67 Milli Vanilli 4 Mills, Stephanie 21 Mint Condition 29 Mo’, Keb’ 21 Monica 60 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Monifah 24 Moonglows, The 33 Moore, Chante 21 Moore, Melba 7 Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Muhammad, Idris 40 Musiq 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Mya 32 Ndegéocello, Me’Shell 18 Nesby, Ann 57 Neville, Aaron 5 Also see Neville Brothers, The Neville Brothers, The 4 New Kids on the Block 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Ne-Yo 62 Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Ocean, Billy 4 Ohio Players 16 O’Jays, The 13 Omarion 62 112 49 Orioles, The 35 Otis, Johnny 16 Pendergrass, Teddy 3 Peniston, CeCe 15 Perry, Phil 24 Phillips, Esther 46 Pickett, Wilson 10 Pink 62 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Platters, The 25 Pointer Sisters, The 9 Price, Kelly 34 Price, Lloyd 25 Priest, Maxi 20 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Rainey, Ma 22 Rawls, Lou 60 Redding, Otis 5 Reese, Della 13
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Riley, Teddy 14 Robinson, Smokey 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Robinson, Sylvia 55 Ronettes, The 45 Ross, Diana 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Supremes, The Rowland, Kelly 64 Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish Ruff Endz 41 Ruffin, David 6 Also see Temptations, The Rushen, Patrice 49 Saadiq, Raphael 52 Sam and Dave 8 Scaggs, Boz 12 Scott, Jill 63 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Secada, Jon 13 Shai 23 Shanice 14 Sharpe, Ray 53 Shaw, Marlena 53 Shirelles, The 11 Shocklee, Hank 15 Silk 26 Sisqó 34 Also see Dru Hill Sister Sledge 37 Sledge, Percy 15 Sly & the Family Stone 24 Solange 66 Soul II Soul 17 Sparks, Jordin 67 Spinners, The 21 Stansfield, Lisa 9 Staples, Mavis 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Staples, Pops 11 Staton, Candi 45 Stewart, Rod 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Faces, The Stone, Angie 37 Stone, Joss 52 Stone, Sly 8 Also see Sly & the Family Stone Strehli, Angela 58 Studdard, Ruben 61 Subdudes, The 18 Sugababes 69 Supremes, The 6 Sure!, Al B. 13 Sweat, Keith 13 SWV 14 Tate, Howard 45 Temptations, The 3
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Tex, Joe 68 Thicke, Robin 66 Third World 13 Thomas, Irma 62 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Thornton, Big Mama 18 T-Pain 68 3LW 44 TLC 43 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Tony! Toni! Toné! 12 Toussaint, Allen 11 Tower of Power 40 Troy, Doris 47 Truth Hurts 50 Turner, Ike and Tina 24 Turner, Ike 62 Turner, Tina 54 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Turner, Ike and Tina Tweet 55 Tyrese 34 Usher 50 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Valentino, Bobby 67 Vandross, Luther 47 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Walker, Junior 30 Was (Not Was) 6 Waters, Crystal 15 Watley, Jody 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Wells, Mary 51 Wexler, Jerry 15 White, Karyn 21 Whitfield, Norman 66 Williams, Andre 60 Williams, Deniece 1 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Williams, Saul 57 Williams, Vanessa 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Wilson, Charlie 51 Wilson, Jackie 3 Wilson, Nancy 28 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Winans, Mario 50 Winans, The 12 Winbush, Angela 15 Winehouse, Amy 61 Withers, Bill 54 Womack, Bobby 5 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wright, Jaguar 57 Young, Will 68 Yuro, Timi 60 Zhane 22
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Adam, Margie 39 Adam Again 61 Adam Ant 13 Adams, Bryan 61 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Adams, Ryan 67 Adkins, Hasil 49 Aereogramme 61 Aerosmith 37 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Afghan Whigs 17 AFI 53 Afro Celt Sound System 46 Afters, The 68 Against Me! 63 Aguilar, Pepe 62 Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Alarm 2 Albini, Steve 15 Also see Shellac Album Leaf, The 67 Alexander, Arthur 14 Alexisonfire 55 Alice in Chains 10 Alien Ant Farm 61 Alien Sex Fiend 23 Alkaline Trio 56 Earlier sketch in CM 34 All-American Rejects, The 59 Allen, Daevid 28 Also see Gong Also see Soft Machine Allen, Lily 66 Allman Brothers, The 6 Aloha 59 Alter Bridge 64 Alvin, Dave 17 Also see Blasters, The Also see X Ambulance LTD 69 America 16 American Hi-Fi 44 American Music Club 64 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Amon Duul II 62 Amos, Tori 42 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Anastasio, Trey 47 Also see Phish Andrew W.K. 46 Angels & Airwaves 64 Animals 22 Anthrax 41 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Antony and the Johnsons 69 Apple, Fiona 58 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Apples in Stereo 30
Archers of Loaf 21 Arctic Monkeys 66 Arjona, Ricardo 43 Art of Noise 22 Ash 34 Ashcroft, Richard 55 Asia 63 Asian Dub Foundation 30 Association, The 59 Ataris, The 62 Aterciopelados 38 Athlete 68 At The Drive-In 32 Audio Adrenaline 53 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Audioslave 56 Automatic, The 63 Autumn Defense, The 64 Average White Band 38 Avett Brothers 69 Ayers, Kevin 58 Aztec Camera 22 Babes in Toyland 16 Bachman Turner Overdrive 50 Bacilos 48 Bad Brains 16 Bad Company 22 Badfinger 23 Bad Religion 28 Baker, Ginger 16 Also see Cream Also see Hawkwind Ballard, Hank 17 Band, The 9 Band of Horses 67 Bangs, Lester 44 Bardo Pond 28 Bareilles, Sara 64 Barenaked Ladies 39 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Barlow, Lou 20 Also see Dinosaur Jr. Also see Folk Implosion, The Also see Sebadoh Barrett, Syd 37 Also see Pink Floyd Basehead 11 Basement Jaxx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Beach Boys, The 1 Beastie Boys 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Beat Farmers, The 23 Beatles, The 2 Beaver Brown Band, The 3 Beck, Jeff 4 Also see Yardbirds, The
April Wine 43
Bedingfield, Natasha 67
Beck 65 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Aquabats 22
Bedouin Soundclash 58
Rock
Aqualung 68
Academy Isѧ, The 68
Arab Strap 33
Belew, Adrian 61 Earlier sketch in CM 5
AC/DC 4
Arcade Fire 68
Belle and Sebastian 68
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Earlier sketch in CM 28 Bell X1 64 Belly 16 Benatar, Pat 8 Ben Folds Five 20 Berlin 62 Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bettie Serveert 17 Bevis Frond 23 Biafra, Jello 18 Also see Dead Kennedys Big Audio Dynamite 18 Big Country? 49 Big Head Todd and the Monsters 20 Big Star 36 Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings 26 Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Bird and the Bee, The 67 Bishop, Jeb 28 Björk 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Sugarcubes, The Black, Frank 14 Also see Pixies, The Black Crowes, The 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Black Dice 68 Black Eyed Peas 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Black Flag 22 Black 47 37 Black Keys, The 64 Black Lips 67 Blackman, Cindy 15 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 58 Black Sabbath 9 Blasters, The 41 Bleu, Corbin 68 Blind Melon 21 Blink 182 27 Bloc Party 62 Blonde Redhead 50 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Blondie 27 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Blood, Sweat and Tears 7 Bloodhound Gang, The 31 Blow, The 69 Blue Aeroplanes, The 39 Blue Man Group 44 Blue October 61 Blue Oyster Cult 16 Blue Rodeo 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Blues Traveler 15 Blur 45 Earlier sketch in CM 17 BoDeans, The 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Bonham, Tracy 34 Bon Jovi 34
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Clemons, Clarence 7 Clem Snide 35 Click Five, The 64 Clinton, George 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Coal Chamber 35 Coasters, The 5 Cobra Starship 64 Cobra Verde 28 Cochran, Eddie 43 Cochrane, Tom 22 Cocker, Joe 54 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Coheed and Cambria 58 Cold 34 Cold Chisel 34 Coldplay 62 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Cold War Kids 67 Collective Soul 16 Collins, Phil 2 Also see Genesis Collister, Christine 42 Colton, Graham 67 Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen 30 Compulsion 23 Concrete Blonde 32 Congo Norvell 22 Constantines, The 58 Contemporary Dance Music, Funk 56 Continental Drifters 39 Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cook, David 69 Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The Cooper, Alice 58 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Cracker 12
Crash Vegas 49 Crazy Town 43 Cream 9 Creed 28 Creedence Clearwater Revival 16 Crenshaw, Marshall 67 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Crosby, David 3 Also see Byrds, The Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Crosby, Stills, and Nash 24 Crow, Sheryl 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Crowded House 63 Earlier sketch in CM 12 CSS 67 Cult, The 16 Cure, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Curry, Tim 3 Curve 13 Dahl, Jeff 28 Dale, Dick 13 Daltrey, Roger 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Who, The Damned, The 34 Damon and Naomi 25 Dandy Warhols, The 68 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Daniels, Charlie 6 Danko Jones 61 Danzig 7 D’Arby, Terence Trent 3 Darkness, The 58 Dark Star 29 Dashboard Confessional 44 Daughtry 67 Dave, Edmunds 28 Dave Matthews Band 69 Earlier sketch in CM 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Dave Clark Five, The 12 Davies, Ray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Dawson, Ronnie 48 Days of the New 48 dc Talk 18 Dead Can Dance 16 Dead Kennedys 29 Dead Milkmen 22 Death in Vegas 28 de Burgh, Chris 22 Deep Purple 11 Deerhoof 50 Deerhunter 66 Def Leppard 40 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Deftones 22
Cradle of Filth 37
DeGraw, Gavin 64
Cramps, The 16
Del Amitri 18 Delgados, The 31
Clark, Anne 32
Cranberries, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Clash, The 4
Crash Test Dummies 14
Depeche Mode 35
Earlier sketch in CM 10 Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band 30 Boomtown Rats 67 Boredoms, The 28 Boss Hog 29 Boston 11 Bottle Rockets 42 Bowie, David 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bowling for Soup 54 Boys Like Girls 69 Boys Night Out 63 Brad 21 Bragg, Billy 7 Brainiac 53 Branch, Michelle 47 Bravery, The 68 Bread 40 Breeders 53 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Brickell, Edie 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 3 Bright Eyes 42 Brinsley Schwarz 40 Broken Social Scene 63 Brom, Marti 46 Bronx, The 65 Brooks, Lonnie 54 Brooks, Meredith 30 Brötzmann, Caspar 27 Brown, Ian 66 Also see Stone Roses, The Browne, Jackson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Bruni, Carla 64 Buckcherry 65 Buckethead 34 Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Buckley, Tim 14 Buffalo Springfield 24 Buffalo Tom 18 Built to Spill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War Burgess, Sonny 42 Burke, Solomon 36 Burnett, T Bone 59 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Cale, J. J. 16 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Calexico 33 Calvert, Robert 30 Camel 21 Campi, Ray 44 Can 28 Candlebox 32 Canned Heat 44 Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band 26 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Caravan 24 Cardigans 19 Carlile, Brandi 63 Carlisle, Belinda 63 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Carolina Liar 67 Cars, The 20 Carter USM 31 Cascada 68 Case, Neko 66 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Also see New Pornographers, The Cat Power 69 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Catherine Wheel 18 Caustic Resin 31 Cave, Nick 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Ceili Rain 34 Cervenka, Exene 57 Chadbourne, Eugene 30 Chainsaw Kittens, The 33 Chao, Manu 41 Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Charlatans, The (U.K.) 13 Charlatans, The 55 Charm Farm 20 Cheap Trick 12 Cher 35 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Sonny and Cher Chevelle 44 Chicago 3 Chicks on Speed 47
Bush 38 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Butthole Surfers 16
Citizen King 27
Buzzcocks, The 9 Byrds, The 8 Byrne, David 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Talking Heads
Childish, Billy 28 Christian Death 28 Chumbawamba 21
Cope, Julian 16 Cornelius 44 Cornell, Chris 67 Cosmic Psychos 60 Costa, Matt 64 Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Church, The 14
Counting Crows 64 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Cinderella 16
Country Joe and the Fish 36
Cinematic Orchestra 52
Cousteau 41
Circle Jerks, The 17 City and Colour 66
Coverdale, David 34 Also see Deep Purple Also see Whitesnake
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 69
Cowboy Mouth 37 Cows, The 32
Café Tacuba 45
Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The
Caillat, Colbie 68 Cake 27
Caedmon’s Call 39
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Earlier sketch in CM 5 Derailers, The 37 Devo 13 Dexy’s Midnight Runners 46 D Generation 26 Dickerson, Deke 44 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 DiFranco, Ani 43 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Dinosaur Jr. 68 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Dire Straits 22 Dirtbombs, The 53 Dirty Three 31 Dishwalla 42 Dismemberment Plan 58 Disturbed 42 Dixie Dregs 36 D.O.A. 28 Doc Pomus 14 Dog’s Eye View 21 Doiron, Julie 41 Dokken 16 Donegan, Lonnie 42 Donelly, Tanya 39 Also see Belly Also see Breeders Also see Throwing Muses Donnas, The 33 Doobie Brothers, The 3 Doors, The 4 Doves 36 Down By Law 34 Dr. Dog 62 Dreamtheater 23 Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show 53 Drive-By Truckers 45 Drivin’ n’ Cryin’ 31 Dropkick Murphys 69 Earlier sketch in 26 Duran Duran 45 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Durutti Column, The 30 Dylan, Bob 58 Eagles, The 46 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Earle, Steve 68 Earlier sketch in CM 43 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Echo and the Bunnymen 32 Echobelly 21 Eddy, Duane 9 Edwards, Jonathan 67 88, The 69 Einstürzende Neubauten 13 Eisley 64 Electric Light Orchestra 7 Electric Six 67 Elf Power 30 El Gran Combo 39
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Emmich, Val 66 English Beat, The 9 Enigk, Jeremy 61 Also see Sunny Day Real Estate Eno, Brian 49 Erickson, Roky 16 Escovedo, Alejandro 67 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Eskimo Joe 68 Etheridge, Melissa 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Eurythmics 31 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Evanescence 53 Everclear 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Eve 6 31 Ex, The 28 Exploited, The 60 Extreme 10 Faces, The 22 Face to Face 50 Faint, The 53 Fairport Convention 22 Faithfull, Marianne 51 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Faith No More 7 Fall, The 12 Fall Out Boy 57 Fastbacks, The 29 Fastball 32 Faust 32 Fear Factory 27 Feathers, Charlie 40 Felt 32 Ferry, Bryan 1 Filter 28 Fine Frenzy, A 69 Finger Eleven 66 fIREHOSE 11 Fishbone 7 5,6,7,8’s, The 56 Five Iron Frenzy 26 54-40 37 Fixx, The 33 Flaming Lips 48 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Flamingos, The 36 Flamin’ Groovies 42 Flatlanders, The 43 Fleetwood Mac 44 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Flogging Molly 66 Flores, Rosie 16 Flying Luttenbachers, The 28 Flying Saucer Attack 29 FM Static 68 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Earlier sketch in CM 50 Also see Ben Folds Five Folk Implosion, The 28 Foo Fighters 58 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Ford, Lita 9 Also see Runaways, The Foreigner 21 Fountains of Wayne 53 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Four Seasons, The 24 Fox, Samantha 3 Frampton, Peter 62 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Humble Pie Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers 24 Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Franz Ferdinand 58 Fratellis, The 69 Fray, The 66 Free 44 Freed, Alan 36 French Kicks 60 Frey, Glenn 3 Also see Eagles, The Frightened Rabbit 66 Frogs, The 31 Front 242 19 Froom, Mitchell 15 Frusciante, John 56 Fuel 27 Fugazi 13 Fugs, The 35 Fu Manchu 22 Funk Brothers 42 Futureheads, The 67 Gabriel, Peter 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Gaines, Jeffrey 34 Galactic 44 Galaxie 500 33 Gang of Four 8 Gap Band, The 42 Garbage 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Garcia, Jerry 4 Also see Grateful Dead, The Gary Puckett and the Union Gap 45 Gathering, The 62 Gatton, Danny 16 Gene Loves Jezebel 27 Genesis 4 Geraldine Fibbers 21 Germs, The 54 Get Set Go 69 Get Up Kids 41
Elms, The 44
Fogerty, John 60 Earlier Sketch in CM 2 Also see Creedence Clearwater Revival
Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell 5
Foghat 45
Emmet Swimming 24
Folds, Ben 67
Elliot, Cass 5 Ellis-Bextor, Sophie 62
Glenn, Glen 66 Glitter, Gary 19 Go-Betweens, The 28 God Is My Co-Pilot 29 Godsmack 30 Gogol Bordello 59 Golden Palominos 32 Golden Smog 60 Goldfinger 46 Golightly, Holly 45 Gomez 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Good Charlotte 45 Goodrem, Delta 65 Goo Goo Dolls, The 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Gordon, Robert 57 Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci 30 Gov’t Mule 35 Graham, Bill 10 Grandaddy 43 Grand Funk Railroad 36 Grant Lee Buffalo 16 Grapes of Wrath, The 33 Grass Roots, The 62 Grateful Dead 5 Great Lake Swimmers 68 Great White 44 Grebenshikov, Boris 3 Green, Adam 64 Green Day 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Griffin, Patty 63 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Guess Who 23 Guided By Voices 18 Guns n’ Roses 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Gus Gus 26 Guster 29 Guttermouth 39 Guzmán, Alejandra 44 Gwar 13 Gym Class Heroes 62 Hagar, Sammy 21 Hagen, Nina 25 Hall & Oates 47 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hammill, Peter 30 Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Hanna, Kathleen 45 Hard-Fi 63 Harper, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Harper, Roy 30 Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The
Ghost 24
Harry, Deborah 4 Also see Blondie
Giant Sand 30
Hart, Beth 29
Gift, Roland 3 Gin Blossoms 18
Hart, Mickey 39 Also see Grateful Dead, The
Girls Against Boys 31
Harvey, PJ 43
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Earlier sketch in CM 11 Harvey Danger 60 Hassman, Nikki 26 Hatfield, Juliana 37 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Also see Lemonheads, The Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hawkins, Dale 45 Hawkins, Ronnie 36 Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hawkwind 41 Hawthorne Heights 65 Hayden 65 Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Heart 1 Helmet 52 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Hendrix, Jimi 2 Henley, Don 3 Also see Eagles, The Henry, Joe 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Hiatt, John 35 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Higgins, Missy 64 Hillman, Chris 67 Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Hinder 65 His Name Is Alive 43 Hitchcock, Robyn 60 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Hives, The 44 Hodgson, Roger 26 Also see Supertramp Hold Steady, The 56 Holdsworth, Allan 61 Also see Soft Machine Hole 14 Holiday, J. 67 Holland-Dozier-Holland 5 Holmes Brothers, The 35 Hoobastank 50 Hoodoo Gurus 33 Hooters 20 Hootie and the Blowfish 18 Horvitz, Wayne 42 Hot Chip 64 Hot Hot Heat 55 Houston, Penelope 28 Hudson Brothers, The 56 Humble Pie 40 Hunter, Ian 57 Hüsker Dü 45 Hutchinson, Eric 66
Indigenous 31 (International) Noise Conspiracy, The 60 Interpol 52 INXS 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Iron Maiden 10 Isaak, Chris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jackson, Randy 64 Jackyl 24 Jagger, Mick 53 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Rolling Stones, The Jam, The 27 James, Colin 66 James Gang 56 Jane’s Addiction 6 Jars of Clay 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Jason & the Scorchers 45 Jawbox 31 Jawbreaker 46 Jayhawks, The 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Jefferson Airplane 5 Jesus and Mary Chain, The 10 Jesus Lizard 19 Jet 61 Jethro Tull 8 Jett, Joan 3 Also see Runaways, The Jimmie’s Chicken Shack 22 Jimmy Eat World 37 Joel, Billy 52 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Johansen, David 7 John, Elton 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Johnson, Jack 64 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Johnston, Daniel 61 Jonas Brothers 63 Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 54 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Joplin, Janis 3 Journey 21 Joy Division 19 Juanes 43 Judas Priest 10
Lennon, Sean 49 Leo, Ted 43 Les Négresses Vertes 30 Les Savy Fav 54 Less Than Jake 22 Letters to Cleo 22 Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley Lewis, Linda Gail 48 Liars 55 Lifehouse 41 Limp Bizkit 56 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Lindley, David 2 Lindsay, Arto 53 Linkin Park 44 Linkous, Mark 26 Lit 27 Little Feat 4 Little Texas 14 Live 14 Living Colour 7 Living End, The 42 Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Lofgren, Nils 25 Logan, Jack 27 Loggins, Kenny 60 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Long Beach Dub All Stars 58 Los Lobos 36 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Los Lonely Boys 61 Los Straitjackets 50 Loud Family, The 31 Love, Courtney 50 Also see Hole Love, Darlene 46 Love 34 Love and Rockets 15 Love as Laughter 65 Loveless, Patty 66 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Loverboy 46 Love Spit Love 21 Lovin’ Spoonful 37 Low 37 Lowe, Nick 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Brinsley Schwarz Lowest of the Low 63 L7 12 Lucero 51 Ludo 64
Juliana Theory, The 43
Kelley, Josh 64 Kelly, Jeff 31 Kennedy, Nigel 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Kidjo, Angelique 39 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kid Rock 54 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kid606 36 Killers, The 61 Killing Heidi 62 Killing Joke 30 Kills, The 64 King Crimson 17 King Missile 22 Kingsmen, The 34 Kings of Leon 54 Kingston, Sean 68 Kinks, The 15 Kiss 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 KLF, The 52 KMFDM 18 Knack, The 35 Knapp, Jennifer 43 Knife, The 61 Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Kooks, The 68 Korn 20 Kottonmouth Kings 38 Kravitz, Lenny 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lady Gaga 69 Ladytron 65 La Ley 62 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Lambchop 29 LaMontagne, Ray 61 Landreth, Sonny 16 Lane, Ronnie 46 Also see Faces, The Lanegan, Mark 57 lang, kd 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Langford, Jon 59 Lanternjack, The 31 Laswell, Greg 67 LCD Soundsystem 64 Led Zeppelin 49 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Lee, Alvin 59 Lee, Amos 65 Lee, Ben 56 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Lee, Rita 37
Ida 44
Junoon 45
Legend, Johnny 58
Lunch, Lydia 54
Idol, Billy 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Kaiser Chiefs 66
Leiber and Stoller 14
Kansas 32
Lemonheads, The 12
Luscious Jackson 27 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Imbruglia, Natalie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 27
Karate 57
Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The
Immaculate Machine 62
Kearney, Mat 68
Imperial Teen 26
Keene, Tommy 31
Jule Brown 63
Keane 62
Lennon, Julian 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2
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Lush 13 Lydon, John 9 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Sex Pistols, The
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Lynne, Jeff 5 Lynyrd Skynyrd 9 MacColl, Ewan 49 Machine Head 32 MacIsaac, Ashley 21 Mack, Lonnie 37 Madder Rose 17 Make-Up, The 53 Malo, Raul 63 Malone, Michelle 30 Maná 37 Manic Street Preachers 27 Mansun 30 Marcy Playground 69 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Marilyn Manson 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Marina, Anya 66 Maroon 5 54 Marshall Tucker Band 43 Mars Volta, The 55 Martin, George 6 Martin, Janis 59 Martin, Max 67 Marx, Richard 3 Mason, Willy 62 Matchbox 20 27 Mates of State 66 Matthew Good Band 34 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Beatles, The McCaughey, Scott 31 McClinton, Delbert 14 McCoo, Marilyn 62 McCoys, The 49 MC5, The 9 McGuinn, Roger 35 McKee, Maria 11 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McMurtry, James 10 McVie, Christine 53 Meat Loaf 12 Meat Puppets, The 13 Megadeth 9 Mekons, The 15 Mellencamp, John 65 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see John Cougar Mellencamp Melvins 46 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Men at Work 34 Metallica 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Meteors, The 61
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Mighty Mighty Bosstones 20 Mike & the Mechanics 17 Miller, Frankie 59 Miller, J.D. 67 Miller, Steve 2 Ministry 10 Minogue, Kylie 69 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Minty 32 Minus 5, The 51 Minutemen, The 31 Misfits, The 32 Mission of Burma 51 Moby Grape 12 Modest Mouse 60 Earlier sketch in CM 30 moe. 34 Mogwai 27 Mojave 3 26 Molly Hatchet 37 Molotov 47 Monch, Pharoahe 29 Money, Eddie 16 Monks of Doom 28 Monster Magnet 39 Moody Blues, The 18 Moonglows, The 33 Moore, Geoff 43 Morissette, Alanis 64 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Morphine 29 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Morrison, Jim 3 Also see Doors, The Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Morrissey 50 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Smiths, The Mötley Crüe 35 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Motörhead 10 Mott the Hoople 31 Mould, Bob 57 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Hüsker Dü Mountain 30 M People 27 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Mr. Big 65 Mr. Bungle 58 Mr. T Experience, The 29 Mudhoney 65 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Mudvayne 42 Muldaur, Maria 18 Mullins, Shawn 33 Murder City Devils 42
MxPx 33 My Chemical Romance 56 Myles, Alannah 4 My Morning Jacket 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Naim, Yael 67 Naked, Bif 29 Nash, Kate 69 Nathanson, Matt 69 Needham, Jimmy 68 Nelson, Rick 2 N.E.R.D. 65 Neu! 32 Neurosis 28 Neutral Milk Hotel 31 New Found Glory 50 Newman, A.C. 68 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 New Model Army 35 New Pornographers, The 57 Newsboys, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Newsom, Joanna 61 New York Dolls, The 51 New York Dolls 20 Nickelback 67 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Nicks, Stevie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Fleetwood Mac Nile, Willie 31 Nirvana 8 NOFX 28 Norman, Larry 42 Northern Pikes, The 60 North Mississippi Allstars 39 Nova, Heather 30 NRBQ 12 Nugent, Ted 2 Also see Amboy Dukes, The Nutini, Paolo 69 O.A.R. 49 Oasis 41 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Oberst, Conor 67 Also see Bright Eyes Ocasek, Ric 5 Also see Cars, The O’Connor, Sinead 63 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Earlier sketch in CM 3 O.C. Supertones, The 40 Offspring 62 Earlier sketch in CM 19 OK Go 68 Old Crow Medicine Show 69
Ono, Yoko 47 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Orbison, Roy 2 Orgy 27 O’Rourke, Jim 31 Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Osbourne, Kelly 55 Osbourne, Ozzy 39 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Black Sabbath Our Lady Peace 22 OutKast 33 Out of the Grey 37 Page, Jimmy 4 Also see Led Zeppelin Also see Yardbirds, The Palmer, Robert 2 Paloalto 45 Panic! at the Disco 64 Pantera 13 Papa Roach 67 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Paramore 65 Parker, Graham 49 Parker, Maceo 46 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Parsons, Alan 12 Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Paul Revere & The Raiders 30 Pavement 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Pearl Jam 32 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Pearls Before Swine 24 Peel, John 43 Pennywise 27 People Under The Stairs 39 Pere Ubu 17 Perfect Circle, A 54 Perkins, Carl 9 Perry, Katy 67 Peter Bjorn and John 64 Petty, Tom 50 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Phair, Liz 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Phantom Planet 49 Phillips, Sam 5
Murdoch, Alexi 69
Oldham, Will 32
Pinback 69
Murphy, Peter 22
Old 97’s 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33
Pink Floyd 2
Metric 68
Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko
Michaelson, Ingrid 67
Muse 40
Olson, Carla 45
Midnight Oil 11
Mute Math 68
OneRepublic 69
Olivia Tremor Control 28
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Pixies, The 52 Earlier sketch in 21 Placebo 69 Earlier sketch in CM 27
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Plain White T’s 65 Plant, Robert 56 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Led Zeppelin Play 69 Player 65 P.O.D. 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Pogues, The 6 Poi Dog Pondering 17 Poison 11 Police, The 20 Pop, Iggy 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Porno for Pyros 31 Portishead 65 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Powderfinger 33 Powerman 5000 37 Presidents of the United States of America, The 34 Presley, Elvis 1 Presley, Lisa Marie 55 Pretenders, The 8 Prettyman, Tristan 64 Pretty Things, The 26 Primal Scream 14 Primus 11 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Prine, John 56 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Proclaimers, The 13 Project 86 52 Promise Ring, The 28 Prong 23 Prophet, Chuck 32 Puddle of Mudd 45 Pulp 51 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Pure Prairie League 49 Pursuit of Happiness, The 58 Quasi 24 Quatro, Suzi 47 Queen 6 Queens of the Stone Age 55 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Queensryche 8 Quicksilver Messenger Service 23 Raconteurs, The 64 Radio 4 59 Radiohead 64 Earlier sketch in CM 24
Raspberries 43 Rasputina 26 Ratatat 65 Raveonettes, The 48 Ray, Amy 65 Also see Indigo Girls Razorlight 67 Redbone 47 Redd Kross 20 Red Hot Chili Peppers 29 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Red House Painters 40 Reed, Lou 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Velvet Underground, The Reef 24 Reel Big Fish 55 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Relient K 55 R.E.M. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Rembrandts, The 37 Remy Zero 38 REO Speedwagon 23 Replacements, The 7 Residents, The 14 Resurrection Band 36 Reverend Horton Heat 19 Reznor, Trent 13 Also see Nine Inch Nails Rheostatics 37 Richards, Keith 11 Also see Rolling Stones, The Richman, Jonathan 12 Ride 40 Riley, Billy Lee 43 Riley, Terry 32 Rise Against 66 Ritter, Josh 67 Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise 35 Roberts, Sam 59 Robertson, Robbie 2
Rage Against the Machine 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Rollins, Henry 35 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Railroad Earth 51
Romantics, The 34
Rainbow 40
Ronettes, The 45
Rainer Maria 59
Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Rammstein 25
Robyn 69 Rocket from the Crypt 52 Roe, Michael 41 Also see Seventy Sevens, The Rogue Wave 69 Rolling Stones, The 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Rose, Tim 41
Royal Trux 29 Rube Waddell 29 Rubin, Rick 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish Runaways, The 69 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Rundgren, Todd 11 Rush 8 Russell, Leon 35 Rusted Root 26 Ryder, Mitch 11 Sadies, The 53 Saints, The 40 Salem, Kevin 32 Saliva 38 Sambora, Richie 24 Also see Bon Jovi Samples 58 Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Satriani, Joe 4 Saves the Day 59 Savoy Brown 56 Scaggs, Boz 12 Scharin, Doug 32 Scialfa, Patti 51 Scissor Sisters 61 Scorpions, The 12 Screaming Trees 19 Screeching Weasel 48 Scud Mountain Boys 21 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Sebadoh 26 Secret Machines 66 Seger, Bob 15 Semisonic 32 Sense Field 39 Sepultura 12 Servant, The 69 Sevendust 37 Seven Mary Three 39 Sex Pistols, The 5 Sexsmith, Ron 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Shadows, The 22 Shaffer, Paul 13 Shannon, Del 10 Sharpe, Ray 53 She & Him 69 Shellac 46 Shihad 34 Shinedown 68 Shins, The 52 Shipp, Matthew 31 Shivaree 60
Sigur Rós 31 Sill, Judee 61 Silver Apples 23 Silverchair 63 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Simon and Garfunkel 24 Simple Minds 21 Simple Plan 53 Siouxsie and the Banshees 8 Sister Hazel 34 Six by Seven 35 Skid Row 48 Skinny Puppy 17 Skunk Anansie 27 Slade 54 Slayer 62 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Sleater-Kinney 46 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Slick, Grace 33 Also see Jefferson Airplane Slint 55 Slipknot 30 Slits, The 49 Sloan 53 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Slowdive 40 Smashing Pumpkins 36 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Smash Mouth 27 Smith, Patti 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Smithereens, The 14 Smiths, The 3 Smog 28 Snow Patrol 59 Social Distortion 27 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Soft Machine 36 Something Corporate 68 Songs: Ohia 49 SonicFlood 51 Sonic Youth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Son Volt 21 Soul Asylum 10 Soulfly 33 Soundgarden 6 Soundtrack of Our Lives, The 56 South, Joe 59 Souther, J.D. 66 Southern Culture on the Skids 42 Spacehog 29
Shocked, Michelle 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Spacemen 3 31
Shonen Knife 13
Sparks 18
Shudder to Think 20
Specials, The 21 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Ramones, The 41 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Roth, David Lee 59 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Van Halen
Rancid 29
Roxy Music 39
Sia 64
Rascals, The 52
Royal, Billy Joe 46
Sick of It All 41
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Spedding, Chris 61 Spencer Davis Group 19 Spiderbait 39 Spinal Tap 8 Spin Doctors 14 Spiral Starecase 51 Spirit 22 Spiritualized 43 Sponge 18 Spongetones, The 34 Spoon 69 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Springsteen, Bruce 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Squeeze 5 Stabbing Westward 35 Staind 65 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Starr, Frank “Andy” 47 Starr, Garrison 38 Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Stars 69 Status Quo 40 Steeleye Span 19 Steely Dan 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stefani, Gwen 63 Steppenwolf 20 Stereophonics 29 Stern, Mike 29 Stevens, Cat 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Stewart, Rod 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Faces, The Stills, Stephen 5 Also see Buffalo Springfield Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Sting 41 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Police, The Stone, Sly 8 Also see Sly & the Family Stone Stone Roses, The 16 Stone Temple Pilots 36 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Stranglers, The 31 Straw, Syd 18 Also see Golden Palominos Strawbs 37 Stray Cats, The 11 String Cheese Incident, The 34 Strokes, The 37 Stryper 2 Styx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 37
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Sugarcult 68 Sugarland 61 Suicidal Tendencies 15 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Sunny Day Real Estate 28 Superchunk 29 Superdrag 23 Supergrass 30 Supersuckers 50 Supertramp 25 Surfin’ Pluto 24 Survivor 65 Sweet 39 Swervedriver 31 Switches 64 Switchfoot 48 System of a Down 36 Taking Back Sunday 58 Tally Hall 69 Tantric 36 Taylor, Steve 26 Tea Party 38 Tears for Fears 52 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Teenage Fanclub 13 Television 17 Tellier, Sébastien 69 10,000 Maniacs 3 Tenacious D 61 10cc 43 Ten Years After 63 Terrell 32 Tesla 15 Texas Tornados, The 8 Theory of a Deadman 68 The The 15 They Might Be Giants 7 Thin Lizzy 13 Third Day 34 Third Eye Blind 25 13th Floor Elevators 47 30 Odd Foot of Grunts 69 .38 Special 40 Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thompson, Richard 7 Thorogood, George 34 T-Pain 68 Three Days Grace 64 Three Dog Night 5 3 Doors Down 43 311 20 Throwing Muses 15 Thunderbirds are Now! 63
Also see Tsunami To Rococo Rot 31 Torrini, Emiliana 68 Tortoise 32 Tower of Power 40 Townshend, Pete 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Who, The Traffic 19 Tragically Hip, The 18 Train 33 Travis 66 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Treadmill Trackstar 21 T. Rex 11 Tripping Daisy 60 Trout, Walter 59 Trower, Robin 58 Trucks, Derek 66 Trynin, Jen 21 Tsunami 21 Turner, Tina 54 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Turner, Ike and Tina Tuxedomoon 21 TV on the Radio 66 23 Skidoo 31 Twisted Sister 66 Type O Negative 27 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Ultimate Fakebook 48 Umphrey’s McGee 66 Uncle Kracker 42 Uncle Tupelo 37 Undertones, The 39 Underworld 26 Unwound 41 Urge Overkill 17 Uriah Heep 19 U2 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Vai, Steve 5 Valens, Ritchie 23 Valli, Frankie 10 Van der Graaf Generator 56 Vandermark, Ken 28 Van Halen 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Van Zandt, Steven 29
Verve, The 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Verve Pipe, The 20 Vigilantes of Love 51 Vincent, Gene 19 Vines, The 51 Violent Femmes 12 Viva Voce 69 Voegele, Kate 68 Voodoo Glow Skulls 38 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Wakeman, Rick 27 Also see Strawbs Also see Yes Walker, Butch 67 Walkmen, The 59 Wallflowers, The 20 Walsh, Joe 5 Also see Eagles, The Wannadies, The 29 War 14 Ward, M. 66 Warrant 17 Waterboys, The 27 Waters, Roger 61 Also see Pink Floyd We Are Scientists 69 Weakerthans, The 46 Wedding Present, The 28 Ween 30 Weezer 52 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Weller, Paul 14 Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics 26 West, Leslie 59 West, Lizzie 62 Westerberg, Paul 26 Whiskeytown 44 White Stripes 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 White, Tony Joe 61 Whitesnake 5 White Zombie 17 Whitley, Chris 58 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Who, The 3
Tijuana No! 32
Van Zant 61
Willis, Wesley 51
Timbuk 3 3
VAST 34
Toad the Wet Sprocket 13
Vaughan, Jimmie 24
Todd, Mia Doi 52 Tokio Hotel 65
Vaughan, Stevie Ray 52 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The
Sublime 19
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 26
Velvet Crush 50 Earlier sketch in CM 28
Subways, The 68
Tonic 32
Velvet Underground, The 7
Sudden, Nikki 59
Ventures 19
Sugababes 69
Tool 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21
Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic
Vertical Horizon 33
Wire 29
Sugarcubes, The 10
Toomey, Jenny 43
Veruca Salt 20
Wolf, Peter 25
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Winter, Johnny 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5
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Wood, Ron 56 Workhorse Movement, The 30 Wray, Link 17 Wright, Rick 65 Also see Pink Floyd Wyatt, Robert 24 Wynn, Steve 31 X 11 X-Ray Spex 31 XTC 26 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yardbirds, The 10 Yeah Yeah Yeahs 59 Yellowcard 52 Yes 8 Yo La Tengo 24 Yorn, Pete 45 Yothu Yindi 68 You Am I 35 Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield Young Dubliners 58 Youth Group 62 Zappa, Frank 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Zedek, Thalia 52 Zevon, Warren 48 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Zombies, The 56 Earlier sketch in CM 23 ZZ Top 2
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Otis, Johnny 16 Paul, Les 2 Perkins, Carl 9 Phillips, Sam 5 Presley, Elvis 1 Professor Longhair 6 Rock, Guitar 60 Sedaka, Neil 4 Shannon, Del 10 Shirelles, The 11 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Styx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Twitty, Conway 6 Valli, Frankie 10 Wilson, Jackie 3 Wray, Link 17
Saxophone
Golson, Benny 21 Gordon, Dexter 10 Hamilton, Scott 55 Harris, Eddie 15 Harrison, Wendell 56 Hawkins, Coleman 11 Hemphill, Julius 34 Henderson, Joe 14 Herman, Woody 12 Ho, Fred 60 Hodges, Johnny 24 Jacquet, Illinois 53 James, Boney 21 Johnston, Phillip 36 Kenny G 14 Kirk, Rahsaan Roland 6 Koffman, Moe 34 Konitz, Lee 30 Koz, Dave 19 Kuti, Femi 29 Lacy, Steve 23 Lateef, Yusef 16 Lloyd, Charles 22 Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Lovano, Joe 13 Marsalis, Branford 10 McLean, Jackie 41 McNeely, Big Jay 37 Moody, James 34 Morgan, Frank 9 Mulligan, Gerry 16 Murray, Dave 28 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Also see World Saxophone Quartet Najee 21 Newsom, Tommy 63 Osby, Greg 57 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Parker, Charlie 5
Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Weather Report Sims, Zoot 37 Smith, Tommy 28 Spearman, Glenn 55 Stitt, Sonny 59 Tabackin, Lew 47 Tate, Buddy 33 Threadgill, Henry 9 Trovesi, Gianluigi 66 Turner, Mark 40 Turrentine, Stanley 42 Vandermark, Ken 28 Walker, Junior 30 Wallace, Bennie 31 Washington, Grover, Jr. 5 Also see Urban Knights Watanabe, Sadao 39 Waters, Benny 58 Whalum, Kirk 39 Winter, Paul 10 Woods, Phil 57 World Saxophone Quartet 39 Young, La Monte 16 Young, Lester 14 Zorn, John 15 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Music Revelation Ensemble
James, Etta 54 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Abair, Mindi 48 Adderley, Cannonball 15 Albright, Gerald 62 Allen, Harry 61 Ammons, Gene 39 Anderson, Fred 32 Anderson, Wessell 42 Ayler, Albert 19 Barbieri, Gato 22 Bechet, Sidney 17 Berne, Tim 68 Bluiett, Hamiet 45 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Also see World Saxophone Quartet Braxton, Anthony 12 Brecker, Michael 29 Brötzmann, Peter 26 Bunnett, Jane 37 Cannon, Ace 65 Carter, Benny 3 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Carter, James 18 Chenier, C. J. 15 Clemons, Clarence 7 Coleman, Ornette 5 Coltrane, John 4 Coxhill, Lol 41 Curtis, King 17 Davis, Eddie “Lockjaw” 40 Desmond, Paul 23 Dibango, Manu 60 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Dolphy, Eric 36 D’Rivera, Paquito 46 Dulfer, Candy 35 Edwards, Teddy 44 Eskelin, Ellery 31 Freeman, Chico 49
Jordan, Louis 11
Freeman, Von 48
Lewis, Jerry Lee 60 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Garbarek, Jan 30 Garrett, Kenny 28
Sanders, Pharoah 28 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble
Little Richard 1
Gayle, Charles 35
Scott, Tony 32
Andrews, Jessica 34
Nelson, Rick 2
Getz, Stan 12
Shepp, Archie 43
Anka, Paul 2
Orbison, Roy 2
Giuffre, Jimmy 64
Shorter, Wayne 45
Anthony, Marc 33
Rock and Roll Pioneers Auger, Brian 63 Ballard, Hank 17 Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Blackwell, Otis 57 Clark, Dick 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Darin, Bobby 4 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Dion 4 Domino, Fats 2 Eddy, Duane 9 Everly Brothers, The 2 Fogerty, John 60 Earlier Sketch in CM 2 Francis, Connie 10 Glitter, Gary 19 Haley, Bill 6 Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Holly, Buddy 1
Parker, Evan 28 Also see Brotherhood of Breath Parker, Maceo 46 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Pepper, Art 18 Pine, Courtney 51 Randolph, Boots 57 Redman, Dewey 32 Redman, Joshua 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Robinson, Spike 62 Rollins, Sonny 7 Rova Saxophone Quartet 42
Sintir Hakmoun, Hassan 15 Walker, Natalie 65
Songwriters Acuff, Roy 2 Adam, Margie 39 Adams, Bryan 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Adams, Ryan 67 Adams, Yolanda 23 Adkins, Hasil 49 Adkins, Trace 31 Afanasieff, Walter 26 Aikens, Rhett 22 Albini, Steve 15 Also see Shellac Alexander, Arthur 14 Allen, Peter 11 Allen, Terry 56 Allison, Joe 42 Allison, Mose 17 Almond, Marc 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 29 Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Sanborn, David 28 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Alvin, Dave 17 Also see Blasters, The Also see X
Sánchez, David 40
Aly & AJ 63 Amos, Tori 42 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Russell, Pee Wee 25
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Earlier sketch in CM 19 Anu, Christine 34 Apple, Fiona 58 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Aqualung 68 Arden, Jann 52 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Arends, Carolyn 45 Arjona, Ricardo 43 Armatrading, Joan 4 Armiger, Katie 66 Arthur, Joseph 57 Ashcroft, Richard 55 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Austin, Sherrié 34 Autry, Gene 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Axelrod, David 34 Axton, Mae 53 Aznavour, Charles 45 Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Badly Drawn Boy 33 Badu, Erykah 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Baez, Joan 1 Baker, Anita 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Baldry, Long John 51 Banhart, Devendra 52 Barber, Patricia 40 Bare, Bobby 48 Bareilles, Sara 64 Barlow, Lou 20 Also see Dinosaur Jr. Also see Folk Implosion, The Also see Sebadoh Barrett, Syd 37 Also see Pink Floyd Basie, Count 2 Beamer, Keola 43 Beck 65 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Becker, Margaret 31 Bedingfield, Daniel 62 Belew, Adrian 61 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Belle and Sebastian 68 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Bellson, Louie 66 Benét, Eric 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Benson, Brendan 55 Benton, Brook 7 Berg, Matraca 16 Bergman, Alan and Marilyn 30
Björk 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Sugarcubes, The Black, Clint 53 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Black, Frank 14 Also see Pixies, The Black, Jully 64 Blackwell, Otis 57 Blades, Rubén 58 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Blegvad, Peter 28 Blige, Mary J. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Bloom, Luka 14 Bloomfield, Michael 40 Blunt, James 63 Bond, Johnny 28 Bonnie “Prince” Billy 68 Boxcar Willie 41 Brady, Paul 8 Bragg, Billy 7 Brandt, Paul 22 Brickell, Edie 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 3 Brion, Jon 52 Bristol, Johnny 62 Brokop, Lisa 22 Brom, Marti 46 Brooke, Jonatha 56 Brooks, Garth 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Brooks, Lonnie 54 Brooks, Meredith 30 Brooks & Dunn 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Brother Ali 63 Broussard, Marc 63 Brown, Alison 44 Brown, Bobby 4 Brown, Greg 56 Brown, James 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Brown, Junior 15 Brown, Marty 14 Brown, Pete 62
Berlin, Irving 8
Buckner, Richard 31
Bermúdez, Obie 63
Buffett, Jimmy 42 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Browne, Jackson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Bruni, Carla 64 Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Buckley, Jeff 22 Buckley, Tim 14
Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46
Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals Also see War
Bishop, Elvin 41
Burnett, T Bone 59
Earlier sketch in CM 13 Burning Spear 15 Burroughs, William S. 26 Bush, Kate 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Bushkin, Joe 54 Byrne, David 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Talking Heads Cabrera, Ryan 58 Cahn, Sammy 11 Caillat, Colbie 68 Cale, J. J. 16 Calloway, Cab 6 Calvert, Robert 30 Campbell, Little Milton 58 Campbell, Sarah Elizabeth 23 Campi, Ray 44 Cantrell, Laura 57 Captain Beefheart 10 Card, Michael 40 Cardwell, Joi 22 Carlile, Brandi 63 Carlisle, Bob 22 Carll, Hayes 65 Carlton, Vanessa 53 Carmichael, Hoagy 27 Carolina Liar 67 Carroll, Jim 46 Carter, Carlene 8 Carter, Deana 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Carthy, Martin 34 Also see Steeleye Span Cary, Caitlin 46 Also see Whiskeytown Case, Neko 66 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Also see New Pornographers, The Cash, Johnny 46 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cash, Rosanne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Cat Power 69 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Cave, Nick 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Chambers, Kasey 36 Chandra, Sheila 16 Chapin, Harry 6 Chapin, Jen 49 Chapin-Carpenter, Mary 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Earlier sketch in CM 1 Chenier, C. J. 15 Chesnutt, Vic 28 Child, Desmond 30 Childish, Billy 28 Childs, Toni 2 Chilton, Alex 10 Also see Big Star Also see Box Tops, The Ciara 61 City and Colour 66 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The Clark, Anne 32 Clark, Gene 51 Clark, Guy 17 Clark, Petula 40 Clements, Vassar 18 Cleveland, James 1 Clinton, George 7 Cochran, Eddie 43 Cochrane, Tom 23 Cockburn, Bruce 8 Cohen, Leonard 52 Cohn, Marc 43 Cole, Keyshia 64 Cole, Lloyd 9 Cole, Nat King 3 Colleen 63 Collie, Mark 15 Collins, Albert 52 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Collins, Judy 4 Collins, Phil 2 Also see Genesis Colter, Jessi 63 Colton, Graham 67 Colvin, Shawn 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Connors, Stompin’ Tom 56 Contemporary Dance Music, Rhythm and Blues/Soul 64 Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The Cooper, Alice 58 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Cope, Julian 16
Chapman, Beth Nielsen 42
Cornell, Chris 67
Chapman, Gary 33
Costa, Matt 64
Chapman, Steven Curtis 47 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Costello, Elvis 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Chaquico, Craig 23 Also see Jefferson Starship Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24
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Cotten, Elizabeth 16 Coverdale, David 34 Also see Deep Purple Also see Whitesnake Crenshaw, Marshall 67
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Earlier sketch in CM 5 Croce, Jim 3 Cropper, Steve 12 Crosby, David 3 Also see Byrds, The Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Crosse, Clay 38 Crow, Sheryl 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Crowded House 63 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Crowe, J. D. 5 Crowell, Rodney 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Cure, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Currington, Billy 64 Curtis, Catie 31 Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dahl, Jeff 28 Dalton, Nic 31 Daniels, Charlie 6 Davies, Gail 38 Davies, Ray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Davis, Alana 36 Davis, Mac 60 Day, Howie 49 Dayne, Taylor 60 Earlier sketch in CM 4 DeBarge, El 14 de Burgh, Chris 22 DeGraw, Gavin 64 DeMent, Iris 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Denver, John 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 DeShannon, Jackie 40 Des’ree 24 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Destroyer 51 DeVaughn, Raheem 64 Diamond, Neil 58 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Dickerson, Deke 44 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Dido 46 Diffie, Joe 27 Earlier sketch in CM 10 DiFranco, Ani 43 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Dillon, Phyllis 53 Dion 4 Dixon, Willie 10
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Donovan 9 Dorsey, Thomas A. 11 Doucet, Michael 8 Doughty, Mike 60 Drake, Nick 17 Dube, Lucky 17 Dulli, Greg 17 Also see Afghan Whigs, The Durden, Tommy 53 Dury, Ian 30 Dylan, Bob 58 Earle, Steve 68 Earlier sketch in CM 43 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” 57 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Edwards, Jonathan 67 Edwards, Kathleen 55 Edwards, Stoney 55 Elfman, Danny 9 Ellington, Duke 2 Elliott, Ramblin’ Jack 32 Ely, Joe 52 Emmanuel, Tommy 62 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Emmich, Val 66 English, Michael 23 Enigma 32 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Enya 32 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Erickson, Roky 16 Ertegun, Ahmet 10 Escovedo, Alejandro 67 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Estefan, Gloria 63 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Estelle 66 Esthero 58 Etheridge, Melissa 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Evans, Sara 60 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Everett, Jace 68 Everlast 27 Fabian, Lara 34 Faithfull, Marianne 51 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Falkner, Jason 57 Farrar, Jay 46 Also see Son Volt Also see Uncle Tupelo Feist 55 Ferry, Bryan 1 Finger Eleven 66 Finn, Neil 34 Also see Crowded House
Folds, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 50 Also see Ben Folds Five Fordham, Julia 15 Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Frampton, Peter 62 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Humble Pie Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Frey, Glenn 3 Also see Eagles, The Frightened Rabbit 66 Fripp, Robert 9 Frizzell, Lefty 10 Frost, Edith 40 Gabriel, Ana 44 Gabriel, Juan 31 Gabriel, Peter 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Gaines, Jeffrey 34 Gainsbourg, Serge 41 Garcia, Jerry 4 Also see Grateful Dead, The Gauthier, Mary 54 Gaye, Marvin 4 Geldof, Bob 9 Gerrard, Lisa 49 Gershwin, George and Ira 11 Gibson, Bob 23 Gibson, Deborah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Gibson, Debbie Gibson, Don 58 Gift, Roland 3 Gilkyson, Eliza 58 Gill, Vince 61 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Pure Prairie League Gilley, Mickey 7 Gilmore, Thea 48 Glazer, Tom 48 Goffin-King 24 Gold, Julie 22 Goodman, Benny 4 Gordon, Kevin 60 Gordy, Berry, Jr. 6 Gorka, John 18 Grant, Amy 49 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Gray, David 30 Gray, Macy 32 Green, Adam 64 Green, Al 55 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Griffith, Nanci 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Guerra, Juan 63 Guthrie, Arlo 50 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Guthrie, Gwen 26 Guthrie, Woodie 2 Guy, Buddy 4 Guy, George “Buddy” 56 Haack, Bruce 37 Haden, Petra 55 Also see Decemberists, The Also see Rentals, The Hagen, Nina 25 Haggard, Merle 39 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Hall, Tom T. 26 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Hamilton, Anthony 58 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Hammer, M.C. 5 Hammill, Peter 30 Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Hancock, Butch 56 Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hancock, Wayne 45 Hanna, Kathleen 45 Harcourt, Ed 54 Hardin, Tim 18 Harding, John 58 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hardy, Françoise 43 Harley, Bill 7 Harmer, Sarah 56 Harper, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Harper, Roy 30 Harris, Emmylou 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Harris, Jesse 47 Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The Harry, Deborah 4 Also see Blondie Hart, Beth 29 Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Harvey, PJ 43 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hatfield, Juliana 37 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Also see Lemonheads, The Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Hawkins, Dale 45
Doc Pomus 14
Five for Fighting 36
Green, Keith 38
Doiron, Julie 41
Flack, Roberta 5
Green, Pat 66
Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Domino, Fats 2
Flatt, Lester 3 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Green, Peter 50 Also see Fleetwood Mac
Hayes, Gemma 58
Donelly, Tanya 39 Also see Belly Also see Breeders Also see Throwing Muses
Greenwood, Lee 12
Hazlewood, Lee 45
Griffin, Patty 63 Earlier sketch in CM 24
Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Fogerty, John 60 Earlier Sketch in CM 2
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Hedges, Michael 3 Hendrix, Jimi 2 Henley, Don 3 Also see Eagles, The Henry, Joe 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Hersh, Kristin 49 Hiatt, John 35 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Higgins, Missy 64 Hill, Lauryn 25 Also see Fugees, The Hinojosa, Tish 44 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Hiromi 66 Hitchcock, Robyn 60 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Holland, Jolie 55 Holly, Buddy 1 Honeytree 58 Hornsby, Bruce 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Houston, Penelope 28 Howard, Harlan 15 Howard, Rebecca Lynn 41 Hubbard, Ray Wylie 38 Hunter, Ian 57 Hurley, Michael 58 Hutchinson, Eric 66 Ian, Janis 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Ice Cube 10 Also see N.W.A. Ice-T 7 Idol, Billy 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Imbruglia, Natalie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 27 India.Arie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Ingram, Jack 58 Isaak, Chris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Jackson, Alan 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jackson, Michael 67 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The
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His Lost Planet Airmen Kirkpatrick, Wayne 50 Knapp, Jennifer 43 Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Korner, Alexis 51 Kottke, Leo 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Krall, Diana 50 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kravitz, Lenny 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Krebs, Pete 43 Kreviazuk, Chantal 33 Kristofferson, Kris 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Lahiri, Bappi 42 Landreth, Sonny 16 lang, kd 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Lange, Mutt 47 Langford, Jon 59 Larkin, Patty 9 LaSalle, Denise 43 Laswell, Greg 67 Lauderdale, Jim 29 Lavin, Christine 6 LeDoux, Chris 55 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Lee, Amos 65 Lee, Ben 56 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Lee, Peggy 8 Legend, Johnny 58 Legend, John 61 Lehrer, Tom 7 Leiber and Stoller 14 Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The Lennon, Julian 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lennon, Sean 49 Leo, Ted 43 Lerche, Sondre 50 Lewis, Huey 9 Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley Lightfoot, Gordon 3 Linkous, Mark 26 Little Richard 1 LL Cool J 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lloyd, Bill 62 Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23
Also see Hole Love, Laura 20 Loveless, Patty 66 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lovett, Lyle 63 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lowe, Nick 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Brinsley Schwarz Luciano 41 Ludacris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Lupe Fiasco 64 Lydon, John 9 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Sex Pistols, The Lynn, Loretta 47 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lynne, Jeff 5 Lynne, Shelby 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Maal, Baaba 37 MacColl, Ewan 49 MacColl, Kirsty 51 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Mack, Lonnie 37 MacNeil, Rita 29 Madonna 38 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Malo, Raul 63 Malone, Michelle 30 Mandell, Eleni 63 Manilow, Barry 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mann, Aimee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Mann, Barry 30 Mann, Billy 23 Mapfumo, Thomas 39 Marina, Anya 66 Marley, Bob 3 Marley, Ziggy 47 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Marshall, Amanda 27 Martin, Max 67 Martyn, John 43 Marx, Richard 3 Mason, Willy 62 Mattea, Kathy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Mayfield, Curtis 8 MC Breed 17
Jackson, Millie 14
James, Rick 55 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jarreau, Al 62 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Ja Rule 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Jennings, Mason 59 Jennings, Waylon 65 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jett, Joan 3 Also see Runaways, The Jewel 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11 Joel, Billy 52 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Johansen, David 7 John, Elton 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Johnson, Jack 64 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Johnson, Lonnie 56 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Jones, Donell 43 Jones, George 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jones, Norah 48 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Rickie Lee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Joplin, Janis 3 Jordan, Marc 30 Jordan, Montell 26 Jules, Gary 52 Kane, Big Daddy 7 Keaggy, Cheri 54 Keaggy, Phil 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Kearney, Mat 68 Kee, John P. 15 Keene, Tommy 31 Keith, Toby 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kelley, Josh 64 Kelly, Jeff 31 Kelly, Paul 40 Kelly, R. 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Ketchum, Hal 67 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Khan, Chaka 63 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 9 King, Albert 2 King, B. B. 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Logan, Jack 27
McCain, Edwin 35
Jackson, Wanda 42
King, Ben E. 7
Jacobs, Kate 51
King, Carole 6
Jagger, Mick 53 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Rolling Stones, The
King, Freddy 17
Loggins, Kenny 60 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3
McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4
King, Kaki 55
Lord, Mary Lou 54
McCaughey, Scott 31
Kirchen, Bill 50 Also see Commander Cody and
Lovato, Demi 67
McClinton, Delbert 14
Love, Courtney 50
McCorkle, Susannah 27
James, Colin 66
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McCoury, Del 15 McCulloch, Ian 23 McDonald, Michael 59 McEntire, Reba 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 McGarrigle, Kate and Anna 35 McGuinn, Roger 35 McKay, Nellie 61 McKenna, Lori 54 McKeown, Erin 57 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McLaren, Malcolm 23 McLean, Don 7 McLennan, Grant 21 McMurtry, James 10 MC 900 Ft. Jesus 16 McTell, Blind Willie 17 McVie, Christine 53 Medley, Bill 3 Melanie 12 Melcher, Terry 53 Mellencamp, John 65 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see John Cougar Mellencamp Mercer, Johnny 13 Merchant, Natalie 25 Also see , Maniacs10000 Merritt, Tift 52 Messina, Jo Dee 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Metallica 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 7 M.I.A. 63 Michael, George 49 Michaelson, Ingrid 67 Miller, Buddy 31 Miller, J.D. 67 Miller, Julie 55 Miller, Roger 4 Miller, Steve 2 Milsap, Ronnie 2 Mitchell, Joni 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Moffatt, Katy 46 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Momus 47 Moondog 55
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Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Osbourne, Ozzy 39 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Black Sabbath Oslin, K. T. 3 Overstreet, Paul 33 Owens, Buck 2 Page, Jimmy 4 Also see Led Zeppelin Also see Yardbirds, The Pagliaro, Michel 56 Paisley, Brad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Palmer, Robert 2 Paris, Twila 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Parker, Graham 49 Parks, Van Dyke 17 Parnell, Lee Roy 15 Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Parton, Dolly 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Paul, Les 2 Paxton, Tom 5 Paycheck, Johnny 44 Peebles, Ann 30 Peniston, CeCe 15 Penn, Michael 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Perkins, Carl 9 Perry, Linda 38 Peterson, Michael 31 Petty, Tom 50 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Phair, Liz 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Phelps, Kelly Joe 36 Phillips, Sam 12 Phillips, Shawn 41 Pickett, Wilson 10 Pickler, Kellie 66 Pidgeon, Rebecca 61 Plant, Robert 56 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Led Zeppelin Plaskett, Joel 57 Pop, Iggy 23 Porter, Cole 10
Earlier sketch in CM 5 Rafferty, Gerry 52 Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Rambo, Dottie 60 Randall, Jon 58 Rankin, Kenny 66 Ray, Amy 65 Also see Indigo Girls Rea, Chris 12 Redding, Otis 5 Reddy, Helen 9 Redman, Matt 54 Reed, Lou 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Velvet Underground, The Reid, Antonio 44 Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Rhodes, Emitt 55 Rice, Chris 25 Rice, Damien 50 Rich, Charlie 3 Richards, Keith 11 Also see Rolling Stones, The Richey, Kim 20 Richie, Lionel 50 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Commodores, The Richman, Jonathan 12 Riley, Billy Lee 43 Riley, Teddy 14 Ritchie, Jean 4 Ritter, Josh 67 Robbins, Marty 9 Roberts, Sam 59 Robertson, Robbie 2 Robillard, Duke 2 Robinson, Smokey 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Rodgers, Jimmie 3 Rodgers, Richard 9 Roe, Michael 41 Also see Seventy Sevens, The Rogers, Garnet 53 Rogers, Stan 61 Rollins, Henry 35 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Prettyman, Tristan 64
Rosario 43
Prewitt, Archer 57
Rose, Tim 41
Price, Kelly 34
Ross, Don 65
Price, Lloyd 25
Roth, David Lee 59 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Van Halen
Moro 38
Morrissey 50 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Smiths, The Morton, Jelly Roll 7 Mould, Bob 57 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Hüsker Dü Mounir, Mohamed 48 Moyet, Alison 65 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Mraz, Jason 52 Mtukudzi, Oliver 57 Mullins, Rich 35 Mullins, Shawn 33 Mulvey, Peter 59 Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko Musiq 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Naess, Leona 46 Naim, Yael 67 Najma 39 Nascimento, Milton 6 Ndegéocello, Me’Shell 18 Near, Holly 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Neil, Fred 42 Nelson, Rick 2 Nelson, Willie 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Nevil, Robbie 61 Newbury, Mickey 44 Newman, A.C. 68 Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Newsom, Joanna 61 Nicks, Stevie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Fleetwood Mac Nile, Willie 31 Nilsson, Harry 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Norman, Bebo 58 Norman, Larry 42 Nova, Heather 30 Nugent, Ted 2 Also see Amboy Dukes, The Nyro, Laura 12 Oberst, Conor 67 Also see Bright Eyes O’Brien, Tim 39 Ocasek, Ric 5 Also see Cars, The Ocean, Billy 4 Ochs, Phil 7 O’Connor, Sinead 63 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Moroder, Giorgio 63
Odetta 7
Morrison, Jim 3
Oldham, Will 32
Prine, John 56 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Olson, Carla 45
Professor Longhair 6
Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish
Orbison, Roy 2
Prophet, Chuck 32
Rusby, Kate 29
Morrissey, Bill 12
Orton, Beth 26
Rabbitt, Eddie 24
Russell, Mark 6
Moore, Geoff 43 Moorer, Allison 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Morgan, Craig 61 Morissette, Alanis 64 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1
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Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Ryder, Mitch 23 Sade 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Sager, Carole Bayer 5 Salem, Kevin 32 Sanborn, David 28 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sangare, Oumou 22 Satriani, Joe 4 Scaggs, Boz 12 Scialfa, Patti 51 Scofield, John 68 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Scott, Darrell 54 Scott, Jill 63 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Scott-Heron, Gil 13 Scruggs, Earl 3 Scruggs, Randy 28 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Seals, Dan 9 Secada, Jon 13 Secola, Keith 45 Secret Machines 66 Sedaka, Neil 4 Seeger, Pete 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Weavers, The Seger, Bob 15 Segundo, Compay 45 Setzer, Brian 32 Sexsmith, Ron 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Sexton, Martin 41 Shakira 59 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Shannon, Del 10 Sharpe, Ray 53 Sheik, Duncan 32 Sheila E. 59 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Shenandoah, Joanne 33 Shepherd, Kenny Wayne 22 Shocked, Michelle 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Siberry, Jane 6 Sill, Judee 61 Silverstein, Shel 51 Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Smith, Will 62 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Also see DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Snoop Dogg 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Solange 66 Something Corporate 68 Sondheim, Stephen 8 Songs: Ohia 49 Soraya 46 South, Joe 59 Souther, J.D. 66 Spears, Britney 66 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Spektor, Regina 60 Springsteen, Bruce 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Stampley, Joe 51 Stanley, Ralph 55 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Starr, Edwin 50 Starr, Garrison 38 Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Stefani, Gwen 63 Stevens, Cat 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Stevens, Ray 7 Stevens, Sufjan 57 Stewart, Rod 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Faces, The Stills, Stephen 5 Also see Buffalo Springfield Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Sting 41 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Police, The St. James, Rebecca 26 Stockwood, Kim 26 Strait, George 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Straw, Syd 18 Also see Golden Palominos Strehli, Angela 58 Streisand, Barbra 35 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Stuart, Marty 9 Styne, Jule 21
Slean, Sarah 65
Sure!, Al B. 13
Twain, Shania 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17
Umphrey’s McGee 66 Underwood, Carrie 63 Unknown Hinson 62 Urban, Keith 44 Utada, Hikaru 62 Vai, Steve 5 Also see Whitesnake Vandross, Luther 47 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Vannelli, Gino 52 Van Ronk, Dave 12 Van Shelton, Ricky 5 Van Zandt, Steven 29 Van Zandt, Townes 13 Vega, Suzanne 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Venegas, Julieta 62 Veronicas, The 63 Vives, Carlos 38 Voegele, Kate 68 Wachtel, Waddy 26 Wagoner, Porter 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Wainwright, Martha 65 Wainwright, Rufus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Walden, Narada Michael 14 Walker, Butch 67 Walker, Jerry Jeff 13 Walker, T-Bone 5 Waller, Fats 7 Walsh, Joe 5 Also see Eagles, The Ward, M. 66 Wariner, Steve 18 Warren, Diane 21 Washburn, Abigail 68 Waters, Crystal 15 Waters, Muddy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Waters, Roger 61 Also see Pink Floyd Watley, Jody 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Watt, Mike 22 Wayne, Jimmy 66 Webb, Jimmy 12 Weepies, The 66 Weill, Kurt 12 Weiser, Ronny 58 Welch, Gillian 33 Weller, Paul 14 Werner, Susan 54 West, Dottie 8 West, Leslie 59 Westerberg, Paul 26
Sledge, Percy 15
Swan, Billy 60
Twisted Sister 66
Wheeler, Cheryl 43
Smith, Elliott 28
Sweat, Keith 13
Twitty, Conway 6
White, Jim 40
Smith, Michael W. 11
Sweet, Matthew 9
Smith, Patti 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Sweet, Rachel 48
2Pac 17 Also see Digital Underground
White, Lari 15
Swift, Taylor 65
Tyrell, Steve 52
Whitfield, Norman 66
Sudden, Nikki 59 Summer, Donna 12 Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The
Taj Mahal 51 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Talmy, Shel 52 Taupin, Bernie 22 Taylor, James 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Taylor, Kate 30 Taylor, Koko 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Taylor, Steve 26 Tenacious D 61 Tennison, Chalee 36 Terrell 32 Tex, Joe 68 Thicke, Robin 66 13th Floor Elevators 47 Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thompson, Hank 43 Thompson, Linda 56 Thompson, Richard 7 Thornton, Big Mama 18 Tikaram, Tanita 9 Tilbrook, Glenn 51 Tillis, Mel 7 Tillis, Pam 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Tippin, Aaron 12 tobyMac 63 Tomlin, Chris 63 Tone-Loc 3 Toomey, Jenny 43 Also see Tsunami Torme, Mel 4 Torrini, Emiliana 68 Tosh, Peter 3 Toussaint, Allen 11 Townshend, Pete 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Who, The Tozzi, Umberto 64 T-Pain 68 Traoré, Boubacar 38 Travis, Merle 14 Travis, Randy 61 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Travis 66 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Treadmill Trackstar 21 Tricky 18 Tritt, Travis 54 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Trout, Walter 59 Trynin, Jen 21 Tubb, Ernest 4 Tucker, Tanya 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Tunstall, KT 61
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Whitley, Chris 58 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Whitley, Keith 7 Whitmore, William Elliott 66 Wilcox, David 38 Wildhorn, Frank 31 Williams, Dar 21 Williams, Deniece 1 Williams, Don 4 Williams, Hank, III 38 Williams, Hank, Jr. 1 Williams, Hank, Sr. 4 Williams, Lucinda 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Williams, Paul 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Williams, Victoria 17 Willis, Wesley 51 Wills, Bob 6 Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Wilson, Kim 48 Also see Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Winbush, Angela 15 Winehouse, Amy 61 Winter, Johnny 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic Wirtz, Billy 62 Withers, Bill 54 Womack, Bobby 5 Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wray, Link 17 Wrigley, Bernard 58 Wyatt, Robert 24 Wynette, Tammy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yearwood, Trisha 25 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Yoakam, Dwight 60 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1
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Trombone Anderson, Ray 7 Bauer, Johannes 32 Bishop, Jeb 28 Brown, Lawrence 23 Colon, Willie 37 Fontana, Carl 47 Green, Urbie 36 Johnson, J.J. 33 Mandel, Johnny 28 Miller, Glenn 6 Priester, Julian 54 Ranelin, Phil 55 Rudd, Roswell 28 Teagarden, Jack 10 Turre, Steve 22 Winding, Kai 35
Trumpet Alcione 51 Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Anthony, Ray 60 Armstrong, Louis 4 Baker, Chet 13 Belgrave, Marcus 57 Berigan, Bunny 2 Blanchard, Terence 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Botti, Chris 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Bowie, Lester 29 Brown, Clifford 24 Bushkin, Joe 54 Cherry, Don 10 Coleman, Ornette 5 Dara, Olu 46 Davis, Miles 1 Douglas, Dave 29 Driscoll, Phil 45 Edison, Harry “Sweets” 29 Eldridge, Roy 9 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Ferguson, Maynard 7 Gillespie, Dizzy 6 Hargrove, Roy 60 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Harrell, Tom 28 Hassell, Jon 43 Hawkins, Erskine 19 Hirt, Al 5
Mandel, Johnny 28 Marsalis, Wynton 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Masekela, Hugh 7 Matthews, Eric 22 Mighty Mighty Bosstones 20 Miles, Ron 22 Minton, Phil 29 Navarro, Fats 25 Oliver, King 15 Payton, Nicholas 27 Rodney, Red 14 Roney, Wallace 33 Sandoval, Arturo 62 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Severinsen, Doc 1 Shaw, Woody 27 Stan˜ko, Tomasz 47 Terry, Clark 24 Truffaz, Erik 54
Tuba Butterfield, Don 62 Phillips, Harvey 3
Vibraphone Ayers, Roy 39 Burton, Gary 61 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Gibbs, Terry 35 Hampton, Lionel 6 Jackson, Milt 15 Norvo, Red 12
Viola Menuhin, Yehudi 11 Van der Velden, Mieneke 55 Zukerman, Pinchas 4
Violin Acuff, Roy 2 Alsop, Marin 58 Anderson, Laurie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Arcade Fire 68 Barton Pine, Rachel 52 Bell, Joshua 21 Ben-Ari, Miri 49 Benedetti, Nicola 62 Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Bonham, Tracy 34
Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield
Isham, Mark 14
Bromberg, David 18
James, Harry 11 Jensen, Ingrid 22
Carter, Regina 22 Also see String Trio of New York
Jones, Jonah 53
Carthy, Eliza 31
Young, Will 68
Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Chang, Sarah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Zappa, Frank 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Jones, Thad 19
Chung, Kyung Wha 34
Zawinul, Joe 63
Little, Booker 36
Clements, Vassar 18
Zevon, Warren 48 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Loughnane, Lee 3
Coleman, Ornette 5
Lyttelton, Humphrey 66
Cornell, Chris 67
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CSS 67 Cugat, Xavier 23 Daniels, Charlie 6 Diamond, David 58 Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Doucet, Michael 8 Dubeau, Angèle 47 Galimir, Felix 36 Germano, Lisa 18 Gingold, Josef 6 Grappelli, Stephane 10 Haden, Petra 55 Also see Decemberists, The Also see Rentals, The Haendel, Ida 42 Hahn, Hilary 30 Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Haydn, Lili 46 Heifetz, Jascha 31 Huggett, Monica 50 Jansen, Janine 69 Jenkins, Leroy 39 Josefowicz, Leila 35 Kang, Eyvind 28 Kennedy, Nigel 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Krauss, Alison 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Kremer, Gidon 30 Lamb, Barbara 19 Maazel, Lorin 46 Maric´, Ljubica 48 Marriner, Neville 7 Menuhin, Yehudi 11 Midori 7 Miller, J.D. 67 Mutter, Anne-Sophie 23 O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs Perlman, Itzhak 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Ponty, Jean-Luc 8 Quint, Philippe 64 Rieu, André 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Roumain, Daniel 54 Sahm, Doug 30 Also see Texas Tornados, The Salerno-Sonnenberg, Nadja 3 Schroer, Oliver 29 Shaham, Gil 35 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stern, Isaac 7 Tiersen, Yann 59 Vanessa-Mae 26 Whiteman, Paul 17 Williams, Claude “Fiddler” 42 Wills, Bob 6 Zukerman, Pinchas 4
Cumulative Musicians Index Volume numbers appear in bold
line Aaliyah 47 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Aaron See Mr. T Experience, The Abair, Mindi 48 Abba 12 Abbado, Claudio 32 Abbott, Gary See Kingsmen, The Abbott, Jacqueline See Beautiful South Abbott, Jude See Chumbawamba Abbott, Kris See Pursuit of Happiness, The Abbott, Pete See Average White Band Abbruzzese, Dave See Pearl Jam Abbuehl, Susanne 62 Abdul, Paula 3
Academy Isѧ, The 68 AC/DC 4 Ace of Base 22 Achor, James See Royal Crown Revue Acid, Eddie See Liquid Soul Ackerman, Will 3 Ackley, Bruce See Rova Saxophone Quartet Acland, Christopher See Lush Acosta, Adolpho See Tower of Power Acoustic Alchemy 38 Acuff, Roy 2 Acuna, Alejandro See Weather Report Adair, Daniel See 3 Doors Down Adair, Daniel See Nickelback
Abercrombie, Jeff See Fuel
Adam, Garth See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts
Abercrombie, John 25
Adam, Margie 39
Aberle, B.J. See Normals, The
Adam Again 61 Adam Ant 13
Adams, Marianne See Sierra Adams, Mark See Specials, The Adams, Neil See Silly Wizard Adams, Oleta 17 Adams, Ryan 38 Also see Whiskeytown Adams, Ryan 67 Adams, Steve See Rova Saxophone Quartet Adams, Terry See NRBQ Adams, Tim See Swell Adams, Tom See Blue Highway Adams, Victoria See Spice Girls Adams, Yolanda 23 Adamson, Barry 28 Adamson, Billy See Searchers, The Adamson, Stuart See Big Country Adcock, C.C. 52
Abernathy, Barry See IIIrd Tyme Out
Adamendes, Elaine See Throwing Muses
Adcock, Eddie See Country Gentleman, The
Abernathy, Patrick See Beulah
Adams, Alberta 57
Adderley, Cannonball 15
Agnew, Chloe See Celtic Woman
Abner, Ewart 41
Adams, Ben See A1
Adderley, Julian See Adderley, Cannonball
Agnew, Rikk See Christian Death
Aboitiz, Rodrigo See La Ley
Adams, Billy See Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Adderley, Nat 29 Adé, King Sunny 18
Ag Touhami, Alhassane See Tinariwen
Abong, Fred See Belly
Adebimpe, Tunde See TV on the Radio
Aguiar, Aloisio See Redbone
Abou-Khalil, Rabih 38
Adams, Bryan 61 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Adès, Thomas 30
Aguilar, Pepe 62
Abrahams, Mick See Jethro Tull
Adams, Clifford See Kool & the Gang
Adewale, Segun 50
Aguilera, Christina 61 Earlier sketch in CM 30
Abrams, Bryan See Color Me Badd
Adams, Craig See Cult, The
Abrams, Muhal Richard 37
Adams, Donn See NRBQ
Adkins, Jim See Jimmy Eat World
Adams, Greg See Tower of Power
Adkins, Mark See Guttermouth
Adams, Johnny 33
Adkins, Trace 31
Adams, John 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Adler, Larry 35
Abrantes, Fernando See James Gang Abrantes, Fernando See Kraftwerk Abts, Matt See Gov’t Mule
Adkins, Ed See Derailers, The Adkins, Hasil 49
Adler, Lou 58
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Adler, Steven See Guns n’ Roses Aereogramme 61 Aerosmith 37 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Afanasieff, Walter 26 Affuso, Rob See Skid Row Afghan Whigs 17 AFI 53 Afonso, Marie See Zap Mama Afro Celt Sound System 46 Afters, The 68 AFX See Aphex Twin Against Me! 63 Ag Alhabib, Ibrahim See Tinariwen Ag Alhousseyni, Abdallah See Tinariwen Agent, David See Club Nouveau Agius, Alfie See Fixx, The Ågnen, Björn See Razorlight
Agust, Daniel See Gus Gus A-ha 22 Ahmad, Salman See Junoon Ahn, Angella See Ahn Trio Ahn, Elaine See Ida
266 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Ahn, Lucia See Ahn Trio Ahn, Maria See Ahn Trio Ahn Trio 45 Aho, Susan See Väarttinä Aiken, Clay 60 Ainge, Gary See Felt Air 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Air Supply 22 Airey, Don See Rainbow Airport, Jak See X-Ray Spex Airto See Moreira, Airto Aitchison, Dominic See Mogwai Ajdinovic, Asim See Boban Markovic Orkestar Ajile See Arrested Development Akil See Jurassic 5 Akingbola, Sola See Jamiroquai Akins, Rhett 22 Akita, Masami See Merzbow Akiyoshi, Toshiko 38 Akon 61 Akuna, Sherwood See Love Alabama 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Alan, Chad See Juliana Theory, The Alan, David See SonicFlood Alan, Skip See Pretty Things, The Alarm 22 Alatorre, Eric See Chanticleer Albarn, Damon See Blur Also see Gorillaz Albarran, Ruben See Café Tacuba Alber, Matt See Chanticleer Alberstein, Chava 37 Albert, Alex See Project 86
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See Liars Albini, Steve 15 Also see Shellac Albright, Gerald 62 Album Leaf, The 67 Albuquerque, Michael de See Electric Light Orchestra Alcione 51 Aldean, Jason 68 Alder, John See Gong Also see Pretty Things, The Alderete, Juan See Mars Volta, The Alesi, Tommy See Beausoleil Alex See Mr. T Experience, The Alexakis, Art See Everclear Alexander, Arthur 14 Alexander, Cole See Black Lips Alexander, David See Lowest of the Low Alexander, Dottie See Of Montreal Alexander, George See Flamin’ Groovies Alexander, Gregg See New Radicals, The Alexander, Jules See Association, The Alexander, Monty 59 Alexander, Scot See Dishwalla Alexander, Ted See Saves the Day Alexander, Tim “Herb” See Primus Alexander, Tim See Asleep at the Wheel Alexander-Max, Susan 63 Alexisonfire 55 Alford, Zachary See B-52’s, The Ali See Tribe Called Quest, A Ali, Amin See Music Revelation Ensemble Alice in Chains 10 Alien Ant Farm 61 Alien Sex Fiend 23 Alisanovic, Sasa See Boban Markovic Orkestar Alkaline Trio 56 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Alkema, Jan Willem See Compulsion
See C + C Music Factory Allen, Chad See Guess Who Allen, Daevid 28 Also see Gong Also see Soft Machine Allen, Danny See Youth Group Allen, Dave See Gang of Four Allen, Debbie 8 Allen, Duane See Oak Ridge Boys, The Allen, Eric See Apples in Stereo Allen, Frank See Searchers, The Allen, Geri 10 Allen, Harry 61 Allen, Jeff See Mint Condition Allen, Johnny Ray See Subdudes, The Allen, Kevin See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Allen, Lee See Blasters, The Allen, Lily 66 Allen, Papa Dee See War Allen, Peter 11 Allen, Red See Osborne Brothers, The Allen, Richard “Pistol” See Funk Brothers Allen, Rick See Box Tops, The Allen, Rick See Def Leppard Allen, Rodney See Blue Aeroplanes, The Allen, Ross See Mekons, The Allen, Ryan See Thunderbirds are Now! Allen, Scott See Thunderbirds are Now! Allen, Terry 56 Allen, Verden “Phally” See Mott the Hoople Allen, Wally See Pretty Things, The
Albert, Nate See Mighty Mighty Bosstones
All Saints 25
Allison, Mose 17
All-American Rejects, The 59
Alberti, Dorona See KMFDM
Allan, Gary 41
Allison, Verne See Dells, The
Albert, Matt See eighth blackbird
Albertine, Viviane See Slits, The
Allcock, Martin See Fairport Convention Also see Jethro Tull
Albertson, Ron
Allen, April
Allender, Paul See Cradle of Filth
Allman, Gregg See Allman Brothers, The Allman Brothers, The 6 Alloy Orchestra 51 Allred, Glen See Florida Boys, The Allsup, Michael Rand See Three Dog Night Allyson, Karrin 42 Almgren, Sara See (International) Noise Conspiracy Almond, Marc 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 29 Also see Soft Cell Almqvist, Howlin’ Pelle See Hives, The Almstead, Derek See Of Montreal Aloha 59 Alperin, Misha 64 Alpert, Herb 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Alphin, Kenny See Big & Rich Alphonso, Roland See Skatalites, The al-Sahir, Kadim See Sahir, Kadim alAlsing, Pelle See Roxette Alsop, Marin 58 Alston, Andy See Del Amitri Alston, Shirley See Shirelles, The Altan 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Altenfelder, Andy See Willem Breuker Kollektief Alter Bridge 64 Alvarado, Mario See Banda el Recodo Álvarez, Marcelo 45 Alvarez, Oscar See Banda el Recodo Alvin, Dave 17 Also see Blasters, The Also see X Alvin, Phil See Blasters, The Aly & AJ 63 Am, Svet See KMFDM Amadou & Mariam 49
All-4-One 17
Amante, Michael 61
Allien, Ellen 55
Amato, Dave See REO Speedwagon
Allison, Joe 42 Allison, Luther 21
Allman, Chris See Greater Vision Allman, Duane See Allman Brothers, The
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Amayo See Antibalas Amber 40 Ambrosius, Marsha See Floetry Ambulance LTD 69 Ambush, Scott See Spyro Gyra
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Amedee, Steve See Subdudes, The A-Mei 40 Ameling, Elly 24 Ament, Jeff See Pearl Jam America 16 America, Lenny See Sunset Valley American Hi-Fi 44 American Music Club 64 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Amerie 56 Ames, Ed 31 Ames, Kenny See Jason & the Scorchers Amici Forever 57 Amico, Vinnie See moe. Amis, Danny See Los Straitjackets AMM 41 Ammons, Albert 53 Ammons, Gene 39 Amon, Robin See Pearls Before Swine Amon Duul II 62 Amorosi, Vanessa 37 Amos, Bob See Front Range Amos, Tori 42 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Anastacia 38 Anastasio, Trey 47 Also see Phish Anastasio, Trey See Phish ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead 54 Anderson, Alfa See Chic Anderson, Al See NRBQ Anderson, Andy See Cure, The Anderson, Bill 32 Anderson, Bobby See Something Corporate Anderson, Brett See Donnas, The Anderson, Brett See Suede Anderson, Cleave See Beck Anderson, Cleave See Blue Rodeo Anderson, Dave See Hawkwind Anderson, Emma See Lush
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Anderson, Jhelisa See Shamen, The Anderson, John 5 Anderson, John See Fugs, The Anderson, Jon See Yes Anderson, June 27 Anderson, Keith “Wolf” See Rebirth Brass Band Anderson, Keith 65 Anderson, Keith See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Anderson, Laurie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Anderson, Marian 8 Anderson, Mel See Twisted Sister Anderson, Pamela See Incognito Anderson, Ray 7 Anderson, Reid See Bad Plus, The Anderson, Scott See Finger Eleven Anderson, Sean See Finger Eleven Anderson, Signe See Jefferson Airplane Anderson, Tai See Third Day Anderson, Wessell 42 Andersson, Benny See Abba Andersson, Henrik See Komeda Andersson, Karin See Knife, The Andes, Mark See Spirit Andes, Matt See Spirit Andes, Rachel See Spirit Andrade, Sergio See Lifehouse Andress, Tuck See Tuck & Patti Andrew, Angus See Liars Andrew, Patrick See PFR Andrew W.K. 46 Andrews, Barry See XTC Andrews, Bob See Brinsley Schwarz Andrews, Brian See Day26
Andrews, Mark See Dru Hill Also see Sisqó Andrews, Maxene See Andrews Sisters, The Andrews, Patty See Andrews Sisters, The Andrews, Revert See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Andrews Sisters, The 9 Andriano, Dan See Alkaline Trio Andrus, Sherman See Imperials, The Andrusco, Eugene See Starflyer 59 Andrusco, Gene Emil Harvey See Adam Again Andy See Ex, The Andy, Bob See Paragons, The Andy, Horace See Massive Attack Angel, Ashley Parker See O-Town Angel, Eddie See Los Straitjackets Angel, Jerry See Blasters, The Angel Corpse 63 Angels & Airwaves 64 Anger, Darol See Turtle Island String Quartet Anggun 60 Angus, Colin See Shamen, The Animals, The 22 Anka, Paul 2 Anointed 21 Anonymous, Rodney See Dead Milkmen Anonymous 4 23 Anselmo, Philip See Pantera Ant, Adam See Adam Ant Anthony, Larry See Dru Hill Anthony, Marc 33 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Anthony, Michael See Massive Attack Anthony, Michael See Van Halen Anthony, Ray 60 Anthrax 41 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Antibalas 62
Antunes, Michael See Beaver Brown Band, The Anu, Christine 34 Anway, Susan See Magnetic Fields, The A1 41 Aphex Twin 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14 apl.de.ap See Black Eyed Peas Apollo 9 See Rocket from the Crypt Aponte, Charlie See El Gran Combo Appice, Vinnie See Black Sabbath Apple, Fiona 58 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Appleby, Jo See Amici Forever Apples in Stereo 30 Appleton, Natalie See All Saints Appleton, Nicole See All Saints April, Johnny See Staind April Wine 43 Aqua 34 Aqua Velvets 23 Aquabats, The 22 Aqualung 68 Arab Strap 33 Araya, Tom See Slayer Arbulu, Shia See La Ley Arcade Fire 68 Archambault, Regent See La Bottine Souriante Archer, Al See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Archer, Gem See Oasis Archer, Richard See Hard-Fi Archers of Loaf 21 Archuleta, David 69 Archuleta, Moses See Deerhunter Arctic Monkeys 66 Arden, Jann 52 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Ardito, Douglas See Puddle of Mudd Ardolino, Tom See NRBQ Arellano, Rod See Aquabats, The
Antin, Jesse See Chanticleer
Arena, Tina 21
Anderson, Ernestine 53
Andrews, Christopher See Mojave 3
Anderson, Fred 32
Andrews, Jessica 34
Anderson, Gladstone See Skatalites, The
Andrews, Julie 33 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Anton, Alan See Cowboy Junkies, The
Arentzen, Jamie See American Hi-Fi
Anderson, Ian See Jethro Tull
Andrews, Laverne See Andrews Sisters, The
Antoni, Mark De Gli See Soul Coughing
Argent, Rod See Zombies, The
Antony and the Johnsons 69
Argerich, Martha 27
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Arias, Raymond See Ceili Rain Arjona, Ricardo 43 Arkenstone, David 40 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Arlen, Harold 27 Arm, Mark See Mudhoney Armaou, Lindsay See B*Witched Armatrading, Joan 4 Armerding, Jake See Northern Lights Armerding, Taylor See Northern Lights Armiger, Katie 66 Armik 41 Armstrong, Billie Joe See Green Day Armstrong, Craig 62 Armstrong, Louis 4 Armstrong, Paul See Country Joe and the Fish Armstrong, Robbie See Royal Trux Armstrong, Rollo See Faithless Armstrong, Tim See Rancid Armstrong, Vanessa Bell 24 Arnaz, Desi 8 Arneson, Erik See Great Lake Swimmers Arni, Stefan See Gus Gus Arnold, Brad See 3 Doors Down Arnold, Eddy 10 Arnold, James See Four Lads, The Arnold, Kristine See Sweethearts of the Rodeo Arnott, John See Lowest of the Low Aronoff, Kenny 21 Aroy, Mira See Ladytron Aroyo, Mira See Ladytron Arrau, Claudio 1 Arreola, James See Los Palominos Arreola, Jesse See Los Palominos Arreola, Johnny See Los Palominos Arreola, Jorge See Los Palominos
See Barachois Arsenault, Louise See Barachois Arsenault-Bergeron, Helene See Barachois Arson, Nicholaus See Hives, The Art of Noise 22 Art Ensemble of Chicago, The 23 Arthur, Brian See Goldfinger Arthur, Davey See Fureys, The Arthur, Joseph 57 Arthurs, Paul “Bonehead” See Oasis Artifacts 23 Arzamastsev, Alexander See Bering Strait Ash 34 Ash, Daniel See Bauhaus Also see Love and Rockets Ashanti 65 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Ashba, DJ See Guns n’ Roses Ashcroft, Richard 55 Also see Verve, The Ashcroft, Richard See Verve, The Ashford, Jack See Funk Brothers Ashford, Rosalind See Martha and the Vandellas Ashhurst, Jimmy See Buckcherry Ashkenazy, Vladimir 32 Ashley, Bob See Guess Who Ashton, John See Psychedelic Furs Ashton, Nick See Northwoods Improvisers Ashton, Susan 17 Asia 63 Asian Dub Foundation 30 Asleep at the Wheel 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Assad, Badi 36 Association, The 59 Astbury, Ian See Cult, The Asthana, Shivika See Papas Fritas Astley, Rick 5 Aston, Jay “J” See Gene Loves Jezebel
Arreola, Julio See Los Palominos Arrested Development 14 Arsenau, Ben See Boys Night Out Arsenault, Albert See Barachois Arsenault, Chuck
Ævar, Ágúst See Sigur Rós Aveiro, Matt See Cold War Kids Average White Band 38 Averre, Berton See Knack, The Avery, Brad See Third Day Avery, Eric See Jane’s Addiction Avery, Teodross 23 Avett, Scott See Avett Brothers Avett, Seth See Avett Brothers Avett Brothers 69 Avila, John See Oingo Boingo Avory, Mick See Kinks, The Also see Rolling Stones, The Ax, Emanuel 65 Axelrod, David 34 Axelrod, Victor See Antibalas Axelson, Eric See Dismemberment Plan Axton, Hoyt 28 Axton, Mae 53 Aya See Blue Six Ayala, Paco See Molotov Ayers, Kevin 58 Ayers, Kevin See Gong Also see Soft Machine Ayers, Roy 39 Aykroyd, Dan See Blues Brothers, The Ayler, Albert 19 Ayres, Ben See Cornershop AZ 44 Azmat, Ali See Junoon Aznavour, Charles 45 Azorr, Chris See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Aztec Camera 22 B., Craig See Aereogramme B, Daniel See Front 242
Aston, Michael See Gene Loves Jezebel
Atari Teenage Riot 27 Ataris, The 62 A*Teens 36 Aterciopelados 38 Athlete 68 Atkins, Chet 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Atkins, Juan 52 Atkins, Martin See Killing Joke Also see Pigface Atkins, Rodney 67 Atkins, Victor “Red” See Los Hombres Calientes Atkinson, Lyle See Brave Combo Atkinson, Paul See Zombies, The Atkinson, Sweet Pea See Was (Not Was) Atmosphere 63 Atom See Rocket from the Crypt Atomic Fireballs, The 27 ATR See Boredoms, The Attisso, Barthelemy See Orchestra Baobab Atwater, Aubrey See Atwater-Donnelly Atwater-Donnelly 53 Audio Adrenaline 53 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Audioslave 56 Auerbach, Dan See Black Keys, The Auf Der Maur, Melissa See Smashing Pumpkins Also see Hole Auge, Jymn See His Name Is Alive Auger, Brian 63 Augustine, Steve See FM Static Augustyniak, Jerry See 10,000 Maniacs Auldridge, Mike 4 Also see Country Gentlemen, The Also see Seldom Scene, The Austin, Cuba See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Austin, Dallas 16 Austin, Kenneth See Rebirth Brass Band Austin, Patti 47 Austin, Sherrié 34 Austral, Florence 26 Autechre 62 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Automatic, The 63
Astro See UB40
Autry, Gene 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Baatin See Slum Village
Asuo, Kwesi See Arrested Development
Autumn Defense, The 64
Babatunde, Don See Last Poets
Aswad 34
Avalon, Frankie 5
At The Drive-In 32
Avant 54
Avalon 26
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B. Stille See Nappy Roots Baah, Reebop Kwaku See Can Also see Traffic
Babbington, Roy See Soft Machine
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Babbitt, Bob See Funk Brothers Babes in Toyland 16 Babjak, James See Smithereens, The Babu See Dilated Peoples Babydaddy See Scissor Sisters Babyface See Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” Baca, Susana 32 Bacchus, Richard See D Generation Bach, Leroy See Wilco Bach, Sebastian See Skid Row Bachar, Carmit See Pussycat Dolls, The Bacharach, Burt 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bachman, Eric See Archers of Loaf Bachman, Randy See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Also see Guess Who Bachman, Robbie See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Bachman, Tim See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Bachman-Turner Overdrive 50 Bacilos 48 Back, Dean See Theory of a Deadman Backstreet Boys 69 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Backus, Donald “Gus” See Del Vikings, The Bad Brains 16 Bad Company 22 Bad Religion 28 Badalamenti, Angelo 17 Badfinger 23 Badger, Pat See Extreme Bad Livers, The 19 Badly Drawn Boy 33 Badoux, Gwen See Les Négresses Vertes Badowski, Henry See Damned, The Bad Plus, The 49 Badrena, Manolo See Spyro Gyra Also see Weather Report
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See Down By Law Bagayoko, Amadou See Amadou & Mariam Baggs, Perry See Jason & the Scorchers Baha Men 32 Bailey, Chris See Saints, The Bailey, Derek 40 Bailey, John “Buddy” See Clovers, The Bailey, Keith See Gong Bailey, Mildred 13 Bailey, Pearl 5 Bailey, Phil See Earth, Wind and Fire Bailey, Tom See Thompson Twins Bailey, Victor See Urban Knights Also see Weather Report Bailon, Adrienne See 3LW Bain, Jimmy See Rainbow Bain, Pete See Spacemen 3 Bainbridge, Harvey See Hawkwind Baines, Nick See Kaiser Chiefs Baker, Anita 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Baker, Arthur 23 Baker, Bobby See Tragically Hip, The Baker, Brian See Bad Religion Baker, Chet 13 Baker, Dale See Sixpence None the Richer Baker, David See Mercury Rev Baker, Ginger 16 Also see Cream Also see Hawkwind Baker, James See Hoodoo Gurus Baker, Janet 14 Baker, Jon See Charlatans, The Baker, Josephine 10 Baker, LaVern 25 Baker, Victor See Liquid Soul Baker, Wilson See Dixie Hummingbirds, The
Balch, Michael See Front Line Assembly Baldassari, Butch 43 Balderrama, Robert “Bobby” See ? and the Mysterians Baldes, Kevin See Lit Baldry, Long John 51 Baldursson, Sigtryggur See Sugarcubes, The Baldwin, Donny See Starship Bales, Kevin See Spiritualized Balfa, Christine See Balfa Toujours Balfa, Dewey 49 Balfa Toujours 54 Baliardo, Diego See Gipsy Kings, The Baliardo, Paco See Gipsy Kings, The Baliardo, Tonino See Gipsy Kings, The Balin, Marty See Jefferson Airplane Balkan Beat Box 67 Ball, Dave See Soft Cell Ball, Ian See Gomez Ball, Marcia 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Ball, Michael 43 Ball, Roger See Average White Band Ballance, Laura See Superchunk Ballard, Florence See Supremes, The Ballard, Hank 17 Ballew, Chris See Presidents of the United States of America, The Balsamo, Terry See Cold Balsamo, Terry See Evanescence Balsley, Phil See Statler Brothers, The Baltes, Peter See Dokken Baltimore, Charli 54
See String Trio of New York Bang on a Can All-Stars 52 Bangalter, Thomas See Daft Punk Bangles, The 22 Bangs, Lester 44 Banhart, Devendra 52 Banks, Lloyd 60 Banks, Nick See Pulp Banks, Paul See Interpol Banks, Peter See Yes Banks, Ron See Dramatics, The Banks, Tony See Genesis Banner, David 58 Banton, Buju 35 Banton, Hugh See Van der Graaf Generator Bapa, Alexander See Huun-Huur-Tu Bapa, Sayan See Huun-Huur-Tu Barachois 53 Baratto, Krys See Great White Barbarossa, Dave See Republica Barbata, John See Jefferson Starship Barber, Don See Northwoods Improvisers Barber, Keith See Soul Stirrers, The Barber, Patricia 40 Barber, Samuel 34 Barbero, Lori See Babes in Toyland Barbieri, Gato 22 Barbirolli, Lady Evelyn See Rothwell, Evelyn Barbot, Bill See Jawbox Bardens, Peter See Camel Bardo Pond 28 Bare, Bobby 48
Balzano, Vinnie See Less Than Jake
Barenberg, Russ 63
Bambaataa, Afrika 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Bargeld, Blixa See Einstürzende Neubauten
Bamonte, Perry See Cure, The
Bargeron, Dave See Blood, Sweat and Tears
Bananarama 22
Barham, Meriel See Lush
Badu, Erykah 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26
Baksh, Dave “Brownsound” See Sum 41
Baechle, Clark See Faint, The
Balakrishnan, David See Turtle Island String Quartet
Bancroft, Cyke See Bevis Frond
Baechle, Todd See Faint, The
Balanescu, Alexander See Spiritualized
Band, The 9
Baez, Joan 1
Balch, Bob See Fu Manchu
Banda el Recodo 56
Bagarozzi, Chris
Band of Horses 67 Bang, Billy
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Bareilles, Sara 64 Barenaked Ladies 39 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Barenboim, Daniel 30
Barile, Jo See Ventures, The Barjed, Mattias See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The
270 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Barker, Andrew See 808 State Barker, Paul See Ministry Barker, Travis Landon See Aquabats, The Also see Blink 182 Barksdale, Charles See Dells, The Barlow, Andy See Lamb Barlow, Barriemore See Jethro Tull Barlow, Bruce See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Barlow, Lou 20 Also see Dinosaur Jr. Also see Folk Implosion, The Also see Sebadoh Barlow, Lou See Dinosaur Jr. Barlow, Tommy See Aztec Camera Barnes, Brandon See Rise Against Barnes, Danny See Bad Livers, The Barnes, Don See .38 Special Barnes, Jeffrey See Brave Combo Barnes, Jeremy See Neutral Milk Hotel Barnes, Jimmy See Cold Chisel Barnes, Joey See Daughtry Barnes, Kevin See Of Montreal Barnes, Micah See Nylons, The Barnes, Neil See Leftfield Barnes, Nina See Of Montreal Barnes, Prentiss See Moonglows, The Barnes, Roosevelt “Booba” 23 Barnett, Amanda See Ditty Bops, The Barnett, Mandy 26 Barnwell, Duncan See Simple Minds Barnwell, Ysaye Maria See Sweet Honey in the Rock Barocas, Zach See Jawbox Barr, Al See Dropkick Murphys Barr, Jess See Slobberbone Barr, Ralph See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Barradas, Miggy See Divine Comedy, The
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Barra MacNeils, The 48 Barre, Martin See Jethro Tull Barrere, Paul See Little Feat Barret, Charlie See Fixx, The Barreto, Alex See Alien Ant Farm Barrett, Aaron See Reel Big Fish Barrett, Creighton See Band of Horses Barrett, Dicky See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Barrett, Howard See Paragons, The Barrett, Mike See Lettermen, The Barrett, Robert “T-Mo” See Goodie Mob Barrett, Syd 37 Also see Pink Floyd Barrett, Tina See S Club 7 Barretto, Ray 37 Barrick, Matt See Walkmen, The Barrino, Fantasia 61 Barron, Christopher See Spin Doctors Barron, Kenny 37 Barrow, Geoff See Portishead Barrueco, Manuel 39 Barry, Grant See Reel Big Fish Barry, John 29 Barry, Mark See BBMak Barson, Mike See Madness Bartek, Steve See Oingo Boingo Bartels, Joanie 13 Barth, Bruce 50 Barth, Molly See eighth blackbird Barthol, Bruce See Country Joe and the Fish Bartholomew, Simon See Brand New Heavies, The Bartoli, Cecilia 51 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Barton, Lou Ann See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Barton, Rick See Dropkick Murphys
Basement Jaxx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Basher, Mick See X Basia 5 Basie, Count 2 Bass, Colin See Camel Bass, Eric See Shinedown Bass, Fontella 49 Bass, Lance See ’N Sync Bass, Ralph 24 Bastida, Ceci (Cecilia) See Tijuana No! Batchelor, Kevin See Big Mountain Also see Steel Pulse Batel, Beate See Einstürzende Neubauten Bateman, Bill See Blasters, The Bates, Stuart “Pinkie” See Divine Comedy, The Batiste, David See Meters, The Batiste, Lionel See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Batoh, Masaki See Ghost Also see Pearls Before Swine Battin, Skip See Byrds, The Battle, John See Fairfield Four Battle, Kathleen 6 Battle, Phyllis See Fifth Dimension Battlefield Band, The 31 Batty, Cody See Fugs, The Baucom, Terry See IIIrd Tyme Out Bauer, Johannes 32 Bauer, Judah See Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Bauer, Peter See Walkmen, The Bauermeister, Chris See Jawbreaker Bauhaus 27 Baum, Kevin See Chanticleer Baumann, Peter See Tangerine Dream Baumgartner, Pit See De Phazz
See Daniel Amos Bayer Sager, Carole See Sager, Carole Bayer Bayliss, Brendan See Umphrey’s McGee Bayliss, Michael See Saints, The Baylor, Helen 20 Baylor, Marcus See Yellowjackets Baynton-Power, David See James Bays, Steve See Hot Hot Heat Bazan, David See Pedro the Lion Bazilian, Eric See Hooters Bazz, John See Blasters, The BBMak 38 Be Good Tanyas 48 Beach House 65 Beach Boys, The 1 Beale, Michael See Earth, Wind and Fire Beamer, Keola 43 Beard, Annette See Martha and the Vandellas Beard, Frank See ZZ Top Beasley, Les See Florida Boys, The Beasley, Paul See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Beastie Boys 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Beat Farmers 23 Beat Happening 28 Beatles, The 2 Beau Brummels 39 Beauford, Carter See Dave Matthews Band Beausoleil 37 Beautiful South 19 Beauvoir, Jean See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Beaver Brown Band, The 3
Barton Pine, Rachel 52
Bautista, Roland See Earth, Wind and Fire
Beck, William See Ohio Players
Baxter, Adrian See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Beckenstein, Jay See Spyro Gyra
Baxter, Jeff See Doobie Brothers, The
Becker, Joseph See Loud Family, The
Baxter, Les 47
Becker, Margaret 31
Baxter, Steve
Becker, Walter
Bartos, Karl See James Gang Bartos, Karl See Kraftwerk Barzelay, Eef See Clem Snide Basehead 11
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Bechdel, John See Fear Factory Bechet, Sidney 17 Beck 65 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Beck, Jeff 4 Also see Yardbirds, The
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See Steely Dan Beckett, Darren See Ambulance LTD Beckett, Peter See Player Beckett, William See Academy Isѧ, The Beckford, Andrew “Bees” See Black Uhuru Beckford, Theophilus See Skatalites, The Beckley, Gerry See America Bedassie, Andrea See Stereo MC’s Beddoe, Rich See Finger Eleven Bedeau, Curt (Curt-t-t) See Full Force Bedford, Mark See Madness Bedingfield, Daniel 62 Bedingfield, Natasha 67 Bedouin Soundclash 58 Beech, Wes See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Beecham, Thomas 27 Bee Gees, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Beenie Man 33 Beers, Garry Gary See INXS Bega, Lou 36 Begs See Les Négresses Vertes Behler, Chuck See Megadeth
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Belew, Adrian 61 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see King Crimson
Bell, Burton C. See Fear Factory Bell, Carl See Fuel Bell, Chris See Big Star Bell, Chris See Gene Loves Jezebel Bell, Chris See Thompson Twins Bell, Derek See Chieftains, The Bell, Eric See Thin Lizzy Bell, Jayn See Sounds of Blackness Bell, John See Widespread Panic Bell, Joshua 21 Bell, Melissa See Soul II Soul Bell, Richard See Blue Aeroplanes, The Bell, Ricky See Bell Biv Devoe Bell, Robert “Kool” See Kool & the Gang Bell, Taj See Charm Farm Bell, Trent See Chainsaw Kittens, The Bell Biv Devoe 69 Bell X1 64 Belladonna, Joey See Anthrax Bellamy, Anthony See Redbone Bellamy, David See Bellamy Brothers, The Bellamy, Howard See Bellamy Brothers, The Bellamy, Matthew See Muse Bellamy Brothers, The 13 Belle, Regina 45 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Belle and Sebastian 68 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Bellinger, Dennis See Grand Funk Railroad Bello, Elissa See Go-Go’s, The
See Blues Brothers, The Bement, Dwight See Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Ben Folds Five 20 Benante, Charlie See Anthrax Ben-Ari, Miri 49 Benatar, Pat 8 Benchetrit, Ohad See Broken Social Scene Benckert, Vicki See Roxette Bender, Ariel See Mott the Hoople Benedetti, Nicola 62 Benedict, Scott See Pere Ubu Benét, Eric 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Benett, Graham See Rainbow Ben Geloune, Latfi See Orchestra Baobab Bengry, Peter See Cornershop Benitez, Jellybean 15 Benjamin, Andre “Dre” See OutKast Benjamin, William “Benny” See Funk Brothers Bennett, Brian See Shadows, The Bennett, Estelle See Ronettes, The Bennett, Gary See BR5-49 Bennett, Jay See Wilco Bennett, Patricia See Chiffons, The Bennett, Ronnie See Ronettes, The Bennett, Tony 61 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Bennett-Nesby, Ann See Sounds of Blackness Benning, Sadie See Le Tigre Bennington, Chester See Linkin Park
Belfield, Dennis See Three Dog Night
Bello, Frank See Anthrax
Benoit, David 40 Also see Rippingtons
Belgrave, Marcus 57
Bello, Frank See Gaelic Storm
Benoit, Tab 31
Bellson, Louie 66
Benson, Brendan See Raconteurs, The
Beiderbecke, Bix 16 Beiser, Maya See Bang on a Can All-Stars Bejar, Daniel See Destroyer Also see New Pornographers, The Belafonte, Harry 8 Belanger, George See Christian Death Beldon, Bob 62
Belitsky, Mike See Pernice Brothers Also see Sadies, The Belk, Darren See Wedding Present, The Bell, Andy See Erasure Also see Oasis Also see Ride Bell, Brian See Weezer
Benson, Brendan 55
See IIIrd Tyme Out Bentley, Dierks 56 Bentley, Jay See Circle Jerks Also see Bad Religion Bentley, John See Squeeze Benton, Brook 7 Bentyne, Cheryl See Manhattan Transfer, The Berenyi, Miki See Lush Beres, Jeff See Sister Hazel Berg, Matraca 16 Berg, Moe See Pursuit of Happiness, The Berg, Ron See Savoy Brown Berge, Chuck See Rainbow Berge, Svein See Röyksopp Bergeson, Ben See Aquabats, The Berggren, Jenny See Ace of Base Berggren, Jonas See Ace of Base Berggren, Linn See Ace of Base Berggren, Wes See Tripping Daisy Bergman, Alan and Marilyn 30 Bergmark, Christina See Wannadies, The Berigan, Bunny 2 Bering Strait 57 Berio, Luciano 32 Berkely, Anthony (Poetic the Grym Reaper) See Gravediggaz Berko, Ivan See Love as Laughter Berkowitz, Daisy See Marilyn Manson Berlin 62 Berlin, Irving 8 Berlin, Liz See Rusted Root Berlin, Steve See Blasters, The Also see Los Lobos Berline, Byron See Dillards, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Bermúdez, Obie 63
Belove, David See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Benson, George 9
Bernal, Eloy See Conjunto Bernal
Benson, Jessica See 3LW
Bernal, Paulino See Conjunto Bernal
Belton, Ian See Brodsky Quartet
Benson, Ray See Asleep at the Wheel
Bernal, Steve See Poi Dog Pondering
Beltrán, Lola 48 Beltrán, Tito 28
Benson, Renaldo “Obie” See Four Tops, The
Berndt, Jay See Kilgore
Belushi, John
Benson, Wayne
Berne, Tim 68
Belly 16
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Bernstein, Elmer 36 Bernstein, Leonard 2 Berrabah, Amelie See Sugababes Berry, Bill See R.E.M. Berry, Chuck 33 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Berry, Jan See Jan & Dean Berry, John 17 Berry, Robert See Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell Berry, Roy See Lucero Berry, Shaun See Los Lonely Boys Berryhill, Bob See Surfaris, The Berryman, Guy See Coldplay Bert, Bob See Sonic Youth Beschta, Scott See Promise Ring, The Bess, Chris See Southern Culture on the Skids Bessant, Jack See Reef Best, Brent See Slobberbone Best, Nathaniel See O’Jays, The Best, Pete See Beatles, The Beta Band, The 27 Betha, Mason See Mase Bethea, Ken See Old 97’s Bethea, Ken See Old 97’s Bettencourt, Nuno See Extreme Better Than Ezra 19 Bettie Serveert 17 Bettini, Tom See Jackyl Betts, Dicky See Allman Brothers, The
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Bhag-dad-a, Omar See Lane, Fred Bharoocha, Hisham See Black Dice Bhattacharya, Sameer See Flyleaf Biafra, Jello 18 Also see Dead Kennedys Bibey, Alan See IIIrd Tyme Out Bidini, Dave See Rheostatics Bidwell, Dave See Savoy Brown Big Audio Dynamite 18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 38 Big Bank Hank See Sugarhill Gang Big Country? 49 Big Head Todd and the Monsters 20 Big Mike See Geto Boys, The Big Money Odis See Digital Underground Big Mountain 23 Big Paul See Killing Joke Big Punisher 43 Big Star 36 Big V See Nappy Roots Big Youth 43 Big & Rich 57 Biger, Guenole See Les Négresses Vertes Bigham, John See Fishbone Big Tymers, The 42 Bilk, Acker 47 Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings 26 Billingham, Mickey See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Bingham, John See Fishbone Bin Hassan, Umar See Last Poets Binks, Les See Judas Priest Binns, Henry See Zero 7
Beulah 48
Biondo, Eric See Antibalas
Bevan, Alonza See Kula Shaker
Biondo, George See Steppenwolf
Bevan, Bev See Black Sabbath Also see Electric Light Orchestra
Birch, Rob See Stereo MC’s
Bever, Pete See Workhorse Movement, The Bevis Frond 23 Bey, Andy 45 Bezozi, Alan See Dog’s Eye View B-52’s, The 49 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Birchfield, Benny See Osborne Brothers, The Bird See Parker, Charlie Bird, Andrew 68 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Bird and the Bee, The 67 Birdsong, Cindy See Supremes, The
Birdstuff See Man or Astroman? Birgisson, Jón Pór See Sigur Rós Birmingham, Mark See Saints, The Birtwistle, Harrison 38 Biscuits, Chuck See Circle Jerks Also see Danzig Also see D.O.A. Also see Social Distortion Bishop, Elvin 41 Bishop, Jeb 28 Also see Flying Luttenbachers, The Bishop, Matt See Switches Bishop, Michael See Gwar Bishop, Steven See Powderfinger Bitney, Dan See Tortoise Bitts, Mike See Innocence Mission, The Bivins, Michael See Bell Biv Devoe Bixler, Cedric See At The Drive-In Bixler, Solon See Earlimart Bixler Zavala, Cedric See Mars Volta, The Biz Markie 10 Bizarre See D12 BizzyBone See Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Bjelland, Kat See Babes in Toyland Bjerregard, Marty See Saints, The Björk 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Sugarcubes, The Bjork, Brant See Fu Manchu Black, Bobby See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Black, Clint 53 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Black, Dan See Servant, The Black, Frank 14 Also see Pixies, The Black, Jack See Tenacious D Black, James See Finger Eleven Black, Jet See Stranglers, The Black, Jimmy Carl “India Ink” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
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Black, Jully 64 Black, Lori See Melvins Black, Lorne See Great White Black, Mary 15 Black, Robert See Bang on a Can All-Stars Black, Tommy See Paloalto Black, Vic See C + C Music Factory Black Dice 68 Black Eyed Peas 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Black Flag 22 Black 47 37 Black Francis See Black, Frank Black Lips 67 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 58 Black Sabbath 9 Black Sheep 15 Black Thought See Roots, The Black Uhuru 41 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Blackalicious 39 Blackburn, Paul See Gomez Black Crowes, The 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Black Ghosts, The 69 BlackHawk 21 Blackinton, Ryland See Cobra Starship Black Keys, The 64 Blackman, Cindy 15 Blackman, Nicole See Golden Palominos Blackman, Tee-Wee See Memphis Jug Band Blackmon, Larry See Cameo Blackmore, Ritchie See Deep Purple Also see Rainbow Blackstreet 23 Blackwell, Ben See Dirtbombs, The Blackwell, Chris 26 Blackwell, Ed 55 Blackwell, Otis 57 Blackwood, Sarah See Dubstar Blackwood, Terry See Imperials, The Bladd, Stephen Jo See J. Geils Band Blades, Rubén 58 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Blair, Ron See Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Blair, Zach
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See Rise Against Blake, Eubie 19 Blake, Katharine See Mediaeval Baebes Blake, Norman 47 Blake, Norman See Swizz Beatz Blake, Norman See Teenage Fanclub Blake, Ran 38 Blake, Tim See Gong Blakely, Paul See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Blakey, Art 11 Blakey, Colin See Waterboys, The Blanchard, Terence 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Blanck, Sebastian See Black Dice Bland, Bobby “Blue” 12 Bland, Chris See Vigilantes of Love Blasters, The 41 Blatt, Melanie See All Saints Bleek, Memphis 56 Blegen, Jutith 23 Blegvad, Peter 28 Blessid Union of Souls 20 Bleu, Corbin 68 Bley, Carla 65 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Golden Palominos Bley, Paul 14 Blige, Mary J. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Blind Melon 21 Blink 182 27 Bliss, Lang See Ceili Rain Bloc Party 62 Bloch, Alan See Concrete Blonde Bloch, Kurt See Fastbacks, The Block, Ken See Sister Hazel
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Blocker, Joe See Love
Blythe, Arthur See Music Revelation Ensemble Also see World Saxophone Quartet
Blonde Redhead 50 Earlier sketch in CM 28
Blythe, Geoffrey See Black 47
Bobo, William See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Bocelli, Andrea 59 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Böcker, Eva See Ensemble Modern BoDeans, The 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Bodine, Michelle See Brainiac Bøe, Eirik See Kings of Convenience Boeijin, Frank See Gathering, The Boesel, Jason See Rilo Kiley Boff, Richard See Chumbawamba Bofill, Angela 57 Bogaert, Jo See Technotronic Bogart, Mike See Tower of Power Bogdan, Henry See Helmet Boggs, Dock 25 Boggs, Tom See Box Tops, The Bogguss, Suzy 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Bogie, Stuart See Antibalas Bogios, Jim See Counting Crows Bogle, Bob See Ventures, The Bohannon, Jim See Pearls Before Swine Bohay-Nowell, Victor Dudley See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Bolade Casel, Nitanju See Sweet Honey in the Rock Bolan, Marc See T. Rex Bolan, Rachel See Skid Row Bolcom, William 54 Bold, Thomas See Chanticleer Bolick, Bill See Blue Sky Boys Bolick, Earl See Blue Sky Boys Bolin, Tommy See James Gang Bolles, Don See Germs, The Bolling, Claude 49
Blondie 27 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Blythe, Jeff See Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Bolooki, Cyrus See New Found Glory
Borchardt, Jeffrey See Velvet Crush
Blondin, Dan See Samples
Boards of Canada 44
Bolton, Dan See Supersuckers
Bordeleau, Michel See La Bottine Souriante
Bolton, Michael 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Borden, B.B. See Molly Hatchet
Boltz, Ray 33
Bordin, Mike See Faith No More
Block, Norman See Rasputina Block, Rory 18
Blondy, Alpha 40 Blood, Dave See Dead Milkmen Blood, Johnny
See Magnetic Fields, The Blood, Sweat and Tears 7 Bloodhound Gang, The 31 Bloom, Eric See Blue Oyster Cult Bloom, Luka 14 Bloomfield, Michael 40 Blount, Herman “Sonny” See Sun Ra Blow, The 69 Blue, Buddy See Beat Farmers Blue, Sam See Ultravox Blue, Vicky See Runaways, The Blue Highway 41 Blue Man Group 44 Blue Mountain 38 Blue October 61 Blue Oyster Cult 16 Blue Rodeo 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Blue Six 64 Blue Sky Boys 46 Blue Aeroplanes, The 39 Bluechel Jr., Ted See Association, The Bluegrass Patriots 22 Blues, Elwood See Blues Brothers, The Blues, “Joliet” Jake See Blues Brothers, The Blues Traveler 15 Blues Brothers, The 3 Bluetones, The 29 Bluiett, Hamiet 45 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Also see World Saxophone Quartet Blunda, Andy See Paloalto Blunstone, Colin See Zombies, The Blunt, James 63 Blunt, John See Searchers, The Blunt, Martin See Charlatans, The Blur 45 Earlier sketch in CM 17
Bob, Tim See Rage Against the Machine Boban Markovic Orkestar 62 Bobe, Andrés See La Ley
Bon Jovi 34
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Earlier sketch in CM 10 Bonamy, James 21 Bond 43 Bond, Johnny 28 Bondy, Gavin See Musiq Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 18 Bonebrake, D. J. See X Bonfanti, Jim See Raspberries Bonfiglio, Robert 36 Bonham, John See Led Zeppelin Bonham, Tracy 34 Bon Jovi, Jon See Bon Jovi Bonnar, Graham See Swervedriver Bonnecaze, Cary See Better Than Ezra Bonner, Leroy “Sugarfoot” See Ohio Players Bonney, Barbara 33 Bonnie “Prince” Billy 68 Bono, Sonny See Sonny and Cher Bono See U2 Bonobo 69 Bonsall, Joe See Oak Ridge Boys, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band 30 Booher, Chris See Asleep at the Wheel Booker, James 62 Booker T. & the M.G.’s 24 Books See Das EFX Boom Boom, Mahatma See Rube Waddell Boomtown Rats 67 Boon, D. See Minutemen, The Boone, Debby 46 Boone, Pat 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Boone, Steve See Lovin’ Spoonful Boo Radleys, The 21 Booth, Sean See Autechre Booth, Tim See James Boquist, Dave See Son Volt Boquist, Jim See Son Volt
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Boredoms, The 28 Borg, Bobby See Warrant Borge, Victor 19 Borger, Jason See American Music Club Borjas, Larry See ? and the Mysterians Borland, Wes See Limp Bizkit Borowiak, Tony See All-4-One Borrell, Johnny See Razorlight Börtz, Daniel 52 Borzilova, Natasha See Bering Strait Bosé, Miguel 40 Boss Hog 29 Bossard, Henry K. See Swan Silvertones, The Bostaph, Paul See Slayer Bostek, James See Atomic Fireballs, The Bostic-Summers, Yvette See Los Hombres Calientes Boston 11 Boston, Mark “Rockette Morton” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Bostrom, Derrick See Meat Puppets, The Botti, Chris 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Bottle Rockets 42 Botts, Mike See Bread Bottum, Roddy See Faith No More Also see Imperial Teen Bouchard, Albert See Blue Oyster Cult Bouchard, Joe See Blue Oyster Cult Bouchikhi, Chico See Gipsy Kings, The Boulanger, Nadia 56 Boulding, Bob See Young Dubliners Boulding, Pam (Pattison) See Magical Strings Boulding, Philip See Magical Strings Boulez, Pierre 26 Bourdon, Rob See Linkin Park
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See Was (Not Was) Bowery, Leigh See Minty Bowery, Nicole See Minty Bowes, Tom See Tower of Power Bowie, David 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Bowie, Lester 29 Also see Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Bowles, Coy See Zac Brown Band Bowling for Soup 54 Bowman, James See Against Me! Bowman, Steve See Counting Crows Bown, Andy See Status Quo Box, Mick See Uriah Heep Boxcar Willie 41 Box Tops, The 44 Boy Howdy 21 Boyd, Brandon See Incubus Boyd, Eadie See Del Rubio Triplets Boyd, Elena See Del Rubio Triplets Boyd, Liona 7 Boyd, Milly See Del Rubio Triplets Boyd, Will See Evanescence Boyer, Patrick See Northwoods Improvisers Boyes, Jim See Coope, Boyes & Simpson Boyle, Doug See Caravan Boys Like Girls 69 Boys Night Out 63 Boyz II Men 15 Boyzone 40 Bozulich, Carla See Geraldine Fibbers Bozzio, Dale See Missing Persons Bozzio, Terry See Knack, The Also see Missing Persons Bracken, Ben See Northwoods Improvisers Brad 21
See Vigilantes of Love Bradley, Joe See Black Lips Bradley, Michael See Undertones, The Bradley, Robert See Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise Bradshaw, Kym See Saints, The Bradshaw, Tim See Dog’s Eye View Bradstreet, Rick See Bluegrass Patriots Brady, Pat See Sons of the Pioneers Brady, Paul 8 Braff, Ruby 43 Bragg, Billy 7 Bragg, Nicolass See Destroyer Bragg, Todd See Caedmon’s Call Braggs, Larry See Tower of Power Brahem, Anouar 46 Brain, Matt See Grapes of Wrath, The Brainiac 53 Braithwaite, Stuart See Mogwai Bramah, Martin See Fall, The Bramlett, Bekka See Fleetwood Mac Bramley, Clyde See Hoodoo Gurus Branca, Glenn 29 Branch, Michelle 47 Brancowitz, Laurent See Phoenix Brand New Heavies, The 14 Brandon, Ronnie See McCoys, The Brandt, Paul 22 Brandy 57 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Branigan, Laura 2 Brann, Chris 63 Brannon, Kippi 20 Brant, Henry 39 Brantley, Junior See Roomful of Blues Brashear, Todd See Slint Bratke, Marcelo 52 Bratton, Creed See Grass Roots, The
Bouvier, Pierre See Simple Plan
Brad Daddy X See Kottonmouth Kings
Bovine, Vinnie See Screeching Weasel
Bradbury, John See Specials, The
Bow Wow 67 Earlier sketch in CM 45
Bradbury, Randy See Pennywise
Bravery, The 68
Bowen, Jimmy See Country Gentlemen, The
Bradfield, James Dean See Manic Street Preachers
Braxton, Toni 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17
Bowens, Sir Harry
Bradley, Jacob
Brazilian Girls 65
Brautbar, Jacques See Phantom Planet Brave Combo 31 Braxton, Anthony 12
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Bread 40 Breadman, Scott See Rippingtons B-Real See Cypress Hill Bream, Julian 9 Breaux, Jimmy See Beausoleil Brecker, Michael 29 Breeders 53 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Bregante, Merel See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Brendel, Alfred 23 Brennan, Ciaran See Clannad Brennan, Maire See Clannad Brennan, Paul See Odds Brennan, Pol See Clannad Brennan, Steve See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Brennan, Tim See Dropkick Murphys Brenner, David See Theory of a Deadman Brenner, Simon See Talk Talk Breuker, Willem See Willem Breuker Kollektief Brevette, Lloyd See Skatalites, The Brewer, Don See Grand Funk Railroad BR5-49 35 Brickell, Edie 63 Earlier Sketch in CM 3 Brickman, Jim 22 Bridgeman, Noel See Waterboys, The Bridgewater, Dee Dee 18 Bridwell, Ben See Band of Horses Brigati, Eddie See Rascals, The Briggs, David See Pearls Before Swine Briggs, James Randall See Aquabats, The Briggs, Vic See Animals, The Bright, Garfield See Shai Bright, Ronnie See Coasters, The Bright, William See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Bright Eyes 42 Brightman, Jonathan See Buckcherry Brightman, Sarah 45 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Briley, Alex See Village People, The
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Brill, Rob See Berlin Brindley, Paul See Sundays, The Brinsley Schwarz 40 Brion, Jon 52 Briquette, Pete See Boomtown Rats Brisebois, Danielle See New Radicals, The Bristol, Johnny 62 Britt, Michael See Lonestar Britten, Benjamin 15 Brittingham, Eric See Cinderella Brix See Fall, The Broadly, Whit See Paladins, The Broadnax, Willie See Fairfield Four Brock, Dave See Hawkwind Brock, Isaac See Modest Mouse Brock, Jesse See Lynn Morris Band Brockenborough, Dennis See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Brockie, Dave See Gwar Brodsky Quartet 41 Broemel, Carl See My Morning Jacket Broemel, Carl See My Morning Jacket Broken Social Scene 63 Brokop, Lisa 22 Brom, Marti 46 Bromberg, David 18 Bronfman, Yefim 6 Bronx, The 65 Brook, Rachel See Flying Saucer Attack Brooke, Jonatha 56 Also see Story, The Brooker, Gary See Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings Brooker, Nicholas “Natty” See Spacemen 3
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Brooks, Hadda 43 Brooks, Kix See Brooks & Dunn Brooks, Leon Eric “Kix” III See Brooks & Dunn Brooks, Lonnie 54 Brooks, Meredith 30 Brooks, Richard See Impressions, The Brooks, Stuart See Dub Trio Brooks, Stuart See Pretty Things, The Brooks & Dunn 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Broom, Bobby 38 Broonzy, Big Bill 13 Brother Ali 63 Brotherdale, Steve See Joy Division Also see Smithereens, The Brötzmann, Caspar 27 Brötzmann, Peter 26 Broudie, Ian See Lightning Seeds Broussard, Jules See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Broussard, Marc 63 Broussard, Russ See Continental Drifters Brown, Alison 44 Brown, Amanda See Go-Betweens, The Brown, Bobby 4 Brown, Brooks See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Brown, Bundy K. See Tortoise Brown, Carlinhos 32 Brown, Chris 64 Brown, Clarence “Gatemouth” 11 Brown, Clarence 58 Brown, Clifford 24 Brown, Dan K. See Fixx, The Brown, Danny Joe See Molly Hatchet Brown, Dan See Royal Trux
Brown, George See Kool & the Gang Brown, Gregory See 5 Browns, The Brown, Greg 56 Brown, Greg See Cake Brown, Harold See War Brown, Heidi See Treadmill Trackstar Brown, Ian 66 Also see Stone Roses, The Brown, James 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Brown, Jimmy See UB40 Brown, Junior 15 Brown, Lawrence 23 Brown, Marty 14 Brown, Melanie See Spice Girls Brown, Melody See 5 Browns, The Brown, Mick See Dokken Brown, Morris See Pearls Before Swine Brown, Norman 29 Brown, Norman See Mills Brothers, The Brown, Oscar Jr. 56 Brown, Paula See Giant Sand Brown, Pete 62 Brown, Rahem See Artifacts Brown, Ray 21 Brown, Robin See Cousteau Brown, Rob See Autechre Brown, Ruth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Brown, Ryan See 5 Browns, The Brown, Selwyn “Bumbo” See Steel Pulse Brown, Steven See Tuxedomoon
Brown, Dennis 29
Brown, Tim See Boo Radleys, The
Brookes, Jon See Charlatans, The
Brown, Deondra See 5 Browns, The
Brown, Tom See Gaelic Storm
Brookes, Steve See Jam, The
Brown, Desirae See 5 Browns, The
Brown, Tony 14
Brookins, Steve See .38 Special
Brown, Donny See Verve Pipe, The
Brooks, Arthur See Impressions, The
Brown, Drew See OneRepublic
Brooks, Baba See Skatalites, The
Brown, Duncan See Stereolab
Brooks, DJ See Citizen King Brooks, Garth 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Brown, Zac See Zac Brown Band Browne, Ian See Matthew Good Band
Brubeck, Dave 67 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Bruce, Aaron See Four Lads, The Bruce, Don See Jordanaires, The Bruce, Dustan See Chumbawamba Bruce, Jack See Cream Also see Golden Palominos Also see Soft Machine Bruce, Joseph Frank See Insane Clown Posse Bruel, Patrick 48 Bruford, Bill See King Crimson Also see Yes Brumley, Albert 67 Brundtland, Torbjorn See Röyksopp Brunet, Andre See La Bottine Souriante Bruni, Carla 64 Bruno, Gioia See Exposé Bruschini, Angelo See Blue Aeroplanes, The Bruster, Thomas See Soul Stirrers, The Bryan, David See Bon Jovi Bryan, Karl See Skatalites, The Bryan, Mark See Hootie and the Blowfish Bryant, Elbridge See Temptations, The Bryant, Jeff See Ricochet Bryant, Jimmy See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Bryant, Junior See Ricochet Bryar, Bob See My Chemical Romance Bryck, Merl See Northern Pikes, The Brydon, Mark See Moloko Bryson, Bill See Desert Rose Band, The Bryson, David See Counting Crows Bryson, James See MercyMe Bryson, Peabo 11 Bryson, Wally See Raspberries Brzezicki, Mark See Big Country Also see Ultravox
Brown, Earle 41
Browne, Jackson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The
Brown, Eddie “Bongo” See Funk Brothers
Brownstein, Carrie See Sleater-Kinney
Bubba Sparxxx 48
Brown, Foxy 25
Brownstone 21
Bucciarelli, Eron
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See Hawthorne Heights Buchan, Walter See Exploited, The Buchan, William See Exploited, The Buchanan, Keisha See Sugababes Buchanan, Wallis See Jamiroquai Buchholz, Francis See Scorpions, The Buchignani, Paul See Afghan Whigs Buck, Mike See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Buck, Peter See Minus 5, The Buck, Peter See R.E.M. Buck, Robert See 10,000 Maniacs Buck 65 56 Buckcherry 65 Buckethead 34 Buckethead See Guns n’ Roses Buckingham, Lindsey 66 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Fleetwood Mac Buckland, John See Coldplay Buckler, Ethan See Slint Buckler, Rick See Jam, The Buckley, Betty 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Buckley, Jeff 22 Buckley, Tim 14 Buckner, David See Papa Roach Buckner, Richard 31 Buckwheat Zydeco 34 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Budgie See Siouxsie and the Banshees Buechner, Sara 53 Buell, Garett See Caedmon’s Call Buena, Mutya See Sugababes Buerstatte, Phil See White Zombie Buffalo Daughter 54 Buffalo Springfield 24 Buffalo Tom 18 Buffett, Jimmy 42 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Bugz See D12 B¨hler, Urs See Il Divo Built to Spill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Buitrago, Héctor See Aterciopelados
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Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir, The 10 Bulgin, Lascelle See Israel Vibration Bulloch, Martin See Mogwai Bullock, Craig “DJ Homicide” See Sugar Ray Bumblefoot See Guns n’ Roses Bumbry, Grace 13 Bumpus, Cornelius See Doobie Brothers, The Bunch, Jon See Sense Field Bundrick, John “Rabbit” See Free Bunford, Huw “Bunf” See Super Furry Animals Bunker, Clive See Jethro Tull Bunkley, John See Atomic Fireballs, The Bunnell, Dewey See America Bunner, John See FM Static Bunnett, Jane 37 Bunskoeke, Herman See Bettie Serveert Bunton, Emma 54 Also see Spice Girls Bunton, Jaleel See TV on the Radio Burch, Curtis See New Grass Revival, The Burch, Rich See Jimmy Eat World Burchill, Charlie See Simple Minds Burden, Ian See Human League, The Burdon, Eric 14 Also see Animals, The Also see War Burger, Rob See Tin Hat Trio Burgess, Paul See Camel Also see 10cc Burgess, Sonny 42 Burgess, Tim See Charlatans, The Burgman, Richard See Saints, The Burke, Clem See Blondie Also see Romantics, The
Burnett, T Bone 59 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Burnette, Billy See Fleetwood Mac Burney, Chris See Bowling for Soup Burnham, Charles See String Trio of New York Burnham, Hugo See Gang of Four Burning Spear 15 Burns, Annie See Burns Sisters Burns, Barry See Mogwai Burns, Bob See Lynyrd Skynyrd Burns, Christian See BBMak Burns, Jeannie See Burns Sisters Burns, Joey See Calexico Also see Giant Sand Burns, Karl See Fall, The Burns, Keith See Trick Pony Burns, Marie See Burns Sisters Burns, Pete See Dead or Alive Burns, Ralph 37 Burns, Sheila See Burns Sisters Burns, Terry See Burns Sisters Burns, Vinnie See Ultravox Burns Sisters 41 Burnside, R. L. 34 Burr, Clive See Iron Maiden Burrell, Boz See Bad Company Burrell, Kenny 11 Burrell, Raymond “Boz” See King Crimson Burroughs, William S. 26 Burrows, Andy See We Are Scientists Burrows, Chris See Servant, The Burrows, Jeff See Tea Party Burse, Charlie See Memphis Jug Band
Burke, Solomon 36
Burse, Robert See Memphis Jug Band
Burkum, Tyler See Audio Adrenaline
Burtch, Aaron See Grandaddy
Burleson, Jason See Blue Highway
Burtnik, Glen See Styx
Burnel, J.J. See Stranglers, The
Burton, Cliff See Metallica
Burnett, Carol 6
Burton, Gary 61
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Earlier sketch in CM 10 Burton, Tim See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Also see Promise Ring, The Burulcich, Anthony See Bravery, The Busby, Jheryl 9 Busch, Neil See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Buschman, Carol See Chordettes, The Bush 38 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Bush, Dave See Elastica Also see Fall, The Bush, John See Anthrax Bush, Kate 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Bush, Kristian See Sugarland Bush, Roger See Flying Burrito Brothers Bush, Sam See New Grass Revival, The Bushkin, Joe 54 Bushwick, Bill See Geto Boys, The Busseri, Frank See Four Lads, The Busta Rhymes 62 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Butala, Tony See Lettermen, The Butcher, Bilinda See My Bloody Valentine Butler, Bernard See Suede Butler, Chad See Switchfoot Butler, Jerry See Impressions, The Butler, Joe See Lovin’ Spoonful Butler, Matt See NewSong Butler, Richard See Love Spit Love Also see Psychedelic Furs Butler, Syd See Les Savy Fav Butler, Terry “Geezer” See Black Sabbath Butler, Tim See Love Spit Love Also see Psychedelic Furs Butler, Tony See Big Country Butler, Will See Arcade Fire Butler, Win See Arcade Fire Butterfield, Don 62 Butterfield, Paul 23
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Butterfly See Digable Planets Butthole Surfers 16 Buttrey, Kenneth See Pearls Before Swine Buxton, Felix See Basement Jaxx Buynak, John See Rusted Root Buzzcocks, The 9 B*Witched 33 Byard, Jaki 56 Byers, Roddy See Specials, The Byrd, Tracy 39 Byrds, The 8 Byrne, Chris See Black 47 Byrne, David 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Talking Heads Byrne, Dermot See Altan Byrne, Nicky See Westlife Byrom, Larry See Steppenwolf Byron, David See Uriah Heep Byron, Don 22 Byron, Lord T. See Lords of Acid C + C Music Factory 16 Caballe, Monserrat 23 Cabaret Voltaire 18 Cable, John See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Cable, Stuart See Stereophonics Cabra, Eduardo See Calle 13 Cabrera, Ryan 58 Cachao See Lopez, Israel “Cachao” Caddell, Jason See Dismemberment Plan Cadogan, Kevin See Third Eye Blind Caedmon’s Call 39 Caesar, Shirley 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Café Tacuba 45 Cafferty, John See Beaver Brown Band, The Caffey, Charlotte See Go-Go’s, The Cage, John 8 Caggiano, Rob See Anthrax
See Journey Caine, Uri 31 Caivano, Phil See Monster Magnet Cake 27 Calabrese, John See Danko Jones Calandra, Joe See Monster Magnet Calder, Kathryn See Immaculate Machine Calderon, Mark See Color Me Badd Calderón, Tego 53 Caldwell, Sarah 59 Caldwell, Tommy See Marshall Tucker Band Caldwell, Toy See Marshall Tucker Band Cale, J. J. 16 Cale, John 54 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Velvet Underground, The Calexico 33 Calhoun, Will See Living Colour California, Randy See Spirit Calire, Mario See Wallflowers, The Call, John David See Pure Prairie League Callahan, Ken See Jayhawks, The Callahan, Pat See Seether Callahan, Ray See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Callahan, Thad See Jayhawks, The Callas, Maria 11 Calle 13 65
Cahn, Sammy 11 Caillat, Colbie 68 Cain, Chris See We Are Scientists Cain, Jeffrey See Remy Zero Cain, Jonathan
Calleros, Juan See Maná Callis, Jo See Human League, The Calloway, Cab 6 Calvert, Bernie See Hollies, The Calvert, Bob See Hawkwind Calvert, Casey See Hawthorne Heights
Cameron, Duncan See Sawyer Brown Cameron, G. C. See Spinners, The Cameron, Matt See Pearl Jam Also see Soundgarden Cameron, Timothy See Silk Camp, Greg See Smash Mouth Campbell, Ali See UB40 Campbell, Eddie See Texas Campbell, Erica See Mary Mary Campbell, Glen 2 Campbell, Glen See Exploited, The Campbell, Isobel See Belle and Sebastian Campbell, Kerry See War Campbell, Little Milton 58 Campbell, Luther 10 Campbell, Martyn See Lightning Seeds Campbell, Mike See Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Campbell, Phil See Motörhead Campbell, Robin See UB40 Campbell, Sarah Elizabeth 23 Campbell, Scott See Paladins, The Campbell, Sterling See Duran Duran Campbell, Tevin 13 Campbell, Tina See Mary Mary Campbell, Torquil See Stars Campbell, Vivian See Def Leppard Campeau, Don See Lettermen, The Campi, Ray 44 Cam’ron 39 Can 28 Canada, Cody See Cross Canadian Ragweed Canadian Brass, The 4
Calvert, Robert 30
Canales, Laura 56
Camaro, Vivian See Lanternjack, The
Canavase, Matthias See Les Négresses Vertes
Camel 21
Candlebox 32
Camel, Abdul Ben See Lane, Fred
Canler, Coz See Romantics, The
Cameo 60
Cann, Warren See Ultravox
Cameron, Clayton See Ralph Sharon Quartet Cameron, Dave “Tito” See Brave Combo
Canned Heat 44 Canning, Brendan See Broken Social Scene
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Cannon, Ace 65 Cantor, Rob See Tally Hall Cantrell, Blu 45 Cantrell, Jerry See Alice in Chains Cantrell, Laura 57 Canty, Brendan See Fugazi Canty, James See Make-Up, The Capaldi, Jim See Traffic Caparro, Jim 62 Capleton 40 Cappadonna 43 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Cappelli, Frank 14 Cappos, Andy See Built to Spill Capps, Bobby See .38 Special Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band 26 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Captain & Tennille 67 Carabello, Paul See Ataris, The Caravan 24 Carbonara, Paul See Blondie Carbone, Tim See Railroad Earth Card, Michael 40 Carden, Mike See Academy Isѧ, The Cardew, Cornelius 56 Also see AMM Cardigans 19 Cardwell, Joi 22 Carey, Danny See Tool Carey, Jake See Flamingos, The Carey, Mariah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Carey, Pat See Baha Men Carey, Ron See Baha Men Carey, Tony See Rainbow Carey, Zeke See Flamingos, The Carl, Barry See Rockapella Carli, Micah See Hawthorne Heights Carlile, Brandi 63 Carlisi, Jeff See .38 Special Carlisle, Belinda 63 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Go-Go’s, The Carlisle, Bob 22
278 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Carll, Hayes 65 Carlos, Bun E. See Cheap Trick Carlos, Don See Black Uhuru Carlos, Wendy 46 Carlson, Edward See Flotsam and Jetsam Carlson, Paulette See Highway 101 Carlsson, Johan See Carolina Liar Carlstroem, Vigilante See Hives, The Carlton, Larry 38 Carlton, Larry See Fourplay Carlton, Vanessa 53 Carman 36 Carmen, Eric See Raspberries Carmichael, Greg See Acoustic Alchemy Carmichael, Hoagy 27 Carmichael, Jesse See Maroon 5 Carnes, Kim 4 Carney, Patrick See Black Keys, The Carolina Chocolate Drops 63 Carolina Liar 67 Carpenter, Bob See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Carpenter, Karen See Carpenters, The Carpenter, Patrick See Cinematic Orchestra Carpenter, Richard 24 Also see Carpenters, The Carpenter, Stephen See Deftones Carpenters, The 13 Carr, Ben See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Carr, David See Third Day Carr, Eric See Kiss Carr, Ian 67 Carr, James 23 Carr, Martin See Boo Radleys, The Carr, Teddy See Ricochet Carr, Vikki 28 Carrabba, Chris See Dashboard Confessional Carrack, Paul See Mike & the Mechanics Also see Squeeze Carreras, José 34 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Carrero, Manny See Saves the Day Carrethers, Harold See Fairfield Four
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Carrethers, Rufus See Fairfield Four Carrigan, Andy See Mekons, The Carrington, Terri Lyne 49 Carroll, David See Blasters, The Carroll, Dina 31 Carroll, Earl “Speedo” See Coasters, The Carroll, Gregory See Orioles, The Carroll, Howard See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Carroll, Jim 46 Carruthers, John See Siouxsie and the Banshees Carruthers, William B. “Willie” See Spacemen 3 Also see Spiritualized Cars, The 20 Carson, Adam See AFI Carson, Jason See O.C. Supertones, The Carson, Lori See Golden Palominos Carswell, David See Destroyer Carswell, Eddie See NewSong Cartaya, Oscar See Spyro Gyra Carter, A. P. See Carter Family, The Carter, Aaron 35 Carter, Anita See Carter Family, The Carter, Anna “Effie” See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Benny 3 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Carter, Betty 6 Carter, Brent See Tower of Power Carter, Carlene 8 Carter, David Parker See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Deana 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Carter, Dorothy See Mediaeval Baebes Carter, Elliott 30 Carter, Ernest See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Helen See Carter Family, The
See Dells, The Carter, Johnny See Flamingos, The Carter, John 34 Carter, June Cash 6 Also see Carter Family, The Carter, Laura See Elf Power Carter, Maybell See Carter Family, The Carter, Nell 7 Carter, Newton See Vigilantes of Love Carter, Nick See Backstreet Boys Carter, Regina 22 Also see String Trio of New York Carter, Ron 14 Carter, Rosa Lola See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Roy See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Ruth Ellen See Chuck Wagon Gang Carter, Sara See Carter Family, The Carter USM 31 Carter Family, The 3 Carter-Harrison, Roberta See Wild Strawberries Carthy, Eliza 31 Carthy, Martin 34 Also see Steeleye Span Caruso, Enrico 10 Carvalho, Beth 60 Cary, Caitlin 46 Also see Whiskeytown Cary, Justin See Sixpence None the Richer Casablancas, Julian See Strokes, The Casady, Jack See Jefferson Airplane Casale, Bob See Devo Casale, Gerald V. See Devo Casals, Pablo 9 Cascada 68 Case 38 Case, Neko 66 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Also see New Pornographers, The Case, Peter 13 Casella, Teresa See Mediaeval Baebes
See Solas Casey, Ken See Dropkick Murphys Cash, Andrew See Cash Brothers Cash, Danny See My Morning Jacket Cash, Danny See My Morning Jacket Cash, Fred See Impressions, The Cash, Johnny 46 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cash, Peter See Cash Brothers Cash, Rosanne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Cash Brothers 47 Cashdollar, Cindy See Asleep at the Wheel Cashion, Doc “Bob” See Lane, Fred Casillas, Eddie See Voodoo Glow Skulls Casillas, Frank See Voodoo Glow Skulls Casillas, Jorge See Voodoo Glow Skulls Cassidy 57 Cassidy, Ed See Spirit Cassidy, Eva 35 Cassidy, Paul See Brodsky Quartet Castellano, Torry See Donnas, The Castillo, Emilio See Tower of Power Castillo, Randy See Mötley Crüe Casting Crowns 59 Cat Power 69 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Catallo, Chet See Spyro Gyra Catallo, Chris See Surfin’ Pluto Catallo, Gene See Surfin’ Pluto Catatonia 29 Catching, Dave See Queens of the Stone Age Cates, Ronny See Petra Cathcart, Patti See Tuck & Patti Catherall, Joanne See Human League, The
Carter, James 18
Casey, Brandon See Jagged Edge
Carter, Janette See Carter Family, The
Casey, Brian See Jagged Edge
Catherine, Philip 59
Carter, Jimmy See Five Blind Boys of Alabama
Casey, Dennis See Flogging Molly
Catlin, Fritz See 23 Skidoo
Carter, Joe See Carter Family, The
Casey, Harry See KC and the Sunshine Band
Cato, Andy See Groove Armada
Carter, Johnnie
Casey, Karan
Cattermole, Paul
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See S Club 7 Caughlan, Jim See Pure Prairie League Caughthran, Matt See Bronx, The Caustic Resin 31 Caustic Window See Aphex Twin Cauty, Jimmy See KLF, The Also see Orb, The Cavacas, Chris See Giant Sand Cavalera, Igor See Sepultura Cavalera, Max See Sepultura Also see Soulfly Cavaliere, Felix See Rascals, The Cavallario, Tony See Aloha Cavanaugh, Frank See Filter Cave, Nick 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Cavoukian, Raffi See Raffi Caws, Matthew See Nada Surf Caymmi, Dorival 65 Cazares, Dino See Fear Factory Cease, Jeff See Black Crowes, The Cee-Lo 49 Also see Gnarls Barkley Ceili Rain 34 Celtic Woman 68 Cervantes, Hector See Casting Crowns Cervenka, Exene 57 Also see X Cervera, Rod See Rentals, The Cesare, DJ See Stereo MC’s Cester, Chris See Jet Cester, Nic See Jet Cetera, Peter See Chicago Chad, Dominic See Mansun Chad & Jeremy 62 Chadbourne, Eugene 30 Chailly, Riccardo 35
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See Smashing Pumpkins Chambers, Dennis See Niacin Chambers, Guy See Waterboys, The Chambers, Jimmy See Mercury Rev Chambers, Kasey 36 Chambers, Martin See Pretenders, The Chambers, Paul 18 Chambers, Terry See XTC Chamillionaire 68 Champion, Eric 21 Champion, Will See Coldplay Chan, Spencer See Aqua Velvets Chance, David “Davinch” See Ruff Endz Chance, Slim See Cramps, The Chancellor, Justin See Tool Chandler, Chas See Animals, The Chandler, Erik See Bowling for Soup Chandler, Gene 46 Chandler, Knox See Golden Palominos Chandler, Tim See Daniel Amos Chandra, Sheila 16 Chandrasonic See Asian Dub Foundation Chaney, Jimmy See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Chang, Han-Na 33 Chang, Sarah 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Channing, Carol 6 Chant, Tom See Cinematic Orchestra Chanticleer 33 Chao, Manu 41 Chapin, Harry 6 Chapin, Jen 49 Chapin, Tom 11 Chapin Carpenter, Mary 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Chaplin, Nick See Slowdive Chaplin, Tom See Keane Chapman, Beth Nielsen 42
Chainsaw Kittens, The 33
Chapman, Billy See Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Chalfant, David See Nields, The
Chapman, Dave See Blue Aeroplanes, The
Chali 2na See Jurassic 5
Chapman, Gary 33
Chamberlain, Jerry See Daniel Amos Chamberlin, Jimmy
Chapman, Tracy 66 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Chappell, Ray See Savoy Brown Chaquico, Craig 23 Also see Jefferson Starship Charig, Marc See Brotherhood of Breath Also see Soft Machine Charlatans, The (U.K.) 13 Charlatans, The 55 Charles, Gerry C. “Baby Gerry” See Full Force Charles, Ray 54 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Charles, Yolanda See Aztec Camera Charm Farm 20 Charman, Shaun See Wedding Present, The Charmichael, Chris See Ceili Rain Chase, Brian See Yeah Yeah Yeahs Chasez, Joshua Scott “JC” See ’N Sync Chassagne, Regine See Arcade Fire Chastain, Paul See Velvet Crush Chater, Eos See Bond Chater, Kerry See Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Chatham County Line 55 Chatwood, Stuart See Tea Party Chauncey, Danny See .38 Special Chavis, Boozoo 38 Chayanne 44 Chea, Alvin “Vinnie” See Take 6 Cheap Trick 12 Cheatam, Aldolphus “Doc” See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Checker, Chubby 7 Che Colovita, Lemon See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Cheeks, Julius See Soul Stirrers, The Cheese, Steve See Screeching Weasel Chemical Brothers, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Cheney, Chris See Living End, The Cheng, Chi See Deftones
Cher 35 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Sonny and Cher Cherise, Cyd See Lane, Fred Cherish the Ladies 38 Cherone, Gary See Extreme Also see Van Halen Cherry, Don 10 Also see Codona Cherry, Neneh 4 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 24 Chesney, Kenny 54 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Chesnutt, Mark 13 Chesnutt, Vic 28 Chess, Leonard 24 Chesterman, Ron See Strawbs Chesters, Eds D. See Bluetones, The Chestnut, Cyrus 47 Cheung, Jacky 33 Chevalier, Dave See O.C. Supertones, The Chevalier, Maurice 6 Chevelle 44 Chevron, Phillip See Pogues, The Chew, Chris See North Mississippi Allstars Chia, Enrique 54 Chic 39 Chicago 3 Chickeles, Shane See Ataris, The Chicks on Speed 47 Chief Xcel See Blackalicious Chieftains, The 36 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Chiffons, The 43 Child, Desmond 30 Childish, Billy 28 Childress, Ross See Collective Soul Childress Saxton, Shirley See Sweet Honey in the Rock Childs, Euros See Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci Childs, Megan See Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci Childs, Toni 2 Chilton, Alex 10 Also see Big Star Also see Box Tops, The Chimes, Terry See Clash, The Chin See Quickspace
Chapman, Steven Curtis 47 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Chenier, C. J. 15
Chin, Tony See Big Mountain
Chenier, Clifton 6
Chingy 53
Chapman, Tony See Rolling Stones, The
Chenille Sisters, The 16
Chipperfield, Sheila See Elastica
Chenoweth, Kristin 55
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Chisholm, Melanie See Spice Girls Chislett, Michael See Academy Isѧ, The Chopmaster J See Digital Underground Chordettes, The 34 Choy, Nalani See Na Leo Chris See Apples in Stereo Chrisman, Andy See 4Him Chrisman, Paul “Woody Paul” See Riders in the Sky Christ, John See Danzig Christafari 51 Christensen, Lene See Yanni Christian, Charlie 11 Christian Death 28 Christianson, John See Reel Big Fish Christie, William 56 Christina, Fran See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Also see Roomful of Blues Christo, Guy-Manuel de Homem See Daft Punk Chuck D See Public Enemy Chuck Wagon Gang 50 Chud, Dr. See Misfits, The Chud See Mudvayne Chumbawamba 21 Chung, Kyung Wha 34 Chung, Mark See Einstürzende Neubauten Church, Charlotte 28 Church, Eric 67 Church, Kevin See Country Gentlemen, The Church, The 14 Churchill, Bill See Tower of Power Churchill, Chick See Ten Years After Churilla, Scott See Reverend Horton Heat Ciani, Suzanne 50 Ciara 61 Ciaran, Clan See Super Furry Animals Cibelle 59 Cibo Matto 28
Cinelu, Mino See Weather Report Cinematic Orchestra 52 Cinninger, Jake See Umphrey’s McGee Cintra, Adriano See CSS Cipollina, John See Quicksilver Messenger Service Cipriano, Rich See Sick of It All Circle Jerks, The 17 Cissell, Ben See Audio Adrenaline Cissokho, Issa See Orchestra Baobab Citizen King 27 City and Colour 66 Clancy, Aoife See Cherish the Ladies Clancy, Bobby See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Clancy, Dónal See Solas Clancy, Finbarr See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Clancy, Liam See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Clancy, Patrick “Paddy” See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Clancy, Tom See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The 39 Clannad 23 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 69 Clapton, Eric 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 See Cream Also see Yardbirds, The
Ciccone, Don See Four Seasons, The
See Flight of the Conchords Clements, Vassar 18 Clemons, Clarence 7 Clempson, Dave See Humble Pie Clench, Jim See April Wine Also see Bachman-Turner Overdrive Cleveland, James 1 Clewley, Harry See Lettermen, The Cliburn, Van 13 Click Five, The 64 Cliff, Jimmy 8 Clifford, Douglas Ray See Creedence Clearwater Revival Cline, Nels See Geraldine Fibbers Cline, Patsy 5 Clinton, George 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Clivilles, Robert See C + C Music Factory Clooney, Rosemary 9 Close, Bill See Dropkick Murphys Cloud, Harold See Box Tops, The Cloud, Jeff See Joy Electric Cloud, Jeff See Starflyer 59 Clouser, Charlie See Nine Inch Nails Also see Prong Clovers, The 42 Club Nouveau 62 Clutch, Ron See Nappy Roots Clyde, Jeremy See Chad & Jeremy Coal Chamber 35 Coasters, The 5
Clark, Gene 51 Also see Byrds, The
See Circle Jerks, The Clark, Mike See Suicidal Tendencies Clark, Petula 40 Clark, Roy 1 Clark, Ryan See Demon Hunter Clark, Steve See Def Leppard Clark, Steve See Paloalto Clark, Steve See VAST Clark, Terri 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Clark, Tony See Blessid Union of Souls Clarke, Allan See Hollies, The Clarke, Bernie See Aztec Camera Clarke, “Fast” Eddie See Motörhead Clarke, Gilby See Guns n’ Roses Clarke, Junior “Shy-Shy” See Full Force Clarke, Kenny 35 Clarke, Mark See Mountain Clarke, Michael See Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Clarke, Owen See Hot Chip Clarke, Stanley 3 Clarke, Vince See Depeche Mode Also see Erasure Clarke, William See Third World Clark-Sheard, Karen 48 Clarkson, Kelly 53 Clash, The 4 Claveria, Mauricio See La Ley Clayderman, Richard 67 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Claypool, Les See Primus Clayton, Adam See U2 Clayton, Sam See Little Feat Clayton-Thomas, David See Blood, Sweat and Tears Clean, Dean See Dead Milkmen Cleave, Simon See Wedding Present, The
Ciccotelli, Lou See Laika
Clark, Graham See Gong
Cleaves, Jessica See Earth, Wind and Fire
Cochran, Nathan See MercyMe
Cieka, Rob See Boo Radleys, The
Clark, Guy 17
Clegg, Johnny 8 Clem Snide 35
Cochrane, Ruth See Blue Aeroplanes, The
Cincotti, Peter 52
Clark, Jackie See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The
Clement, Jack 57
Cochrane, Tom 23
Cinderella 16
Clark, Keith
Clement, Jermaine
Cockburn, Bruce 8
Claridge, Eric See Sea and Cake, The Clarion Fracture Zone 45 Clark, Alan See Dire Straits Clark, Anne 32 Clark, Dave See Dave Clark Five, The Clark, Dave See Rheostatics Clark, Dick 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2
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Cobain, Garry See Future Sound of London Cobain, Kurt See Nirvana Cobham, Billy See Mahavishnu Orchestra Cobra Starship 64 Cobra Verde 28 Cochran, Bobby See Steppenwolf Cochran, Dean See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Cochran, Eddie 43 Cochran, James “Dimples” See Spaniels, The
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Cocker, Jarvis See Pulp Cocker, Joe 54 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Cocking, William “Willigan” See Mystic Revealers Coco Tea 36 Coco the Electronic Monkey Wizard See Man or Astroman? Cocteau Twins, The 12 Codarini, Connie See Four Lads, The Codenys, Patrick See Front 242 Codling, Neil See Suede Codona 44 Cody, John See Ray Condo and His Ricochets Coe, Charlie See Paul Revere & The Raiders Coe, David Allan 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Coffey, Cath See Stereo MC’s Coffey, Don, Jr. See Superdrag See Butthole Surfers Coffey, Jeff Coffie, Calton See Inner Circle Coghill, Jon See Powderfinger Coghlan, John See Status Quo Coheed and Cambria 58 Cohen, Avishai 42 Cohen, Chris See Deerhoof Cohen, David See Country Joe and the Fish Cohen, Jeremy See Turtle Island String Quartet Cohen, Leonard 52 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Cohen, Lyor 29 Cohen, Porky See Roomful of Blues Cohn, Gretta See Faint, The Cohn, Marc 43 Coke, Alex See Willem Breuker Kollektief Colaiuta, Vinnie 23 Colbert, Laurence “Loz” See Ride
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Coldplay 62 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Cole, B.J. See Spiritualized Cole, Brian See Association, The Cole, David See C + C Music Factory Cole, Freddy 35 Cole, Holly 18 Cole, Jim 54 Cole, Keyshia 64 Cole, Lloyd 9 Cole, Nat King 3 Cole, Natalie 61 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Cole, Nate See Plus One Cole, Paula 20 Cole, Ralph See Nylons, The Cole, Rich See Romantics, The Coleman, Helen See Sweet Honey in the Rock Coleman, Jaz See Killing Joke Coleman, Kevin See Smash Mouth Coleman, Michael See Seldom Scene, The Coleman, Ornette 5 Coles, Dennis See Ghostface Killah Coletta, Kim See Jawbox Colin, Charlie See Train Collective Soul 16 Colleen 63 Collen, Phil See Def Leppard Collett, Jason See Broken Social Scene Colletti, Dominic See Bevis Frond Colley, Dana See Morphine Collie, Mark 15 Collier, Paul See Angel Corpse Colligan, Michael See Flying Luttenbachers, The Collingwood, Chris See Fountains of Wayne
Colbourn, Chris See Buffalo Tom
Collins, Albert 52 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Colburn, Richard See Belle and Sebastian
Collins, Allen See Lynyrd Skynyrd
Colby, Nick See Ultimate Fakebook
Collins, Bootsy 8 Also see Golden Palominos
Cold 34 Cold Chisel 34
Collins, Chris See Dream Theater
Cold War Kids 67
Collins, Edwyn 47
Collins, Greg See Radio 4 Collins, John 39 Collins, John See Destroyer Also see New Pornographers, The Collins, John See Powderfinger Collins, Judy 4 Collins, Mark See Charlatans, The Collins, Max See Eve 6 Collins, Mel See Camel Also see King Crimson Collins, Mick See Dirtbombs, The Collins, Phil 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Collins, Rob See Charlatans, The Collins, Sandra 41 Collins, William See Collins, Bootsy Collister, Christine 42 Collura, John See Ataris, The Colomby, Bobby See Blood, Sweat and Tears Colon, Willie 37 Color Me Badd 23 Colt, Johnny See Black Crowes, The Colter, Jessi 63 Colthart, Chris See Papas Fritas Colton, Graham 67 Coltrane, Alice 52 Coltrane, John 4 Colvin, Monty See Galactic Cowboys Colvin, Shawn 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Colwell, David See Bad Company Coma, Franche See Misfits, The Combs, Gabe See Plus One Combs, Sean “Puffy” 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Comeau, Chuck See Simple Plan Comess, Aaron See Spin Doctors Cometbus, Aaron See Screeching Weasel Commander Cody See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen 30
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Commerford, Tim See Audioslave Commodores, The 23 Common 56 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Como, Perry 14 Comparelli, Phil See 54-40 Compulsion 23 Concrete Blonde 32 Condo, Ray See Ray Condo and His Ricochets Confederate Railroad 23 Congelton, Marcus See Ambulance LTD Congo Norvell 22 Congos, The 58 Conjunto Bernal 63 Conlee, Jenny See Decemberists, The Conley, Chris See Saves the Day Conley, Clint See Mission of Burma Conlon, James 44 Conneff, Kevin See Chieftains, The Connell, Andy See Swing Out Sister Connelly, Chris See KMFDM Also see Pigface Conner, Gary Lee See Screaming Trees Conner, Van See Screaming Trees Conner, William “Pete” See Swan Silvertones, The Connick, Harry, Jr. 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Conniff, Ray 37 Connolly, Brian See Sweet Connolly, Buddy See Ceili Rain Connolly, Deirdre See Cherish the Ladies Connolly, John See Sevendust Connolly, Nathan See Snow Patrol Connolly, Pat See Surfaris, The Connolly, Tyler See Theory of a Deadman Connor, Chris 30 Connor, Michael See Pure Prairie League Connors, Clare See Spiritualized Connors, Marc See Nylons, The Connors, Norman 30 Connors, Stompin’ Tom 56 Conrad, David
282 • Cumulative Musicians Index
See Black 47 Conrad, Jeff See Phantom Planet Considine, Craig See Rumba Club Constantines, The 58 Conte, Bruce See Tower of Power Conti, Neil See Prefab Sprout Continental Drifters 39 Convertino, John See Calexico Also see Giant Sand Convy, Tim See Ludo Conway, Billy See Morphine Conway, Dave See My Bloody Valentine Conway, Gerry See Pentangle Conway, John See Bravery, The Cooder, Ry 57 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Coogan, Mary See Cherish the Ladies Cook, Carla 57 Cook, Clay See Zac Brown Band Cook, David Kyle See Matchbox 20 Cook, David 69 Cook, Frank See Canned Heat Cook, Greg See Ricochet
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Cook, Joey See Pomegranates
Cooke, Mick See Belle and Sebastian Cooke, Sam 1 Also see Soul Stirrers, The Cool, Tre See Green Day Cooley, Cason See Normals, The Cooley, Dave See Citizen King Cooley, Mike See Drive-By Truckers Cooley, Spade 53 Cooley, Steve See Dillards, The Coolidge, Rita 40 Coolio 19 Coombes, Gary See Supergrass Coombes, Rod See Strawbs Coomer, Ken See Uncle Tupelo Also see Wilco Coomes, Sam See Quasi Coonce, Rick See Grass Roots, The Cooney, Rory 6 Coope, Barry See Coope, Boyes & Simpson Coope, Boyes & Simpson 60 Cooper, Alex See Katrina and the Waves Cooper, Alice 58 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Cooper, Charlotte See Subways, The Cooper, Jason See Cure, The Cooper, John See Skillet Cooper, Korey See Skillet Cooper, Martin See Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Cooper, Michael See Third World
Cook, Mark See Daniel Amos
Cooper, Paul See Nylons, The
Cook, Murray See Wiggles, The
Cooper, Ralph See Air Supply
Cook, Paul See Sex Pistols, The
Cooper, Shaun See Taking Back Sunday
Cook, Steve See Soft Machine
Coore, Stephen See Third World
Cook, Stuart See Creedence Clearwater Revival
Cope, Julian 16
Cook, Teddy See Great White
Copeland, Bjorn See Black Dice
Cook, Wayne See Steppenwolf
Copeland, Eric See Black Dice
Cooke, Angus See Ataris, The
Copeland, Stewart 14 Also see Police, The
Cook, Iain See Aereogramme Cook, Jamie See Arctic Monkeys Cook, Jeffrey Alan See Alabama Cook, Jesse 33
Copeland, Andrew See Sister Hazel
Copland, Aaron 2 Copley, Al See Roomful of Blues Coppola, Donna See Papas Fritas Corabi, John See Mötley Crüe Corea, Chick 6 Corella, Doug See Verve Pipe, The Corgan, Billy See Smashing Pumpkins Corigliano, John 34 Corina, Sarah See Mekons, The Corneille 67 Cornelius 44 Cornelius, Dan See Danko Jones Cornelius, Robert See Poi Dog Pondering Cornell, Chris 67 Also see Audioslave Cornell, Chris See Soundgarden Cornell, Don 30 Corner, Chris See Sneaker Pimps Cornershop 24 Cornick, Glenn See Jethro Tull Cornish, Gene See Rascals, The Cornwell, Hugh See Stranglers, The Corr, Andrea See Corrs, The Corr, Caroline See Corrs, The Corr, Jim See Corrs, The Corr, Sharon See Corrs, The Corrigan, Brianna See Beautiful South Corrs, The 32 Corso, Terry See Alien Ant Farm Cortez, Eusebio See Los Bukis Cosgrove, Mike See Alien Ant Farm Cosmic Psychos 60 Cosper, Kina See Brownstone Cossin, David See Bang on a Can All-Stars Costa, Dave See Boys Night Out
Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Coté, Billy See Madder Rose Cotoia, Robert See Beaver Brown Band, The Cotrubas, Ileana 1 Cott, Gerry See Boomtown Rats Cotta, Justin See VAST Cotten, Elizabeth 16 Cotto, Orlando See Rumba Club Cotton, Caré See Sounds of Blackness Cotton, James 35 Cotton, Jeff “Antennae Jimmy Siemens” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Cougar, John(ny) See Mellencamp, John Coughlan, Richard See Caravan Coulter, William 49 Counsell, Judd See Hold Steady, The Counting Crows 64 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Country Joe and the Fish 36 Country Gentlemen, The 7 Courtney, Jr., Opal See Spaniels, The Coury, Fred See Cinderella Cousins, Dave See Strawbs Cousteau 41 Coutch, Frank See Blue Mountain
Costa, Matt 64
Cox, Allen See Florida Boys, The
Costa, Nikka 56 Costanzo, Marc See Len Costanzo, Sharon See Len Costello, Elvis 67
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Coutts, Duncan See Our Lady Peace Coverdale, David 34 See Deep Purple Also see Whitesnake Covert, Ralph 54 Cowan, Dennis See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Cowan, John See New Grass Revival, The Cowboy Mouth 37 Cowboy Junkies, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Cowell, Simon 52 Cows, The 32 Cowsill, Susan See Continental Drifters
Cox, Andy See English Beat, The Also see Fine Young Cannibals Cox, Bradford See Deerhunter
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Cox, Carl 43 Cox, Evelyn See Cox Family Cox, Mikee See Coal Chamber Cox, Sidney See Cox Family Cox, Steve See Dazz Band Cox, Suzanne See Cox Family Cox, Terry See Pentangle Cox, Willard See Cox Family Cox Family 44 Coxhill, Lol 41 Coxon, Ed See Spiritualized Coxon, Graham See Blur Coxon, John See Spiritualized Also see Spring Heel Jack Coy, Steve See Dead or Alive Coyne, Mark See Flaming Lips Coyne, Wayne See Flaming Lips Crabtree, Lee See Fugs, The Crack, Carl See Atari Teenage Riot Cracker 12 Cracknell, Sarah See Saint Etienne Craddock, Brian See Daughtry Cradle of Filth 37 Cragg, Jonny See Spacehog Crahan, Shawn See Slipknot Craig, Albert See Israel Vibration Craig, Carl 19 Craig, Judy See Chiffons, The Craig, Mikey See Culture Club Craig, Shawn See Phillips, Craig & Dean Crain, S. R. See Soul Stirrers, The Cramps, The 16 Cranberries, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Crandall, Marty See Shins, The Craney, Mark See Jethro Tull Cranley, Evan See Broken Social Scene Cranley, Evan See Stars
Cumulative Musicians Index • 283
Crash, Darby See Germs, The Crash Test Dummies 14 Crash Vegas 49 Cravens, Rodney Browning See Dishwalla Crawford, Bob See Avett Brothers Crawford, Dave Max See Poi Dog Pondering Crawford, Ed See fIREHOSE Crawford, John See Berlin Crawford, Michael 4 Crawford, Randy 25 Crawford, Steve See Anointed Crawford-Greathouse, Da’dra See Anointed Cray, Robert 46 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Crazy Town 43 Crea, Tom See Vigilantes of Love Creach, Papa John See Jefferson Starship Creager, Melora See Rasputina Cream 9 Creed 28 Creedence Clearwater Revival 16 Creegan, Andrew See Barenaked Ladies Creegan, Jim See Barenaked Ladies Crème, Lol See 10cc Crenshaw, Marshall 67 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Crenshaw, Robert See Swan Silvertones, The Crespo, Elvis 36 Crespo, Jimmy See Aerosmith Cressey, Boby See Christafari Cretu, Michael See Enigma Crews, Eli See Beulah Crimble, Thomas See Hawkwind Cripps, Colin See Crash Vegas Cripps, Joe See Brave Combo
Croce, Jim 3 Crofts, Dash See Seals & Crofts Croker, Glenn See Hackberry Ramblers Cronin, Kevin See REO Speedwagon Cronin, Tim See Monster Magnet Cronk, Chas See Strawbs Crook, Richie See Imperials, The Cropper, Steve 12 Also see Booker T. & the M.G.’s Crosby, Bing 6 Crosby, Brian See Bell X1 Crosby, David 3 Also see Byrds, The Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Crosby, Jon See VAST Crosby, Paul See Saliva Crosby, Stills, and Nash 24 Cross, Bridget See Velocity Girl Cross, Christopher 60 Cross, Chris See Ultravox Cross, David See King Crimson Cross, Grady See Cross Canadian Ragweed Cross, Mike See Sponge Cross, Tim See Sponge Cross Canadian Ragweed 59 Crosse, Clay 38 Crouch, Andraé 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Crover, Dale See Melvins Crow, Rob See Pinback Crow, Sheryl 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Crowded House 63 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Crowe, J. D. 5 Crowe, Russell See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Crowe, Simon See Boomtown Rats
Crispell, Marilyn 64 Earlier sketch in CM 47
Crowell, Rodney 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Criss, Peter See Kiss
Crowley, J.C. See Player
Crissinger, Roger See Pearls Before Swine
Crowley, Martin See Bevis Frond
Cristian 40
Cruikshank, Gregory See Tuxedomoon
Crittenden, Melodie See Selah
Crump, Bruce
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See Molly Hatchet Crunchy Black See Three 6 Mafia Cruz, Anthony See AZ Cruz, Celia 22 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Crystal Method, The 35 CSS 67 Cua, Rick See Ceili Rain Cuccurullo, Warren See Duran Duran Also see Missing Persons Cuddy, Jim See Beck Cuddy, Jim See Blue Rodeo Cuevas, Alberto “Beto” See La Ley Cuevas, Alberto See La Ley Cuffee, Ed See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Cugat, Xavier 23 Culbertson, Brian 40 Cullinan, Tom See Quickspace Cullum, Jamie 56 Culos, Chris See O.A.R. Culp, Dennis See Five Iron Frenzy Culp, Jennifer See Kronos Quartet, The Culpepper, James See Flyleaf Cult, The 16 Culture Club 37 Culver, Joe See Bardo Pond Cumming, Graham See Bevis Frond Cummings, Burton See Guess Who Cummings, Danny See Dire Straits Cummings, David See Del Amitri Cummings, George See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Cummings, John See Mogwai Cummings, Mike “Spider One” See Powerman 5000 Cummings, Steve See Dismemberment Plan Cummins, Joel See Umphrey’s McGee Cumplido, J. C. See La Ley Cumplido, J. See La Ley Cunniff, Jill See Luscious Jackson
284 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Cunningham, Abe See Deftones Cunningham, Bill See Box Tops, The Cunningham, Blair See Echo and the Bunnymen Cunningham, Johnny See Nightnoise Also see Silly Wizard Cunningham, Phil See Silly Wizard Cunningham, Ruth See Anonymous 4 Cuomo, Rivers See Weezer Cure, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Curiel, Marcos See P.O.D. Curl, Langston See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Curless, Ann See Exposé Curley, John See Afghan Whigs Curnin, Cy See Fixx, The Curran, Ciaran See Altan Curran, Doug See Lettermen, The Currie, Alannah See Thompson Twins Currie, Billy See Ultravox Currie, Cherie See Runaways, The Currie, Justin See Del Amitri Currie, Kevin See Supertramp Currie, Steve See T. Rex Currington, Billy 64 Curry, Pete See Los Straitjackets Curry, Robert See Day26 Curry, Tim 3 Curtis, Barry See Kingsmen, The Curtis, Benjamin See Secret Machines Curtis, Ben See Tripping Daisy Curtis, Brandon See Secret Machines Curtis, Catie 31 Curtis, Chris See Searchers, The
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Dahle, Kurt Also see New Pornographers, The
See Razorlight Daley, Jim See Get Set Go Daley, Paul See Leftfield Daley, Richard See Third World Daley, Sean See Atmosphere Dall, Bobby See Poison Dallin, Sarah See Bananarama Dalton, John See Kinks, The Dalton, Lacy J. 43 Dalton, Nic 31 Also see Lemonheads, The Daltrey, Roger 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Who, The Dameron, Tadd 56 Damiani, Victor See Cake D’Amico, Eben See Saves the Day Dammers, Jerry See Specials, The Damned, The 34 Damon, Zak See Screeching Weasel Damon and Naomi 25 Damone, Vic 33 D’Amour, Paul See Tool Dan the Automator See Handsome Boy Modeling School Danbom, Scott See Slobberbone Dandeneau, Joey See Theory of a Deadman Dando, Evan See Lemonheads, The Dandy Warhols, The 68 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Danell, Dennis See Social Distortion Danelli, Dino See Rascals, The D’Angelo 20
Dahlgren, Erik See Wannadies, The
D’Angelo, Greg See Anthrax
Dahlheimer, Patrick See Live
Danger Mouse 59 Also see Gnarls Barkley
See Highway 101 Daniels, Jerry See Ink Spots Danielson 59 Danko, Rick See Band, The Danko Jones 61 Danny Boy See House of Pain Danze, William “Billy” See M.O.P. Danzig 7 Danzig, Glenn See Danzig Also see Misfits, The Dap, Bill The Kid See Lane, Fred Dappen, Mike See Faint, The Dara, Olu 46 Darbone, Luderin See Hackberry Ramblers D’Arby, Terence Trent 3 d’Arcy, Deck See Phoenix Darin, Bobby 4 Dark Star 29 Darkness, The 58 D’Arko, Joe See Godsmack Darling, David 34 Darling, Eric See Weavers, The Darlington, Jay See Kula Shaker Darnielle, John See Mountain Goats, The DaRosa, Jeff See Dropkick Murphys Darriau, Matt See Klezmatics, The Darrow, Chris See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Darvill, Benjamin See Crash Test Dummies Das EFX 14 Dashboard Confessional 44 Daugherty, Jay Dee See Church, The Also see Waterboys, The Daugherty, Jay See Cameo Daugherty, Thom See Elms, The Daughtry 67
Dail, Steven See Project 86
Dangerous, Chris See Hives, The
Daughtry, Chris See Daughtry
Daily-Lafton, Clayton See Normals, The
Daniel, Britt See Spoon
Daulne, Marie See Zap Mama
Dairo, I.K. 48
Daniel, Casey See Seven Mary Three
Dave, Doggy See Lords of Acid
Daniel Amos 44
Dave, Mundell See Monster Magnet
Curulewski, John See Styx Curve 13 Custance, Mickey See Big Audio Dynamite Cut Chemist See Jurassic 5 Cute Is What We Aim For 65 Cuthbert, Scott See Everclear Cutler, Chris See Pere Ubu Cutler, Paul See Dream Syndicate Cypress Hill 11 Cyran, T.C. See Hot Club of Cowtown Cyrus, Billy Ray 66 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Cyrus, Miley 64 Czukay, Holger See Can Czum, Jeff See Cute Is What We Aim For D Generation 26 Da Brat 30 D’abaldo, Chris See Saliva Dachert, Peter See Tuxedomoon Dacus, Donnie See Chicago Dacus, Johnny See Osborne Brothers, The Daddy G See Massive Attack Daddy Mack See Kris Kross Daellenbach, Charles See Canadian Brass, The Daese, Tonya See Yanni Daft Punk 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Dahl, Jeff 28 Dahlberg, Ludwig See (International) Noise Conspiracy
Curtis, Ian See Joy Division
Daisley, Bob See Black Sabbath Also see Rainbow
Curtis, King 17
Dalaras, George 40
Danielian, Barry See Tower of Power
Curtis, Steve See Hem
Dale, Dick 13
Daniels, Charlie 6
Dalemo, Carl
Daniels, Jack
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Dave Matthews Band 69 Earlier sketch in CM 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18
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Dave Clark Five, The 12 Davenport, N’Dea See Brand New Heavies, The Davey, Dani See Cradle of Filth David, Craig 42 David, John See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show David, Stuart See Belle and Sebastian Davidowski, Stephen See Dixie Dregs Davidson, Lenny See Dave Clark Five, The Davie, Hutch See Pearls Before Swine Davies, Cliff See Northwoods Improvisers Davies, Dave See Kinks, The Davies, Dennis Russell 24 Davies, DikMik See Hawkwind Davies, Diona See Po’ Girl Davies, Gail 38 Davies, James See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Davies, Keith See Down By Law Davies, Ray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Kinks, The Davies, Richard See Supertramp Davies, Saul See James Davis, Alana 36 Davis, Anthony 17 Davis, Anthony See Atmosphere Davis, Billy, Jr. See Fifth Dimension Davis, Billy 52 Davis, Brad See Fu Manchu Davis, Brian See Musiq Davis, Carl See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Davis, Chip 48 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Cumulative Musicians Index • 285
Deep Purple 11
DeFranco, Buddy 31 DeFreitas, Pete See Echo and the Bunnymen Deftones 22 De Gaia, Banco 27 DeGarmo, Chris See Queensryche de Grassi, Alex 6 DeGraw, Gavin 64 de Homem-Christo, Guy-Manuel See Daft Punk Deibert, Adam Warren See Aquabats, The Deily, Ben See Lemonheads, The Deitch, Adam See Average White Band DeJohnette, Jack 7 de Jonge, Henk See Willem Breuker Kollektief Dekker, Desmond 57 Dekker, Tony See Great Lake Swimmers Del Amitri 18 Del Rubio Triplets 21 Del the Funky Homosapien 30 Also see Gorillaz de la Cruz, Vince See Katrina and the Waves Delaet, Nathalie See Lords of Acid de la Garza, Carlos See Reel Big Fish Delahoussaye, Ryan See Blue October De La Luna, Shai See Lords of Acid de la Parra, Adolfo “Fito” See Canned Heat De La Pena, Jesse See Liquid Soul de la Rocha, Zack See Rage Against the Machine DeLaughter, Tim See Tripping Daisy DeLeo, Dean See Stone Temple Pilots DeLeo, Robert See Stone Temple Pilots Delerium 37 Delgado, Junior 46 Delgados, The 31 Delirious? 62 Earlier sketch in CM 33 De Lisle, Paul See Smash Mouth Dello Joio, Norman 65
Deerhoof 50
Dells, The 30
Deerhunter 66
Del Mar, Candy See Cramps, The
See Queen Dead Can Dance 16 Dead Kennedys 29 Dead Milkmen 22 Dead or Alive 50 Dead Prez 54 Deakin, Paul See Mavericks, The Deal, Kelley See Breeders Deal, Kim See Breeders Also see Pixies, The de Albuquerque, Michael See Electric Light Orchestra Dean, Billy 19 Dean, Dan See Phillips, Craig & Dean Dean, Elton See Soft Machine Dean, Ira See Trick Pony Dean, Paul See Loverboy Also see X-Ray Spex Dean, Sean See Sadies, The Dearie, Blossom 46 Death Cab for Cutie 49 Death in Vegas 28 Deaton, Ray See IIIrd Tyme Out DeBarge, Chico 53 DeBarge, El 14 DeBoer, Brent See Dandy Warhols, The De Borg, Jerry See Jesus Jones de Burgh, Chris 22 DeCaro, Dante See Hot Hot Heat Decemberists, The 55 deClouet, Theryl See Galactic de Coster, Jean Paul See 2 Unlimited Dederer, Dave See Presidents of the United States of America, The Dee, Mikkey See Dokken Also see Motörhead Deebank, Maurcie See Felt
Davis, Colin 27
See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Davis, Jeff See Boys Night Out Davis, Jeremy See Paramore Davis, Jimmie 53 Davis, Jody See Newsboys, The Davis, John See Folk Implosion, The Davis, John See Superdrag Davis, Jonathan See Korn Davis, Linda 21 Davis, Mac 60 Davis, Michael See MC5, The Davis, Miles F. See Northwoods Improvisers Davis, Miles 1 Davis, Norman See Wailing Souls Davis, Reverend Gary 18 Davis, Rod See Dramatics, The Davis, Sammy, Jr. 4 Davis, Santa See Big Mountain Davis, Skeeter 15 Davis, Spencer See Spencer Davis Group Davis, Steve See Mystic Revealers Davis, Tania See Bond Davis, Verona See Stereo MC’s Davis, Zelma See C + C Music Factory Davison, Wild Bill 34 Davol, Sam See Magnetic Fields, The Dawdy, Cheryl See Chenille Sisters, The Dawn, Sandra See Platters, The Dawson, Ronnie 48 Day, Doris 24 Day, Howie 49 Dayne, Taylor 60 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Days of the New 48 Dayton, Kelli See Sneaker Pimps Day26 68 Dazz Band 64 dB’s, The 37 dc Talk 18
Davis, Derek See Guttermouth
De La Soul 37 Earlier sketch in CM 7
Def Leppard 40 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Davis, Eddie “Lockjaw” 40
de Niese, Danielle 69
Davis, Gregory See Dirty Dozen Brass Band
De Phazz 63
Defever, Warren See His Name Is Alive
Davis, Guy 53
Deacon, John See Nields, The
DeFrance, Hugh See Christafari
Davis, James B.
Deacon, John
DeFrancesco, Joey 29
Davis, Chris See Six by Seven Davis, Chris See Spiritualized Davis, Clive 14
Deee-lite 9 Deep Forest 18
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DeLonge, Tom See Angels & Airwaves Delonge, Tom See Blink 182 DeLorenzo, Victor See Violent Femmes
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de los Angeles, Victoria 55 de Lourcqua, Helno Rota See Les Négresses Vertes Delp, Brad See Boston del Real, Emmanuel See Café Tacuba Delson, Brad See Linkin Park Del Tredici, David 35 de Lucia, Paco 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Del Vikings, The 35 DeMarcus, Jay See Rascal Flatts DeMarcus, Jay See Rascal Flatts De Marris, Caithlin See Rainer Maria De Martini, Jimmy See Zac Brown Band Demby, Constance 51 DeMent, Iris 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Demeski, Stanley See Luna De Meyer, Jean-Luc See Front 242 Deming, Michael See Pernice Brothers Demon Hunter 68 DeMone, Gitane See Christian Death Demos, Greg See Guided By Voices Demps, Larry See Dramatics, The Dempsey, Michael See Cure, The Demsey, Travis See Living End, The DeMudd, Pierre See Dazz Band Denes, Jay See Blue Six Dengler, Carlos See Interpol Denison, Duane See Jesus Lizard Deniz, Claire See Strawbs Dennen, Brett 66 Dennis, Garth See Black Uhuru Dennis, Rudolph “Garth” See Wailing Souls
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See Take 6 Dente, Christine See Out of the Grey Dente, Scott See Out of the Grey Denton, Peter See Kooks, The Denton, Sandy See Salt-N-Pepa d’Enton, Steve See Quickspace Denver, John 22 Earlier sketch in CM 1 De Oliveria, Laudir See Chicago Depeche Mode 35 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Depew, Don See Cobra Verde DePizzo, Jerry See O.A.R. De Poe, Peter See Redbone de Prume, Ivan See White Zombie Derailers, The 37 Derakh, Amir See Orgy de Reeder, Pierre See Rilo Kiley Derhak, Rob See moe. Derosier, Michael See Heart Derringer, Rick See McCoys, The DeSantis, Marko See Sugarcult Desaulniers, Stephen See Scud Mountain Boys Desbrow, Audie See Great White Deschamps, Kim See Beck Deschamps, Kim See Blue Rodeo Deschanel, Zooey See She & Him Desert Rose Band, The 4 DeShannon, Jackie 40 Desjardins, Claude See Nylons, The Desmond, Paul 23 Des’ree 24 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Desrosiers, David See Simple Plan Dessay, Natalie 64
Dettmar, Del See Hawkwind Deupree, Jerome See Morphine Deurloo, Hermine See Willem Breuker Kollektief Deutrom, Mark See Melvins Deutsch, Stu See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics
See Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise Dibango, Manu 60 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Dick, Bob See Front Range Dick, Coby See Papa Roach Dick, Magic See J. Geils Band
DeVaughn, Raheem 64
Dick Valentine See Electric Six
Devevo, Juan See ?Casting Crowns
Dickaty, Raymond See Spiritualized
Devevo, Melodee See ?Casting Crowns
Dickens, Hazel 35
DeVille, C. C. See Poison
Dickerson, B.B. See War
Devito, Nick See Four Seasons, The
Dickerson, Deke 44
Dickens, Little Jimmy 7
Devito, Tommy See Four Seasons, The
Dickerson, Lance See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
Devlin, Adam P. See Bluetones, The
Dickinson, Cody See North Mississippi Allstars
Devo 13
Dickinson, Luther See North Mississippi Allstars
DeVoe, Ronnie See Bell Biv Devoe DeVore, Darrel See Charlatans, The Devoto, Howard See Buzzcocks, The DeWald, Abby See Ditty Bops, The Dewees, James See Get Up Kids DeWitt, Lew C. See Statler Brothers, The Dexter X See Man or Astroman? Dexy’s Midnight Runners 46 DeYoung, Dennis See Styx de Young, Joyce See Andrews Sisters, The
Dickinson, Paul Bruce See Iron Maiden Dickinson, Rob See Catherine Wheel Diddley, Bo 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Diddy See Combs, Sean “Puffy” Didelot, Steve See American Music Club Didier, Daniel See Promise Ring, The Dido 46 Dieckmeyer, Marty See Daniel Amos Dieng, Ndiouga See Orchestra Baobab
Diabate, Toumani 57
Dierksen, Uwe See Ensemble Modern
Diagram, Andy See James
Diermaier, Werner See Faust
Diallo, Medoune See Orchestra Baobab
Dietel, Karl See Samples
Diamond, David 58
Dieterich, John See Deerhoof
Diamond, David See Berlin
Dietrich, Marlene 25
Diamond, “Dimebag” Darrell See Pantera
Dif, René See Aqua
Diamond, Jim See Dirtbombs, The
Diffie, Joe 27 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Denny, Sandy See Fairport Convention Also see Strawbs
Destiny’s Child 33
Diamond, Mike “Mike D” See Beastie Boys
Difford, Chris See Squeeze
Destri, Jimmy See Blondie
Diamond, Neil 58 Earlier sketch in CM 1
di Fiore, Vince See Cake
Denov, Ernie See Liquid Soul
Destroyer 51
Diamond Rio 35 Earlier sketch in CM 11
DiFranco, Ani 43 Earlier sketch in CM 17
Di’anno, Paul See Iron Maiden
Digable Planets 15
Denny, Martin 44
Densmore, John See Doors, The Dent, Cedric
Detar, Brett See Juliana Theory, The Dettman, John See Swell
Diaz, Tim
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Diggle, Steve See Buzzcocks, The
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Diggs, Robert “RZA” (Prince Rakeem) See Gravediggaz Also see Wu-Tang Clan DiGiovanni, Paul See Boys Like Girls Digital Underground 9 Digweed, John 44 Dilated Peoples 50 Dillard, Doug See Dillards, The Dillard, Rodney See Dillards, The Dillards, The 45 Dilling, Steve See IIIrd Tyme Out Dillon, James See Caustic Resin Also see Built to Spill Dillon, Jerome See Nine Inch Nails Dillon, Phyllis 53 Dilworth, Joe See Stereolab DiMambro, “Angry” John See Down By Law DiMant, Leor See House of Pain Di Meola, Al 12 Dimitri from Paris 43 DiMucci, Dion See Dion Dinger, Klaus See Neu! DiNizo, Pat See Smithereens, The Dinning, Dean See Toad the Wet Sprocket Dinosaur Jr. 68 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Dio, Ronnie James See Black Sabbath Also see Rainbow Dion 4 Dion, Celine 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Diop, Massamba See Afro Celt Sound System Dire Straits 22 Dirks, Michael See Gwar Dirnt, Mike See Green Day Also see Screeching Weasel
Dittrich, John See Restless Heart Ditty Bops, The 59 Divine Comedy, The 32 Dixie Chicks 49 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Dixie Dregs 36 Dixie Hummingbirds, The 41 Dixon, George W. See Spinners, The Dixon, Jerry See Warrant Dixon, Popsy See Holmes Brothers, The Dixon, Willie 10 Dizzee Rascal 53 DJ A.M. See Crazy Town DJ Bobby B See Kottonmouth Kings DJ Domination See Geto Boys, The DJ Fuse See Digital Underground DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince 5 DJ Krush 60 D.J. Lethal See House of Pain DJ Lethal See Limp Bizkit D.J. Minutemix See P.M. Dawn DJ Muggs See Cypress Hill DJ Paul See Three 6 Mafia DJ Premier See Gang Starr DJ Ready Red See Geto Boys, The DJ Spooky 51 DJ Terminator X See Public Enemy D-Loc See Kottonmouth Kings DMC See Run DMC Dmochowski, Wojtek See Blue Aeroplanes, The DMX 25 D.O.A. 28
Dirty Dozen Brass Band 23
Doc Pomus 14
Dirty Three 31
Dodd, Clement Coxsone 50
Dirty Vegas 48
Dodd, Peter See Thompson Twins
Diry, Roland See Ensemble Modern Dishwalla 42 Dismemberment Plan 58 DiSpirito, Jim See Rusted Root DiStefano, Peter See Porno for Pyros Disturbed 42
Dobson, Lyn See Soft Machine
Doe, John See X
See Undertones, The Doherty, Denny See Mamas and the Papas Doiron, Julie 41 Dokken 16 Dokken, Don See Dokken Dolby, Monica Mimi See Brownstone Dolby, Thomas 10 Dolenz, Micky See Monkees, The Doling, Mikey See Soulfly Dollimore, Kris See Damned, The Dolmayan, John See System of a Down Dolphy, Eric 36 Dombroski, Vinnie See Sponge Domingo, Placido 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Dominici, Charlie See Dream Theater Domino, Fats 2 Domino, Floyd See Asleep at the Wheel Don, Rasa See Arrested Development Donaghy, Siobhan See Sugababes Donahue, Bryan See Boys Like Girls Donahue, Chris See Vigilantes of Love Donahue, Jerry See Fairport Convention Donahue, Jonathan See Flaming Lips Also see Mercury Rev Donald, Tony See Simple Minds Donegan, Dan See Disturbed Donegan, Lonnie 42 Donelly, Tanya 39 Also see Belly Also see Breeders Also see Throwing Muses Donnas, The 33 Donnellan, John See Love Donnelly, Elwood See Atwater-Donnelly Donohue, Terry See Alloy Orchestra Donohue, Tim See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Donovan, Jim See Rusted Root Doobie Brothers, The 3 Doodlebug See Digable Planets Doom, Lorna See Germs, The Doors, The 4 Dorame, Mando See Royal Crown Revue Doran, Rob See Alkaline Trio Dorge, Michel (Mitch) See Crash Test Dummies Dorney, Tim See Republica Dorough, Bob See Pearls Before Swine Dorough, Howie See Backstreet Boys Dorrington, Paul See Wedding Present, The Dorsey, Jimmy See Dorsey Brothers, The Dorsey, Thomas A. 11 Dorsey, Tommy See Dorsey Brothers, The Dorsey Brothers, The 8 Doss, Alan See Galactic Cowboys Doss, Bill See Olivia Tremor Control Doth, Anita See 2 Unlimited Dotson, James See Fairfield Four Dott, Gerald See Incredible String Band Double K See People Under The Stairs Doucet, David See Beausoleil Doucet, Michael 8 Also see Beausoleil Doucette, Paul John See Matchbox 20 Dougans, Brian See Future Sound of London Doughty, M. See Soul Coughing Doughty, Mike 60 Doughty, Neal See REO Speedwagon Douglas, Dave 29 Douglas, David See Relient K Douglas, Jerry 52 Also see Country Gentlemen, The
Donovan 9
Douglas, Paul See Six by Seven
Dogbowl See King Missile
Donovan, Bazil See Beck
Doumbia, Mariam See Amadou & Mariam
Doggen See Spiritualized
Donovan, Bazil See Blue Rodeo
Dover, Eric See Jellyfish
Dog’s Eye View 21
Donovan, Jeff See Paladins, The
Doves 36
Doherty, Billy
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288 • Cumulative Musicians Index
See Fishbone Dowler, Darren See Lettermen, The Dowling, Dave See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Down By Law 34 Downes, Geoff See Asia Downes, Geoff See Yes Downes, Oswald See Wailing Souls Downey, Brian See Thin Lizzy Downie, Gordon See Tragically Hip, The Downing, Big Al 45 Downing, K. K. See Judas Priest Downing, Will 39 Downs, Lila 49 Doyle, Alan See Great Big Sea Doyle, Al See Hot Chip Doyle, Candida See Pulp Doyle, John See Solas Dozier, Lamont See Holland-Dozier-Holland Dr. Das See Asian Dub Foundation Dr. Demento 23 Dr. Dog 62 Dr. Dre 50 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Also see N.W.A. Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show 53 Dr. John 63 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Dr. Matt Destruction See Hives, The Dr. Mood See Get Set Go Dragge, Fletcher See Pennywise Dragon, Daryl See Captain & Tennille Draiman, David See Disturbed Drake, Bobby See Hold Steady, The Drake, Nick 17 Drake, Steven See Odds Dramatics, The 69 Draper, Paul See Mansun Drayton, Leslie See Earth, Wind and Fire Dreadful, Garrie See Damned, The Dream Syndicate 53
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Dunn, Donald “Duck” See Booker T. & the M.G.’s Dunn, Holly 7 Dunn, Jonathan See Demon Hunter Dunn, Larry See Earth, Wind and Fire Dunn, Ronnie Gene See Brooks & Dunn Dunn, Ronnie See Brooks & Dunn Dunn, Trevor See Mr. Bungle Dunne, Brian See Average White Band Dunning, A.J. See Verve Pipe, The Dunning, Brian See Nightnoise Dupelle, Danick See Emerson Drive DuPré, Jacqueline 26 Dupree, Champion Jack 12 Dupree, Chauntelle See Eisley Dupree, Garron See Eisley Dupree, Jesse James See Jackyl Dupree, Sherri See Eisley Dupree, Stacy See Eisley Dupree, Weston See Eisley Dupri, Jermaine 54 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Duque, Alejandro See Aterciopelados Dural, Stanley Jr. See Buckwheat Zydeco Duran Duran 45 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Durante, Mark See KMFDM Durden, Tommy 53 Duritz, Adam See Counting Crows Durrill, Johnny See Ventures, The Durst, Fred See Limp Bizkit Durutti Column, The 30 Dury, Ian 30 Dusick, Ryan See Maroon 5 Dust Brothers 32
See Yardbirds, The Dres See Black Sheep Drew, Dennis See 10,000 Maniacs Drew, Kevin See Broken Social Scene Drewery, Corinne See Swing Out Sister Drews, Jonathan See Sunset Valley Drifters, The 38 Driftwood, Jimmy 25 Driscoll, Gary See Rainbow Driscoll, Phil 45 Drive-By Truckers 45 D’Rivera, Paquito 46 Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ 31 D-Roc See Ying Yang Twins Droge, Pete 24 Dropkick Murphys 69 Earlier sketch in 26 Droubay, Marc See Survivor Drozd, Stephen See Flaming Lips Dru Hill 25 Drucker, Eugene See Emerson String Quartet Drumbago See Skatalites, The Drumdini, Harry See Cramps, The Drummond, Bill See KLF, The Drummond, Don See Skatalites, The Drummond, Tom See Better Than Ezra Dryden, Spencer See Jefferson Airplane Dryden, Tim See Grandaddy Dryer, Debroah See Skunk Anansie D12 57 Dub Trio 63 Dubbe, Berend See Bettie Serveert Dube, Lucky 17 Dubeau, Angèle 47 du Berry, Belle See Paris Combo Dublin, Matt See Ambulance LTD Dubstar 22
See Radio Tarifa Dufay, Rick See Aerosmith Duff, Hilary 52 Duffey, John See Country Gentlemen, The Also see Seldom Scene, The Duffhues, Niels See Gathering, The Duffy, Billy See Cult, The Duffy, Keith See Boyzone Duffy, Martin See Primal Scream Dufresne, Mark See Confederate Railroad Dugas, Sarah See Duhks, The Duggan, Noel See Clannad Duggan, Paidraig See Clannad Duhks, The 62 Duhon, Edwin See Hackberry Ramblers Duke, John See Pearls Before Swine Dukowski, Chuck See Black Flag Dulfer, Candy 35 Dulli, Greg See Afghan Whigs Dumont, Tom See No Doubt Dunbar, Aynsley See Jefferson Starship Also see Journey Also see Whitesnake Dunbar, Sly See Sly and Robbie Also see Black Uhuru Duncan, Andy See OK Go Duncan, Bryan 19 Duncan, Gary See Quicksilver Messenger Service
Duce, Adam See Machine Head
Dunckel, Jean-Benoit See Air
Dutt, Hank See Kronos Quartet, The
Duck, Dennis See Dream Syndicate
Dunham, Nathanel “Brad” See Five Iron Frenzy
Dutton, Garrett See G. Love
Dudamel, Gustavo 63
Dunlap, Slim See Replacements, The
Dutton, Lawrence See Emerson String Quartet
Dunlop, Andy See Travis
Duvall, Matthew See eighth blackbird
Dream Theater 23
Dudley, Anne See Art of Noise
Dreja, Chris
Duenas, Fain
Duncan, John See Exploited, The Duncan, Malcolm “Molly” See Average White Band Duncan, Steve See Desert Rose Band, The Duncan, Stuart See Nashville Bluegrass Band Dunckel, Jean-Benoit See Air
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Cumulative Musicians Index • 289
Dvorak, Antonin 25 Dwele 65 Dyble, Judy See Fairport Convention Dylan, Bob 58 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Dylan, Jakob See Wallflowers, The Dyrason, Orri Páll See Sigur Rós E., Sheila See Sheila E. E See eels Eacrett, Chris See Our Lady Peace Eagle, Dancing See Supersuckers Eaglen, Jane 36 Eagles, The 46 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Eaglesmith, Fred 60 Eaglestone, Robin See Cradle of Filth Earl, Roger See Foghat Earl, Roger See Savoy Brown Earl, Ronnie 5 Also see Roomful of Blues Earle, Steve 68 Earlier sketch in CM 43 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlimart 54 Early, Ian See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Earth, Wind and Fire 62 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Eartha 44 Easley, Joe See Dismemberment Plan East, Dominic See Rogue Wave East, Nathan See Fourplay Easton, Elliot See Cars, The Easton, Lynn See Kingsmen, The Easton, Sheena 2 Eazy-E 13 Also see N.W.A. Ebright, Randy See Molotov Echeverri, Andrea See Aterciopelados Echeverria, Rob See Helmet
Ed, John See Monster Magnet Eddy, Chris See Ceili Rain Eddy, Duane 9 Eden, Sean See Luna Eder, Linda 30 Edge, Graeme See Moody Blues, The Edge, The See U2 Edison, Harry “Sweets” 29 Edmonds, Kenneth “Babyface” 57 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Edmonds, Lu See Damned, The Edmonton, Jerry See Steppenwolf Edmunds, Dave 28 Edson, Richard See Sonic Youth Edward, Scott See Bluetones, The Edwards, Bernard See Chic Edwards, Dennis See Temptations, The Edwards, Edgar See Spinners, The Edwards, Gordon See Kinks, The Also see Pretty Things, The Edwards, Johnny See Foreigner Edwards, John See Spinners, The Edwards, John See Status Quo Edwards, Jonathan 67 Edwards, Kathleen 55 Edwards, Leroy “Lion” See Mystic Revealers Edwards, Mark See Aztec Camera Edwards, Michael James See Jesus Jones Edwards, Mike See Electric Light Orchestra Edwards, Nokie See Ventures, The Edwards, Richie See Darkness, The Edwards, Skye See Morcheeba Edwards, Stoney 55 Edwards, Teddy 44
Echo and the Bunnymen 32 Echobelly 21
Edwardson, Dave See Neurosis
Elias, Hanin See Atari Teenage Riot
Echols, John See Love
eels 57 Earlier sketch in CM 29
Elias, Manny See Tears for Fears
Ecker, Haylie See Bond
E-40 46
Elizabeth, Tania See Duhks, The
Eckstine, Billy 1
Edwards, Tom See Spiritualized
Efrem, Towns See Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Egan, Bob See Wilco Egan, Kian See Westlife Egan, Seamus See Solas Egan, Siobhan See Cherish the Ladies Ehart, Phil See Kansas Ehran See Lords of Acid Eicher, Manfred 38 Eid, Tamer See Emmet Swimming eighth blackbird 57 808 State 31 88, The 69 Einaudi, Ludovico 68 Einheit See Einstürzende Neubauten Einheit, F.M. See KMFDM Einstürzende Neubauten 13 Einziger, Michael See Incubus Eisenstein, Michael See Letters to Cleo Eisentrager, Thor See Cows, The Eisley 64 Eitzel, Mark See American Music Club Ekberg, Ulf See Ace of Base Eklund, Greg See Everclear El Gran Combo 39 El Hefe See NOFX El Amin, Kush See French Kicks Elastica 29 Eldon, Thór See Sugarcubes, The Eldridge, Ben See Seldom Scene, The Eldridge, Roy 9 Also see McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Electric Light Orchestra 7 Electric Six 67 Elephant Man 48 Elf Power 30 Elfman, Danny 9 Also see Oingo Boingo El-Hadi, Sulieman See Last Poets Elias, Eliane 50
Ellefson, Dave
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See Megadeth Elling, Kurt 31 Ellington, Duke 2 Elliot, Cass 5 Also see Mamas and the Papas Elliot, Ira See Nada Surf Elliot, Melissa See His Name Is Alive Elliott, Bobby See Hollies, The Elliott, Dennis See Foreigner Elliott, Doug See Odds Elliott, Joe See Def Leppard Elliott, Missy 57 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Elliott, Ramblin’ Jack 32 Elliott, Ron See Beau Brummels Ellis, Arti See Pearls Before Swine Ellis, Bobby See Skatalites, The Ellis, Herb 18 Ellis, Ingrid See Sweet Honey in the Rock Ellis, John See Cinematic Orchestra Ellis, John See Stranglers, The Ellis, Keith See Van der Graaf Generator Ellis, Robert See La Bottine Souriante Ellis, Rob See Swell Ellis, Terry See En Vogue Ellis, Warren See Dirty Three Ellis-Bextor, Sophie 62 Ellison, Rahsaan See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ellman, Ben See Galactic Ellyson, Sally See Hem Elmore, Greg See Quicksilver Messenger Service Elms, The 44 ELO See Electric Light Orchestra Elswit, Rik See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Ely, Jack See Kingsmen, The Ely, Joe 52 Also see Flatlanders, The Ely, John See Asleep at the Wheel
290 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Ely, Vince See Cure, The Also see Psychedelic Furs Elzhi See Slum Village Emerson, Bill See Country Gentlemen, The Emerson, Darren See Underworld Emerson, Jack See Jason & the Scorchers Emerson, Keith See Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell 5 Emerson Drive 69 Emerson String Quartet 33 Emerson-Elliott, Cameron See Youth Group Emert, Alan See Brave Combo Emery, James See String Trio of New York Emery, Jill See Hole Eminem 53 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Also see D12 Eminovic, Asmet See Boban Markovic Orkestar Eminovic, Dragoljub See Boban Markovic Orkestar Eminovic, Isidor See Boban Markovic Orkestar Emmanuel, Tommy 62 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Emmerson, Simon See Afro Celt Sound System Emmet Swimming 24 Emmich, Val 66 Empire, Alec See Atari Teenage Riot En Vogue 10 Endicott, Sam See Bravery, The Endo, Nic See Atari Teenage Riot Engemann, Bob See Lettermen, The
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Ertel, Janet See Chordettes, The
Eskelin, Ian 19 Eskimo Joe 68 Esler-Smith, Frank See Air Supply Esperance, Tobin See Papa Roach Espinoza, Aaron See Earlimart Esquivel, Juan 17 Estefan, Gloria 63 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Estelle 66 Estes, Sleepy John 25 Esthero 58 Estms, Shep See Lane, Fred Estrada, Erik-Michael See O-Town Estrada, Roy See Little Feat Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Estrin, Dan See Hoobastank Etheridge, John See Soft Machine Etheridge, Melissa 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Ethridge, Chris See Flying Burrito Brothers Eubanks, Jerry See Marshall Tucker Band Eubanks, Kevin 35 Eurythmics 31 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Evan, John See Jethro Tull Evan and Jaron 38 Evanescence 53 Evans, Alan See Soulive Evans, Anne 46 Evans, Audrey See Mediaeval Baebes Evans, Bill 17 Evans, Bill See Beulah Evans, Dick “Dik” See U2
English, Michael 23
Erwin, Emily See Dixie Chicks
Evans, Faith 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25
English, Richard See Flaming Lips
Erwin, Jake See Hot Club of Cowtown
Evans, Garth See Paragons, The
English Beat, The 9
Esch, En See KMFDM Also see Pigface
Evans, Gil 17
Enigk, Jeremy 61 Also see Sunny Day Real Estate Enigma 32 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Escoriza, Benjamin See Radio Tarifa
Evans, John See Box Tops, The
Eno, Brian 49 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see Roxy Music
Escovedo, Alejandro 67 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Earlier sketch in CM 37
Evans, Lynn See Chordettes, The
Eno, Jim See Spoon
ESG 45
Evans, Mark See AC/DC
Eshe, Montsho See Arrested Development
Evans, Neal See Soulive
Eskelin, Ellery 31
Evans, Nick
English, Janet See Spiderbait
Enos, Bob See Roomful of Blues
Enright, Pat See Nashville Bluegrass Band Ensemble Modern 39 Entner, Warren See Grass Roots, The Entwistle, John See Who, The Enya 32 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Clannad Eoin, Marcus See Boards of Canada EPMD 10 Eppard, Josh See Coheed and Cambria Epstein, Howie See Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Erasure 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Erchick, Peter See Olivia Tremor Control Eric B. See Eric B. and Rakim Eric B. and Rakim 9 Erickson, Roky 16 Also see 13th Floor Elevators Erikson, Duke See Garbage Eriksson, John See Peter Bjorn and John Erlandson, Eric See Hole Erlandsson, Adrian See Cradle of Filth Erna, Sully See Godsmack Erner, Jeff “The Shark” See Dropkick Murphys Eroica Trio 47 Errico, Greg See Sly & the Family Stone Also see Quicksilver Messenger Service Erskine, Peter See Weather Report Ertegun, Ahmet 10 Ertegun, Nesuhi 24
Evans, Guy See Van der Graaf Generator
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See Brotherhood of Breath Also see Soft Machine Evans, Sandy See Clarion Fracture Zone Evans, Sara 60 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Evans, Shane See Collective Soul Evans, Tom See Badfinger Eve 34 Eve 6 31 Evelyn, George See Nightmares on Wax Evenson, Chris See Sense Field Everclear 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Everett, Betty 47 Everett, Jace 68 Everlast 27 Also see House of Pain Everly, Don See Everly Brothers, The Everly, Phil See Everly Brothers, The Everly Brothers, The 2 Everman, Jason See Soundgarden Everything But The Girl 40 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Evidence See Dilated Peoples Evora, Cesaria 19 Ewen, Alvin See Steel Pulse Ewen, Jade See Sugababes Ewolf See Dirtbombs, The Ex, The 28 Exkano, Paul See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Exploited, The 60 Exposé 4 Extreme 10 Ezell, Ralph See Shenandoah Fabian 5 Fabian, Lara 34 Fabolous 47 Fabulous Thunderbirds, The 1 Face to Face 50 Faces, The 22 Fadden, Jimmie See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Fafara, Dez See Coal Chamber Fagen, Donald See Steely Dan Fagenson, Tony See Eve 6 Fahey, Brian See Paladins, The Fahey, John 17 Fahey, Siobhan
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See Bananarama Faint, The 53 Fairchild, Jim See Grandaddy Fairchild, Karen See Little Big Town Fairfield Four 49 Fairfoull, Bob See Idlewild Fairport Convention 22 Fairs, Jim See Pearls Before Swine Fairuz 67 Faith, Percy 43 Faith No More 7 Faithfull, Marianne 51 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Faithless 37 Fakir, Abdul “Duke” See Four Tops, The Falcone, Tom See Cute Is What We Aim For Falconer, Earl See UB40 Falkner, Jason 57 Also see Jellyfish Fall, The 12 Fall Out Boy 57 Fallon, Orla See Celtic Woman Fältskog, Agnetha See Abba Falzone, Chuck See Flying Luttenbachers, The Fambrough, Henry See Spinners, The Fame, Georgie See Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings Fame, Lil’ See M.O.P. Fancey, Todd See New Pornographers, The Fanciullo, Marshall See Ludo Fankhauser, Merrell 24 Fanning, Bernard See Powderfinger Farag, Andy See Umphrey’s McGee Farina, Geoff See Karate Farkas, Wally See Galactic Cowboys Farley, J. J. See Soul Stirrers, The Farlow, Billy C. See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Farndon, Pete See Pretenders, The Farner, Mark See Grand Funk Railroad
Cumulative Musicians Index • 291
Farr, Karl Marx See Sons of the Pioneers Farr, Thomas Hubert See Sons of the Pioneers Farrar, Don See Four Lads, The Farrar, Jay 46 Also see Son Volt Also see Uncle Tupelo Farrar, Jimmy See Molly Hatchet Farrar, John See Shadows, The Farrar, Marcus See Antibalas Farrar, Sam See Phantom Planet Farrell, Darren See Linkin Park Farrell, Frank See Supertramp Farrell, James See Flamin’ Groovies Farrell, Perry See Jane’s Addiction Also see Porno for Pyros Farrer, Rob See Divine Comedy, The Farris, Dionne See Arrested Development Farris, Tim See Israel Vibration Farriss, Andrew See INXS Farriss, Jon See INXS Farriss, Tim See INXS Farro, Josh See Paramore Farro, Zac See Paramore Fassie, Brenda 50 Fast See Fun Lovin’ Criminals Fastbacks, The 29 Fastball 32 Fat Joe 42 Fat Mike See NOFX Fatboy Slim 22 Fat Boys, The 47 Fateman, Johanna See Le Tigre Fatone, Joey See ’N Sync
Faussart, Helene See Les Nubians Faust 32 Fauver, Joshua See Deerhunter Fay, Bob See Sebadoh Fay, Johnny See Tragically Hip, The Fay, Martin See Chieftains, The Fayad, Frank See Love Faydoe Deelay See Crazy Town Fear Factory 27 Fearless, Richard See Death in Vegas Fearman, Eric See Dazz Band Fearnley, James See Pogues, The Feathers, Charlie 40 Federman, Ross See Tally Hall Feedback, Captain See Rube Waddell Feehily, Mark See Westlife Fehlmann, Thomas See Orb, The Fehn, Chris See Slipknot Feigelson, Yosif 35 Feinstein, Michael 6 Feist 55 Feist, Leslie See Broken Social Scene Fela See Kuti, Fela Felber, Dean See Hootie and the Blowfish Felder, Don See Eagles, The Feldman, Eric Drew See Pere Ubu Also see Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Feldman, Morton 42 Feldmann, John See Goldfinger Feliciano, José 10
Fats, Hollywood See Blasters, The
Felt 32
Fennell, Kevin See Guided By Voices Fennelle, Tony See Ultravox Fennelly, Gere See Redd Kross Fent-Lister, Johnny See Lane, Fred Fenwick, Ray See Spencer Davis Group Ferbee, Willie See Drifters, The Fergie See Black Eyed Peas Ferguson, Doug See Camel Ferguson, Eliot See Gogol Bordello Ferguson, Jay See Sloan Ferguson, Jay See Spirit Ferguson, Keith See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Ferguson, Maynard 7 Ferguson, Mike See Charlatans, The Ferguson, Neil See Chumbawamba Ferguson, Steve See Imperials, The Ferguson, Steve See NRBQ Fernandes, John See Olivia Tremor Control Fernandez, Alejandro 43 Fernandez, Julio See Spyro Gyra Fernández, Pedro 49 Fernandez, Vicente 42 Ferrante, Russell See Yellowjackets Ferreira, Hugo See Tantric Ferreira, Justin See Reel Big Fish Ferrell, Rachelle 17 Ferrell, Tim See Ludo Ferrer, Frank See Guns n’ Roses Ferrer, Frank See Love Spit Love Ferrer, Ibrahim 44 Also see Orchestra Baobab Ferrone, Steve See Average White Band
Felumlee, Mike See Alkaline Trio
Ferry, Adam See O.C. Supertones, The
Fender, Freddy See Texas Tornados, The
Ferry, Bryan 1 Also see Roxy Music
Fender, Leo 10
Fher See Maná
Fatt, Jeff See Wiggles, The Faulkner, Andy See Saints, The
Felix, Frank See Acoustic Alchemy Felix da Housecat 44 Fell, Simon H. 32
Farnham, John 32
Faulkner, Dave See Hoodoo Gurus
Fenech, P. See Los Lonely Boys
Farnsworth, Ed See Bardo Pond
Faussart, Celia See Les Nubians
Fenn, Rick See 10cc
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Ficca, Billy See Television Fiedler, Arthur 6
292 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Fiedler, Joshua See Juliana Theory, The Fiedler, Margaret See Laika Fieger, Doug See Knack, The Field, Anthony See Wiggles, The Fielder, Jim See Blood, Sweat and Tears Fields, Brandon See Rippingtons Fields, Johnny See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Fieldy See Korn Fier, Anton See Golden Palominos Also see Pere Ubu Fifth Dimension 36 50 Cent 55 Filan, Shane See Westlife Filice, Dave See Great White Filkins, Zach See OneRepublic Filter 28 Finch, Adrian See Elf Power Finch, Carl See Brave Combo Finch, Jennifer See L7 Finch, Richard See KC and the Sunshine Band Finck, Robin See Guns n’ Roses Finck, Robin See Nine Inch Nails Finckel, David See Emerson String Quartet Findlay, Tom See Groove Armada Findley, Marie See Mediaeval Baebes Fine, Vivian 42 Fine Frenzy, A 69 Fine Young Cannibals 22 Finer, Jem See Pogues, The Finestone, Peter See Bad Religion Finger Eleven 66 Fink, Jr., Rat See Alien Sex Fiend Finn, Craig See Hold Steady, The Finn, Jason See Presidents of the United States of America, The Finn, Micky See T. Rex Finn, Neil 34 Also see Crowded House Finn, Neil
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See Crowded House Finn, Tim See Crowded House fIREHOSE 11 Fischer, Kyle See Rainer Maria Fischer, Matt See Minty Fischer, Warren See Screeching Weasel Fish, Ginger See Marilyn Manson Fish, Pat See Jazz Butcher, The Fishbone 7 Fisher, Brandon See Superdrag Fisher, Eddie 12 Fisher, Eddie See OneRepublic Fisher, Jerry See Blood, Sweat and Tears Fisher, John “Norwood” See Fishbone Fisher, Matt See Servant, The Fisher, Morgan See Mott the Hoople Fisher, Phillip “Fish” See Fishbone Fisher, Roger See Heart Fishman, Jon See Phish Fishman, Jon See Phish Fisk, Rob See Deerhoof Fitzgerald, Ella 1 Fitzgerald, Kevin See Geraldine Fibbers Fitzpatrick, John See Nightnoise Five Blind Boys of Alabama 12 Five for Fighting 36 Five Iron Frenzy 26 5 Browns, The 59 5,6,7,8’s, The 56 54-40 37 Fixsen, Guy See Laika Fixx, The 33 Flack, Roberta 5 Flakus, Walter See Stabbing Westward Flamin’ Groovies 42 Flaming Lips 48 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Flamingos, The 36 Flanagan, Tommy 16
Flash, Flying Johnny See Lanternjack, The Flatlanders, The 43 Flatt, Lester 3 Flavor Flav See Public Enemy Flea See Red Hot Chili Peppers Fleck, Béla 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Also see New Grass Revival, The Fleetwood, Mick See Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac 44 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Fleischmann, Robert See Journey Fleisig, Alexis See Girls Against Boys Fleming, Renee 24 Flemion, Dennis See Frogs, The Also see Smashing Pumpkins Flemion, Jimmy See Frogs, The Flemons, Dom See Carolina Chocolate Drops Flemons, Wade See Earth, Wind and Fire Flesch, Greg See Daniel Amos Flesh-N-Bone See Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Fletcher, Andy See Depeche Mode Fletcher, Guy See Dire Straits Flight of the Conchords 69 Flint, Keith See Prodigy Flo Rida 67 Floetry 49 Flogging Molly 66 Flores, Rosie 50 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Florida Boys, The 42 Flotsam and Jetsam 54 Flower, James See Six by Seven Flowers, Brandon See Killers, The Flowers, Luke See Cinematic Orchestra Floyd, Heather See Point of Grace Fluoride, Klaus See Dead Kennedys Flür, Wolfgang See James Gang Also see Kraftwerk Flying Burrito Brothers 44
See New Grass Revival, The Flynn, Robert See Machine Head FM Static 68 Fogelberg, Dan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Fogerty, John 60 Earlier Sketch in CM 2 Also see Creedence Clearwater Revival Fogerty, Thomas See Creedence Clearwater Revival Foghat 45 Folds, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 50 Also see Ben Folds Five Foley See Arrested Development Folk Implosion, The 28 Followill, Caleb See Kings of Leon Followill, Jared See Kings of Leon Followill, Matthew See Kings of Leon Followill, Nathan See Kings of Leon Fonseca, Celso 47 Fontamillas, Jerome See Switchfoot Fontana, Carl 47 Foo, Sharin See Raveonettes, The Foo Fighters 58 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Foote, Dick See Lane, Fred Forbes, China See Musiq Forbes, Derek See Simple Minds Forbes, Graham See Incredible String Band Ford, Frankie See Pretty Things, The Ford, Frazey See Be Good Tanyas Ford, Joby See Bronx, The Ford, John See Strawbs Ford, Lita 9 Also see Runaways, The Ford, Marc See Black Crowes, The Ford, Maya See Donnas, The Ford, Mike See Moxy Früvous
Flying Saucer Attack 29
Ford, Penny See Soul II Soul
Flannery, Sean See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Flying Luttenbachers, The 28
Ford, Robben 54
Flyleaf 69
Flansburgh, John See They Might Be Giants
Flynn, Frank Emilio 37
Ford, Robert “Peg” See Golden Gate Quartet
Flynn, Pat
Ford, T-Model 41
Flanagin, Craig See God Is My Co-Pilot
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Ford, Tennessee Ernie 3 Ford, Willie See Dramatics, The Forde, Brinsley “Dan” See Aswad Fordham, Julia 15 Foreigner 21 Foreman, Chris See Madness Foreman, Jonathan See Switchfoot Foreman, Tim See Switchfoot Forgarino, Sam See Interpol Forrest, Steve See Placebo Forrester, A.C. See Of Montreal Forrester, Alan See Mojave 3 Forsi, Ken See Surfaris, The Forster, Ariane See Slits, The Forster, Robert See Go-Betweens, The Forte, Juan See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Fortune, J.D. See INXS Fortune, Jimmy See Statler Brothers, The Fortus, Richard See Guns n’ Roses Fortus, Richard See Love Spit Love Fossen, Steve See Heart Foss-Rose, Rayna See Coal Chamber Foster, Ben See Screeching Weasel Foster, David 60 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Foster, Denzil See Club Nouveau Foster, Malcolm See Pretenders, The Foster, Murry See Moxy Früvous Foster, Paul See Soul Stirrers, The Foster, Radney 16 Foster, Willie 36 Fountain, Clarence See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Fountain, Pete 7 Fountains of Wayne 53 Earlier sketch in CM 26 4Him 23 Four Lads, The 41 Fourplay 66 Four Seasons, The 24 Four Tops, The 11
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Fowler, Bruce “Fossil Fowler” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Fowler, Buren See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Fowlkes, Jeff See Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise Fox, Jackie See Runaways, The Fox, Jim See James Gang Fox, Ken See Jason & the Scorchers Fox, Lucas See Motörhead Fox, Oz See Stryper Fox, Samantha 3 Foxton, Bruce See Jam, The Foxwell Baker, Iain Richard See Jesus Jones Foxx, Jamie 62 Foxx, John 56 Also see Ultravox Foxx, Leigh See Blondie Fraiture, Nikolai See Strokes, The Frame, Roddy See Aztec Camera Frampton, Peter 62 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Humble Pie France, Phil See Cinematic Orchestra Francis, Barrington See Saints, The Francis, Billy See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Francis, Black See Black, Frank Also see Pixies, The Francis, Connie 10 Francis, David “Panama” 37 Francis, Michael See Asleep at the Wheel Franco 39 Francolini, Dave See Dark Star Franey, Ian See 54-40 Franke, Chris See Tangerine Dream Frankenstein, Jeff See Newsboys, The Frankie Goes to Hollywood 31 Frankie J. 58 Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers 24 Franklin, Adam See Swervedriver Franklin, Aretha 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Franklin, Elmo
See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Franklin, Farrah See Destiny’s Child Franklin, Kirk 22 Franklin, Larry See Asleep at the Wheel Franklin, Melvin See Temptations, The Franti, Michael 66 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Spearhead Frantz, Chris See Gorillaz Also see Talking Heads Franz Ferdinand 58 Fraser, Andy See Free Fraser, Elizabeth See Cocteau Twins, The Fratellis, The 69 Frater, Shaun See Fairport Convention Fray, The 66 Frazier, Keith “Bass Drum Shorty” See Rebirth Brass Band Frazier, Philip See Rebirth Brass Band Frazier, Stan See Sugar Ray Frechette, Denis See La Bottine Souriante Frechette, Jean See La Bottine Souriante Frederic, Dreux “Li’l Fizz” See B2K Frederiksen, Lars See Rancid Fredriksson, Marie See Roxette Free 44 Freed, Alan 36 Freed, Audley See Black Crowes, The Freel, David See Swell Freeman, Aaron See Ween Freeman, Chico 49 Freeman, Isaac See Fairfield Four
Freire, Jose See Bacilos Fremerman, Elana See Hot Club of Cowtown French, Frank See Cake French, Jay See Twisted Sister French, John “Drumbo” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band French, Mark See Beck French, Mark See Blue Rodeo French Kicks 60 Frenett, John See Laika Frenette, Matthew See Loverboy Freni, Mirella 14 Frescone, Todd See Relient K Fresh, Mannie See Big Tymers, The Freshwater, John See Alien Sex Fiend Frey, Chris See Destroyer Frey, Glenn 3 Also see Eagles, The Fricke, Janie 33 Fricker, Sylvia See Ian and Sylvia Fridmann, Dave See Mercury Rev Friedman, Kinky 35 Friedman, Marty See Megadeth Friel, Tony See Fall, The Friend, Eric See Spoon Friesen, David 41 Friesen, John See Player Frightened Rabbit 66 Fripp, Robert 9 Also see King Crimson
Freeman, Matt See Rancid
Frischmann, Justine Elinor See Elastica Also see Suede
Freeman, Russ See Rippingtons
Frisell, Bill 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15
Freeman, Von 48
Frith, Fred 19 Also see Golden Palominos
Freese, John See Guns n’ Roses Freese, Josh See Perfect Circle, A Also see Suicidal Tendencies Frehley, Ace See Kiss Freiberg, David See Jefferson Starship Also see Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Fritzsche, Chris See Chanticleer Frizzell, Lefty 10 Frobusch, Nichole See Mediaeval Baebes Froese, Edgar See Tangerine Dream Froggatt, Thomas See VAST Frogs, The 31
294 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Fröhlich, Frank 32 Front Line Assembly 20 Front Range 43 Front 242 19 Froom, Mitchell 15 Frost, Craig See Grand Funk Railroad Frost, Edith 40 Frost, James See Automatic, The Frugone, Pedro “Archi” See La Ley Frugone, Pedro See La Ley Fruitbat See Carter USM Frusciante, John 56 Also see Red Hot Chili Peppers Fryar, Chris See Zac Brown Band Fu Manchu 22 Fudesco, Derek See Murder City Devils Fuel 27 Fuentes, Tito See Molotov Fugazi 13 Fugees, The 17 Fugs, The 35 Fujiyama, Sashiko See 5,6,7,8’s, The Fujiyama, Yoshiko See 5,6,7,8’s, The Fulber, Rhys See Delerium Also see Front Line Assembly Full Force 36 Fuller, Blind Boy 20 Fuller, Craig See Little Feat Fuller, Craig See Pure Prairie League Fuller, Jim See Surfaris, The Fulson, Lowell 20 Fulton, Willie See Tower of Power Fun Lovin’ Criminals 20
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See Grandaddy Garcia, Leddie See Poi Dog Pondering Garcia, Marcos See Antibalas Garcia, Teca See Tijuana No! Gardel, Carlos 57 Gardener, Mark See Ride Gardiner, John Eliot 26 Gardner, Adam See Guster Gardner, Carl See Coasters, The Gardner, Kori See Mates of State Gardner, Suzi See L7 Gare, Lou See AMM Garfat, Jance See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Garfunkel, Art 4 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Gargiulo, Lulu See Fastbacks, The Garibaldi, Dave See Tower of Power Garland, Judy 6 Garner, Erroll 25 Garner, Josh See Florida Boys, The Garnes, Sherman See Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Garnier, Laurent 29 Garone, Gerard See Radio 4 Garrard, Stuart See Delirious?
Fuqua, Charlie See Ink Spots
Furey, Eddie See Fureys, The Furey, Finbar See Fureys, The Furey, George See Fureys, The Furey, Paul See Fureys, The Fureys, The 41 Furler, Peter See Newsboys, The Furlong, Eric See Sunset Valley Furr, John See Treadmill Trackstar Furstenfeld, Jeremy See Blue October Furstenfeld, Justin See Blue October Furtado, Nelly 47 Furuholmen, Magne See A-ha Futter, Brian See Catherine Wheel Future Sound of London 41 Futureheads, The 67 Fuzz See Disturbed G. Love 24 Gabay, Yuval See Soul Coughing Gabel, Tom See Against Me! Gabler, Milton 25 Gabriel, Ana 44 Gabriel, Juan 31 Gabriel, Peter 16 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Genesis Gaby See Les Négresses Vertes Gacy, Madonna Wayne See Marilyn Manson Gadler, Frank See NRBQ Gaelic Storm 52 Gaffney, Eric See Sebadoh Gagliardi, Ed See Foreigner Gahan, Dave See Depeche Mode Gaillard, Slim 31 Gaines, Jeffrey 34 Gaines, Steve See Lynyrd Skynyrd Gaines, Timothy See Stryper
Galactic 44 Galactic Cowboys 62 Galás, Diamanda 16 Galaxie 500 33 Gale, Melvyn See Electric Light Orchestra Galea, Darren See Jamiroquai Galimir, Felix 36 Galindo, Dan See 13th Floor Elevators Gallagher, Liam See Oasis Gallagher, Noel See Oasis Galliano, Richard 58 Galloway, Ruth See Mediaeval Baebes Gallucci, Dann See Murder City Devils Gallucci, Don See Kingsmen, The Gallup, Simon See Cure, The Gallupe, Brooke See Immaculate Machine Galore, Lady See Lords of Acid Galvin, John See Molly Hatchet Galway, James 3 Gambill, Roger See Kingston Trio, The Gamble, Cheryl “Coko” See SWV Gamboa, Steve See Make-Up, The Gandara, Jim See Carolina Liar Gane, Tim See Stereolab Gang of Four 8 Gang Starr 13 Gangsta Boo See Three 6 Mafia Gannon, Craig See Aztec Camera Gano, Gordon See Violent Femmes Ganser, Marge See Shangri-Las, The Ganser, Mary Ann See Shangri-Las, The Ganucheau, Ray See Continental Drifters Gap Band, The 42 Gara, Jeremy See Arcade Fire
Fuqua, Critter See Old Crow Medicine Show
Gainey, Ted See Blue Mountain
Garbage 55 Earlier sketch in CM 25
Fuqua, Harvey See Moonglows, The
Gainsbourg, Serge 41
Garbarek, Jan 30
Garth, Al See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The
Gaither, Bill 53 Also see Gaither Vocal Band
Garcia, Dean See Curve
Garvey, Chuck See moe.
Gaither, Tommy See Orioles, The
Garcia, Jerry 4 Also see Grateful Dead, The
Garvey, Joe See Hinder
Gaither Vocal Band 38
Garcia, Kevin
Garvey, Steve
Funahara, O. Chosei See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Funches, Johnny See Dells, The Funk, Chris See Decemberists, The Funk Brothers 42
Fuqua, Matt See Afters, The Furay, Richie See Buffalo Springfield
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Garred, Paul See Kooks, The Garrett, Amos See Pearls Before Swine Garrett, Kenny 28 Garrett, Megan See ?Casting Crowns Garrett, Nick See Amici Forever Garrett, Peter See Midnight Oil Garrett, Scott See Cult, The Garrison, Chuck See Superchunk Garside, Melanie See Mediaeval Baebes
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See Buzzcocks, The Gary, Bruce See Knack, The Gary, John 65 Gary Puckett and the Union Gap 45 Garza, Henry See Los Lonely Boys Garza, JoJo See Los Lonely Boys Garza, Josh See Secret Machines Garza, Jr., Ringo See Los Lonely Boys Garza, Rob See Thievery Corporation Gaskill, Jerry See King’s X Gaston, Asa See Lane, Fred Gately, Stephen See Boyzone Gates, David See Bread Gates, Jimmy Jr. See Silk Gathering, The 62 Gatton, Danny 16 Gaudio, Bob See Four Seasons, The Gaudreau, Jimmy See Country Gentlemen, The Gaugh, Bud See Long Beach Dub All Stars Gaugh, IV, “Bud” Floyd See Sublime Gauthier, Mary 54 Gavurin, David See Sundays, The Gay, Marc See Shai Gayden, Mac See Pearls Before Swine Gaye, Angus “Drummie Zeb” See Aswad Gaye, Marvin 4 Gayle, Charles 35 Gayle, Crystal 1 Gaylor, Chris See All-American Rejects, The Gaynor, Adam See Matchbox 20 Gaynor, Gloria 36 Gaynor, Mel See Simple Minds
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Geffen, David 8 Geils, J. See J. Geils Band Gelb, Howe See Giant Sand Geldof, Bob 9 Geldof, Bob See Boomtown Rats Gendel, Keith See Papas Fritas Gene Loves Jezebel 27 Genensky, Marsha See Anonymous 4 Genesis 4 Gengler, Matthew See Aloha Genn, Dave See Matthew Good Band Gentling, Matt See Archers of Loaf Gentry, Bobbie 46 Gentry, Teddy Wayne See Alabama Gentry, Troy See Montgomery Gentry Genzale, John See New York Dolls, The George, Boy See Culture Club George, Brian “B-Fine” See Full Force George, Inara 65 George, Inara See Bird and the Bee, The George, Jr., Lucien “Bow-Legged Lou” See Full Force George, Lowell See Little Feat George, Paul Anthony See Full Force George, Rocky See Suicidal Tendencies George, Stephen See Swervedriver Georges, Bernard See Throwing Muses Georgiev, Ivan See Tuxedomoon Geraghty, Dave See Bell X1 Geraldine Fibbers 21 Gerber, Scott See Giant Sand Gergiev, Valery 58
Gayol, Rafael “Danny” See BoDeans
Gerhard-García, Alexandra 41
Geary, Paul See Extreme
Germs, The 54
Geddes, Chris See Belle and Sebastian Gedge, David See Wedding Present, The Gee, Rosko See Can Also see Traffic
Germano, Lisa 18 Gerrard, Lisa 49 Also see Dead Can Dance Gerrard, Vic See Derailers, The Gershman, Benj See O.A.R.
See Roxette Get Set Go 69 Get Up Kids 41 Geto Boys, The 11 Getz, Stan 12 Gheorghiu, Angela 38 Ghomeshi, Jian See Moxy Früvous Ghost 24 Ghostface Killah 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Giallombardo, Phil See James Gang Giammalvo, Chris See Madder Rose Gianni, Angelo See Treadmill Trackstar Giant Sand 30 Gibb, Barry See Bee Gees, The Gibb, Maurice See Bee Gees, The Gibb, Robin See Bee Gees, The Gibbard, Ben See Death Cab for Cutie Gibbins, Mike See Badfinger Gibbons, Beth See Portishead Gibbons, Billy See ZZ Top Gibbons, Ian See Kinks, The Gibbons, John See Bardo Pond Gibbons, Michael See Bardo Pond Gibbs, Rich See Oingo Boingo Gibbs, Terry 35 Giblin, John See Simple Minds Gibson, Bob 23 Gibson, Debbie See Gibson, Deborah Gibson, Deborah 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Gibson, Don 58 Gibson, Wilf See Electric Light Orchestra Giddens, Rhiannon See Carolina Chocolate Drops Gifford, Alex See Propellerheads Also see Electric Light Orchestra
See Association, The Gil, Gilberto 61 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Gilbert, Bruce See Wire Gilbert, Chad See New Found Glory Gilbert, Gillian See New Order Gilbert, John See Rebirth Brass Band Gilbert, Michael See Flotsam and Jetsam Gilbert, Nick See Felt Gilbert, Nicole Nicci See Brownstone Gilbert, Paul See Mr. Big Gilbert, Ronnie See Weavers, The Gilbert, Simon See Suede Gilberto, Astrud 44 Gilberto, Bebel 51 Gilberto, João 33 Gilby, Dave See Pursuit of Happiness, The Gilchrist, Chad See His Name Is Alive Giles, Michael See King Crimson Gilkinson, Jeff See Dillards, The Gilkyson, Eliza 58 Gilkyson, Tony See X Gill, Andy See Gang of Four Gill, George See Wire Gill, Janis See Sweethearts of the Rodeo Gill, Johnny 20 Gill, Ped See Frankie Goes To Hollywood Gill, Pete See Motörhead Gill, Todd See Lucero Gill, Vince 61 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Pure Prairie League Gillan, Ian See Deep Purple Also see Black Sabbath
Gifford, Katharine See Stereolab
Gillard, Doug See Cobra Verde
Gifford, Peter See Midnight Oil
Gillespie, Bobby See Jesus and Mary Chain, The Also see Primal Scream
Gift, Roland 3 Also see Fine Young Cannibals
Gillespie, Dizzy 6
Gershwin, George and Ira 11
Gift of Gab See Blackalicious
Gillette, Mic See Tower of Power
Gessle, Per
Giguere, Russ
Gilley, Mickey 7
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Gillies, Ben See Silverchair Gillingham, Charles See Counting Crows Gillingham, Charlie See Counting Crows Gillis, Steve See Filter Gilman, Billy 34 Gilmore, Jimmie Dale 11 Also see Flatlanders, The Gilmore, Mike See Northwoods Improvisers Gilmore, Skillet See Whiskeytown Gilmore, Thea 48 Gilmour, David See Pink Floyd Gilvear, Marcus See Gene Loves Jezebel Gin Blossoms 18 Gingold, Josef 6 Ginn, Greg See Black Flag Ginsberg, Allen 26 Ginuwine 34 Gioia See Exposé Giorgini, Mass See Screeching Weasel Gipp, Cameron “Big Gipp” See Goodie Mob Gipson, Barney See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Gipsy Kings, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Giraldo, Andres See Aterciopelados Giraudy, Miquitte See Gong Girls Against Boys 31 Gittleman, Joe See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Giuffre, Jimmy 64 Glabicki, Michael See Rusted Root Glamorre, Matthew See Minty Glascock, John See Jethro Tull Glaser, Gabby See Luscious Jackson Glass, Daniel See Royal Crown Revue Glass, David See Christian Death Glass, Eddie See Fu Manchu
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Golden Palominos 32 Goldenthal, Elliot 49 Goldfinger 46 Goldfrapp 59 Goldfrapp, Alison See Goldfrapp Golding, Lynval See Specials, The Goldman, Matt See Blue Man Group Goldsmith, Jerry 40 Goldsmith, William See Foo Fighters Also see Sunny Day Real Estate Goldstein, Jerry See War Goldstein, Scott See His Name Is Alive Golightly, Holly 45 Golijov, Osvaldo 59 Golson, Benny 21 Gomez 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Gomez Caceres, Alejandro See Aterciopelados Gomis, Rudy See Orchestra Baobab Gomm, Ian See Brinsley Schwarz Gong 24 Gonson, Claudia See Magnetic Fields, The Gontier, Adam See Three Days Grace Gonzales, Andrew See Reel Big Fish Gonzales, Dave See Paladins, The Gonzalez, Ruben 49 Gooch, Joe See Ten Years After Good, Dallas See Sadies, The Good, Matthew See Matthew Good Band Good, Nathan See Death Cab for Cutie Good, Travis See Sadies, The Good Charlotte 45 Goode, Kelly See Deerhoof Gooden, Ramone Pee Wee See Digital Underground Gooden, Sam See Impressions, The Goodie Mob 24 Goodman, Benny 4
See Black 47 Goodwin, Billy See NewSong Goodwin, Jimi See Doves Goodwyn, Myles See April Wine Googe, Debbie See My Bloody Valentine Goo Goo Dolls, The 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Googy, Arthur See Misfits, The Göransson, Rickard See Carolina Liar Gordon, Dexter 10 Gordon, Dwight See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Gordon, Henry “Raleigh” See Toots and the Maytals Gordon, Jay See Orgy Gordon, Jim See Traffic Gordon, Kevin 60 Gordon, Kim See Sonic Youth Gordon, Mike See Phish Gordon, Mike See Phish Gordon, Nina See Veruca Salt Gordon, Robert 57 Gordy, Berry, Jr. 6 Gordy, Emory, Jr. 17 Gore, Lesley 35 Gore, Martin See Depeche Mode Gorham, Scott See Thin Lizzy Gorillaz 42 Gorka, John 18 Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci 30 Gorman, Christopher See Belly Gorman, Steve See Black Crowes, The Gorman, Thomas See Belly Gorman, Tony See Clarion Fracture Zone Gorrie, Alan See Average White Band Gorter, Arjen See Willem Breuker Kollektief
Go-Go’s, The 24
Goodman, Jerry See Mahavishnu Orchestra
Goshorn, Tim See Pure Prairie League
Glasser, Jason See Clem Snide
Goh, Rex See Air Supply
Goodman, Marshall See Long Beach Dub All Stars
Gosling, John See Kinks, The
Glazer, Tom 48
Gold, Julie 22
Goodrem, Delta 65
Glen See Christafari
Golden, William Lee See Oak Ridge Boys, The
Goodridge, Robin See Bush
Gossard, Stone See Brad Also see Pearl Jam
Glenn, Devon
Golden Gate Quartet 25
Goodsight, Andrew
Goswell, Rachel
Glass, Philip 47 Earlier sketch in CM 1
See Buckcherry Glenn, Gary See Silk Glenn, Glen 66 Glenn, J. See My Morning Jacket Glennie, Evelyn 33 Glennie, Jim See James Glitter, Gary 19 Glover, Corey See Living Colour Glover, Leroy See ESG Glover, Roger See Deep Purple Also see Rainbow Gnarls Barkley 64 Gnewikow, Jason See Promise Ring, The Gobel, Robert See Kool & the Gang Go-Betweens, The 28 Goble, Brian Roy See D.O.A. God Is My Co-Pilot 29 Godchaux, Donna See Grateful Dead, The Godchaux, Keith See Grateful Dead, The Goddard, Jeff See Karate Goddard, Joe See Hot Chip Goddess, Tony See Papas Fritas Godfrey, Paul See Morcheeba Godfrey, Ross See Morcheeba Godin, Nicolas See Air Godley, Kevin See 10cc Godsmack 30 Goessling, Andy See Railroad Earth Goettel, Dwayne Rudolf See Skinny Puppy Goffey, Danny See Supergrass Goffin, Gerry See Goffin-King Goffin-King 24 Gogerty, Patrick See Charlatans, The Gogin, Toni See Sleater-Kinney Gogol Bordello 59
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Goshorn, Larry See Pure Prairie League
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See Mojave 3 Also see Slowdive Gotobed, Robert See Wire Gott, Larry See James Gottlieb, Lou See Limeliters, The Goudreau, Barry See Boston Gould, Billy See Faith No More Gould, Glenn 9 Gould, Morton 16 Goulding, Steve See Gene Loves Jezebel Gouldman, Graham See 10cc Gov’t Mule 35 Gowan, Lawrence See Styx Grable, Steve See Pearls Before Swine Grace, Kevin See Twisted Sister Gracey, Chad See Live Gracey, George See Fairfield Four Gracin, Josh 64 Gradney, Ken See Little Feat Grae, Jean 52 Graffety-Smith, Toby See Jamiroquai Graffety-Smith, Toby See Jamiroquai Graffin, Greg See Bad Religion Graham, Bill 10 Graham, Ed See Darkness, The Graham, Glen See Blind Melon Graham, Johnny See Earth, Wind and Fire Graham, Larry See Sly & the Family Stone Graham, Mikey See Boyzone Graham, Susan 40 Grahn, Max See Carolina Liar Gramm, Lou See Foreigner Gramolini, Gary See Beaver Brown Band, The Grand Funk Railroad 36
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Earlier sketch in CM 7 Grant, Bob See The Bad Livers Grant, Colyn “Mo” See Baha Men Grant, Derek See Alkaline Trio Grant, Gogi 28 Grant, Lloyd See Metallica Grant, Natalie 53 Grant Lee Buffalo 16 Granz, Norman 37 Grapes of Wrath, The 33 Grappelli, Stephane 10 Grass Roots, The 62 Grateful Dead, The 5 Gratzer, Alan See REO Speedwagon Graul, Barry See MercyMe Gravatt, Eric See Weather Report Gravediggaz 23 Graves, Alexander See Moonglows, The Graves, Denyce 16 Graves, Josh 48 Graves, Michale See Misfits, The Gray, David 30 Gray, Del See Little Texas Gray, Doug See Marshall Tucker Band Gray, Eddie See Tommy James and the Shondells Gray, Ella See Kronos Quartet Gray, Ellen See Two Dollar Pistols Gray, F. Gary 19 Gray, James See Beck Gray, James See Blue Rodeo Gray, Lara See Luna Gray, Luther See Tsunami Gray, Macy 32 Gray, Paul See Slipknot Gray, Rocky See Evanescence
Great Lake Swimmers 68 Great White 44 Greater Vision 26 Grebenshikov, Boris 3 Grech, Rick See Traffic Greco, Paul See Chumbawamba Greco, Ron See Flamin’ Groovies Greely, Nate See Get Set Go Green, Adam 64 Green, Al 55 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Green, Benny 17 Green, Carlito “Cee-lo” See Goodie Mob Green, Charles See War Green, Dallas See Alexisonfire Also see City and Colour Green, David See Air Supply Green, Douglas “Ranger Doug” See Riders in the Sky Green, Gardner Ray See Rebirth Brass Band Green, Grant 14 Green, James See Dru Hill Green, Jeremiah See Modest Mouse Green, Keith 38 Green, Lattimer See Fairfield Four Green, Pat 66 Green, Peter 50 Also see Fleetwood Mac Green, Susaye See Supremes, The Green, Urbie 36 Green, Vivian 57 Green, Wendi Foy See Sierra Green, Willie See Neville Brothers, The Green Day 67 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Greenall, Rupert See Fixx, The Greene, Karl Anthony See Herman’s Hermits Greenfield, Dave See Stranglers, The
Grandaddy 43
Gray, Tom See Country Gentlemen, The Also see Seldom Scene, The
Grandberry, Omari “Omarion” See B2K
Gray, Tom See Gomez
Greenhalgh, Tom See Mekons, The
Grandmaster Flash 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14
Gray, Walter See Kronos Quartet
Greensmith, Domenic See Reef
Granger, Courtney See Balfa Toujours
Gray, Wardell See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers
Greenspoon, Jimmy See Three Dog Night
Grant, Amy 49
Great Big Sea 45
Greentree, Richard
Greenhalgh, Sean See Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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Griffith, Nanci 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Griffiths, Donald “Benjamin” See Aswad Griffiths, Iwan See Automatic, The Griffiths, Marcia 45 Griffiths, Martin See Hawkwind Griffiths, Ryan See Vines, The Grigg, Chris See Treadmill Trackstar Griggs, Andy 40 Grill, Rob See Grass Roots, The Grillo, Carmen See Tower of Power Grimaud, Hélène 35 Grisman, David 17 Groban, Josh 47 Grohl, Dave See Foo Fighters Also see Nirvana Grondin, Jack See .38 Special Groove Armada 39 Gross, Julian See Liars Grossman, Rick See Hoodoo Gurus Grotberg, Karen See Jayhawks, The Grothman, Steve See Whiskeytown Groucutt, Kelly See Electric Light Orchestra Grove, Chris See Survivor Grove, George See Kingston Trio, The Grover, Charlie See Sponge Growcott, Andy See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Grubb, Johnny See Railroad Earth Gruber, Andrea 54 Gruber, Craig See Rainbow Grundler, James See Paloalto Grundy, Hugh See Zombies, The Grushka, Ian See New Found Glory Grusin, Dave 7 Guadarramo, Jose See Los Bukis
See Björk Also see Sugarcubes, The Güereña, Luis See Tijuana No! Guerin, John See Byrds, The Guerra, Juan 63 Guerrero, Lalo 55 Guertin, Robbie See Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Guese, Joe See Click Five, The Guess Who 23 Guest, Christopher See Spinal Tap Guetig, K.C. See My Morning Jacket Guetta, David 69 Guettel, Adam 56 Guided By Voices 18 Gun, John See X-Ray Spex Gunderman, Jen See Jayhawks, The Gunn, Nicholas 39 Gunn, Trey See King Crimson Gunning, John Francis See Country Joe and the Fish Guns n’ Roses 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Gunther, Cornell See Coasters, The Gunther, Ric See Bevis Frond Gurewitz, Brett See Bad Religion Gurtu, Trilok 29 Also see Oregon Guru See Gang Starr Gus Gus 26 Guss, Randy See Toad the Wet Sprocket Gustafson, John See Roxy Music Gustafson, Steve See 10,000 Maniacs Guster 29 Gut, Grudrun See Einstürzende Neubauten Guthrie, Arlo 50 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Guthrie, Gwen 26 Guthrie, Robin See Cocteau Twins, The Guthrie, Woody 2
Guaraldi, Vince 3
Gutman, Didi See Brazilian Girls
Guard, Dave See Kingston Trio, The
Gutkin, Lisa See Klezmatics, The
Guttermouth 39
Gub See Screeching Weasel
Guug See Mudvayne
Gubaidulina, Sofia 39
Guy, Billy See Coasters, The
Gudmundsdottir, Björk
Hailey, Joel “JoJo” See Jodeci Also see K-Ci & JoJo
Hajjar, Tony See At The Drive-In Hakalitz, Ben See Yothu Yindi Hakim, Omar See Urban Knights Also see Weather Report Hakmoun, Hassan 15 Hale, Simon See Incognito Haley, Bill 6 Haley, Mark See Kinks, The Haley, Paige See Orgy Halford, Rob See Judas Priest Hall, Alan See Selah Hall, Bob See Savoy Brown Hall, Bruce See REO Speedwagon Hall, Christopher See Stabbing Westward Hall, Daryl See Hall & Oates Hall, Ellis See Tower of Power Hall, Janine See Saints, The Hall, Jim 35 Hall, John S. See King Missile Hall, Kristen See Sugarland Hall, Lance See Inner Circle Hall, Mark See ?Casting Crowns Hall, Pam See Black Uhuru Hall, Randall See Lynyrd Skynyrd Hall, Terry See Specials, The Hall, Tom T. 26 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Hall, Tommy See 13th Floor Elevators Hall, Tony See Neville Brothers, The Hallahan, Patrick See My Morning Jacket Hallam, Nick “The Head” See Stereo MC’s
Hailey, Shay See N.E.R.D.
Hall & Oates 47 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Hailey, Sheldon See N.E.R.D.
Hallcox, Jason See Imperials, The
Haimovitz, Matt 60
Hallett, Bob See Great Big Sea
Guy, Geordie See Killing Joke Guy, George “Buddy” 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Guyett, Jim See Quicksilver Messenger Service Guzmán, Alejandra 44 Guzman, Ben See Reel Big Fish Gwar 13 Gym Class Heroes 62 Haack, Bruce 37 Hääger, Erik See Carolina Liar Habbin, David See Amici Forever Hacikyan, Shaant See Cute Is What We Aim For Hackberry Ramblers 43 Hacke, Alexander See Einstürzende Neubauten Hackett, Bobby 21 Hackett, Steve See Genesis Hadden, Martin See Silly Wizard Haden, Charlie 40 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Haden, Petra 55 Also see Decemberists, The Also see Rentals, The Hadjopulos, Sue See Simple Minds Hadley, Jerry 64 Haendel, Ida 42 Hagar, Regan See Brad Hagar, Sammy 21 Also see Van Halen Hagen, Nina 25 Hagerty, Neil See Royal Trux Haggard, Merle 39 Earlier sketch in CM 2 HaHa, Jimi See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Hahn, Hilary 30 Hahn, Joseph See Linkin Park Hailey, Cedric “K-Ci” See Jodeci Also see K-Ci & JoJo
Haines, Emily See Broken Social Scene Haines, Emily See Metric Haitink, Bernard 39
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Halliday, Toni See Curve Halligan Jr., Bob See Ceili Rain
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Halliwell, Geri See Spice Girls Halstead, Neil See Mojave 3 Also see Slowdive Ham, Greg See Men at Work Ham, Pete See Badfinger Hamasaki, Ayumi 45 Hamelin, Marc-André 33 Hamer, Harry See Chumbawamba Hamilton, Anthony 58 Hamilton, Arnold (Frukwan da Gatekeeper) See Gravediggaz Hamilton, De’Mar See Plain White T’s Hamilton, Frank See Weavers, The Hamilton, Katie See Treadmill Trackstar Hamilton, Mark See Ash Hamilton, Milton See Third World Hamilton, Page See Helmet Hamilton, Scott 55 Hamilton, Tom See Aerosmith Hamlett, Robert See Fairfield Four Hamlin, Faye See Play Hamlin, Thomas See Black 47 Hamlisch, Marvin 1 Hammel, Jason See Mates of State Hammer, Jan 21 Also see Mahavishnu Orchestra Hammer, M.C. 5 Hammerstein, Oscar See Rodgers, Richard Hammett, Kirk See Metallica Hammill, Peter 30 Hammill, Peter See Van der Graaf Generator Hammon, Ron See War Hammond, Albert, Jr. 66 Also see Strokes, The Hammond, Albert 65 Hammond, Fred 36 Hammond, John 6 Hammond, Murry See Old 97’s Hammond, Murry See Old 97’s Hammond-Hammond, Jeffrey See Jethro Tull Hampson, Sharon See Sharon, Lois & Bram
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Hampson, Thomas 12 Hampton, Lionel 6 Hampton, Rob See Band of Horses Hancock, Butch 56 Also see Flatlanders, The Hancock, Herbie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hancock, Tommy See Flatlanders, The Hancock, Wayne 45 Handley, Ed See Plaid Handley, Jerry See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Handsome Boy Modeling School 53 Handsome Family, The 30 Handy, W. C. 7 Handyside, Chris See Dirtbombs, The Hanley, Kay See Letters to Cleo Hanley, Steve See Fall, The Hanna, Jeff See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Hanna, Kathleen 45 Hanna, Kathleen See Le Tigre Hanna, Roland, Sir 45 Hannah, Jim See Rumba Club Hannah, Paul See Rumba Club Hannan, Patrick See Sundays, The Hanneman, Jeff See Slayer Hannibal, Chauncey “Black” See Blackstreet Hannon, Frank See Tesla Hannon, Neil See Divine Comedy, The Hansen, Mary See Stereolab Hansen, Sean See Ataris, The Hanson 20 Hanson, Cody See Hinder Hanson, Isaac See Hanson
Harrell, Lynn 3
See Kronos Quartet, The Harrington, Tim See Les Savy Fav Harris, Addie “Micki” See Shirelles, The Harris, Barry 32 Harris, Ben See Dirty Vegas Harris, Bill See Clovers, The Harris, Bobby See Dazz Band Harris, Corey 41 Harris, Damon Otis See Temptations, The Harris, Eddie 15 Harris, Emmylou 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Harris, Eric See Olivia Tremor Control Harris, Evelyn Maria See Sweet Honey in the Rock Harris, Gerard See Kool & the Gang Harris, Hugh See Kooks, The Harris, James See Echobelly Harris, Jason “Moose” See New Model Army Harris, Jason See Damned, The Harris, Jeff See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Harris, Jesse 47 Harris, Jet See Shadows, The Harris, Jody See Golden Palominos Harris, Joey See Beat Farmers Harris, Kevin See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Harris, Lee See Talk Talk Harris, Mark See 4Him Harris, Mary See Spearhead Harris, Nigel See Jam, The Harris, Paul See Dirty Vegas Harris, R. H. See Soul Stirrers, The Harris, Shawntae See Da Brat
Harrell, Todd See 3 Doors Down
Harris, Steve See Iron Maiden
Hardcastle, Paul 20 Hard-Fi 63 Hardiman, Ronan 35 Hardin, Eddie See Spencer Davis Group Hardin, Geraldine See Sweet Honey in the Rock Hardin, Tim 18 Harding, John 58 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Hardson, Tre “Slimkid” See Pharcyde, The Hardy, Bob See Franz Ferdinand Hardy, Françoise 43 Hardy, Leslie See Murder City Devils Hargreaves, Brad See Third Eye Blind Hargrove, Kornell See Poi Dog Pondering Hargrove, Roy 60 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Harkelroad, Bill “Zoot Horn Rollo” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Harket, Morten See A-ha Harley, Bill 7 Harley, Wayne See Pearls Before Swine Harmer, Nick See Death Cab for Cutie Harmer, Sarah 56 Harmon, Bob “Buff” See Ceili Rain Harmon, Carey See Railroad Earth Harmon, Eric See Chainsaw Kittens, The Harmon, Mark See Seventy Sevens, The Harms, Jesse See REO Speedwagon Harnoy, Ofra 49 Harper, Benjamin See Yellowcard Harper, Ben 67 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Harper, Kevin See Nightmares on Wax Harper, Raymond See Skatalites, The Harper, Roy 30
Hanson, Joel See PFR
Harper, Tony See Slobberbone
Hanson, Paul (Prince Paul A.K.A. Dr. Strange) See Paul, Prince
Harrell, Andre 16
Hanson, Taylor See Hanson
Harrell, Tom 28
Harris, Teddy 22
Hanson, Zachary See Hanson
Harrington, Ayodele See Sweet Honey in the Rock
Harrison, George 2 Also see Beatles, The
Harcourt, Ed 54
Harrington, Carrie See Sounds of Blackness
Harrison, Jerry See Talking Heads
Harrington, David
Harrison, John
Hardaker, Sam See Zero 7
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See Hawkwind Harrison, Ken See Wild Strawberries Harrison, Lou 50 Harrison, Nigel See Blondie Harrison, Richard See Stereolab Harrison, Wendell 56 Harry, Deborah 4 Also see Blondie Harry, Neil See Giant Sand Harsh, Eddie See Black Crowes, The Hart, Alvin Youngblood 27 Hart, Beth 29 Hart, Chuck See Surfin’ Pluto Hart, Douglas See Jesus and Mary Chain, The Hart, Emerson See Tonic Hart, Grant See Hüsker Dü Hart, Hattie See Memphis Jug Band Hart, Lorenz See Rodgers, Richard Hart, Mark See Crowded House Hart, Mickey 39 Also see Grateful Dead, The Hart, Robert See Bad Company Hart, Tim See Steeleye Span Hart, Tim See Theory of a Deadman Hart, William Cullen See Olivia Tremor Control Hartford, John 37 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Hartgrove, Mike See IIIrd Tyme Out Hartke, Stephen 5 Hartley, Matthieu See Cure, The Hartman, Bob See Petra Hartman, Dave See Southern Culture on the Skids Hartman, John See Doobie Brothers, The Hartmann, Jared See Flyleaf Hartnoll, Paul See Orbital Hartnoll, Phil See Orbital Hartridge, Jimmy See Swervedriver Harvey, Bernard “Touter” See Inner Circle Harvey, PJ 43
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Earlier sketch in CM 11 Harvey, Philip “Daddae” See Soul II Soul Harvey, Polly Jean See Harvey, PJ Harvey Danger 60 Harvie, Iain See Del Amitri Harwell, Steve See Smash Mouth Harwood, Justin See Luna Haseltine, Dan See Jars of Clay Hashian See Boston Haskell, Andrew See Ambulance LTD Haskell, Gordon See King Crimson Haskins, Kevin See Bauhaus Also see Love and Rockets Haslinger, Paul See Tangerine Dream Haslip, Jimmy See Yellowjackets Hassan, Norman See UB40 Hasselhoff, Evil “Jared” See Bloodhound Gang, The Hassell, Jon 43 Hassilev, Alex See Limeliters, The Hassman, Nikki See Avalon Hastings, Jimmy See Caravan Hastings, Pye See Caravan Hatch, Kerry See Oingo Boingo Hatfield, Juliana 37 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Also see Lemonheads, The Hathaway, Donny 42 Hathaway, Jane See Lane, Fred Hathaway, Lalah 65 Hathaway, Richard See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Hatherley, Charlotte See Ash Hatori, Miho See Cibo Matto Also see Gorillaz Haug, Ian See Powderfinger Hauser, Tim See Manhattan Transfer, The Havens, Josh See Afters, The Havens, Richie 68 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Haveron, Andrew See Brodsky Quartet
Havey, Jessee See Duhks, The Havok, Davey See AFI Hawes, Dave See Catherine Wheel Hawken, John See Strawbs Hawkes, Greg See Cars, The Hawkins, Coleman 11 Hawkins, Dale 45 Hawkins, Dan See Darkness, The Hawkins, Derrek See Stabbing Westward Hawkins, Erskine 19 Hawkins, Hoyt See Jordanaires, The Hawkins, Justin See Darkness, The Hawkins, Lamont “U-God” See Wu-Tang Clan Hawkins, Nick See Big Audio Dynamite Hawkins, Richard (Dick) See Gene Loves Jezebel Hawkins, Rob See Automatic, The Hawkins, Roger See Traffic Hawkins, Ronnie 36 Hawkins, Ron See Lowest of the Low Hawkins, Screamin’ Jay 29 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hawkins, Sophie B. 21 Hawkins, Taylor See Foo Fighters Hawkins, Tramaine 17 Hawkins, Xian See Silver Apples Hawkwind 41 Hawley, Joe See Tally Hall Hawley, Paul See Hot Hot Heat Hawthorne, Dustin See Hot Hot Heat Hawthorne Heights 65 Hawtin, Richie 45 Hay, Colin See Men at Work Hay, George D. 3 Hay, Ivor See Saints, The Hay, Roy See Culture Club Hayden 65 Hayden, Victor “The Mascara Snake” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Haydn, Lili 46 Haydock, Eric See Hollies, The
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Haye, George “Buddy” See Wailing Souls Hayes, Christian “Bic” See Dark Star Hayes, Darren See Savage Garden Hayes, Gemma 58 Hayes, Gordon See Pearls Before Swine Hayes, Isaac 10 Hayes, James See Persuasions, The Hayes, Kelley See Cold Hayes, Kevin See Old Crow Medicine Show Hayes, Louis 40 Hayes, Peter See Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Hayes, Roland 13 Haymes, Dick 36 Haynes, Gibby See Butthole Surfers Haynes, Harrison See Les Savy Fav Haynes, Ron See Liquid Soul Haynes, Roy 33 Haynes, Warren See Allman Brothers, The Also see Gov’t Mule Haynie, Aubrey 46 Hays, Lee See Weavers, The Hays, Tom See Swell Hayward, David Justin See Moody Blues, The Hayward, Lawrence See Felt Hayward, Richard See Little Feat Haza, Ofra 29 Hazlewood, Lee 45 Headley, Heather 37 Headliner See Arrested Development Headon, Topper See Clash, The Healey, Jeff 61 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Healey, Martin See Dead or Alive Healy, Fran See Travis Heard, Mark 48 Heard, Paul See M People Hearn, Kevin See Barenaked Ladies Heart 1 Heartsong, Dorian “Dorian 27” See Powerman 5000 Heath, James See Reverend Horton Heat Heathman, Ron
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See Supersuckers Heatley, Danny See Exploited, The Heaton, Paul See Beautiful South Heaton, Robert “Robb” See New Model Army Heavy D 10 Hebrank, Neil See Juliana Theory, The Hecker, Robert See Redd Kross Hederos, Martin See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Hedford, Eric See Dandy Warhols Hedford, Eric See Dandy Warhols, The Hedges, Eddie See Blessid Union of Souls Hedges, Michael 3 Heffington, Don See Jayhawks, The Hegarty, Antony See Antony and the Johnsons Heggie, Will See Cocteau Twins, The Heidorn, Mike See Son Volt Also see Uncle Tupelo Heifetz, Dany See Mr. Bungle Heifetz, Jascha 31 Heil, Rick See SonicFlood Heiss, Stu See Resurrection Band Heitman, Dana See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Helders, Matt See Arctic Monkeys Helfgott, David 19 Helium, Bryan See Elf Power Helium, Bryan See Of Montreal Hell, Richard See Television Hellauer, Susan See Anonymous 4 Heller, Bill See Rippingtons Hellerman, Fred See Weavers, The Hellier, Steve See Death in Vegas Helliwell, John See Supertramp Helm, Levon See Band, The Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Helmet 52 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Helmkamp, Pete
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See Angel Corpse Hem 55 Hemby, Ron See Imperials, The Hemingway, Dave See Beautiful South Hemmings, Courtney See Aswad Hemmings, Paul See Lightning Seeds Hemphill, Aaron See Liars Hemphill, Julius 34 Also see World Saxophone Quartet Hempton, Sam See Six by Seven Henderson, Andy See Echobelly Henderson, Billy See Spinners, The Henderson, Chris See 3 Doors Down Henderson, Fletcher 16 Henderson, Joe 14 Henderson, Skitch 58 Henderson, Stewart See Delgados, The Hendricks, Barbara 67 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Hendricks, Bobby See Drifters, The Hendricks, Jon See Lambert, Hendricks and Ross Hendrix, Jennifer See Sierra Hendrix, Jimi 2 Hendryx, Nona 52 Henke, Bob See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Henley, Don 3 Also see Eagles, The Henneman, Brian See Bottle Rockets Henrit, Bob See Kinks, The Henry, Bill See Northern Lights Henry, Joe 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Henry, Kent See Steppenwolf Henry, Nicholas “Drummie” See Mystic Revealers Hensley, Ken See Uriah Heep Hensley, Matthew See Flogging Molly Hepcat, Harry 23 Hepner, Rich See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Heppner, Ben 23 Herdman, Bob See Audio Adrenaline
Herman, Maureen See Babes in Toyland Herman, Tom See Pere Ubu Herman, Woody 12 Hermann, John See Widespread Panic Herman’s Hermits 5 Hernandez, Alfredo See Queens of the Stone Age Hernandez, Bubba See Brave Combo Hernandez, Dave See Shins, The Hernandez, Joey See Voodoo Glow Skulls Hernandez, Johnny “Vatos” See Oingo Boingo Hernandez, Phil See Brave Combo Hernandez, Reuben See Something Corporate Herndon, John See Tortoise Herndon, Mark Joel See Alabama Herndon, Ty 20 Heron, Mike See Incredible String Band Herrema, Jennifer See Royal Trux Herrera, Mike See MxPx Herrera, R. J. See Suicidal Tendencies Herrera, Raymond See Fear Factory Herrin, Johnny See Resurrection Band Herrlin, Anders See Roxette Herrmann, Bernard 14 Herron, Cindy See En Vogue Herron, Don See BR5-49 Hersh, Kristin 49 Also see Throwing Muses Hess, Jake See Imperials, The Hesse, Chris See Hoobastank Hester, Paul See Crowded House Hetfield, James See Metallica Hetson, Greg See Bad Religion Also see Circle Jerks, The
Hewitt, Jennifer Love 41 Hewitt, Steve See Placebo Hewlett, Jamie See Gorillaz Hewson, Paul See U2 Hexum, Nick See 311 Hiatt, John 35 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hibbard, Bill See Paul Revere & The Raiders Hibbert, Frederic “Toots” See Toots and the Maytals Hibbler, Al 34 Hickey, Kenny See Type O Negative Hickman, Johnny See Cracker Hicks, Chris See Restless Heart Hicks, Dan See Charlatans, The Hicks, Earl See Drive-By Truckers Hicks, John 59 Hicks, Sheree See C + C Music Factory Hicks, Tony See Hollies, The Hidalgo, David See Los Lobos Hield, Nehemiah See Baha Men Hield, Omerit See Baha Men Higgenson, Tom See Plain White T’s Higgins, Billy 35 Higgins, Missy 64 Higgins, Terence See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Highway 101 4 Hijbert, Fritz See James Gang Hijbert, Fritz See Kraftwerk Hilah See Boredoms, The Hilary, Lynn See Celtic Woman Hill, Andrew 41 Hill, Brendan See Blues Traveler Hill, Brian “Beezer” See Frogs, The Hill, Dave See Cobra Verde
Heuer, Kevin See Vigilantes of Love
Hill, David See Slade
Heveroh, Ben See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Hill, Dusty See ZZ Top
Hewitt, Bobby See Orgy
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Hill, Faith 50 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Hill, Greg
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See Mute Math Hill, Ian See Judas Priest Hill, James See Fairfield Four Hill, Joe See Alien Ant Farm Hill, John See Apples in Stereo Hill, Kim See Black Eyed Peas Hill, Lauryn 25 Also see Fugees, The Hill, Michael See Slobberbone Hill, Scotti See Skid Row Hill, Scott See Fu Manchu Hill, Stuart See Shudder to Think Hillage, Steve See Orb, The Also see Gong Hillier, Steve See Dubstar Hillman, Bones See Midnight Oil Hillman, Chris 67 Also see Byrds, The Also see Desert Rose Band, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Hilton, Eric See Thievery Corporation Hince, Jamie See Kills, The Hindalong, Steve See Normals, The Hinder 65 Hinderas, Natalie 12 Hindert, Mike See Bravery, The Hinds, Billy See Pure Prairie League Hinds, David See Steel Pulse Hines, Earl “Fatha” 12 Hines, Gary See Sounds of Blackness Hinojos, Paul See At The Drive-In Hinojosa, Tish 44 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Hinton, Milt 33 Hiromi 66 Hirsh, Chicken See Country Joe and the Fish Hirst, Rob See Midnight Oil
See Canned Heat Hitt, Bryan See REO Speedwagon Hives, The 44 Hlubek, Dave See Molly Hatchet Ho, Don 54 Ho, Fred 60 Hoag, Bob See Ataris, The Hobbs, Randy Jo See McCoys, The Hobson, Motor See Lane, Fred Hodge, Alex See Platters, The Hodges, Johnny 24 Hodges, Warner See Jason & the Scorchers Hodgson, Nick See Kaiser Chiefs Hodgson, Roger 26 Also see Supertramp Hodo, David See Village People, The Hoed, Pat See Down By Law Hoenig, Michael See Tangerine Dream Hoerig, Keith See Five Iron Frenzy Hoerner, Dan See Sunny Day Real Estate Hofeldt, Brian See Derailers, The Hoffman, Ellen See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Hirt, Al 5 His Name Is Alive 43 Hitchcock, Robyn 60 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Hitchcock, Russell See Air Supply Hite, Bob
Hoffman, Erika See His Name Is Alive Hoffman, Guy See BoDeans, The Also see Violent Femmes Hoffman, Kristian See Congo Norvell Hoffman, Sam See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Hoffman, Sean See American Music Club Hoffs, Susanna See Bangles, The Hofmann, Holly 41 Hogan, Mike See Cranberries, The
Hold Steady, The 56 Holdsworth, Allan 61 Also see Soft Machine Hole 14 Holiday, Billie 6 Holiday, J. 67 Holland, Annie See Elastica Holland, Brian See Holland-Dozier-Holland Holland, Bryan “Dexter” See Offspring Holland, Bryan See Offspring Holland, Dave 27 Holland, Dave See Judas Priest Holland, Eddie See Holland-Dozier-Holland Holland, Gary See Great White Holland, Jolie 55 Also see Be Good Tanyas Holland, Julian “Jools” See Squeeze Holland, Mark See Jule Brown Holland, Steve See Molly Hatchet Holland-Dozier-Holland 5 Hollies, The 39 Hollinger, Kyle See Crazy Town Hollingsworth, Kyle See String Cheese Incident, The Hollis, Mark See Talk Talk Hollister, Dave See Blackstreet Holloway, Brenda 45 Holly, Buddy 1 Holm, Georg See Sigur Rós Holmberg, Jonas See Komeda Holmberg, Marcus See Komeda Holmes, Billy See Vigilantes of Love Holmes, Brendan See Young Dubliners Holmes, D. See Dub Trio Holmes, David 31
Holmstrom, Peter See Dandy Warhols, The Holsapple, Peter See Continental Drifters Also see dB’s, The Holsapple, Randy See Caedmon’s Call Holt, Chandler See Chatham County Line Holt, Cully See Jordanaires, The Holt, David Lee See Mavericks, The Holt, John See Paragons, The Holy, Steve 61 Holy Goat See Lanternjack, The Homme, Joshua See Queens of the Stone Age Also see Screaming Trees Honda, Yuka See Cibo Matto Honeyman, Susie See Mekons, The Honeyman-Scott, James See Pretenders, The Honeytree 58 Honolulu See Minty Hoobastank 50 Hood, David See Traffic Hood, Patterson See Drive-By Truckers Hoodoo Gurus 33 Hook, Peter See Joy Division Also see New Order Hooker, John Lee 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Hooks, Rosie Lee See Sweet Honey in the Rock Hoon, Shannon See Blind Melon Hooper, Chris See Grapes of Wrath, The Hooper, Dave See Rippingtons Hooper, Ella See Killing Heidi Hooper, Jesse See Killing Heidi Hooper, Nellee See Massive Attack Also see Soul II Soul Hooper, Tom See Grapes of Wrath, The
Hogan, Noel See Cranberries, The
Holmes, Malcolm See Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Hoke, Jim See NRBQ
Holmes, Sherman See Holmes Brothers, The
Holbrook, Ezra See Decemberists, The
Holmes, Tim See Death in Vegas
Hooper, Tony See Ceili Rain Also see Strawbs
Holder, Gene See dB’s, The Also see Yo La Tengo
Holmes, Wendell See Holmes Brothers, The
Hoopes, Matt See Relient K
Holmes Brothers, The 35
Hooters 20
Holder, Noddy See Slade
Holmstrom, Peter See Dandy Warhols
Hootie and the Blowfish 18
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See Spongetones, The Hope, Dave See Kansas Hope, Gavin See Nylons, The Hopkins, Doug See Gin Blossoms Hopkins, Lightnin’ 13 Hopkins, Nicky See Quicksilver Messenger Service Hopkinson, Rusty See You Am I Hopper, Hugh See Soft Machine Hoppus, Mark See Blink 182 Hopwood, Keith See Herman’s Hermits Horan, Winifred See Cherish the Ladies Also see Solas Hordemann, Wolfgang See Los Lonely Boys Hori, Saki See 5,6,7,8’s, The Horler, Natalie See Cascada Horn, Mark See Derailers, The Horn, Shirley 7 Horn, Trevor 33 Also see Yes Horne, Ken See Bronx, The Horne, Lena 53 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Horne, Marilyn 9 Horner, James 38 Horner, Jessica See Less Than Jake Hornsby, Bruce 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Hornsby, Vince See Sevendust Horovitz, Adam “King Ad-Rock” See Beastie Boys Horowitz, Andrew See Tally Hall Horowitz, Vladimir 1 Horse See Indigenous
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Hubbard, Gregg “Hobie” See Sawyer Brown Hubbard, Preston See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Also see Roomful of Blues Hubbard, Ray Wylie 38 Huber, Connie See Chenille Sisters, The Hubrey, Georgia See Yo La Tengo Hudgens, Vanessa 65 Hudson, Bill See Hudson Brothers, The Hudson, Brett See Hudson Brothers, The Hudson, C. See Blue October Hudson, Cary See Blue Mountain Hudson, Earl See Bad Brains Hudson, Garth See Band, The Hudson, Ian See Gene Loves Jezebel Hudson, James “Pookie” See Spaniels, The Hudson, Jeremie See Imperials, The Hudson, Mark See Hudson Brothers, The Hudson, Richard See Strawbs Hudson Brothers, The 56 Huettig, Mike See Days of the New Huey See Fun Lovin’ Criminals Huff, Mary See Southern Culture on the Skids Huffman, Aaron See Harvey Danger Huffman, Chris See ?Casting Crowns Huffman, Doug See Boston Huffman, Joey See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’
See N.E.R.D. Hugo, Chad See Neptunes, The Huidobro, Micky See Molotov Huld, Hafdis See Gus Gus Human League, The 17 Humble Pie 40 Humes, Helen 19 Hummel, Andy See Big Star Humperdinck, Engelbert 19 Humphrey, John See Seether Humphreys, Paul See Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Hunnekink, Bermard See Willem Breuker Kollektief Hunt, Daniel See Ladytron Hunt, Darryl See Pogues, The Hunt, Tommy See Flamingos, The Hunter See AFI Hunter, Alberta 7 Hunter, Charlie 24 Hunter, George See Charlatans, The Hunter, Ian 57 Also see Mott the Hoople Hunter, Ivory Joe 53 Hunter, James 65 Hunter, Jason “The Rebel INS” (Inspectah Deckk) See Wu-Tang Clan Hunter, Joe See Funk Brothers Hunter, Karl See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Huggett, Monica 50
Hurley, Andy See Fall Out Boy
Horton, Jerry See Papa Roach
Hot Hot Heat 55 Hotchkiss, Rob See Train Houari, Rachid See Gong Hough, Stephen 40 House, Kenwyn See Reef House, Simon See Hawkwind House, Son 11 House of Pain 14 Houser, Michael See Widespread Panic Houston, Cissy 26 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Houston, Jarell “J-Boog” See B2K Houston, Penelope 28 Houston, Whitney 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Hovhaness, Alan 34 Howard, Dan See Cinematic Orchestra Howard, Dominic See Muse Howard, Harlan 15 Howard, Miki 38 Howard, Phil See Soft Machine Howard, Rebecca Lynn 41 Howard, Willie See Dramatics, The Howard, Zeke See Love as Laughter Howe, Brian See Bad Company Howe, Liam See Sneaker Pimps Howe, Steve See Asia Howe, Steve See Yes Howell, Ian See Chanticleer Howell, Porter See Little Texas Hower, Dave See Nields, The Howerdel, Billy See Perfect Circle, A Howie, Jr., John See Two Dollar Pistols Howland, Don 24 Howlett, Liam See Prodigy Howlett, Mike See Gong
Horton, Walter 19
Howlin’ Wolf 6
Hughes, Glenn See Black Sabbath
Hurst, Ron See Steppenwolf
Horvitz, Wayne 42
H.R. See Bad Brains
Hughes, Glenn See Village People, The
Hurt, Mississippi John 24
Hüsker Dü 45
Hughes, Leon See Coasters, The
Hussey, Wayne See Dead or Alive
Hughes, Richard See Keane
Husted, Andy See MxPx
Hugo, Chad
Hutchence, Michael
Horton, Billy See Hot Club of Cowtown Horton, Jeff See Northern Lights
Hosler, Mark See Negativland Hossack, Michael See Doobie Brothers, The
Hub See Roots, The
Hot Chip 64
Hubbard, Bob See Jordanaires, The
Hot Club of Cowtown 46
Huggins, Ben See Galactic Cowboys Huggins, Jamie See Of Montreal
Hunter, Mark See James Hunter, Shepherd “Ben” See Soundgarden Hurding, B.P. See X-Ray Spex
Hurley, George See fIREHOSE Also see Minutemen, The
Hughes, Bruce See Cracker Also see Poi Dog Pondering
Hurley, Michael 58
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Hurley, Sean See Vertical Horizon
Hussain, Zakir 32
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See INXS Hutchings, Ashley See Fairport Convention Also see Steeleye Span Hutchinson, Eric 66 Hutchinson, Trevor See Waterboys, The Hutchison, Grant See Frightened Rabbit Hutchison, Scott See Frightened Rabbit Huth, Todd See Primus Hütter, Ralf See Kraftwerk Hutter, Ralf See James Gang Hutton, Danny See Three Dog Night Hutz, Eugene See Gogol Bordello Huun-Huur-Tu 58 Huxley, Rick See Dave Clark Five, The Hyatt, Aitch See Specials, The Hyde, Barry See Futureheads, The Hyde, Dave See Futureheads, The Hyde, Karl See Underworld Hyde, Michael See Big Mountain Hyman, Dick 39 Hyman, Jerry See Blood, Sweat and Tears Hyman, Phyllis 49 Hyman, Rob See Hooters Hynd, Richard See Texas Hynde, Chrissie See Pretenders, The Hyslop, Kenny See Simple Minds Ian, Janis 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Ian, Scott See Anthrax Ian and Sylvia 18 Ibarra, Susie 55 Ibbotson, Jimmy See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Ibold, Mark See Pavement Ibrahim, Abdullah 24 Ice Cube 10 Also see N.W.A
Iero, Frank See My Chemical Romance Ieuan, Dafydd “Daf” See Catatonia Also see Super Furry Animals If, Owen See Stereo MC’s Iglauer, Bruce 37 Iglesias, Enrique 27 Iglesias, Julio 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Iha, James See Perfect Circle, A Also see Smashing Pumpkins IIIrd Tyme Out 40 Il Divo 61 Illsley, John See Dire Straits Image, Joey See Misfits, The Imbruglia, Natalie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Immaculate Machine 62 Immerglück, David See Counting Crows Immergluck, David See Monks of Doom Immerwahr, Steve See Ida Imperial Teen 26 Imperials, The 43 Impressions, The 36 Incognito 16 Incredible String Band 23 Incubus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 23 India.Arie 66 Earlier sketch in CM 41 Indigenous 31 Indigo Girls 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Inez, Mike See Alice in Chains
Ice-T 7
Ingram, Jack 58
Ickes, Rob 49 Also see Blue Highway
Ingram, Jack See Incredible String Band
Ida 44
Ingram, James 11
Idlewild 30
Ink Spots 23
Idol, Billy 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Infante, Frank See Blondie Ingber, Elliot “Winged Eel Fingerling” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Inge, Edward See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Ingebrigtsen, Christian See A1 Ingelevics, Jesse See Alexisonfire Ingraham, David See Young Dubliners Ingram, Bobby See Molly Hatchet
See Primal Scream Innes, Neil See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Innis, Dave See Restless Heart Innocence Mission, The 46 Insane Clown Posse 22 Interior, Lux See Cramps, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, The 60 Interpol 52 Intveldt, James See Blasters, The INXS 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Iommi, Tony See Black Sabbath Iovine, Jimmy 46 Ireland, Brian See Something Corporate Irish Tenors, The 36 Irmler, Hans-Joachim See Faust Iron Maiden 10 Irons, Jack See Pearl Jam Also see Red Hot Chili Peppers Irvin, Nathaniel See Fairfield Four Irving, Kevin See Club Nouveau Irwin, Pat See B-52’s, The Isaak, Chris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Isabelle, Jeff See Guns n’ Roses Isacsson, Jonas See Roxette Isbell, Jason See Drive-By Truckers Isbin, Sharon 33 Isham, Mark 14 Isles, Bill See O’Jays, The Isley, Ernie See Isley Brothers, The Isley, Marvin See Isley Brothers, The
See Bad Plus, The Ives, Burl 12 Ives, Charles 29 Ivey, Michael See Basehead Ivins, Michael See Flaming Lips Izambard, Sebastien See Il Divo J. See White Zombie J, David See Bauhaus Also see Love and Rockets J. Geils Band 25 Ja Rule 65 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Jabour, Seth See Les Savy Fav Jabs, Matthias See Scorpions, The Jackett, Rick See Finger Eleven Jackson, Alan 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Jackson, Al See Booker T. & the M.G.’s Jackson, Chuck See Del Vikings, The Jackson, Clive See Ray Condo and His Ricochets Jackson, David See Van der Graaf Generator Jackson, Eddie See Queensryche Jackson, Freddie 3 Jackson, Jackie See Jacksons, The Jackson, Janet 64 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Jackson, Jermaine See Jacksons, The Jackson, Joe 64 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jackson, Karen See Supremes, The Jackson, Mahalia 8
Isley, O’Kelly, Jr. See Isley Brothers, The
Jackson, Marlon See Jacksons, The
Isley, Ronald See Isley Brothers, The
Jackson, Martin See Swing Out Sister
Isley, Rudolph See Isley Brothers, The
Jackson, Michael 67 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Jacksons, The
Isley Brothers, The 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Israel Vibration 21 Ithier, Rafael See El Gran Combo
Jackson, Millie 14
Inner Circle 15
Ivers, Eileen 30 Also see Cherish the Ladies
Jackson, Pervis See Spinners, The
Innes, Andrew
Iverson, Ethan
Jackson, Quentin
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See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Jackson, Randy 64 Jackson, Randy See Jacksons, The Jackson, Ronald Shannon See Music Revelation Ensemble Jackson, Stevie See Belle and Sebastian Jackson, Tito See Jacksons, The Jackson, Tony See Searchers, The Jackson, Wanda 42 Jackson, Willie See Spaniels, The Jackson 5, The See Jacksons, The Jacksons, The 7 Jackyl 24 Jacobs, Alan See Fugs, The Jacobs, Christian Richard See Aquabats, The Jacobs, Jeff See Foreigner Jacobs, Kate 51 Jacobs, Nick See Blue Aeroplanes, The Jacobs, Parker See Aquabats, The Jacobs, Walter See Little Walter Jacox, Martin See Soul Stirrers, The Jacquet, Illinois 53 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Jadakiss 51 Jade 4U See Lords of Acid Jaff See Futureheads, The Jaffee, Rami See Wallflowers, The Jagged Edge 36 Jagger, Mick 53 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Also see Rolling Stones, The Jago, Nick See Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Jaheim 42 Jahnig, Morgan See Old Crow Medicine Show Jairo T. See Sepultura Jalal See Last Poets Jam, Jimmy See Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
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Jay-Z 47 Earlier sketch in CM 28
See Paris Combo Jeanrenaud, Joan Dutcher See Kronos Quartet Jeczalik, Jonathan See Art of Noise Jefferson, Blind Lemon 18 Jefferson Airplane 5 Jefferson Starship See Jefferson Airplane Jeffre, Justin See 98 Degrees Jeffries, Michael See Tower of Power Jellyfish 54 Jem 65 Jemmott, Gerald See Pearls Before Swine Jenifer, Darryl See Bad Brains Jenkin, Warren See Killing Heidi Jenkins, Barry See Animals, The Jenkins, Gary See Silk Jenkins, Johnny 60 Jenkins, Karl See Soft Machine Jenkins, Kevin See Black 47 Jenkins, Leroy 39 Jenkins, Pall See Black Heart Procession Jenkins, Stephan See Third Eye Blind Jenkins, Tomi See Cameo Jennings, Greg See Restless Heart Jennings, Mason 59 Jennings, Waylon 65 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jensen, Ingrid 22 Jensen, Ken See D.O.A. Jerkins, Rodney 38 Jerneholm, Kale See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Jerry, Jah See Skatalites, The Jeru the Damaja 33
Jazdzewski, Joe See Paladins, The
Jessee, Darren See Ben Folds Five
James, Will See Papa Roach
Jazz Butcher, The 30
Jessie, Young See Coasters, The
James Gang 56
Jazzie B See Soul II Soul
Jesus Jones 23
JBJ See Crazy Town
Jesus and Mary Chain, The 10
J.C. 2000 See Rocket from the Crypt
Jeter, Claude See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Also see Swan Silvertones, The
James, Alex See Blur James, Andrew “Bear” See Midnight Oil James, Bob See Fourplay James, Boney 21 James, Brian See Damned, The James, Cheryl See Salt-N-Pepa James, Colin 66 James, David See Alien Sex Fiend Also see Spearhead James, Denise See His Name Is Alive James, Doug See Roomful of Blues James, Elmore 8 James, Etta 54 Earlier sketch in CM 6 James, Gregg See D.O.A. James, Harry 11 James, Jesse See Jackyl James, Jim See My Morning Jacket James, John See Newsboys, The James, Joni 30 James, Onieda See Spearhead James, Richard See Aphex Twin James, Richard See Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci James, Richey See Manic Street Preachers James, Rick 55 Earlier sketch in CM 2 James, Ruby See Aztec Camera James, Simon See Acoustic Alchemy James, Skip 24 James, Spencer See Searchers, The James, Sylvia See Aztec Camera James, Tommy See Tommy James and the Shondells
Jam, The 27
Jamiroquai 69 Earlier sketch in CM 21
Jam Master Jay See Run DMC
Jamison, Le Le See Spearhead
Jamal, Ahmad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 32
Jan & Dean 32
Jamerson, James See Funk Brothers
Janis, Tim 46
James 12
Jane’s Addiction 6 Janney, Eli See Girls Against Boys
Janovitz, Bill See Buffalo Tom Jansch, Bert See Pentangle Jansen, Janine 69 Jara, Victor 59 Jardine, Al See Beach Boys, The Jarman, Joseph See Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Jarobi See Tribe Called Quest, A Jarre, Jean-Michel 67 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jarreau, Al 62 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Jarrett, Hugh See Jordanaires, The Jarrett, Irwin See Third World Jarrett, Keith 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Jars of Clay 49 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Jason & the Scorchers 45 Jasper, Cameron See Rogue Wave Jasper, Chris See Isley Brothers, The Jawbox 31 Jawbreaker 46 Jaworski, Al See Jesus Jones Jay, Brandon See 88, The Jay, Miles See Village People, The Jay Dee See Slum Village Jaye, Sam See Love as Laughter Jayhawks, The 49 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Jayne, Mitch See Dillards, The Jayne, Sam See Love as Laughter Jayson, Mackie See Bad Brains
Jazze Pha 58
Jean, Wyclef 60 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Also see Fugees, The Jeannin, Frane˜ois
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Jethro Tull 8 Jett, Joan 3 Also see Runaways, The
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Jewel 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 “Jez” See Swervedriver Jimbo See Reverend Horton Heat Jimbob See Carter USM Jimenez, Flaco See Texas Tornados, The Jiménez, Jorge See Tijuana No! Jimmie’s Chicken Shack 22 Jimmy Eat World 37 Jimmy G. See Switches Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 11 Jo, Sumi 37 Joannou, Chris See Musiq Joannou, Chris See Silverchair Jobe, Rivers See Savoy Brown Jobim, Antonio Carlos 19 Jobson, Eddie See Roxy Music Jobson, Edwin See Jethro Tull Jocque, Beau 51 Jocz, Steve “Stevo 32” See Sum 41 Jodeci 13 Joe 33 Joel, Billy 52 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Joel, Phil See Newsboys, The Johansen, David 7 Also see New York Dolls Johansen, David See New York Dolls, The Johansen, Kevin 48 Johanson, Jai Johanny See Allman Brothers, The Johansson, Glenn See Echobelly Johansson, Inge See (International) Noise Conspiracy Johansson, Lars-Olof See Cardigans John 5 See Marilyn Manson John, Elton 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 John, Little Willie 25 John Spencer Blues Explosion 18 Johnnie Fingers See Boomtown Rats Johnny Na$hinal See Electric Six Johns, Daniel See Musiq
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Johns, Daniel See Silverchair Johnson, Aaron See Antibalas Johnson, Alphonso See Weather Report Johnson, Big Jack 60 Johnson, Billy See Moonglows, The Johnson, Blind Willie 26 Johnson, Bob See Steeleye Span Johnson, Brian See AC/DC Johnson, Brian See O.C. Supertones, The Johnson, Brodie See Voodoo Glow Skulls Johnson, Buddy 44 Johnson, Calvin See Beat Happening Johnson, Corinthian “Kripp” See Del Vikings, The Johnson, Courtney See New Grass Revival, The Johnson, Danny See Steppenwolf Johnson, Daryl See Neville Brothers, The Johnson, David See Can Johnson, Donnie 48 Johnson, Ella 50 Johnson, Eric 19 Johnson, Eric See Archers of Loaf Johnson, Ethyl See Swell Johnson, Gene See Diamond Rio Johnson, Gerry See Steel Pulse Johnson, Holly See Frankie Goes To Hollywood Johnson, J.J. 33 Johnson, Jack 64 Earlier sketch in CM 45 Johnson, James P. 16 Johnson, Jared See Samples Johnson, Jason See Paloalto Johnson, Jeff See Jason & the Scorchers Johnson, Jerry See Big Mountain Johnson, Johnnie 56 Johnson, Kraig See Golden Smog Johnson, Kraig See Jayhawks, The Johnson, Kurt See Flying Luttenbachers, The Johnson, Lonnie 56 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Johnson, Louis
See Swan Silvertones, The Johnson, Marc 58 Johnson, Martin See Boys Like Girls Johnson, Matt See 54-40 Johnson, Matt See Chainsaw Kittens, The Johnson, Matt See The The Johnson, Mike See Dinosaur Jr. Johnson, Patricia See Sweet Honey in the Rock Johnson, Ralph See Earth, Wind and Fire Johnson, Robert 6 Johnson, Robert See KC and the Sunshine Band Johnson, Roy See Congos, The Johnson, Scott See Gin Blossoms Johnson, Shirley Childres See Sweet Honey in the Rock Johnson, Steve See Brainiac Johnson, Syleena 49 Johnson, Tamara “Taj” See SWV Johnson, Vince See Mediaeval Baebes Johnson, Willie See Golden Gate Quartet Johnston, Aaron See Brazilian Girls Johnston, Bruce See Beach Boys, The Johnston, Daniel 61 Johnston, Doug See Loverboy Johnston, Freedy 20 Johnston, Howie See Ventures, The Johnston, Max See Uncle Tupelo Also see Wilco Johnston, Mike See Northwoods Improvisers Johnston, Phillip 36 Johnston, Sonnie See Five Iron Frenzy Johnston, Tom See Doobie Brothers, The JoJo 61 JoJo See Jodeci Also see K-Ci & JoJo Jolly, Bill See Butthole Surfers
Jonas, Joseph See Jonas Brothers Jonas, Kevin See Jonas Brothers Jonas, Nicholas See Jonas Brothers Jonas Brothers 63 Jones, Adam See Tool Jones, Andrew See Dr. Dog Jones, Anthony See Humble Pie Jones, Benny See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Jones, Booker T. 8 Also see Booker T. & the M.G.’s Jones, Brian See Rolling Stones, The Jones, Busta See Gang of Four Jones, Calvin “Fuzz” See Music Revelation Ensemble Jones, Claude See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Jones, Craig See Slipknot Jones, Daniel See Savage Garden Jones, Danko See Danko Jones Jones, Daron See 112 Jones, Darryl See Rolling Stones, The Jones, Davy See Monkees, The Jones, Denise See Point of Grace Jones, Donell 43 Jones, Elvin 9 Jones, Etta 37 Jones, Geoffrey See Sounds of Blackness Jones, George 36 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jones, Gordon See Silly Wizard Jones, Grace 9 Jones, Hank 15 Jones, Howard 26 Jones, Jab See Memphis Jug Band Jones, Jamie See All-4-One Jones, Jim See Pere Ubu Jones, John Paul See Led Zeppelin Jones, Jonah 53
Jolly, Herman See Sunset Valley
Jones, Kelly See Stereophonics
Jolson, Al 10 Jon B. 41
Jones, Kendall See Fishbone
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 54 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Jones, Kenny See Faces, The
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Also see Who, The Jones, Kimberly See Lil’ Kim Jones, Marshall See Ohio Players Jones, Marti 51 Jones, Maxine See En Vogue Jones, Michael See Kronos Quartet Jones, Mick See Big Audio Dynamite Also see Clash, The Jones, Mick See Foreigner Jones, Mick See Tommy James and the Shondells Jones, Norah 48 Jones, Orville See Ink Spots Jones, Paul See Catatonia Also see Elastica Jones, Peter See Cosmic Psychos Jones, Philly Joe 16 Jones, Quincy 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Jones, Randy See Village People, The Jones, Richard See Stereophonics Jones, Rickie Lee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Jones, Robert “Kuumba” See Ohio Players Jones, Robin See Beta Band, The Jones, Rod See Idlewild Jones, Ronald See Flaming Lips Jones, Russell “Ol’ Dirty Bastard” See Ol’ Dirty Bastard Also see Wu-Tang Clan Jones, Sandra “Puma” See Black Uhuru
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Judas Priest 47 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Judy, Eric See Modest Mouse Jugg, Roman See Damned, The Jughead, John See Screeching Weasel Juhlin, Dag See Poi Dog Pondering Juicy J See Three 6 Mafia Jukebox See Geto Boys, The Jule Brown 63 Jules, Gary 52 Juliana Theory, The 43 Juliano, Thomas See Seven Mary Three Julie Ruin See Hanna, Kathleen Julot See Les Négresses Vertes Jungle DJ “Towa” See Deee-lite Junior, Marvin See Dells, The Junoon 45 Junstrom, Larry “LJ” See .38 Special Jupp, Tim See Delirious? Jurado, Jeanette See Exposé Jurassic 5 42 Jurgensen, Jens See Boss Hog Justman, Seth See J. Geils Band Juvenile 61 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Jym See Mr. T Experience, The Kaas, Patricia 41 Kaasinen, Mari See Väarttinä Kaasinen, Sari See Väarttinä Kabongo, Sabine See Zap Mama Kaczor, Neil See Minty Kaczynski, Ray See Northwoods Improvisers Kahlil, Aisha See Sweet Honey in the Rock Kain, Gylan See Last Poets Kaine See Ying Yang Twins
See Squeeze Kale, Jim See Guess Who Kalima-Heine, Lehua See Na Leo Kalligan, Dick See Blood, Sweat and Tears Kalsi, Johnny See Afro Celt Sound System Kalthum, Umm 42 Kamanski, Paul See Beat Farmers Kaminski, Mik See Electric Light Orchestra Kamomiya, Ryo See Pizzicato Five Kamoze, Ini 47 Kanal, Tony See No Doubt Kanawa, Kiri Te See Te Kanawa, Kiri Kancheli, Giya 40 Kand, Valor See Christian Death Kander, John 33 Kane, Arthur See New York Dolls Kane, Big Daddy 7 Kane, Jr., Arthur See New York Dolls, The Kane, Keith See Vertical Horizon Kane, Kevin See Grapes of Wrath, The Kane, Nick See Mavericks, The Kang, Eyvind 28 Kang, Michael See String Cheese Incident, The Kannberg, Scott See Pavement Kansas 32 Kantner, Paul See Jefferson Airplane Kaplan, Harvey See Spiral Starecase Kaplan, Ira See Yo La Tengo Kaplan, Lisa See eighth blackbird Kaplan, Oren See Gogol Bordello Kaplan, Ori See Balkan Beat Box Kapranos, Alex See Franz Ferdinand Karajan, Herbert von See von Karajan, Herbert
Judd, Naomi See Judds, The
Kaiser, Glenn See Resurrection Band
Karasony, Dave See Rippingtons
Kaiser, Henry See Golden Palominos
Karate 57
Jones, Thad 19
Judd, Wynonna See Judds, The Also see Wynonna
Jones, Tom 11
Judds, The 2
Kaiser, Wendi See Resurrection Band
Karen O See Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jones, Tyler See Reel Big Fish
Judge, Patrick See Demon Hunter
Kaiser Chiefs 66
Karges, Murphy See Sugar Ray
Jones, Simon See Verve, The Jones, Spike 5 Jones, Stacy See American Hi-Fi Also see Letters to Cleo Also see Veruca Salt Jones, Steve See Sex Pistols, The Jones, Teren See Del the Funky Homosapien Also see Gorillaz Jones, Terry See Point of Grace
Jones, Uriel See Funk Brothers Jones, Vincent See Grapes of Wrath, The Jones, Will “Dub” See Coasters, The Jonsson, Magnus See Gus Gus Joplin, Janis 3 Joplin, Scott 10 Jordan, Cyril See Flamin’ Groovies Jordan, Dante “Chi” See Ruff Endz Jordan, Esteban 49 Jordan, Ken See Crystal Method, The Jordan, Lonnie See War Jordan, Louis 11 Jordan, Marc 30 Jordan, Montell 26 Jordan, Ronny 51 Jordan, Stanley 1 Jordanaires, The 44 Jordison, Joey See Slipknot Jorge, Seu 58 Jorgensen, Mikal See Wilco Jorgenson, John See Desert Rose Band, The Jos See Ex, The Josefowicz, Leila 35 Joseph, Charles See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Joseph, Kirk See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Joseph-I, Israel See Bad Brains Josephmary See Compulsion Jourgensen, Al See Ministry Journey 21 Joy Division 19 Joy Electric 26 Joyce, Don See Negativland Joyce, Mike See Buzzcocks, The Also see Smiths, The Juanes 43 Juanita See Les Négresses Vertes
Kakoulli, Harry
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308 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Karlsson, Gunnar See Wannadies, The Karlsson, Lena See Komeda Karlsson, Sanne See Play Karnats, Philip See Tripping Daisy Karnats, Phil See Secret Machines Karns, Isaac See Pomegranates Karoli, Michael See Can Karrer, Chris See Amon Duul II Kasem, Casey 69 Kasica, Ben See Skillet Kasper, Michael See Ensemble Modern Kater, Peter 35 Kath, Terry See Chicago Kato, Nash See Urge Overkill Katrin See Ex, The Katrina and the Waves 48 Katunich, Alex See Incubus Katz, Mike See Battlefield Band, The Katz, Simon See Jamiroquai Katz, Steve See Blood, Sweat and Tears Kaukonen, Jorma See Jefferson Airplane Kaulitz, Bill See Tokio Hotel Kaulitz, Tom See Tokio Hotel Kavanagh, Chris See Big Audio Dynamite Kavanaugh, Lydia See Golden Palominos Kay, Jason See Jamiroquai Kay, John See Steppenwolf Kay Gee See Naughty by Nature Kaye, Carol 22 Kaye, Tony See Yes Kaylan, Howard See Turtles, The KC and the Sunshine Band 46 K-Ci See Jodeci Also see K-Ci & JoJo K-Ci & JoJo 34 K-Doe, Ernie 36 Keaggy, Cheri 54 Keaggy, Phil 55
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Kelis 48
Kennedy, Nigel 47 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Kellaway, Stuart See Yothu Yindi
Kennedy, William See Yellowjackets
See Ink Spots Kenny, Clare See Aztec Camera Kenny, Herb See Ink Spots Kenny G 14 Also see Rippingtons Kent, Andy See You Am I Kent, Julia See Rasputina Kent, Stacey 28 Kenton, Stan 21 Kentucky Headhunters, The 5 Kerch, Barry See Shinedown Kerman, Elliott See Rockapella Kern, Jerome 13 Kerr, Don See Rheostatics Kerr, Jim See Simple Minds Kerr, Scott See Five Iron Frenzy Kerr, Stuart See Texas Kershaw, Sammy 15 Kessel, Barney 47 Kessel, Kenny See Loud Family, The Kessler, Daniel See Interpol Ketchum, Hal 67 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Keuning, David See Killers, The Key, Cevin See Skinny Puppy Key, Ryan See Yellowcard Keys, Alicia 69 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Keyser, Alex See Echobelly Khaled 33 Khalsa, Giti See Seven Mary Three Khan, Ali Akbar 34 Khan, Chaka 63 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali 13 Khan, Praga See Lords of Acid Khovalyg , Kaigal-ool See Huun-Huur-Tu
Kelley, Josh 64
Kenner, Doris See Shirelles, The
Kibble, Joey See Take 6
Kenner, Roy See James Gang
Kibble, Mark See Take 6
Kennerty, Mike See All-American Rejects, The
Kibby, Walter See Fishbone
Kenney, Ben See Incubus
Kick, Johnny See Madder Rose
Kenny, Bill
Kid ’n Play 5
Earlier sketch in CM 26 Kean, Martin See Stereolab Keane 62 Keane, Sean See Chieftains, The Kearney, Mat 68 Kearney, Pete See Fugs, The Kearns, Anthony See Irish Tenors, The Kearns, Robert See Bottle Rockets Keating, Ronan See Boyzone Keating, Theo See Black Ghosts, The Kee, John P. 15 Keefe, Dylan See Marcy Playground Keefe, John See Boys Like Girls Keeler, Patrick See Raconteurs, The Keelor, Greg See Beck Keelor, Greg See Blue Rodeo Keely, Conrad See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Keenan, Maynard James See Perfect Circle, A Also see Tool Keene, Barry See Spirit Keene, Tommy 31 Keifer, Tom See Cinderella Keitaro See Pizzicato Five Keith, Bubba See James Gang Keith, Jeff See Tesla Keith, Mike See 112 Keith, Toby 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Keith, Trever See Face to Face Keithley, Joey “Sh**head” See D.O.A.
Kelly, Betty See Martha and the Vandellas Kelly, Charlotte See Soul II Soul Kelly, Dave See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Kelly, Dennis See McCoys, The
Kelly, Ed See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Kelly, Hugh See Wedding Present, The Kelly, Jeff 31 Kelly, Johnny See Type O Negative Kelly, Junior 49 Kelly, Kevin See Byrds, The Kelly, Lisa See Celtic Woman Kelly, Mark See Altan Kelly, Matt See Dropkick Murphys Kelly, Paul 40 Kelly, R. 44 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Kelly, Rashaan See US3 Kelly, Scott See Neurosis Kelly, Sean See Samples Kelly, Sean See Sixpence None the Richer Kelly, Terrance See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Kember, Pete See Spacemen 3 Kemp, Rick See Steeleye Span Kemp, Steve See Hard-Fi Kendall, Mark See Great White Kendrick, David See Devo Kendricks, Eddie See Temptations, The Kennedy, Billy See Frightened Rabbit Kennedy, David See Angels & Airwaves Kennedy, Delious See All-4-One Kennedy, Frankie See Altan Kennedy, Myles See Alter Bridge
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Kid Rock 54 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kidjo, Angelique 39 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Kidman, Whil See Constantines, The Kidney, Robert See Golden Palominos Kid606 36 Kiedis, Anthony See Red Hot Chili Peppers Kiftmeyer, John See Green Day Kiftmeyer See Green Day Kihlstedt, Carla See Tin Hat Trio Kilbey, Steve See Cameo Kilbey, Steve See Church, The Kilbourn, Duncan See Psychedelic Furs Kilgallon, Eddie See Ricochet Kilgore 24 Kilkenny, Giorgio See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Killers, The 61 Killian, Tim See Kronos Quartet Killing Heidi 62 Killing Joke 30 Kills, The 64 Kilmore, Chris See Incubus Kimball, Jennifer See Story, The Kimball, Jim See Jesus Lizard Kimble, Paul See Grant Lee Buffalo Kimbrough, Junior 41 Kinard, Tulani Jordan See Sweet Honey in the Rock Kincaid, Jan See Brand New Heavies, The Kinchen, Ricky See Mint Condition Kinchla, Chan See Blues Traveler Kinde, Geoff See Atomic Fireballs, The King, Albert 2 King, Andy See Hooters King, B.B. 24 Earlier sketch in CM 1 King, Ben E. 7 Also see Drifters, The King, Bob See Soul Stirrers, The King, Carole 6 Also see Goffin-King King, Chris Thomas 43 King, Darren
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See Mute Math King, Dave See Flogging Molly King, David See Bad Plus, The King, Earl 44 King, Ed See Lynyrd Skynyrd King, Freddy 17 King, Jay See Club Nouveau King, Joe See Fray, The King, John See Dust Brothers King, Jon See Gang of Four King, Kaki 55 King, Kerry See Slayer King, Mark See Hinder King, Pee Wee 30 King, Philip See Lush King, Simon See Hawkwind King, Stove See Mansun King, William Jr. See Commodores, The King Ad-Rock See Horovitz, Adam King Crimson 17 King Missile 22 King Tubby 51 Kingins, Duke See Atomic Fireballs, The Kings of Convenience 51 Kings of Leon 54 King’s X 52 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Kingsbury, Tim See Arcade Fire Kingsmen, The 34 Kingsmill, Mark See Hoodoo Gurus Kingston, Sean 68 Kingston Trio, The 9 Kininger, Sam See Soulive Kinks, The 15 Kinley, Heather See Kinleys, The Kinley, Jennifer See Kinleys, The Kinleys, The 32 Kinney, Kevn See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Kinney, Sean See Alice in Chains Kippenberger, Karl See Shihad Kirchen, Bill 50 Also see Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
Kircher, Pete See Status Quo Kirk, Rahsaan Roland 6 Kirk, Richard H. See Cabaret Voltaire Kirkby, Emma 35 Kirke, Simon See Bad Company Also see Free Kirkendall, Terry See Derailers, The Kirkland, Mike See Prong Kirkland, Scott See Crystal Method, The Kirkman, Terry See Association, The Kirkpatrick, Chris See ’N Sync Kirkpatrick, Sean See Swell Kirkpatrick, Wayne 50 Kirkwood, Cris See Meat Puppets, The Kirkwood, Curt See Meat Puppets, The Kirtley, Peter See Pentangle Kirwan, Danny See Fleetwood Mac Kirwan, Larry See Black 47 Kirwan, Stewart See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Kiss 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Kisser, Andreas See Sepultura Kissin, Evgeny 55 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Kitaro 36 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Kitchener, Lord 29 Kitsos, Nick See BoDeans Kitt, Eartha 9 Kjartansson, Siggi See Gus Gus Kleiman, Jon See Monster Magnet Klein, Danny See J. Geils Band Klein, Ellery See Gaelic Storm Klein, Jon See Siouxsie and the Banshees
Klett, Peter See Candlebox Klezmatics, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 18 KLF, The 52 Klopfenstein, Scott See Reel Big Fish Klugh, Earl 59 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Kmatsu, Bravo See Pizzicato Five KMFDM 18 K’Naan 67 Knack, The 35 Knapp, Jennifer 43 Knaup, Renate See Amon Duul II Knechtel, Larry See Bread Knife, The 61 Knight, Gladys 50 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Knight, Jon See New Kids on the Block Knight, Jordan See New Kids on the Block Knight, Larry See Spirit Knight, Peter See Steeleye Span Knight, Phil See Shihad Knight, Ross See Cosmic Psychos Knight, Steve See Mountain Knight, Suge 15 Knight, Susan See Ensemble Modern Knighton, Willie “Khujo” See Goodie Mob Knop, Rob See Harvey Danger Knopfler, David See Dire Straits Knopfler, Mark 25 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Dire Straits Know, Dr. See Bad Brains Knowledge See Digable Planets Knowles, Beyoncé 60 Also see Destiny’s Child Knowles, Liz See Cherish the Ladies
Klein, Mark See Cobra Verde
Knox, Jon See Adam Again
Klein, Steve See New Found Glory
Knox, Nick See Cramps, The
Klein, Trish See Be Good Tanyas
Knox, Richard See Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Klein, Trish See Po’ Girl
Knudsen, Keith See Doobie Brothers, The
Kleinow, “Sneaky” Pete See Flying Burrito Brothers
Knutson, Erik See Flotsam and Jetsam
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Koala, Kid See Gorillaz Kochanski, Dave See Rippingtons Koffman, Moe 34 Koite, Moutaga See Orchestra Baobab Koite, Thierno See Orchestra Baobab Koller, Lou See Sick of It All Koller, Peter See Sick of It All Koltnow, Eric See Aloha Komeda 52 Kon Artis See D12 Konietzko, Sascha See KMFDM Konikoff, Eli See Spyro Gyra Konishi, Yasuharu See Pizzicato Five Konitz, Lee 30 Konopka, Dan See OK Go Konto, Skip See Three Dog Night Kontos, Chris See Machine Head Kooijman, Marjolein See Gathering, The Kooks, The 68 Kool Herc 45 Kool Keith 54 Kool Moe Dee 9 Kool & the Gang 58 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Kooper, Al See Blood, Sweat and Tears Koopsta Knicca See Three 6 Mafia Kootch, Danny See Fugs, The Koppelman, Charles 14 Koppes, Peter See Cameo Koppes, Peter See Church, The Korn 20 Korner, Alexis 51 Kosker, Josh See Juliana Theory, The Kossoff, Paul See Free Koster, Bo See My Morning Jacket
See Mr. Big Kotzen, Richie See Poison Koutsos, Anthony See Red House Painters Kouyate, N’Faly See Afro Celt Sound System Kowalczyk, Ed See Live Kowald, Peter 32 Koz, Dave 20 Also see Rippingtons Kozelek, Mark See Red House Painters Kozlowski, Luke See Immaculate Machine Kraftwerk 9 Krakauer, David See Klezmatics, The Krall, Diana 50 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Kramer, Amanda See Golden Palominos Kramer, Joey See Aerosmith Kramer, Mack See Fugs, The Kramer, Wayne See MC5, The Krasno, Eric See Soulive Krasnow, Bob 15 Krause, Bernie See Weavers, The Krauss, Alison 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Krauss, Scott See Pere Ubu Kravitz, Lenny 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Krawits, Michael See Pearls Before Swine Krayzie Bone 63 Krayzie Bone See Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Krazy Drayz See Das EFX Krebs, Pete 43 Kreisberg, Jennifer Elizabeth See Ulali Kreisel, Greg See Offspring Kremer, Gidon 30 Kresge, Geoff See AFI Kretz, Eric See Stone Temple Pilots
Koster, Julian See Neutral Milk Hotel
Kretzschmar, Hermann See Ensemble Modern
Kotche, Glenn See Wilco
Kreutzman, Bill See Grateful Dead, The
Kottke, Leo 53 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Kreviazuk, Chantal 33
Kurihara, Michio See Ghost
Kottonmouth Kings 38
Krieger, Robert See Doors, The
Kurosky, Miles See Beulah
Kotzen, Richie
Kriesel, Greg “Greg K.”
Kurstin, Greg
See Offspring Kris Kross 11 Kriss, Tom See James Gang Kristofferson, Kris 59 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Krizan, Anthony See Spin Doctors Kroeger, Chad See Nickelback Kroeger, Mike See Nickelback Kronos Quartet, The 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Kropinski, Uwe 31 Kropp, Mike See Northern Lights KRS-One 8 Krukowski, Damon See Damon and Naomi Also see Galaxie 500 Krummenacher, Victor See Monks of Doom Krupa, Gene 13 Krusen, Dave See Pearl Jam Kruspe, Richard See Rammstein Kuba See D.O.A. Kubiszewski, Andrew See Stabbing Westward Kubler, Tad See Hold Steady, The Kuebler, Roman See Spoon Kuehn, William See Rainer Maria Kuepper, Ed See Saints, The Kufeldt, Josh See Pomegranates Kula Shaker 47 Kulak, Eddie See Aztec Camera Kulash, Damian See OK Go Kulick, Bruce See Kiss Kumbia Kings 52 Kuniva See D12 Kunkel, Bruce See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Kunzel, Erich 17 Kupferberg, Tuli See Fugs, The
See Bird and the Bee, The Kurtág, György 54 Kurth, Rob See Face to Face Kurupt 35 Kuti, Fela 7 Kuti, Femi 29 Kutzle, Brent See OneRepublic Kuular, Anatoli See Huun-Huur-Tu Kuvezin, Albert See Huun-Huur-Tu Kweli, Talib 43 Kweller, Ben 57 Kyrkjebø, Sissel See Sissel La Bottine Souriante 50 La Bouche 38 La India Canela 66 Earlier sketch in CM 35 La Ley 62 Earlier sketch in CM 33 LaBar, Jeff See Cinderella LaBelle, Patti 45 Earlier sketch in CM 8 LaBour, Frederick “Too Slim” See Riders in the Sky Laboy, Mitchell See El Gran Combo LaBrie, James See Dream Theater Labrum, Jerry See Paul Revere & The Raiders LaBruyere, David See Vigilantes of Love Lacey, Ryan See Gaelic Storm Lachey, Drew See 98 Degrees Lachey, Nick See 98 Degrees Lack, Steve See Veruca Salt LaCroix, Dimples See Lane, Fred Lacy, Steve 23 Lady Gaga 69 Lady Miss Kier See Deee-lite Lady Saw 41 Lady Sovereign 61 Ladybug See Digable Planets Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Kupka, Stephen “Doc” See Tower of Power
Ladytron 65
Kurdziel, Eddie See Redd Kross
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Lafalce, Mark See Mekons, The LaFollette, Steve See Beulah Lagerborg, Chris See Down By Law Lagerburg, Bengt See Cardigans, The
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Lahiri, Bappi 42 Laika 47 Laine, Cleo 10 Laine, Denny See Moody Blues, The Laing, Corky See Mountain Laird, Rick See Mahavishnu Orchestra Lake, Greg See Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell Also see King Crimson Lake, Oliver See World Saxophone Quartet LaKind, Bobby See Doobie Brothers, The Laliberté, Guy 51 Lally, Joe See Fugazi LaLonde, Larry “Ler” See Primus Lamb 38 Lamb, Barbara 19 Lamb, Michael See Confederate Railroad Lambchop 29 Lambert, Ben See Carter USM Lambert, Dave See Lambert, Hendricks and Ross Also see Strawbs Lambert, Hendricks and Ross 28 Lambert, Miranda 62 Lambert, Yves See La Bottine Souriante
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Lardie, Michael See Great White LaRizza, Archie See Saints, The Larkey, Charles See Fugs, The Larkin, Patty 9 Larkin, Tom See Shihad Larkins, Tom See Giant Sand Larsen, Marit See M2M Larson, Chad Albert See Aquabats, The Larson, Nathan See Shudder to Think LaRue, Florence See Fifth Dimension LaSalle, Denise 43 Lasar, Mars 39 Lash, Tony See Sunset Valley Lassiter, Richard See Ida Last Poets 21 Laswell, Bill 14 Also see Golden Palominos Laswell, Greg 67 Lataille, Rich See Roomful of Blues Lateef, Yusef 16 Latham, Billy Ray See Dillards, The Latimer, Andrew See Camel Latter, Davey See Earlimart Lattimore, Kenny 51 Lauderdale, Jim 62 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Lauderdale, Thomas See Musiq Laughner, Peter See Pere Ubu Laughren, Matt See Cold Lauper, Cyndi 61 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Laureano, Tony See Angel Corpse
Landers, Paul See Rammstein
Lane, Jani See Warrant Lane, Jay See Primus Lane, Ronnie 46 Also see Faces, The Lane, Shawn See Blue Highway Lanegan, Mark 57 Also see Screaming Trees Lang, Damian See His Name Is Alive Lang, Eddie 60 Lang, Jonny 27 Lang, Lang 68 lang, kd 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Langan, Gary See Art of Noise Langdon, Antony See Spacehog Langdon, Royston See Spacehog Lange, Mutt 47 Langford, Jon 59 Langford, Jon See Mekons, The Langford, Neal See Shins, The Langford, Willie See Golden Gate Quartet Langley, Gerard See Blue Aeroplanes, The Langley, John See Blue Aeroplanes, The Also see Mekons, The Langlois, Paul See Tragically Hip, The Langosch, Paul See Ralph Sharon Quartet Langston, Leslie See Throwing Muses Langton, Huw Lloyd See Hawkwind Lanham, Jim See Pure Prairie League Lanier, Allen See Blue Oyster Cult Lanker, Dustin See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Lanois, Daniel 8 Lanois, Jocelyne See Crash Vegas Lanternjack, The 31 Lantz, Mike See Front Range
Landreth, Sonny 16
Lanz, David 42
Landry, Gill See Old Crow Medicine Show
Lapointe, Jocelyn See La Bottine Souriante
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 32
Lane, Brian See Slobberbone
Lappalainen, Janne See Väarttinä
Lane, Cristy 51
Lambke, Steve See Constantines, The Lamble, Martin See Fairport Convention Lameche, Anaïs See Play Lamm, Robert See Chicago Lamond, Mary Jane 33 LaMontagne, Ray 61 Lampkin, Troy See Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Lancaster, Alan See Status Quo Lancaster, Brian See Surfin’ Pluto Lance, Major 58
Lane, David See You Am I Lane, Fred 28
Laurence, Lynda See Supremes, The Lava, Larry See Lanternjack, The LaValle, James See Album Leaf, The
Lave, Shalom See Marcy Playground
Lavin, Christine 6 Lavis, Gilson See Squeeze Lavitz, T. See Dixie Dregs Lawler, Feargal See Cranberries, The Lawler, Jon See Fratellis, The Lawless, Greg See Adam Again Lawnge See Black Sheep Lawrence, Jack See Raconteurs, The Lawrence, John See Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci Lawrence, Tracy 11 Lawry, John See Petra Laws, Hubert 38 Laws, Roland See Earth, Wind and Fire Lawson, Doyle 55 Also see Country Gentlemen, The Lawson, Jerry See Persuasions, The Lawson, Ricky See Yellowjackets Layzie Bone See Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lazzara, Adam See Taking Back Sunday LCD Soundsystem 64 Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares See Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir, The Le Tigre 55 Lea, Jim See Slade Leadbelly 6 Leader, Ted See Chainsaw Kittens, The Leadon, Bernie See Eagles, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers Also see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Leaman, Toby See Dr. Dog Lear, Graham See REO Speedwagon Leary, Paul See Butthole Surfers Leary, Vinnie See Fugs, The Leatherman, Ronnie See 13th Floor Elevators Leavell, Chuck See Allman Brothers, The
Lavelle, Caroline 35
LeBlanc, Fred See Cowboy Mouth
Lappalainen, Markku See Hoobastank
Lavery, Dan See Tonic
Le Bon, Simon See Duran Duran
LaPread, Ronald See Commodores, The
LaVette, Bettye 58
Leckenby, Derek “Lek” See Herman’s Hermits
Lavigne, Avril 50
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LeCompt, John See Evanescence Led Zeppelin 49 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Ledbetter, Huddie See Leadbelly LeDoux, Chris 55 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Lee, Alex See Blue Aeroplanes, The Lee, Alvin 59 Lee, Alvin See Ten Years After Lee, Amos 65 Lee, Amy See Evanescence Lee, Arthur See Love Lee, Barbara See Chiffons, The Lee, Ben 56 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Lee, Beverly See Shirelles, The Lee, Brenda 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lee, Buddy See Less Than Jake Lee, Buddy See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Lee, CoCo 36 Lee, Garret See Compulsion Lee, Geddy See Rush Lee, Hunter See Ceili Rain Lee, Jon See S Club 7 Lee, Mark See Third Day Lee, Peggy 8 Lee, Pete See Gwar Lee, Ric See Ten Years After Lee, Rita 37 Lee, Robbie See Love as Laughter Lee, Sara See B-52’s, The Lee, Sara See Gang of Four Lee, Stan See Incredible String Band Lee, Tommy See Mötley Crüe Lee, Tony See Treadmill Trackstar Leeb, Bill See Delerium Also see Front Line Assembly Leen, Bill See Gin Blossoms Leese, Howard See Heart
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Leeway, Joe See Thompson Twins Lefebvre, Sebastien See Simple Plan Leftfield 29 Leftnant, Nathan See Cameo Legend, Eddie See 5,6,7,8’s, The Legend, Johnny 58 Legend, John 61 Legg, Adrian 17 Legowitz, Herr See Gus Gus Legrand, Victoria See Beach House Leherer, Keith “Lucky” See Circle Jerks Lehrer, Tom 7 Leiber, Jerry See Leiber and Stoller Leiber and Stoller 14 Leigh, Danni 39 Leithauser, Hamilton See Walkmen, The LeMaistre, Malcolm See Incredible String Band Lemeshev, Yuri See Gogol Bordello Lemieux, Kelly See Goldfinger Lemmy See Hawkwind Also see Motörhead Lemonheads, The 12 LeMoyne, Cedric See Remy Zero Lemper, Ute 14 Len 32 Lenchantin, Paz See Perfect Circle, A Lenear, Kevin See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lener, Anthony See Jule Brown Lengyel, Theobald Brooks See Mr. Bungle Lenners, Rudy See Scorpions, The Lennevald, Dhani See A*Teens Lennon, John 9 Also see Beatles, The Lennon, Julian 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lennon, Sean 49 Lennox, Annie 48 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Also see Eurythmics
Leon, Janet See Play Leonard, Geno See Filter Leonard, Glenn See Temptations, The Leonard, Scott See Rockapella Leonhardt, David See Seventy Sevens, The Leopold, Peter See Amon Duul II Lepistö, Markku See Väarttinä Lepisto, Veikko See Royal Crown Revue Lerche, Sondre 50 Lerchey, Dave See Del Vikings, The Lerner, Alan Jay See Lerner and Loewe Lerner and Loewe 13 Les Négresses Vertes 30 Les Nubians 45 Les Savy Fav 54 Lesh, Phil See Grateful Dead, The Leskanich, Katrina See Katrina and the Waves Leskiw, Greg See Guess Who Leslie, Chris See Fairport Convention Less Than Jake 22 Lessard, Stefan See Dave Matthews Band Lester, Bobby See Moonglows, The Lester, Jimmy See Los Straitjackets Letley, Matthew See Status Quo Lettermen, The 30 Letters to Cleo 22 Levene, Keith See Clash, The Lever, Tim See Dead or Alive Levert, Eddie See O’Jays, The Levert, Gerald 35 Leverton, Jim See Caravan Levi, Marvin See Jule Brown Levin, Danny See Asleep at the Wheel Levin, Tony See King Crimson
Le Noble, Martyn See Porno for Pyros
Levine, Adam See Maroon 5
Lenz, Frank See Starflyer 59
Levine, James 8
Lenz, Paul See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Leo, Ted 43
Levinshefski, Drake See Paul Revere & The Raiders LeVox, Gary See Rascal Flatts
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LeVox, Gary See Rascal Flatts Levy, Alison Faith See Loud Family, The Levy, Andrew See Brand New Heavies, The Levy, Barrington 45 Levy, Joshua See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Levy, Noah See Golden Smog Levy, Ron See Roomful of Blues Lewis, Aaron See Staind Lewis, Alex See Yellowcard Lewis, Andy See Boys Night Out Lewis, Crystal 38 Lewis, David See Paris Combo Lewis, Elliot See Average White Band Lewis, Furry 26 Lewis, Graham See Wire Lewis, Hambone See Memphis Jug Band Lewis, Heather See Beat Happening Lewis, Huey 9 Lewis, Ian See Inner Circle Lewis, Jenny 66 Also see Rilo Kiley Lewis, Jerry Lee 60 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lewis, John 29 Lewis, Kerri See Mint Condition Lewis, Laurie 56 Lewis, Linda Gail 48 Lewis, Marcia See Soul II Soul Lewis, Michael See Quicksilver Messenger Service Lewis, Mike See Yo La Tengo Lewis, Nigel See Los Lonely Boys Lewis, Otis See Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Lewis, Peter See Moby Grape Lewis, Ramsey 14 Also see Urban Knights Lewis, Roger See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Also see Inner Circle Lewis, Roy See Kronos Quartet Lewis, Rudy See Drifters, The Lewis, Samuel K.
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See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Lewis, Shaznay T. See All Saints Lewis, Terry See Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Lewis, Tim See Spiritualized Lewis, Willie See Fairfield Four Lhote, Morgan See Stereolab Liars 55 Libbea, Gene See Nashville Bluegrass Band Liberace 9 Liberty, Earl See Circle Jerks Libran, Tito See ESG Licht, David See Klezmatics, The Lichtenauer, Michael See Chanticleer Licitra, Salvatore 46 Lidell, Jamie 57 Liebert, Ottmar 33 Liebezeit, Jaki See Can Liesegang, Brian See Filter Lifehouse 41 Lifeson, Alex See Rush Ligertwood, Alex See Average White Band Ligeti, György 50 Lightbody, Gary See Snow Patrol Lightfoot, Gordon 3 Lightning Seeds 21 Ligon, Willie Joe See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Lil’ Bow Wow See Bow Wow Lil’ Jon 52 Lil’ Kim 30 Lil’ Mo 44 Lil Scrappy 62 Lil’ Wayne 59 Liles, Brent See Social Distortion Liles, Richard See 3 Doors Down Lilienstein, Lois See Sharon, Lois & Bram Lilker, Dan See Anthrax Lilley, John See Hooters
Earlier sketch in CM 9 Lind, Zach See Jimmy Eat World Lindberg, Jim See Pennywise Lindberg, John See String Trio of New York Linde, Sam See Charlatans, The Lindemann, Till See Rammstein Lindes, Hal See Dire Straits Lindley, David 2 Lindner, Michael See Aqua Velvets Lindsay, Arto 53 Also see Golden Palominos Lindsay, Mark See Paul Revere & The Raiders Line, Lorie 34 Linkin Park 44 Linkous, Mark 26 Linna, Miriam See Cramps, The Linnell, John See They Might Be Giants Lins, Ivan 58 Linton, Tom See Jimmy Eat World Lipple, T.J. See Aloha Lippok, Robert See To Rococo Rot Lippok, Ronald See To Rococo Rot Lipsius, Fred See Blood, Sweat and Tears Li Puma, Tommy 18 Liquid Soul 42 Lisa, Lisa 23 Lisher, Greg See Monks of Doom Lissack, Russell See Bloc Party Listing, Georg See Tokio Hotel Lit 27 Little, Booker 36 Little, Keith See Country Gentlemen, The Little, Levi See Blackstreet Little Big Town 61 Little Eva 48 Little Feat 4 Little Richard 1 Little Texas 14 Little Walter 14
Loewe, Frederick See Lerner and Loewe
Lillywhite, Steve 13 Limeliters, The 40
Littleton, Daniel See Ida
Loewenstein, Jason See Sebadoh
Limp Bizkit 56 Earlier sketch in CM 27
Littleton, Michael “Miggy” See Ida
Lofgren, Nils 25
Lin, Jeff See Harvey Danger
Littrell, Brian See Backstreet Boys
Lincoln, Abbey 42
Live 14
Livgren, Kerry See Kansas Living Colour 7 Living End, The 42 Livingston, Edwin See Los Hombres Calientes Livingston, Kenny See Sugarcult Livingstone, Dandy 52 Lizárraga, Alfonso See Banda el Recodo Lizárraga, Cruz See Banda el Recodo Lizarraga, Germán See Banda el Recodo Lizárraga , Joel See Banda el Recodo LL Cool J 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Llanas, Sam See BoDeans Lloyd 65 Lloyd, Bill 62 Lloyd, Charles 22 Lloyd, Geoff See Matthew Good Band Lloyd, Mick See Felt Lloyd, Richard See Television Lloyd Webber, Andrew 6 Lo Fidelity All Stars 27 Locke, John See Spirit Lockett, Mark See Normals, The Lockhart, Keith 36 Locking, Brian See Shadows, The Lockley, Jayne See Wedding Present, The Lockwood, Robert, Jr. 10 Locorriere, Dennis See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Lodge, John See Moody Blues, The Loeb, Lisa 68 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Loeffler, Joe See Chevelle Loeffler, Pete See Chevelle Loeffler, Sam See Chevelle Loesser, Frank 19
Logan, Dan See Kooks, The Logan, George See Alexisonfire
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Logan, Jack 27 Logan, Melissa See Chicks on Speed Loggins, Kenny 60 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Logic, Laura See X-Ray Spex Logren, Lassi See Väarttinä Lohan, Lindsay 60 Lohner, Danny See Nine Inch Nails Lombardo, Dave See Slayer Lombardo, Guy 60 Lonberg-Holm, Fred See Flying Luttenbachers, The London, Frank See Klezmatics, The London, Julie 32 Lonestar 27 Loney, Roy See Flamin’ Groovies Long, Donna See Cherish the Ladies Long Beach Dub All Stars 58 Longley, Ty See Great White Longstreth, John See Angel Corpse Lonich, Yogi See Buckcherry Lopes, Andre See Bacilos Lopes, Dick See Spiral Starecase Lopes, Lisa “Left Eye” See TLC Lopez, Angel See Son by Four Lopez, Israel “Cachao” 34 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Lopez, Jennifer 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Lopez, Luis Antonio See Banda el Recodo Lopez, Mando See Breeders Lopez, Tim See Plain White T’s Lorca, Daniel See Nada Surf Lord, Jon See Deep Purple Lord, Mary Lou 54 Lord, Simon See Black Ghosts, The Lord Infamous See Three 6 Mafia Lords of Acid 20 Lorenz, Flake See Rammstein Loria, Steve See Spirit Lorimer, Roddy
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See Spiritualized Also see Waterboys, The Lorson, Mary See Madder Rose Los Bukis 63 Los Hombres Calientes 29 Los Lobos 36 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Los Lonely Boys 61 Los Palominos 53 Los Reyes See Gipsy Kings, The Los Straitjackets 50 Lou Dog See Kottonmouth Kings Loud Family, The 31 Loughlin, Jim See moe. Loughnane, Lee See Chicago Louison, Steve See Massive Attack Louris, Gary See Golden Smog Louris, Gary See Jayhawks, The Louvin, Charlie See Louvin Brothers, The Louvin, Ira See Louvin Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, The 12 Lovano, Joe 13 Lovat-Fraser, Connor See Boys Night Out Lovato, Demi 67 Love 34 Love, Courtney 50 Also see Hole Love, Darlene 46 Love, Gerry See Swizz Beatz Love, Gerry See Teenage Fanclub Love, Laura 20 Love, Mike See Beach Boys, The Love, Rollie See Beat Farmers Love, Willie See Fairfield Four Love and Rockets 15 Love as Laughter 65 Love Spit Love 21 Lovefoxxx See CSS
Low 37 Lowe, Chris See Pet Shop Boys Lowe, Nick 59 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Brinsley Schwarz Lowe, Victoria See Tuxedomoon Lowell, Charlie See Jars of Clay Lowenstein, Evan See Evan and Jaron Lowenstein, Jaron See Evan and Jaron Lowery, Clint See Sevendust Lowery, David See Cracker Lowest of the Low 63 Lowry, Mark See Gaither Vocal Band Lozano, Conrad See Los Lobos L7 12 Luc See Ex, The Luca, Nick See Giant Sand Lucas, Gary See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Lucas, Jr., Harold See Clovers, The Lucas, Kirk See Northwoods Improvisers Lucas, Trevor See Fairport Convention Luccketta, Troy See Tesla Lucero 51 Lucero, Nick See Queens of the Stone Age
See Melvins Also see Mudhoney Lukin, Matt See Mudhoney Lukkarinen, Jaakko See Väarttinä Lulu 32 Lumholdt, Sara See A*Teens Lumidee 62 Lumley, Dan See Screeching Weasel Lumumba-Kasongo, Disashi See Gym Class Heroes Luna 56 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Lunch, Lydia 54 Lund, Sara See Unwound Lundberg, Ebbot See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Lunn, Billy See Subways, The Lunsford, Bret See Beat Happening Lupe Fiasco 64 Lupo, Pat See Beaver Brown Band, The LuPone, Patti 8 Lupton, Karen See Mediaeval Baebes Lupu, Radu 36 Luscious Jackson 27 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Lush 13 Luster, Ahrue See Machine Head Luttell, Terry See REO Speedwagon
Lucia, Paco de See de Lucia, Paco
Lyfe 58
See Boyzone Lynch, Stan See Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Lynch, Tim See Flamin’ Groovies Lynch, Tom See Dirtbombs, The Lynes, Roy See Status Quo Lyngstad, Anni-Frid See Abba Lynn, Lonnie Rashid See Common Lynn, Loretta 47 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Lynn, Vera 54 Lynn Morris Band 40 Lynne, Jeff 5 Also see Electric Light Orchestra Lynne, Shelby 60 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lynott, Phil See Thin Lizzy Lynyrd Skynyrd 9 Lyon, Dan See Pomegranates Lyons, Ken See .38 Special Lyons, Leanne “Lelee” See SWV Lyons, Leo See Ten Years After Lyons, Richard See Negativland Lysaght, Benji See Ambulance LTD Lytle, Jason See Grandaddy Lyttelton, Humphrey 66 Lyxzén, Dennis See (International) Noise Conspiracy
Lyfe, DJ See Incubus
M People 27 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Ma, Yo-Yo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Luciano 41
Lymon, Frankie See Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
Luciano, Felipe See Last Poets
Lynam, Ron See Front Range
Maazel, Lorin 46
Luck, Greg See IIIrd Tyme Out
Lynch, David See Platters, The
Luckett, LaToya See Destiny’s Child
Lynch, Dermot See Dog’s Eye View
Loveless, Patty 66 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Ludacris 68 Earlier sketch in CM 38
Lynch, Edele See B*Witched
Ludo 64
Loverboy 46
Luening, Otto 37
Lynch, George See Dokken
MacColl, Kirsty 51 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Lovering, David See Cracker Also see Pixies, The
Lugo, Frank See ? and the Mysterians
Lynch, James See Dropkick Murphys
MacDermot, Galt 49
Luis Miguel 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34
Lynch, Keavy See B*Witched
Luke See Campbell, Luther
Lynch, Laura See Dixie Chicks
Lukin, Matt
Lynch, Shane
Lovett, Lyle 63 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Lovin’ Spoonful 37
Lucia, Peter See Tommy James and the Shondells
Lydon, John 9 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Sex Pistols, The
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Maal, Baaba 37 Mabry, Bill See Asleep at the Wheel Maccaferri, Michael See eighth blackbird MacCaniess, Michael See Ceili Rain MacColl, Ewan 49
MacDonald, Barbara Kooyman See Timbuk 3 MacDonald, Eddie See Alarm MacDonald, Francis See Swizz Beatz
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MacDonald, Iain See Battlefield Band, The MacDonald, Pat See Timbuk 3 MacDougall, Alex See Daniel Amos Macfarlane, Lora See Sleater-Kinney MacGowan, Shane See Pogues, The MacGregor, Doug See Constantines, The MacGregor, Joanna 41 MacGuire, Martie See Dixie Chicks Maché, Robert See Continental Drifters Machine Head 32 MacIntosh, Bradley See S Club 7 MacIsaac, Ashley 21 Mack, Gorden See Red House Painters Mack, Lonnie 37 Mack Daddy See Kris Kross Mackay, Andy See Roxy Music Mackay, Duncan See 10cc MacKaye, Ian See Fugazi Macken, Maureen Doherty See Cherish the Ladies Mackey, Steve See Polyphonic Spree, The Mackey, Steve See Pulp Mackin, Sean See Yellowcard MacLean, Bryan See Love MacLean, Dougie See Silly Wizard MacLeod, Stuart See Eskimo Joe Macleod, Andy See Love as Laughter MacMaster, Natalie 37 MacNeil, Kyle See Barra MacNeils, The MacNeil, Lucy See Barra MacNeils, The MacNeil, Michael See Simple Minds MacNeil, Rita 29 MacNeil, Sheumas See Barra MacNeils, The MacNeil, Stewart See Barra MacNeils, The MacNeil, Wade See Alexisonfire MacPherson, Jim See Breeders Macy, Robin See Dixie Chicks
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Maimone, Tony See Pere Ubu
Mami, Cheb 36
Maines, Natalie See Dixie Chicks
Maná 37
Earlier sketch in CM 4 Maness, J. D. See Desert Rose Band, The Maness, Jack See Long Beach Dub All Stars Mangione, Chuck 23 Mangum, Jeff See Neutral Milk Hotel Manhattan Transfer, The 42 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Manic Street Preachers 27 Manilow, Barry 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mankey, Jim See Concrete Blonde Mann, Aimee 56 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Mann, Barry 30 Mann, Billy 23 Mann, Bob See Mountain Mann, Herbie 16 Mannheim Steamroller See Chip Davis Manning, Chris See Jellyfish Manning, Roger See Jellyfish Manninger, Hank See Aqua Velvets Mannings, Leo See Savoy Brown Manny, Nate See Murder City Devils Manson, John See Swan Silvertones, The Manson, Marilyn See Marilyn Manson Manson, Shirley See Garbage Mansun 30 Mantia, Brain See Guns n’ Roses Manuel, Richard See Band, The Many, Trey See His Name Is Alive Manzanera, Phil See Roxy Music Manzarek, Ray See Doors, The Mapfumo, Thomas 39 Marazzi, Paul See A1 Marc 7 See Jurassic 5 March, Kevin See Shudder to Think
Mancini, Henry 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Marcy Playground 69 Earlier sketch in CM 31
Mandel, Harvey See Canned Heat
Marhevka, Glenn See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Madan, Sonya Aurora See Echobelly Madden, Benji See Good Charlotte Madden, Joanie See Cherish the Ladies Madden, Joel See Good Charlotte Madden, Mickey See Maroon 5 Madder Rose 17 Maddison, Guy See Mudhoney Mader, Logan See Machine Head Madlib 48 Madness 27 Madonna 38 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Mae, Michelle See Make-Up, The Mael, Ron See Sparks Mael, Russell See Sparks Magehee, Marty See 4Him Magers, Brad See Bronx, The Maghostut, Malachi Favors See Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Magical Strings 43 Maginnis, Tom See Buffalo Tom Magnetic Fields, The 28 Magnie, John See Subdudes, The Magoogan, Wesley See English Beat, The Mahavishnu Orchestra 19 Maher, John See Buzzcocks, The Maher, Mark “Kram” See Spiderbait Mahogany, Kevin 26 Mahoney, Pat See Les Savy Fav Mahoney, Tim See 311 Maida, Raine See Our Lady Peace Maillard, Carol See Sweet Honey in the Rock
Maïtra, Shyamal See Gong Majewski, Hank See Four Seasons, The
Makem, Tommy 67 Also see Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Make-Up, The 53 Makie, Joe See Workhorse Movement, The Makino, Kazu See Blonde Redhead Malakian, Daron See System of a Down Malcolm, Hugh See Skatalites, The Malcolm, Joy See Incognito Maldonado, Taty See El Gran Combo Male, Johnny See Republica Malfitano, Catherine 45 Malherbe, Didier See Gong Malik B. See Roots, The Malin, Jesse See D Generation Malinowski, Jay See Bedouin Soundclash Malins, Mike See Goo Goo Dolls, The Malkmus, Stephen See Pavement Malley, Matt See Counting Crows Mallinder, Stephen See Cabaret Voltaire Mallonee, Bill See Vigilantes of Love Malmsteen, Yngwie 24 Malo, Raul 63 Malo, Raul See Mavericks, The Malone, Kyp See TV on the Radio Malone, Michelle 30 Malone, Russell 27 Malone, Tommy See Subdudes, The Malone, Tom See Blood, Sweat and Tears Malone, William See Fairfield Four Maloney, Pete See Dishwalla Also see Tonic Mamas and the Papas 21 Man or Astroman? 21
Mandel, Johnny 28
Maric´, Ljubica 48
Majidi, Armand See Sick of It All
Mandell, Eleni 63 Mandisa 67
Maricich, Khaela See Blow, The
Makeba, Miriam 8
Mandrell, Barbara 61
Marie, Buffy Sainte
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See Sainte-Marie, Buffy Marienthal, Eric See Rippingtons Marilyn Manson 44 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Marin, Carlos See Il Divo Marin, Wendy See Christafari Marina, Anya 66 Marine, Mitch See Brave Combo Marine, Mitch See Tripping Daisy Marini, Lou, Jr. See Blood, Sweat and Tears Marinos, Jimmy See Romantics, The Mario 55 Marker, Steve See Garbage Markovic, Boban See Boban Markovic Orkestar Markovic, Marko See Boban Markovic Orkestar Marks, Toby See De Gaia, Banco Marley, Bob 3 Marley, Damian 39 Marley, Rita 10 Marley, Ziggy 47 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Marnie, Helen See Ladytron Marnik, Matthew See Hot Hot Heat Maroon, Paul See Walkmen, The Maroon 5 54 Marquez, Carlos See Aterciopelados Marquis, Del See Scissor Sisters Marr, Johnny See Modest Mouse Marr, Johnny See Smiths, The Also see The The Marriner, Neville 7 Marriott, Steve See Humble Pie Mars, Chris See Golden Smog Mars, Chris See Replacements, The Mars, Derron See Less Than Jake Mars, Mick See Mötley Crüe
See Los Hombres Calientes Marsalis, Wynton 20 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Marsh, Ian Craig See Human League, The Marsh, Randy See Northwoods Improvisers Marshal, Cornel See Third World Marshall, Amanda 27 Marshall, Arik See Red Hot Chili Peppers Marshall, Brian See Alter Bridge Marshall, Brian See Creed Marshall, Chan See Cat Power Marshall, David Alan See Chanticleer Marshall, Jeff See Clem Snide Marshall, Jenell See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Marshall, Jeremy See Cold Marshall, John See Soft Machine Marshall, Steve See Gene Loves Jezebel Marshall Tucker Band 43 Mars Volta, The 55 Martensen, Vic See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Martha and the Vandellas 25 Martin, Barbara See Supremes, The Martin, Bardi See Candlebox Martin, Barrett See Screaming Trees Martin, Billy See Good Charlotte Martin, Carl See Shai Martin, Christopher See Kid ’n Play Martin, Chris See Coldplay Martin, Dean 1
See Tea Party Martin, Jimmy 5 Also see Osborne Brothers, The Martin, Jim See Faith No More Martin, Johnney See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Martin, Jordan See Great White Martin, Kevin See Candlebox Martin, Luci See Chic Martin, Mary 27 Martin, Max 67 Martin, Phonso See Steel Pulse Martin, Ricky 69 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Martin, Ronnie See Joy Electric Martin, Sarah See Belle and Sebastian Martin, Sennie See Kool & the Gang Martin, Skip See Dazz Band Martin, Toby See Youth Group Martin, Tony See Black Sabbath Martinez, Angie 43 Martinez, Anthony See Black Flag Martinez, Christina See Boss Hog Martinez, Cliff See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Martinez, Cruz See Kumbia Kings Martinez, Jose See Banda el Recodo Martinez, Robert See ? and the Mysterians Martinez, S. A. See 311 Martinez de la Coterie, Gonzalo See Marcy Playground Martini, Jerry See Sly & the Family Stone
Martin, Dewey See Buffalo Springfield
Martino, Pat 17
Mars, Ruby See Rocket from the Crypt Mars, Thomas See Phoenix Marsalis, Branford 10
Martin, Eric See Mr. Big
Martsch, Doug See Built to Spill Martyn, John 43
Martin, Eric See Supersuckers
Marvin, Hank B. See Shadows, The
Martin, Felix See Hot Chip
Marx, Richard 21 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Martin, George 6
Mary Mary 67 Earlier sketch in CM 39
Martin, Greg See Kentucky Headhunters, The Martin, Janis 59
Marsalis, Ellis 13
Martin, Jason See Starflyer 59
Marsalis, Jason
Martin, Jeff
Mascagni, Pietro 25 Mascherino, Fred See Taking Back Sunday Mascis, J. See Dinosaur Jr.
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Mascis, J See Dinosaur Jr. Masdea, Jim See Boston Mase 27 Masekela, Hugh 7 Maseo See De La Soul Masi, Nick See Four Seasons, The Mason, Bob See Fugs, The Mason, Dave See Fleetwood Mac Also see Traffic Mason, Harvey See Fourplay Mason, Nick See Pink Floyd Mason, Stephen See Beta Band, The Mason, Steve See Jars of Clay Mason, Terry See Joy Division Mason, Willy 62 Masse, Laurel See Manhattan Transfer, The Massey, Bobby See O’Jays, The Massey, Graham See 808 State Massi, Nick See Four Seasons, The Massive Attack 17 Mast, Evan See Ratatat Masta Ace 40 Mastelotto, Pat See King Crimson Master D See Asian Dub Foundation Master Gee See Sugarhill Gang Master P 22 Masur, Kurt 11 Matchbox 20 27 Material See Laswell, Bill Mates, Brad See Emerson Drive Mates of State 66 Matheson, David See Moxy Früvous Mathias, Nathaniel “Jerry” See Toots and the Maytals Mathis, Johnny 2 Mathosa, Lebo 61 Mathus, Jim See Squirrel Nut Zippers Matisyahu 59 Matlock, Glen See Sex Pistols, The Matronic, Ana See Scissor Sisters Matsui, Keiko 35
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Matsuzaki, Satomi See Deerhoof Mattacks, Dave See Fairport Convention Mattea, Kathy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Matterson, J. B. See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Matthew Good Band 34 Matthews, Cerys See Catatonia Matthews, Chris See Shudder to Think Matthews, Dave See Dave Matthews Band Matthews, Donna Lorraine See Elastica Matthews, Eric 22 Matthews, Ian See Fairport Convention Matthews, Monty See Jordanaires, The Matthews, Patrick See Vines, The Matthews, Patrick See Youth Group Matthews, Quinn See Butthole Surfers Matthews, Scott See Butthole Surfers Matthews, Simon See Jesus Jones Matthews, Winston “Pipe” See Wailing Souls Matthews Jr., Bill See Jordanaires, The Matthews Jr., Neal See Jordanaires, The Mattila, Karita 48 Mattock, Jon See Spacemen 3 Also see Spiritualized Matz, Peter 43 Maunick, Bluey See Incognito Maurer, Gary See Hem Maurer, John See Social Distortion Mauriat, Paul 60 Maust, Matt See Cold War Kids Mavericks, The 15 Maxi Jazz See Faithless Maxwell 22
May, Brian See Queen May, Derrick 51 May, Phil See Pretty Things, The Mayall, John 7 Mayer, John 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Mayes, Lenny See Dramatics, The Mayfield, Curtis 8 Also see Impressions, The Mayfield, Irvin See Los Hombres Calientes Mayock, Emer See Afro Celt Sound System Mays, Odeen, Jr. See Kool & the Gang Mazelle, Kym See Soul II Soul Mazibuko, Abednego See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mazibuko, Albert See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mazur, Epic See Crazy Town Mazzalai, Christian See Phoenix Mazzola, Joey See Sponge Mazzy Star 17 Mboup, Assane See Orchestra Baobab Mboup, Laye See Orchestra Baobab MC Breed 17 MC Clever See Digital Underground MC Eiht 27 MC Eric See Technotronic M.C. Hammer See Hammer, M.C. MC Lyte 8 MC 900 Ft. Jesus 16 M.C. Ren See N.W.A. MC Serch 10 MCA See Yauch, Adam McAdorey, Michelle See Crash Vegas McAlister, James See Pedro the Lion McAllister, Laurie See Runaways, The
Maxwell, Charmayne See Brownstone
McAloon, Martin See Prefab Sprout
Maxwell, Nathen See Flogging Molly
McAloon, Paddy See Prefab Sprout
Maxwell, Russ See Molly Hatchet
McArthur, Keith See Spearhead
Maxwell, Tom See Squirrel Nut Zippers
McAuley, Mick See Solas
May, Brian See Nields, The
McAuley, Robin See Survivor
McBay, Clint See Chainsaw Kittens, The McBoutie, Rip See Lane, Fred McBrain, Nicko See Iron Maiden McBrayer, Jody See Avalon McBride, Christian 17 McBride, Martina 52 Earlier sketch in CM 14 McBride, Michael See Raspberries McCabe, Nick See Verve, The McCabe, Zia See Dandy Warhols McCabe, Zia See Dandy Warhols, The McCain, Edwin 35 McCall, Renee See Sounds of Blackness McCall, Sam See Slobberbone McCall, Scott See Two Dollar Pistols McCandless, Paul See Oregon McCandless, Sam See Cold McCann, Lila 26 McCann, Séan See Great Big Sea McCarl, Scott See Raspberries McCarrick, Martin See Siouxsie and the Banshees McCarroll, Tony See Oasis McCarthy, Gavin See Karate McCarthy, Nick See Franz Ferdinand McCarthy, Stephen See Jayhawks, The McCartney, Jesse 60 McCartney, Paul 58 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Beatles, The McCarty, Jim See Yardbirds, The McCary, Michael S. See Boyz II Men McCaslin, Jason “Core” See Sum 41 McCaughan, Mac See Superchunk
See Snow Patrol McClennan, Tommy 25 McClinton, Delbert 14 McCloud, Scott See Girls Against Boys McCluney, Michael See Day26 McClurkin, Donnie 52 Earlier sketch in CM 35 McCluskey, Andy See Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark McColgan, Mike See Dropkick Murphys McCollum, Rick See Afghan Whigs McCombs, Doug See Tortoise McConnell, Jordan See Duhks, The McConnell, Page See Phish McConnell, Page See Phish McCoo, Marilyn 62 McCoo, Marilyn See Fifth Dimension McCook, Jack See Superchunk McCook, Tommy See Skatalites, The McCorkle, George See Marshall Tucker Band McCorkle, Susannah 27 McCormack, Phil See Molly Hatchet McCormick, Gary See Exploited, The McCoury, Del 15 McCowin, Michael See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The McCoy, Neal 15
McCaughey, Scott 31
McCullagh, John See Divine Comedy, The
McCaughey, Scott See Minus 5, The McClain, Dave See Machine Head
McCoy, Travis See Gym Class Heroes McCoys, The 49 McCracken, Chet See Doobie Brothers, The McCrary, Sam See Fairfield Four McCray, Lane See La Bouche McCrea, John See Cake McCready, Mike See Pearl Jam McCready, Mindy 22 McCreeth, Andy See Blue Aeroplanes, The
McCulloch, Andrew See King Crimson
McClary, Thomas See Commodores, The
McCulloch, Ian 23 Also see Echo and the Bunnymen
McClelland, Mark
McCullough, Danny
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See Animals, The McCurdy, Xan See Cake McCusker, John See Battlefield Band, The McCutcheon, Ian See Mojave 3 Also see Slowdive McD, Jimmy See Jimmie’s Chicken Shack McDaniel, Chris See Confederate Railroad McDaniels, Darryl “D” See Run DMC McDermott, Brian See Del Amitri McDermott, John See Irish Tenors, The McDonald, Audra 36 McDonald, “Country Joe” See Country Joe and the Fish McDonald, Gene See Florida Boys, The McDonald, Hugh See Bon Jovi McDonald, Ian See Foreigner Also see King Crimson McDonald, Jeff See Redd Kross McDonald, Lloyd “Bread” See Wailing Souls McDonald, Michael 59 McDonald, Michael See Doobie Brothers, The McDonald, Richie See Lonestar McDonald, Steven See Redd Kross McDorman, Joe See Statler Brothers, The McDougall, Don See Guess Who McDowell, Hugh See Electric Light Orchestra McDowell, Mississippi Fred 16 McDowell, Smilin’ Jay See BR5-49 McDuffie, Chris See Apples in Stereo McElhaney, Kevin See Chainsaw Kittens, The McElhone, John See Texas McElroy, Sollie See Flamingos, The McElroy, Thomas See Club Nouveau McEntire, John See Sea and Cake, The McEntire, John See Tortoise McEntire, Reba 38 Earlier sketch in CM 11 McErlaine, Ally See Texas
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McEuen, John See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The McFadden, Bryan See Westlife McFarlane, Elaine See Mamas and the Papas McFee, John See Doobie Brothers, The McFerrin, Bobby 3 McFessel, Sean See Cake MC5, The 9 McGarrigle, Kate and Anna 35 McGearly, James See Christian Death McGee, Brian See Simple Minds McGee, Jerry See Ventures, The McGeoch, John See Siouxsie and the Banshees McGerr, Jason See Death Cab for Cutie McGill, Lucius See Dells, The McGill, Michael See Dells, The McGinley, Matt See Gym Class Heroes McGinley, Raymond See Swizz Beatz McGinley, Raymond See Teenage Fanclub McGinniss, Will See Audio Adrenaline McGough , Danny See Shivaree McGrath, Mark See Sugar Ray McGrath, Sean See Saves the Day McGraw, Tim 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 McGriff, Jimmy 66 McGuigan, Paul See Oasis McGuinn, Jim See McGuinn, Roger McGuinn, Roger 35 Also see Byrds, The McGuinness See Lords of Acid McGuire, Andy See Spoon McGuire, Barry 45 McGuire, Christine See McGuire Sisters, The McGuire, Dorothy See McGuire Sisters, The
McIntosh, Robbie See Average White Band McIntosh, Robbie See Pretenders, The McIntyre, Jim See Apples in Stereo McIntyre, Joey 34 Also see New Kids on the Block McIntyre, Owen “Onnie” See Average White Band McJohn, Goldy See Steppenwolf McKagan, Duff See Guns n’ Roses McKahey, Liam See Cousteau McKay, Al See Earth, Wind and Fire McKay, John See Siouxsie and the Banshees McKay, Nellie 61 McKean, Michael See Spinal Tap McKee, Julius See Dirty Dozen Brass Band McKee, Maria 11 McKeehan, Toby See dc Talk McKenna, Greg See Letters to Cleo McKenna, Lori 54 McKennitt, Loreena 24 McKenzie, Bret See Flight of the Conchords McKenzie, Christina “Licorice” See Incredible String Band McKenzie, Derrick See Jamiroquai McKenzie, Scott See Mamas and the Papas McKeown, Erin 57 McKernan, Ron “Pigpen” See Grateful Dead, The McKinney, Andy See Molly Hatchet McKinney, William See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers McKinney’s Cotton Pickers 16 McKinnon, Clinton See Mr. Bungle McKnight, Brian 22 McKnight III, Claude V. See Take 6 McLachlan, Sarah 62 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 McLagan, Ian See Faces, The
See Backstreet Boys McLean, Dave 24 McLean, Don 7 McLean, Jackie 41 McLean, John See Beta Band, The McLean, Jordan See Antibalas McLemore, Lamonte See Fifth Dimension McLennan, Grant 21 Also see Go-Betweens, The McLeod, Rory See Roomful of Blues McLoughlin, Jon See Del Amitri McMackin, Bryon See Pennywise McMahan, Brian See Slint McMahon, Andrew See Something Corporate McMeel, Mickey See Three Dog Night McMicken, Scott See Dr. Dog McMurray, Rick See Ash McMurtry, James 10 McNabb, Sean See Great White McNabb, Travis See Better Than Ezra McNabb, Travis See Vigilantes of Love McNair, Sylvia 15 McNally, James See Afro Celt Sound System McNally, Joe See Voodoo Glow Skulls McNally, John See Searchers, The McNally, Ste See BBMak McNeely, Big Jay 37 McNeill, Brian See Battlefield Band, The McNeill, Campbell See Aereogramme McNeilly, Mac See Jesus Lizard McNevan, Trevor See FM Static McNew, James See Yo La Tengo McPartland, Marian 51 Earlier sketch in CM 15
McLaren, Malcolm 23
McPhatter, Clyde 25 Also see Drifters, The
McGuire, Mike See Shenandoah
McLaughlin, David See Lynn Morris Band
McPherson, Graham “Suggs” See Madness
McGuire, Phyllis See McGuire Sisters, The
McLaughlin, John 12 Also see Mahavishnu Orchestra
McPherson, Scott See Sense Field
McGuire Sisters, The 27
McLawhorn, Troy See Seether
McPherson, Todd See Kingsmen, The
McLean, A. J.
McQuater, Matthew
McIlrath, Tim See Rise Against
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See Clovers, The McQuillar, Shawn See Kool & the Gang McRae, Carmen 9 McReynolds, Jesse See McReynolds, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, Jim and Jesse 12 McReynolds, Jim See McReynolds, Jim and Jesse McRobbie, Stephen See Pastels, The McRory, Gordon See Fratellis, The McShane, Bill See Ultimate Fakebook McShane, Ronnie See Chieftains, The McShann, Jay 41 McShee, Jacqui See Pentangle McSpadden, Gary See Imperials, The McTaggert, Ed See Daniel Amos McTell, Blind Willie 17 McVie, Christine 53 Also see Fleetwood Mac McVie, John See Fleetwood Mac McVinnie, Duke See Shivaree McWhinney, James See Big Mountain McWhinney, Joaquin See Big Mountain Mdletshe, Geophrey See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mead, Chuck See BR5-49 Meade, Tyson See Chainsaw Kittens, The Meadham, Steve See Los Lonely Boys Meagher, Ron See Beau Brummels Meany, Paul See Mute Math Meat Loaf 12 Meat Puppets, The 13 Medeles, Jose See Breeders Medeski, John See Medeski, Martin & Wood Medeski, Martin & Wood 32 Mediaeval Baebes 47 Medley, Bill 3 Medlock, James See Soul Stirrers, The Meehan, Tony See Shadows, The Meek, Joe 46 Meeks, Travis See Days of the New Megadeth 9 Mehldau, Brad 27 Mehta, Zubin 11
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Meid, Lothar See Amon Duul II Meifert, Arnulf See Faust Meine, Klaus See Scorpions, The Meisner, Randy See Eagles, The Mekons, The 15 Melancon, Mike See Emerson Drive Melanie 12 Melax, Einar See Sugarcubes, The Melcher, Terry 53 Melchiondo, Mickey See Ween Melillo, Dave See Cute Is What We Aim For Melin, Eric See Ultimate Fakebook Mellencamp, John 65 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see John Cougar Mellencamp Mellinger, Anne See Beulah Mellino, Iza See Les Négresses Vertes Mellino, Stéfane See Les Négresses Vertes Meloy, Colin See Decemberists, The Melton, Barry See Country Joe and the Fish Melvin, Eric See NOFX Melvins 46 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Melvoin, Jonathan See Smashing Pumpkins Memphis Jug Band 25 Memphis Minnie 25 Men at Work 34 Menck, Ric See Velvet Crush Mendel, Nate See Foo Fighters Also see Sunny Day Real Estate Mendes, Sergio 65 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Mendoza, Lydia 56 Mendoza, Mark See Twisted Sister Mengede, Peter See Helmet Menken, Alan 10 Menotti, Gian Carlo 37 Mentzer, Ethan See Click Five, The Menuhin, Yehudi 11 Menz, Junior See Paragons, The Menza, Nick See Megadeth
Mercado, Scott See Candlebox Mercer, James See Shins, The Mercer, Jerry See April Wine Mercer, Johnny 13 Merchant, Jimmy See Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Merchant, Natalie 25 Also see 10,000 Maniacs Mercier, Peadar See Chieftains, The Mercurio, Robert See Galactic Mercury, Freddie See Queen Mercury Rev 28 MercyMe 56 Merman, Ethel 27 Merrick, Bryn See Damned, The Merrill, Robbie See Godsmack Merrin, Adam See 88, The Merritt, Brad See 54-40 Merritt, Cari Lee 50 Merritt, Jacob See Pomegranates Merritt, Stephin See Magnetic Fields, The Merritt, Tift 52 Mertens, Paul See Poi Dog Pondering Merzbow 31 Mesaros, Michael See Smithereens, The Messe, Dan See Hem Messecar, Dek See Caravan Messina, Jim See Buffalo Springfield Messina, Jo Dee 64 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Messina, Joe See Funk Brothers Metallica 66 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Meteors, The 61 Meters, The 53 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Methembu, Russel See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Metheny, Pat 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Method Man 31 Also see Wu-Tang Clan
Metzger, Mark See Chainsaw Kittens, The Mew, Sharon See Elastica Meyer, Edgar 40 Meyer, Eric See Charm Farm Meyers, Augie See Texas Tornados, The MF Doom 54 Mhaonaigh, Mairead Ni See Altan Mhire, Jeremy See Plus One M.I.A. 63 Michael, George 49 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Michael, Tom See SonicFlood Michaels, Bret See Poison Michaels, Dan See Adam Again Michaelson, Ingrid 67 Michalka, Alyson See Aly & AJ Michalka, Amanda See Aly & AJ Michel, Luke See Emmet Swimming Michel, Prakazrel “Pras” See Fugees, The Michele, Riki See Adam Again Michiles, Malcolm See Citizen King Mickens, Robert See Kool & the Gang Middlebrook, Ralph “Pee Wee” See Ohio Players Middleton, Darren See Powderfinger Middleton, Malcolm See Arab Strap Middleton, Mark See Blackstreet Midler, Bette 50 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Midnight Oil 11 Midon, Raul 57 Midori 7 Mighty Mighty Bosstones 20 Mighty Clouds of Joy, The 17 Mihm, Danny See Flamin’ Groovies Mike D See Diamond, Michael Mike TV See Get Set Go Mike & the Mechanics 17 Mikens, Dennis See Smithereens, The
Metric 68
Mikens, Robert See Kool & the Gang
Mettler, Darren See O.C. Supertones, The
Milan, Amy See Broken Social Scene
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Milchem, Glenn See Beck Milchem, Glenn See Blue Rodeo Miles, Chris See Northern Lights Miles, David See ESG Miles, Richard See Soul Stirrers, The Miles, Ron 22 Milian, Christina 53 Millan, Amy See Stars Millar, Deborah See Massive Attack Millard, Bart See MercyMe Millard, Ross See Futureheads, The Miller, Buddy 31 Miller, Charles See War Miller, Dan See O-Town Miller, David See Asleep at the Wheel Miller, David See Il Divo Miller, Frankie 59 Miller, Glenn 6 Miller, J.D. 67 Miller, Jacob “Killer” See Inner Circle Miller, Jerry See Moby Grape Miller, Julie 55 Miller, Keith See Elms, The Miller, Kevin See Fuel Miller, Marcus 64 Earlier sketch in CM 38 Miller, Mark See Sawyer Brown Miller, Mitch 11 Miller, Rhett See Old 97’s Miller, Rhett See Old 97’s Miller, Rice See Williamson, Sonny Boy Miller, Rick See Southern Culture on the Skids Miller, Robert See Supertramp Miller, Roger 4 Miller, Roger See Alloy Orchestra Miller, Roger See Mission of Burma Miller, Ryan See Guster Miller, Scott See Loud Family, The
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Miller, Steve 2 Miller, Zach See Dr. Dog Milli Vanilli 4 Milliken, Catherine See Ensemble Modern Mills, Bryan See Divine Comedy, The Mills, Crispian See Kula Shaker Mills, Donald See Mills Brothers, The Mills, Fred See Canadian Brass, The Mills, Harry See Mills Brothers, The Mills, Herbert See Mills Brothers, The Mills, John, Jr. See Mills Brothers, The Mills, John, Sr. See Mills Brothers, The Mills, Mike See R.E.M. Mills, Sidney See Steel Pulse Mills, Stephanie 21 Mills Brothers, The 14 Milo, Nick See Tower of Power Milone, Dave See Radio 4 Milsap, Ronnie 2 Milton, Doctor See Alien Sex Fiend Minekawa, Takako 53 Mingis, Chuck See Days of the New Mingus, Charles 9 Ministry 10 Minnelli, Liza 19 Minns, Danielle See Minty Minogue, Kylie 69 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Minott, Sugar 31 Mint Condition 29 Minton, Phil 29 Minty 32 Minus 5, The 51 Minutemen, The 31 Mirabal, Robert 45 Miranda, Freddi See El Gran Combo Misfits, The 32 Miskulin, Joey “The Cowpolka King” See Riders in the Sky Miss Kier Kirby See Lady Miss Kier Missing Persons 39 Mission of Burma 51 Mister Rogers See Rogers, Fred
See Curve Mitchell, Billy See Clovers, The Mitchell, Bruce See Durutti Column, The Mitchell, Burt See Ceili Rain Mitchell, Dryden See Alien Ant Farm Mitchell, Elizabeth See Ida Mitchell, John See Asleep at the Wheel Mitchell, Joni 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Mitchell, Katrina See Pastels, The Mitchell, Keith See Mazzy Star Mitchell, Mike See Kingsmen, The Mitchell, Mitch See Guided By Voices Mitchell, Roscoe See Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Mitchell-Cardenas, Roy See Mute Math Mittoo, Jackie See Skatalites, The Mize, Ben See Counting Crows Mizell, Jay “Jam Master Jay” See Run DMC Mizrahi, Sylvain See New York Dolls, The Mo’, Keb’ 52 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Moakes, Gordon See Bloc Party Moberley, Gary See Sweet Moby 64 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Moby Grape 12 Mochiach, Rea See Gogol Bordello Modeliste, Joseph “Zigaboo” See Meters, The Modest Mouse 60 Earlier sketch in CM 30 moe. 34 Moerlen, Pierre See Gong
Mohan, John See Felt Mohilowski, Jordan See Afters, The Mohr, Avion See Christafari Mohr, Mark See Christafari Mohr, Todd See Big Head Todd and the Monsters Mojave 3 26 Molina, Juana 53 Molino, Vincent See Radio Tarifa Molko, Brian See Placebo Molla, Chris See Monks of Doom Molland, Joey See Badfinger Molloy, Matt See Chieftains, The Molly Hatchet 37 Moloko 37 Moloney, Paddy See Chieftains, The Molotov 47 Momus 47 Monaghan, Andy See Frightened Rabbit Monahan, Pat See Train Monahan, Thom See Pernice Brothers Monarch, Michael See Steppenwolf Monasterio, Juan See Brainiac Monch, Pharoahe 29 M-1 See Dead Prez Money, Bob See Jordanaires, The Money, Eddie 16 Money B See Digital Underground Mongush, Andrey See Huun-Huur-Tu Monheit, Jane 33 Monica 60 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Monifah 24 Monk, Meredith 57 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Monk, Thelonious 6
Moffat, Aidan See Arab Strap
Monkees, The 7
Moffatt, Gary See .38 Special
Monro, Diane See String Trio of New York
Moffatt, Katy 46 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Monroe, Bill 1
Moffo, Anna 59
Mistry, Jagdish See Ensemble Modern
Moginie, Jim See Midnight Oil
Mitchell, Alex
Mogwai 27
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Monster, Drunkness See Len Monster Magnet 39 Montana, Country Dick See Beat Farmers
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Montana, Patsy 38 Montana, Tony See Great White Montand, Yves 12 Monte, Marisa 38 Montenegro, Hugo 18 Montenegro, Pilar 52 Montes, George See Son by Four Montes, Javier See Son by Four Montgomery, Eddie See Montgomery Gentry Montgomery, John Michael 14 Montgomery, Ken “Dimwit” See D.O.A. Montgomery, Little Brother 26 Montgomery, Wes 3 Montgomery Gentry 34 Monti, Steve See Curve Montoya, Carlos See Banda el Recodo Montoya, Craig See Everclear Montrose, Ronnie 22 Montroy, Roy See Resurrection Band Montsalvatge, Xavier 39 Moody, Ben See Evanescence Moody, James 34 Moody, Spencer See Murder City Devils Moody Blues, The 18 Moog, Robert A. 46 Moon, Doug See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Moon, Keith See Who, The Moondog 55 Mooney, Malcolm See Can Mooney, Michael See Spiritualized Mooney, Tim See American Music Club Moonglows, The 33 Moor, Davey Ray See Cousteau Moore, Alan See Judas Priest Moore, Angelo See Fishbone
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See Caedmon’s Call Moore, Kevin See Dream Theater Moore, LeRoi See Dave Matthews Band Moore, Lisa See Bang on a Can All-Stars Moore, Mandy 69 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Moore, Melba 7 Moore, Russell See IIIrd Tyme Out Moore, Sam See Sam and Dave Moore, Sean See Manic Street Preachers Moore, Stanton See Galactic Moore, Thurston See Sonic Youth Moore, Undine Smith 40 Moorer, Allison 64 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Moorse, Kiki See Chicks on Speed M.O.P. 34 Morales, Angela See Na Leo Morales, Armond See Imperials, The Morales, Mark See Fat Boys, The Morales, Richie See Spyro Gyra Morales, Rudy See Rumba Club Moran, Jason 44 Morand, Grace See Chenille Sisters, The Moraz, Patrick See Moody Blues, The Also see Yes Morcheeba 25 Moré, Beny 57 Moreira, Airto 44 Also see Weather Report Morello, Tom See Audioslave Also see Rage Against the Machine Morén, Peter See Peter Bjorn and John Moreno, Chino See Deftones Moreno, Jorge 54
Moore, Archie See Velocity Girl
Moreno-Primeau, Soni See Ulali
Moore, Chante 21 Moore, Geoff 43
Moretti, Fabrizio See Strokes, The
Moore, Glen See Oregon
Moreve, Rushton See Steppenwolf
Moore, Johnny “Dizzy” See Skatalites, The
Morgan, Brad See Drive-By Truckers
Moore, Johnny See Drifters, The
Morgan, Cindy 36
Moore, Josh
Morgan, Frank 9
Morgan, Craig 61
Morgan, Jane 30 Morgan, John Russell See Steppenwolf Morgan, Josh See Subways, The Morgan, Lorrie 41 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Morgan, Scott See Destroyer Morgan, Shaun See Seether Morgenstein, Rod See Dixie Dregs Morginsky, Matt See O.C. Supertones, The Mori, Ikue 55 Morisey, Dick See Soft Machine Morissette, Alanis 64 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Mørk, Truls 38 Morley, Pat See Soul Asylum Moro 38 Moroder, Giorgio 63 Moron, Monty Oxy See Damned, The Morphine 29 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Morricone, Ennio 53 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Morris, Keith See Circle Jerks, The Morris, Kenny See Siouxsie and the Banshees Morris, Lynn See Lynn Morris Band Morris, Nate See Boyz II Men Morris, Paul See Rainbow Morris, Roger See Psychedelic Furs Morris, Scotty See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Morris, Stephen See Joy Division Also see New Order Also see Pogues, The Morris, Wanya See Boyz II Men Morrison, Bram See Sharon, Lois & Bram Morrison, Claude See Nylons, The Morrison, Jim 3 Also see Doors, The Morrison, Lindy See Go-Betweens, The
Morrison, Van 24 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Morriss, Mark James See Bluetones, The Morriss, Reginald Ilanthriy See Bluetones, The Morrissett, Paul See Klezmatics, The Morrissey 50 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Smiths, The Morrissey, Bill 12 Morrissey, Steven Patrick See Morrissey Morrow, Stuart See New Model Army Morse, Steve See Dixie Dregs Morton, Everett See English Beat, The Morton, Jelly Roll 7 Morvan, Fab See Milli Vanilli Mos Def 41 Mosbaugh, Garth See Nylons, The Moscheo, Joe See Imperials, The Moseley, Keith See String Cheese Incident, The Mosely, Chuck See Faith No More Mosely, Pete See Yellowcard Moser, Scott “Cactus” See Ceili Rain Also see Highway 101 Mosher, Ken See Squirrel Nut Zippers Mosley, Bob See Moby Grape Mosley, Lacey See Flyleaf Moss, Ian See Cold Chisel Moss, Jason See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Moss, John See Culture Club Moss, Jon See Damned, The Moss, Ronn See Player Mosshart, Alison See Kills, The Most, Mickie 29 Mothersbaugh, Bob See Devo Mothersbaugh, Mark See Devo
Morrison, Patricia See Damned, The
Motörhead 10
Morrison, Sterling See Velvet Underground, The
Motta, Danny See Roomful of Blues
Morrison, Travis See Dismemberment Plan
Mottola, Tommy 36
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Mott the Hoople 31
Mould, Bob 57
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Also see World Saxophone Quartet Murray, Dee See Spencer Davis Group Murray, Don See Turtles, The Murray, Jim See Imperials, The Murray, Jim See Quicksilver Messenger Service Murray, Keith See We Are Scientists Murray, Randy See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Murray-Leslie, Alex See Chicks on Speed Musburger, Mike See Fastbacks, The Musburger, Mike See Supersuckers Muse 40 Mushok, Mike See Staind Mushroom See Massive Attack Music Revelation Ensemble 43 Musiq 63 Earlier sketch in CM 40 Musiq Soulchild See Musiq Muskat, Tamir See Balkan Beat Box Musselwhite, Charlie 13 Mustaine, Dave See Megadeth Also see Metallica Mutchler, Billy See Samples Mute Math 68 Muti, Riccardo 56 Mutter, Anne-Sophie 23 Mwelase, Jabulane See Ladysmith Black Mambazo MxPx 33 My Bloody Valentine 29
Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Hüsker Dü Moulding, Colin See XTC Mounfield, Gary See Stone Roses, The Mounir, Mohamed 48 Mountain 30 Mountain Goats, The 51 Mouquet, Eric See Deep Forest Mouse On Mars 32 Mouskouri, Nana 12 Mouzon, Alphonse See Weather Report Moves, DJ See Len Movshon, Nick See Antibalas Mowatt, Judy 46 Moxy Früvous 45 Moye, Famoudou Don See Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Moyet, Alison 65 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Moyse, David See Air Supply Mozetich, Marjan 55 Mr. Big 65 Mr. Bungle 58 Mr. Dalvin See Jodeci Mr. Greenweedz See Liquid Soul Mraz, Jason 52 Mrotek, Andy See Academy Isѧ, The Mr. T Experience, The 29 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Mthembu, Russel See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mötley Crüe 35 Mtukudzi, Oliver 57 M2M 42 Mudhoney 65 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Mudvayne 42 Mueller, Karl See Soul Asylum Muhammad, Idris 40
See Automatic, The Muller, Dean See Cosmic Psychos Mulligan, Declan See Beau Brummels Mulligan, Gerry 16 Mullins, Rich 35 Mullins, Shawn 33 Mulreany, Paul See Blue Aeroplanes, The
Murphy, Michael See REO Speedwagon
Mydland, Brent See Grateful Dead, The
Mui, Anita 48
Murphy, Patrick See Gaelic Storm
Myers, Alan See Devo
Murphy, Peter 22 Also see Bauhaus
Myers, Kris See Umphrey’s McGee
Muldaur, Maria 18
Murphy, Róisín 68 Also see Moloko
Myers, Zach See Shinedown
Nasta, Ken See Royal Trux
Mulholland, Dave See Aztec Camera
Murray, Anne 4
Myles, Alannah 4
Murray, Ariana See Earlimart
Myles, John H. See Swan Silvertones, The
Nastanovich, Bob See Pavement
Murray, Dave See Iron Maiden
Myrdhin See Afro Celt Sound System
Murray, Dave 28 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble
Mystic Revealers 16
Nathaniel, Tobias See Black Heart Procession
Mystikal 29
Nathanson, Matt 69
Myton, Cedric
Naughton, Naturi
Muir, Jamie See King Crimson Muir, Mike See Suicidal Tendencies
Mullen, Larry, Jr. See U2 Mullen, Mary See Congo Norvell Mullen, Nicole C. 44 Mullen, Paul
Mulvanerty, Joseph See Black 47 Mulvey, Peter 59 Múm 50 Muncey, Cameron See Jet Mundell, Wyndorf See Monster Magnet Munson, John See Semisonic Munter, Rosanna See Play Murcia, Billy See New York Dolls Murder City Devils 42 Murdoch, Alexi 69 Murdoch, Stuart See Belle and Sebastian Murdock, Roger See King Missile Muriel, Xavier See Buckcherry Murph See Dinosaur Jr. Murphey, Michael Martin 9 Murphy, Brigid See Poi Dog Pondering Murphy, Chris See Sloan Murphy, Dan See Golden Smog Murphy, Dan See Soul Asylum Murphy, James See LCD Soundsystem Murphy, Jesse See Brazilian Girls Murphy, John See Gene Loves Jezebel
My Chemical Romance 56 My Morning Jacket 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Mya 32
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See Congos, The Myung, John See Dream Theater ’N Sync 25 Na Leo 38 Nada Surf 57 Na’dirah See Arrested Development Naess, Leona 46 Naftalin, Mark See Quicksilver Messenger Service Nagler, Eric 8 Naim, Yael 67 Najee 21 Najma 39 Nakai, R. Carlos 24 Nakamura, Dan “The Automator” See Gorillaz Nakamura, Tetsuya “Tex” See War Nakatami, Michie See Shonen Knife Naked, Bif 29 Naked, Dave See Screeching Weasel Nana See Rasputina Nancarrow, Conlon 56 Earlier sketch in CM 32 Also see AMM Nance, Todd See Widespread Panic Nando See Kumbia Kings Nanji, Mato See Indigenous Napolitano, Johnette See Concrete Blonde Nappy Roots 46 Narcizo, David See Throwing Muses Nas 49 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Nascimento, Milton 6 Nash, Graham See Crosby, Stills, and Nash Also see Hollies, The Nash, Kate 69 Nash, Leigh See Sixpence None the Richer Nash, Mark See PFR Nash, Nasher See Frankie Goes To Hollywood Nashville Bluegrass Band 14
Naté, Ultra 34 Nate Dogg 51
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See 3LW Naughty by Nature 11 Navarro, David See Jane’s Addiction Also see Red Hot Chili Peppers Navarro Fats 25 Nawasadio, Sylvie See Zap Mama Nazworthy, Dave See Down By Law N.D. See Rocket from the Crypt Ndegéocello, Me’Shell 18 N’Diaye, Baro See Orchestra Baobab N’Diaye, Charlie See Orchestra Baobab N’Dour, Youssou 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Also see Orchestra Baobab Ndugu See Weather Report Neal, Karen See His Name Is Alive Near, Holly 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Needham, Jimmy 68 Needham, Margie See Chordettes, The Neel, Johnny See Allman Brothers, The
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Nelson, Brett See Built to Spill
Nelson, Peter See New Model Army Nelson, Rick 2 Nelson, Sean See Harvey Danger Nelson, Shara See Massive Attack Nelson, Willie 54 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Neptunes, The 45 N.E.R.D. 65 Nero, Peter 19 Nershi, Bill See String Cheese Incident, The Nesbitt, John See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Nesbitt, Máiréad See Celtic Woman Nesby, Ann 57 Nesmith, Mike See Monkees, The Ness, Mike See Social Distortion Netrebko, Anna 49 Netson, Brett See Built to Spill Also see Caustic Resin Nettles, Jennifer See Sugarland Neu! 32 Neudorf, Darryl See 54-40 Neufeld, Paul See NOJO Neufeld, Sarah See Arcade Fire Neufville, Renee See Zhane Neumann, Kurt See BoDeans Neurosis 28 Neutral Milk Hotel 31 Nevarez, Alfred See All-4-One Nevil, Robbie 61 Neville, Aaron 5 Also see Neville Brothers, The Neville, Art See Meters, The Also see Neville Brothers, The
Nelson, Brian See Velocity Girl
Neville, Charles See Neville Brothers, The
Nelson, David See Last Poets
Neville, Cyril See Meters, The Also see Neville Brothers, The
Negativland 30 Negron, Chuck See Three Dog Night Negroni, Joe See Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Nehra, Andrew See Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise Nehra, Michael See Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise Neil, Chris See Less Than Jake Neil, Fred 42 Neil, Vince See Mötley Crüe Nelly 40
Nelson, Errol “Jay” See Black Uhuru Nelson, Gabe See Cake
Neville Brothers, The 4 Nevin, Brian See Big Head Todd and the Monsters
See NRBQ Newbury, Mickey 44 Newell, Ryan See Sister Hazel Newfield, Heidi See Trick Pony New Grass Revival, The 4 Newman, A.C. 68 Newman, Bryan See Saves the Day Newman, Carl See New Pornographers, The Newman, Colin See Wire Newman, Randy 67 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Newmann, Kurt See BoDeans, The New Pornographers, The 57 New Radicals, The 57 Newsboys, The 67 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Newsham, Sean See Quickspace Newsom, Joanna 61 Newsom, Tommy 63 Newson, Arlene See Poi Dog Pondering NewSong 56 Newsted, Jason See Flotsam and Jetsam Newsted, Jason See Metallica Newton, Colin See Idlewild Newton, Juice 37 Newton, Paul See Uriah Heep Newton, Wayne 2 Newton-Davis, Billy See Nylons, The Newton-John, Olivia 61 Earlier sketch in CM 8 New York Dolls, The 51 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Ne-Yo 62 Niacin 51 Nibbs, Lloyd See Skatalites, The Niblock, Phill 43 Niccals, Murdoc See Gorillaz Nichol, Al See Turtles, The Nicholas, James Dean “J.D.” See Commodores, The Nicholls, Craig See Vines, The
See Royal Crown Revue Nichols, Gates See Confederate Railroad Nichols, Joe 49 Nichols, John See Low Nichols, Todd See Toad the Wet Sprocket Nicholson, Andy See Arctic Monkeys Nickel Creek 40 Nickelback 67 Earlier sketch in CM 36 Nickerson, Charlie See Memphis Jug Band Nickrenz, Erika See Eroica Trio Nicks, Stevie 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Fleetwood Mac Nico 47 Also see Velvet Underground, The Nicol, Simon See Fairport Convention Nicolay, Franz See Hold Steady, The Nicolette See Massive Attack Ni Dhomhnaill, Triona See Nightnoise Nields, David See Nields, The Nields, Katryna See Nields, The Nields, Nerissa See Nields, The Nields, The 48 Nielsen, Craig See Flotsam and Jetsam Nielsen, Rick See Cheap Trick Nielsen, Tim See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Nielson, Sherrill See Imperials, The Night, Candice See Rainbow Nightmares on Wax 51 Nightnoise 45 Nijholt, Nico See Willem Breuker Kollektief Nikleva, Steven See Ray Condo and His Ricochets Nile, Willie 31 Niles, Prescott See Knack, The Nilija, Robert See Last Poets
New Found Glory 50
Nicholls, Geoff See Black Sabbath
Nelson, Keith See Buckcherry
New Kids on the Block 68 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Nichols, Ben See Lucero
Nilsson, Harry 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Nelson, Nate See Flamingos, The Also see Platters, The
New Model Army 35 New Order 11
Nichols, Chad See Lettermen, The
Ní Mhaolchatha, Maéve See Celtic Woman
New Rhythm and Blues Quartet
Nichols, Eddie
Nine Inch Nails 56
Nelson, George See Orioles, The
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Earlier sketch in CM 29 98 Degrees 32 Nino B See Kumbia Kings Nino Tempo & April Stevens 47 Nirvana 8 Nisbett, Steve “Grizzly” See Steel Pulse Nishimoto, Timothy See Musiq Nishino, Kohji See Ghost Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The 41 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Nitzberg, Aric See Caedmon’s Call Nixon, Mojo 32 No Doubt 42 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Noa 65 Nobacon, Danbert “The Cat” See Chumbawamba Nocentelli, Leo See Meters, The Nockels, Christy See Watermark Nockels, Nathan See Watermark Noecker, Pat See Liars Noel, Patrick See Beulah NOFX 28 Nogueras, Moises See El Gran Combo NOJO 47 Nolan, Bob See Sons of the Pioneers Nolan, Brian See American Hi-Fi Nolan, Jerry See New York Dolls, The Nolan, John See Taking Back Sunday Nolan, Larry See Soft Machine Nomiya, Maki See Pizzicato Five Nono See Les Négresses Vertes Noodle See Gorillaz Noonan, Paul See Bell X1 Noone, Peter “Herman” See Herman’s Hermits Nordby, Bob See Kingsmen, The Nordeman, Nichole 47 Nordlander, Matthias See Komeda
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Norman, Bebo 58 Norman, Jessye 7 Norman, Jimmy See Coasters, The Norman, Kyle See Jagged Edge Norman, Larry 42 Norman, Patrick See Rusted Root Norreen, Claus See Aqua Norris, Jean See Zhane North Mississippi Allstars 39 Northern Lights 19 Northern Pikes, The 60 Northey, Craig See Odds Northwoods Improvisers 31 Norton, Butch See eels Norton, Greg See Hüsker Dü Norum, John See Dokken Norvell, Sally See Congo Norvell Norvo, Red 12 Notorious B.I.G. 20 Nova, Heather 30 Novarro, Nate See Cobra Starship Novello, John See Niacin Noveskey, Matt See Blue October Novoselic, Chris (Krist) See Nirvana Novotny, Dave See Saliva Nowell, Bradley James See Sublime NRBQ 12 Nuccio, Carlo See Continental Drifters Nugent, Ted 2 Also see Amboy Dukes, The Numan, Gary 47 Nu-Mark See Jurassic 5 Nunez, Joe See Soulfly Nunley, Louis See Jordanaires, The Nunn, Bobby See Coasters, The Nunn, Jamie See Guttermouth Nunn, Terri See Berlin
Nyolo, Sally See Zap Mama Nyro, Laura 12 Nystrom, Eddie See Saints, The Nystrøm, Lene Grawford See Aqua Oakenfold, Paul 32 Oakes, Richard See Suede Oakes, Warren See Against Me! Oakey, Philip See Human League, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 26 Oakley, Berry See Allman Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Earlier sketch in CM 4 O.A.R. 49 Oasis 41 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Oates, John 67 Also see Hall & Oates Oban, George “Ras Levi” See Aswad Oberst, Conor 67 Also see Bright Eyes Obey, Ebenezer 49 O’Brien, Brien See D.O.A. O’Brien, Danny See Brave Combo O’Brien, Darrin Kenneth See Snow O’Brien, Derek See Social Distortion O’Brien, Dwayne See Little Texas O’Brien, Ed See Radiohead O’Brien, Marty See Kilgore O’Brien, Michael See NewSong O’Brien, Tim 39 O’Bryant, Alan See Nashville Bluegrass Band O’Carroll, Sinead See B*Witched Ocasek, Ric 5 Also see Cars, The Occhipinti, Michael See NOJO Ocean, Billy 4 Oceans, Lucky See Asleep at the Wheel
See Junoon O’Connell, Chris See Asleep at the Wheel O’Connell, Mark See Taking Back Sunday O’Connell, Maura 60 O’Connell, Robbie See Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The O’Connor, Billy See Blondie O’Connor, Daniel See House of Pain O’Connor, Mark 68 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Dixie Dregs O’Connor, P.J. See Radio 4 O’Connor, Sinead 63 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Earlier sketch in CM 3 O.C. Supertones, The 40 Odadjian, Shavo See System of a Down O’Day, Anita 21 ODB See Ol’ Dirty Bastard Odds 20 O’Dell, Homer See Mint Condition Odetta 7 O’Dhomhnaill, Micheal See Nightnoise Odmark, Matt See Jars of Clay O’Donnell, Roger See Cure, The O’Donovan, Tim See Bell X1 Of Montreal 56 O’Farrill, Chico 31 Offspring 62 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Ofwerman, Clarence See Roxette Ofwerman, Staffan See Roxette
Ochowiak, Michel See Les Négresses Vertes
Ohanian, David See Canadian Brass, The
Nutini, Paolo 69
Ochs, Larry See Rova Saxophone Quartet
O’Hara, Helen See Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Ochs, Phil 7
O’Hara, Mary 47 O’Hare, Brendan See Mogwai Also see Teenage Fanclub
Nordwind, Tim See OK Go
Nutter, Alice See Chumbawamba
Norica, Sugar Ray See Roomful of Blues
N.W.A. 6 Nylons, The 6
O’Ciosoig, Colm See My Bloody Valentine
Normals, The 52
Nyman, Michael 15
O’Connell, Brian
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Ogawa, Rumi See Ensemble Modern Ogino, Kazuo See Ghost Ogletree, Mike See Simple Minds Ogre, Nivek See Pigface Also see Skinny Puppy O’Hagan, Sean See Stereolab
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O’Hare, Brendan See Swizz Beatz O’Hearn, Patrick 40 Also see Missing Persons Ohio Players 16 Ohno, Yumiko See Buffalo Daughter Oingo Boingo 39 O’Jays, The 13 Oje, Baba See Arrested Development Ojeda, Eddie See Twisted Sister OK Go 68 O’Keefe, Laurence See Dark Star O’Keefe, Todd See 88, The Okereke, Kele See Bloc Party Ol’ Dirty Bastard 42 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Olafsson, Bragi See Sugarcubes, The Olafunke, Carlene See Black Uhuru Olander, Jimmy See Diamond Rio Olatunji, Babatunde 45 Olaverra, Margot See Go-Go’s, The Old Crow Medicine Show 69 Old 97’s 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Older, Airin See Sugarcult Olde-Wolbers, Christian See Fear Factory Oldfield, Mike 18 Oldham, Jack See Surfaris, The Oldham, Sean See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Oldham, Will 32 Olds, Brent See Poi Dog Pondering Oliffe, David See Vines, The O’Lionaird, Iarla See Afro Celt Sound System Oliver, Joe See Oliver, King Oliver, Karin See His Name Is Alive Oliver, King 15 Oliveri, Nick See Queens of the Stone Age Oliveros, Pauline 47
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Ono, Yoko 47 Earlier sketch in CM 11
Organ, Chad See Flying Luttenbachers, The Orgy 27 O Riada, Sean 56 Origliasso, Lisa See Veronicas, The Orioles, The 35 O’Riordan, Cait See Pogues, The O’Riordan, Dolores See Cranberries, The Orlando, Tony 15 örn, Einar See Sugarcubes, The örnolfsdottir, Margret See Sugarcubes, The O’Rourke, Jim 31 Also see Sonic Youth Orr, Benjamin See Cars, The Orr, Casey See Gwar Orrall, Frank See Poi Dog Pondering Orrico, Stacie 47 Ortega, Leonor “Jeff” See Five Iron Frenzy Ortega, Micah See Five Iron Frenzy Ortiz, Bill See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Ortiz, Domingo “Sunny” See Widespread Panic Ortiz, Opie See Long Beach Dub All Stars Ortmann, Mark See Bottle Rockets Ortoli See Les Négresses Vertes Orton, Beth 26 Orton, Mark See Tin Hat Trio Orzabal, Roland See Tears for Fears Osborn, Jinny See Chordettes, The Osborn, Kassidy See SHeDAISY
Opokuwaa, Akua See Sweet Honey in the Rock
Osborn, Kelsi See SHeDAISY
Orange, Walter “Clyde” See Commodores, The
Osborn, Kristyn See SHeDAISY
Orange County Supertones See O.C. Supertones, The
Osborne, Bob See Osborne Brothers, The
Orb, The 18
Osborne, Buzz See Melvins
See Ensemble Modern Olsdal, Stefan See Placebo Olsen, Richard See Charlatans, The Olsen, Ric See Berlin Olson, Carla 45 Olson, Jeff See Village People, The Olson, Mark See Jayhawks, The Olsson, Bjorn See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Olsson, Nigel See Spencer Davis Group Oltman, Matt See Chanticleer O’Malley, Luke See Antibalas O’Malley, Nick See Arctic Monkeys O’Malley, Tony See 10cc Omarion 62 O’Meara, Jo See S Club 7 Ommer, Nobert See Ensemble Modern On, Richard See O.A.R. Onassis, Blackie See Urge Overkill Ondras, Charlie See Boss Hog O’Neal, Jamie 49 O’Neill, Damian See Undertones, The O’Neill, Jerry See Voodoo Glow Skulls O’Neill, John See Undertones, The O’Neill, Michael See Twisted Sister OneRepublic 69 112 49
Orbison, Roy 2 Orbit, William 30
Olivia Tremor Control 28
Orbital 20
Olkhovsky, Sergei See Bering Strait
Orchestra Baobab 42
Olley, Chris See Six by Seven Ollis, Terry See Hawkwind Ollu, Franck
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 21 O’Reagan, Tim See Jayhawks, The
Osborne, David See 54-40 Osborne, Joan 66 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Osborne, Neil See 54-40
Oregon 30
Osborne, Sonny See Osborne Brothers, The
Orff, Carl 21
Osborne Brothers, The 8
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Osbourne, Kelly 55 Osbourne, Ozzy 39 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Also see Black Sabbath Osby, Greg 57 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Osenga, Andrew See Normals, The Oshiro, Nick See Seether Oskar, Lee See War Oskay, Billy See Nightnoise Oslin, K. T. 3 Osman, Mat See Suede Osmond, Donny 3 Ostebo, Dan See Afters, The Ostin, Mo 17 Ostrovsky, Alexander See Bering Strait Oswald, Hunter See Down By Law Otis, Johnny 16 O&Ⲇ8217;Toole, Paul See Young Dubliners O’Toole, Mark See Frankie Goes To Hollywood O-Town 44 Ott, David 2 Ottewell, Ben See Gomez Otto, James 65 Otto, John See Limp Bizkit Ounsworth, Alec See Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Our Lady Peace 22 Out of the Grey 37 OutKast 33 Outler, Jimmy See Soul Stirrers, The Ovenden, Emily See Mediaeval Baebes Overstreet, Paul 33 Overton, Nancy See Chordettes, The Owen, Randy Yueull See Alabama Owen, Scott See Living End, The Owens, Buck 2 Owens, Campbell See Aztec Camera Owens, Fred See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Owens, Henry See Golden Gate Quartet Owens, Jack 30 Owens, Paul See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Also see Swan Silvertones, The Owens, Ricky See Temptations, The
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Ownens, Ikey See Mars Volta, The Owoh, Orlando 57 Oxley, Tony 32 Øye, Erlend See Kings of Convenience Oyewole, Abiodun See Last Poets Ozzello, Billy See Survivor P. Diddy See Combs, Sean “Puffy” Pablo, Augustus 37 Pace, Amedeo See Blonde Redhead Pace, Simone See Blonde Redhead Paddy Boom See Scissor Sisters Paez, Victor See Banda el Recodo Page, Greg See Wiggles, The Page, Jimmy 4 Also see Led Zeppelin Also see Yardbirds, The Page, Kevin See Something Corporate Page, Patti 11 Page, Steven See Barenaked Ladies Pagliaro, Michel 56 Pagnotta, Tim See Sugarcult Pahanish, Alan “Al 3” See Powerman 5000 Pahinui, Gabby 46 Paice, Ian See Deep Purple Paisley, Brad 63 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Pajo, Dave See Tortoise Pajo, David See Slint Paladins, The 47 Palermo, Matt See Ludo Paliotta, Cherie See Avalon Palladino, Chris See Danielson Palmar, Wally See Romantics, The Palmer, Bruce See Buffalo Springfield Palmer, Carl See Asia Palmer, Carl See Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell Palmer, Clive See Incredible String Band Palmer, David See Jethro Tull Palmer, Jeff 20
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Palmer, Jeff See Sunny Day Real Estate Palmer, Keeti See Prodigy Palmer, Phil See Dire Straits Palmer, Richard See Supertramp Palmer, Robert 2 Palmer-Jones, Robert See King Crimson Palmieri, Eddie 15 Paloalto 45 Palomar, Dave See Get Set Go Paluzzi, Jimmy See Sponge Pamer, John See Tsunami Pandit G See Asian Dub Foundation Pangie See Kumbia Kings Panic! at the Disco 64 Panjabi MC 46 Pankow, James See Chicago Pankrantz, Lisa See Derailers, The Panozzo, Chuck See Styx Panozzo, John See Styx Panter, Horace See Specials, The Pantera 13 Panther, “Omo” See 5,6,7,8’s, The Papa Roach 67 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Papach, Leyna See Geraldine Fibbers Papas Fritas 29 Pappalardi, Felix See Mountain Pappas, Tom See Superdrag Paquin, Luke See Hot Hot Heat Parada, Pete See Face to Face Parada, Pete See Offspring Parada, Pete See Saves the Day Paradis, Vanessa 50 Paragons, The 53
Paris, Twila 39 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Paris Combo 54 Park, Cary See Boy Howdy Park, Larry See Boy Howdy Parkening, Christopher 59 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Parker, Alan See Soft Machine Parker, Brad See Pursuit of Happiness, The Parker, Charlie 5 Parker, Dylan See Lowest of the Low Parker, Evan 28 Also see Brotherhood of Breath Parker, Graham 49 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Parker, Jeff See Tortoise Parker, Kris See KRS-One Parker, Leon 27 Parker, Maceo 46 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Parker, Mimi See Low Parker, Ray 63 Parker, Tom See Animals, The Parker, William 31 Parket, Johnnie See Hackberry Ramblers Parkin, Chad See Aquabats, The Parks, Barney See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Parks, Cale See Aloha Parks, Van Dyke 17 Parnell, Alex See Paloalto Parnell, Lee Roy 15 Parr, Tom See Bottle Rockets Parrish, Mark See Dixie Dregs Parry, Richard See Arcade Fire Parsley, Ambrosia See Shivaree Parsons, Alan 12 Parsons, Dave See Bush
See Prong Parsons, Tony See Iron Maiden Pärt, Arvo 40 Partch, Harry 29 Partington, Darren See 808 State Partington, Josh See Something Corporate Parton, Dolly 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Parton, Samantha See Be Good Tanyas Partridge, Andy See XTC Parvo, Carpella See Rasputina Pascale, Nina See Quickspace Pasemaster, Mase See De La Soul Pash, Jim See Surfaris, The Pasillas, Jose See Incubus Pass, Joe 15 Passons, Michael See Avalon Pastels, The 45 Pastorius, Jaco See Weather Report Paterson, Alex See Orb, The Paterson, Jim See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Patinkin, Mandy 20 Earlier sketch CM 3 Patrick, Kyle See Click Five, The Patrick, Richard See Filter Patti, Sandi 50 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Pattinson, Les See Echo and the Bunnymen Patton, Antwan “Big Boi” See OutKast Patton, Charley 11 Patton, Mike See Faith No More Patton, Mike See Mr. Bungle Paul, Alan See Manhattan Transfer, The Paul, Amit See A*Teens Paul, Josh See Daughtry
Paramore 65
Parsons, Drew See American Hi-Fi
Parazaider, Walter See Chicago
Parsons, Gene See Byrds, The
Parcells, Fred See Black 47
Parsons, Gram 7 Also see Byrds, The Also see Flying Burrito Brothers
Paul, Prince 29 Also see Gravediggaz
Parsons, Longineu See Yellowcard
Paul, Vinnie See Pantera
Parsons, Ted
Paul Revere & The Raiders 30
Parello, Vinny See Spiral Starecase Parffit, Rick See Status Quo
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Paul, Sean 42
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Paul III, Henry See BlackHawk Paull, Eric See Clem Snide Paulo, Jr. See Sepultura Paulus, Jean-Marie See Les Négresses Vertes Pausini, Laura 42 Pavarotti, Luciano 20 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Pavement 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Pavia, John See Four Seasons, The Paxton, Tom 5 Paycheck, Johnny 44 Payne, Bill See Little Feat Payne, Dougie See Travis Payne, Richard See Bluetones, The Payne, Scherrie See Supremes, The Payton, Denis See Dave Clark Five, The Payton, Lawrence See Four Tops, The Payton, Nicholas 27 Pea, Planet See Len Peaches 46 Peacock, Gary 48 Peacock, Olly See Gomez Peake, Ryan See Nickelback Peake, Ryan See Nickelback Pearce, David See Flying Saucer Attack Pearl, Minnie 3 Pearl Jam 32 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Pearle, Ida See Ida Pearls Before Swine 24 Pearson, Dan See American Music Club Pearson, Tony See Flatlanders, The Peart, Neil See Rush Pedersen, Chris See Monks of Doom Pedersen, Herb See Desert Rose Band, The Also see Dillards, The
See America Peel, John 43 Peeler, Ben See Mavericks, The Peeples, Philip See Old 97’s Peeples, Philip See Old 97’s Peet, Joe See Cousteau Peeters, Flor 51 Pegg, Dave See Fairport Convention Also see Jethro Tull Pegrum, Nigel See Steeleye Span Peifer, Yann See Cascada Peligro, Darren H. See Dead Kennedys Pelissier, Matt See My Chemical Romance Pelletier, Mike See Kilgore Peña, Adela See Eroica Trio Pena, Paco 60 Pence, Jeff See Blessid Union of Souls Pender, Mike See Searchers, The Penderecki, Krzysztof 30 Pendergast, George See Dishwalla Pendergrass, Teddy 3 Pendleton, Brian See Pretty Things, The Pengelly, Pat See Bedouin Soundclash Pengilly, Kirk See INXS Penick, Trevor See O-Town Peniston, CeCe 15 Penn, Michael 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Pennario, Leonard 65 Penner, Fred 10 Pennywise 27 Penrod, Guy See Gaither Vocal Band Pentangle 18 Pentland, Patrick See Sloan People Under The Stairs 39 Pepper, Art 18
Perez, Arturo See Redbone Perez, Chris See Kumbia Kings Perez, Danilo 25 Perez, Eddie See El Gran Combo Perez, Louie See Los Lobos Pérez, René See Calle 13 Perfect Circle, A 54 Peris, Don See Innocence Mission, The Peris, Karen See Innocence Mission, The Perkins, Al See Flying Burrito Brothers Perkins, Carl 9 Perkins, John See XTC Perkins, Percell See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Perkins, Pinetop 54 Perkins, Steve See Jane’s Addiction Also see Porno for Pyros Perko, Lynn See Imperial Teen Perlemuter, Vlado 41 Perlman, Itzhak 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Perlman, Marc See Golden Smog Perlman, Marc See Jayhawks, The Perna, Martin See Antibalas Pernice, Bob See Pernice Brothers Pernice, Joe See Pernice Brothers Also see Scud Mountain Boys Pernice Brothers 33 Pero, A.J. See Twisted Sister Peroff, Justin See Broken Social Scene Peron, Jean-Hervé See Faust Perra, Carolina See CSS Perri, Nick See Shinedown Perry, Ann See Selah
Perry, Katy 67 Perry, Lee “Scratch” 52 Perry, Linda 38 Perry, Phil 24 Perry, Steve See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Perry, Steve See Journey Perry, Ted 53 Perry, Virgshawn See Artifacts Perryman, Lloyd Wilson See Sons of the Pioneers Person, Eric See World Saxophone Quartet Person, Ian See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Personality, Johhny See Screeching Weasel Persson, Nina See Cardigans Persuasions, The 47 Pet Shop Boys 57 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Peter, Paul & Mary 4 Peter Bjorn and John 64 Peters, Bernadette 27 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Peters, Dale See James Gang Peters, Dan See Mudhoney Peters, Gretchen 45 Peters, Joey See Grant Lee Buffalo Peters, Lori See Skillet Peters, Mike See Alarm Petersen, Chris See Front Line Assembly Petersen, Joel See Faint, The Peterson, Bobby See McCoys, The Peterson, Debbi See Bangles, The Peterson, Dick See Kingsmen, The
Perahia, Murray 64 Earlier sketch in CM 35 Earlier sketch in CM 10
Perry, Brendan See Dead Can Dance
Peterson, Michael 31
Pedro the Lion 57
Percussion World See Electric Six
Perry, Doane See Jethro Tull
Peterson, Steve See Kingsmen, The
Perry, Jason See Plus One
Peterson, Sylvia See Chiffons, The
Pere Ubu 17
Perry, Joe See Aerosmith
Peretz, Jesse See Lemonheads, The
Perry, John G. See Caravan
Peterson, Vicki See Bangles, The Also see Continental Drifters
Peduzzi, Larry See Roomful of Blues Pee Wee See Kumbia Kings Peebles, Ann 30 Peek, Dan
Percy, Mike See Dead or Alive
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Peterson, Garry See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Peterson, Garry See Guess Who Peterson, John See Beau Brummels Peterson, Oscar 11
Petersson, Tom
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See Cheap Trick Petey X See Rocket from the Crypt Petito, Scott See Fugs, The Petkovic, John See Cobra Verde Petra 3 Petratos, Dave See Romantics, The Petri, Tony See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Petrucci, John See Dream Theater Pettus, Kenny See Dazz Band Petty, Tom 50 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Also see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Petty, Whitney See Deerhunter Peverett, Dave See Foghat Peverett, Dave See Savoy Brown Peyroux, Madeleine 53 Pfaff, Kristen See Hole Pfahler, Adam See Jawbreaker Pfeiffer, Darrin See Goldfinger Pfeiffer, Rob See Sense Field Pfisterer, Alban See Love PFR 38 Phair, Liz 48 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Phantom, Slim Jim See Stray Cats, The Phantom Planet 49 Pharcyde, The 17 Phelps, David See Gaither Vocal Band Phelps, Doug See Kentucky Headhunters, The Phelps, Kelly Joe 36 Phelps, Ricky Lee See Kentucky Headhunters, The Phife See Tribe Called Quest, A Phil, Gary See Boston Philbin, Greg See REO Speedwagon Philips, Anthony See Genesis Phillips, Britta See Luna Phillips, Chris See Squirrel Nut Zippers Phillips, Chynna See Wilson Phillips
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Picciotto, Joe See Fugazi
See Tower of Power Pickett, Wilson 10 Pickler, Kellie 66 Pidgeon, Rebecca 61 Pier, Fred See D.O.A. Pierce, Allison See Pierces, The Pierce, Catherine See Pierces, The Pierce, Charlie See Memphis Jug Band Pierce, Jason See Spacemen 3 Also see Spiritualized Pierce, Jonathan See Gaither Vocal Band Pierce, Marvin “Merv” See Ohio Players Pierce, Webb 15 Pierces, The 68 Pierson, Kate See B-52’s, The Pigface 19 Pigg, Landon 69 Pigott, Stephen See 10cc Pike, Donny See Lettermen, The Pike, Gary See Lettermen, The Pike, Jim See Lettermen, The Pilatus, Rob See Milli Vanilli Pilson, Jeff See Dokken Pinback 69 Pinch See Damned, The Pincock, Dougie See Battlefield Band, The Pinder, Michael See Moody Blues, The Pine, Courtney 51 Also see Soul II Soul Pink 62 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Pink Floyd 2 Pinkerton, Peyton See Pernice Brothers Pinkus, Jeff See Butthole Surfers Pinnick, Doug See King’s X Piper, Jeff “Freedom” See Workhorse Movement, The
Piccolo, Greg See Roomful of Blues
Pipien, Sven See Black Crowes, The
Pichette, David See Emerson Drive
Pippen, Lovetta See His Name Is Alive
Pickerel, Mark See Screaming Trees
Pires, Maria João 26
Phillips, Craig & Dean 45 Phillips, Dominic See Bell X1 Phillips, Esther 46 Phillips, Glenn See Toad the Wet Sprocket Phillips, Grant Lee See Grant Lee Buffalo Phillips, Harvey 3 Phillips, John See Mamas and the Papas Phillips, Mackenzie See Mamas and the Papas Phillips, Mark See Down By Law Phillips, Michelle See Mamas and the Papas Phillips, Paul See Puddle of Mudd Phillips, Peter See Velvet Crush Phillips, Popeye See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Phillips, Randy See Phillips, Craig & Dean Phillips, Ross See Hard-Fi Phillips, Sam 12 Phillips, Sam 5 Phillips, Scott See Alter Bridge Phillips, Scott See Creed Phillips, Shawn 41 Phillips, Shelley See Point of Grace Phillips, Simon See Judas Priest Phillips, Utah 57 Phipps, Sam See Oingo Boingo Phish 65 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Phoenix 59 Photinos, Nicholas See eighth blackbird Phungula, Inos See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Piaf, Edith 8 Piazza, Sammy See Quicksilver Messenger Service Piazzolla, Astor 18
Pickering, Michael See M People Pickett, Lenny
Piripitsi, Joe See Living End, The Pirner, Dave See Golden Smog
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Pirner, Dave See Soul Asylum Pirro, Mark See Tripping Daisy Pirroni, Marco See Siouxsie and the Banshees Pisarri, Bill See Flying Luttenbachers, The Pitbull 69 Pitchon, Anna See Beulah Pitman, Chris See Guns n’ Roses Pitney, Gene 39 Pittman, Brian See Relient K Pixies, The 52 Earlier sketch in 21 Pizzarelli, John 50 Pizzicato Five 39 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Placebo 69 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Plaid 50 Plain White T’s 65 Plakas, Dee See L7 Plant, Robert 56 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Led Zeppelin Plaskett, Joel 57 Plastikman See Hawtin, Richie Plato, Jeremy See Cross Canadian Ragweed Platters, The 25 Plaubicki, Gene See Angel Corpse Play 69 Player 65 Pleasant, Alvin See Carter Family, The Ploog, Richard See Cameo Ploog, Richard See Church, The Plouf, Scott See Built to Spill Plough, John See Northwoods Improvisers Plus One 43 P.M. Dawn 11 Po’ Girl 58 P.O.D. 69 Earlier sketch in 33 Podolak, Leonard See Duhks, The Pogues, The 6 Pohom, Chris See D.O.A. Poi Dog Pondering 17 Poindexter, Buster See Johansen, David Point of Grace 21 Pointer, Anita See Pointer Sisters, The
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Pointer, Bonnie See Pointer Sisters, The Pointer, June See Pointer Sisters, The Pointer, Ruth See Pointer Sisters, The Pointer Sisters, The 9 Poison 11 Poison Ivy See Rorschach, Poison Ivy Poland, Chris See Megadeth Polce, Tom See Letters to Cleo Polci, Gerry See Four Seasons, The Police, The 20 Polivka, Galen See Hold Steady, The Pollard, Jim See Guided By Voices Pollard, Robert, Jr. See Guided By Voices Pollard, Russ See Sebadoh Pollitt, Tessa See Slits, The Pollock, Courtney Adam See Aquabats, The Pollock, Emma See Delgados, The Pollock, Jason See Seven Mary Three Polwart, Karine See Battlefield Band, The Polygon Window See Aphex Twin Polyphonic Spree, The 51 Pomegranates 69 Pomus, Doc See Doc Pomus Pontier, Derrick See Great White Pontiere, Ernie See Lettermen, The Ponty, Jean-Luc 8 Also see Mahavishnu Orchestra Pop, Iggy 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Pop, Jimmy See Bloodhound Gang, The Pope, Robert See Get Up Kids Popoff, A. Jay See Lit Popoff, Jeremy See Lit Popper, John See Blues Traveler
See Fountains of Wayne Porter, Tiran See Doobie Brothers, The Portishead 65 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Portius, Bruce See Savoy Brown Portman, Dr. Frank See Mr. T Experience, The Portman-Smith, Nigel See Pentangle Portnoy, Mike See Dream Theater Portuondo, Omara 42 Portz, Chuck See Turtles, The Posa, Dylan See Flying Luttenbachers, The Posdnuos See De La Soul Post, Louise See Veruca Salt Post, Mike 21 Pott, Joel See Athlete Potter, Janna See Avalon Potter, Nic See Van der Graaf Generator Potter, Tom See Dirtbombs, The Pottie, Ambrose See Crash Vegas Potts, Paul 67 Potts, Sean See Chieftains, The Potvin, Bryan See Northern Pikes, The Potzi See Paris Combo Poullain, Frankie See Darkness, The Pounds, Scott See Great White Povey, John See Pretty Things, The Powderfinger 33 Powell, Baden 23
Porno for Pyros 31
Prettyman, Tristan 64
Proctor, Mark See Seventy Sevens, The
Porter, Cole 10
Powell, George See Pure Prairie League
Pretty Things, The 26
Prodigy 22
Porter, George, Jr. See Meters, The
Powell, Kobie See US3
Previn, André 15
Professor Longhair 6 Project 86 52
Porter, Glenn See Alkaline Trio
Powell, Mac See Third Day
Prévost, Eddie See AMM
Promise Ring, The 28
Porter, Jody
Powell, Martin
Prewitt, Archer 57 Also see Sea and Cake, The
Powell, Billy See Lynyrd Skynyrd Powell, Bud 15 Powell, Cozy See Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Powell Also see Rainbow Powell, Dirk See Balfa Toujours Powell, Don See Slade
See Cradle of Filth Powell, Owen See Catatonia Powell, Paul See Aztec Camera Powell, William See O’Jays, The Power, Darrell See Great Big Sea Powerman 5000 37 Powers, Eric See Great White Powers, Kid Congo See Congo Norvell Also see Cramps, The Powers, Millard See Counting Crows Powles, Tim See Cameo Powter, Daniel 65 Poynton, Bobby See Lettermen, The Prado, Pérez 53 Prater, Dave See Sam and Dave Pratt, Awadagin 19 Pratt, Guy See Killing Joke Pratter, Samuelle See Club Nouveau Pray for Rain See PFR Precoda, Karl See Dream Syndicate Prefab Sprout 15 Prefuse 73 56 Prekop, Sam See Sea and Cake, The Prescott, Peter See Mission of Burma Presidents of the United States of America, The 34 Presley, Elvis 1 Presley, Lisa Marie 55 Presley, Richard See Breeders Prestia, Francis “Rocco” See Tower of Power Preston, Aaron See Chainsaw Kittens, The Preston, Joe See Melvins Preston, Leroy See Asleep at the Wheel Preston, Mark See Lettermen, The Prestwich, Steven See Cold Chisel Pretenders, The 8
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Price, Alan See Animals, The Price, Kelly 34 Price, Leontyne 6 Price, Lloyd 25 Price, Louis See Temptations, The Price, Mark See Archers of Loaf Price, Martin See 808 State Price, Ray 11 Price, Rick See Electric Light Orchestra Price, Rod See Foghat Pride, Charley 4 Priest, Gretchen See Ceili Rain Priest, Maxi 20 Priest, Steve See Sweet Priester, Julian 54 Prima, Louis 18 Primal Scream 14 Primettes, The See Supremes, The Primrose, Neil See Travis Primus 11 Prince 40 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Prince, Prairie See Journey Prince, Vivian See Pretty Things, The Prince Be See P.M. Dawn Prince Paul See Handsome Boy Modeling School Princess Superstar 39 Principe, Joe See Rise Against Prine, John 56 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Prinsen Geerligs, Hugo See Gathering, The Prior, Maddy 50 Also see Steeleye Span Priske, Rich See Matthew Good Band Pritchard, Chris See Silly Wizard Pritchard, Luke See Kooks, The Proclaimers, The 13
Project Pat 65 Prong 23
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Proof See D12 Propatier, Joe See Silver Apples Propellerheads 26 Propes, Duane See Little Texas Prophet, Chuck 32 Prosper, Marvin See Baha Men Prout, Brian See Diamond Rio Provost, Dave See Dream Syndicate Pryce, Guto See Super Furry Animals Pryor, Matthew See Get Up Kids Psychedelic Furs 23 Ptacek, Rainer See Giant Sand Pte See Indigenous Public Enemy 4 Puccini, Giacomo 25 Puckett, Gary See Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Puddle of Mudd 45 Puente, Tito 14 Puff Daddy See Combs, Sean “Puffy” Puget, Jade See AFI Pullen, Don 16 Pulp 51 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Pulsford, Nigel See Bush Pundik, Jordan See New Found Glory Pundt, Lockett See Deerhunter Pura Fé See Ulali Purcell, John See World Saxophone Quartet Pure Prairie League 49 Purim, Flora 45 Pursuit of Happiness, The 58 Pusey, Clifford “Moonie” See Steel Pulse Pussycat Dolls, The 66 Puthli, Asha 60 Pyle, Andy See Kinks, The Pyle, Andy See Savoy Brown Pyle, Artemis See Lynyrd Skynyrd Pyle, Chris See Royal Trux Pyle, Pip See Gong Pyres, Gian See Cradle of Filth
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Pyro, Howie See D Generation Q See 112 Q-Ball, D.J. See Bloodhound Gang, The Q-Tip 66 Also see Tribe Called Quest, A Quaid, Johnny See My Morning Jacket Quaife, Peter See Kinks, The Quartermain, Joel See Eskimo Joe Quasi 24 Quasthoff, Thomas 26 Quatro, Suzi 47 Quaye, Finley 30 Queen 48 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Queen Ida 51 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Queen Latifah 48 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Queens, Hollis See Boss Hog Queens of the Stone Age 55 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Queensryche 8 Queralt, Steve See Ride Querfurth, Carl See Roomful of Blues Query, Nate See Decemberists, The ? and the Mysterians 44 ?uestlove See Roots, The Quick, Clarence See Del Vikings, The Quicksilver Messenger Service 23 Quickspace 30 Quiles, Pedro See Son by Four Quin, Sara See Tegan and Sara Quin, Tegan See Tegan and Sara Quinn, Jonny See Snow Patrol Quinn, Mickey See Supergrass Quinn, Paul See Swizz Beatz Quint, Philippe 64 Quintanilla, Abraham See Kumbia Kings Qureshi, Ustad Alla Rakha 29 R. Prophet See Nappy Roots
See Yes Race, Tony See Felt Racine, Pam See Gogol Bordello Raconteurs, The 64 Radalj, Rod See Hoodoo Gurus Radio 4 59 Radio Tarifa 40 Radiohead 64 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Radley, Kate See Spiritualized Rae, Terry See Flamin’ Groovies Raekwon See Wu-Tang Clan Rafferty, Gerry 52 Rafferty, Mary See Cherish the Ladies Rafferty, Max See Kooks, The Raffi 68 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Rage Against the Machine 37 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Ragsdale, Randy See Cross Canadian Ragweed Raheem See Geto Boys, The Rahman, A.R. 67 Rahzel See Roots, The Railroad Earth 51 Rainbow 40 Rainer Maria 59 Raines, Jeff See Galactic Rainey, Ma 22 Rainey, Sid See Compulsion Rainford, Simone See All Saints Rainwater, Keech See Lonestar Rainwater, Lonnie See Hackberry Ramblers Raitt, Bonnie 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Rakaa See Dilated Peoples Rakim 46 Also see Eric B. and Rakim Raleigh, Don See Squirrel Nut Zippers Ralph Sharon Quartet 26 Ralphs, Mick See Bad Company Also see Mott the Hoople
Ramone, C. J. See Ramones, The Ramone, Dee Dee See Ramones, The Ramone, Joey See Ramones, The Ramone, Johnny See Ramones, The Ramone, Marky See Ramones, The Ramone, Ritchie See Ramones, The Ramone, Tommy See Ramones, The Ramones, The 41 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Ramos, Larry See Association, The Rampage, Randy See D.O.A. Rampal, Jean-Pierre 6 Ramsay, Andy See Stereolab Ranaldo, Lee See Sonic Youth Rancid 29 Randall, Bobby See Sawyer Brown Randall, Jon 58 Randolph, Boots 57 Randolph, Robert 49 Ranelin, Phil 55 Raney, Jerry See Beat Farmers Range, Heidi See Sugababes Rangel, Enrique See Café Tacuba Rangel, Joselo See Café Tacuba Rangell, Andrew 24 Ranglin, Ernest See Skatalites, The Ranken, Andrew See Pogues, The Rankin, Billy See Brinsley Schwarz Rankin, Cookie See Rankins, The Rankin, Heather See Rankins, The Rankin, Jimmy See Rankins, The Rankin, John Morris See Rankins, The Rankin, Kenny 66 Rankin, Raylene See Rankins, The Ranking, Roger See English Beat, The
Ramazzotti, Eros 52
Rankins, The 24
Raaymakers, Boy See Willem Breuker Kollektief
Rambo, Dottie 60
Ranks, Shabba 38
Ramey, Samuel 51
Rabbitt, Eddie 24 Earlier sketch in CM 5
Ramirez, Twiggy See Marilyn Manson
Rantanen, Hannu See Väarttinä
Rabin, Trevor
Rammstein 25
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Rapp, Steve See Guttermouth Rapp, Tom See Pearls Before Swine Rarebell, Herman See Scorpions, The Rasboro, Johnathen See Silk Rascal Flatts 68 Earlier sketch in CM 42 Rascals, The 52 Rascon, Meegs See Coal Chamber Raskin, Jon See Rova Saxophone Quartet RAS-1 See Long Beach Dub All Stars Raspberries 43 Rasputina 26 Rasted, Søren See Aqua Ratatat 65 Ratcliffe, Simon See Basement Jaxx Rat Fink, Jr. See Alien Sex Fiend Rathbone, Andie See Mansun Rathbone, Don See Hollies, The Ratledge, Mike See Soft Machine Rattle, Simon 37 Ravel, Claire See Mediaeval Baebes Ravel, Maurice 25 Raven, Marion See M2M Raven, Paul See Killing Joke Also see Prong Raveonettes, The 48 Rawls, Lou 60 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Ray, Amy 65 Also see Indigo Girls Ray, East Bay See Dead Kennedys Ray, Tom See Bottle Rockets Ray Condo and His Ricochets 26 Raybon, Marty See Shenandoah Raye, Collin 16 Raymond, Bobby See Spiral Starecase Raymond, Paul See Savoy Brown Raymonde, Simon See Cocteau Twins, The Raynor, Scott See Blink 182 Razanajato, Mano See Paris Combo Razorlight 67 Rea, Chris 12
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Rea, Matt “Myron” See Workhorse Movement, The Read, John See Specials, The Read, Mark See A1 Reader, Joel See Mr. T Experience, The Readling, Greg See Chatham County Line Reagon, Bernice Johnson See Sweet Honey in the Rock Reams, Scott See Seventy Sevens, The Reaney, Paul See Tommy James and the Shondells Rebirth Brass Band 35 Red Hot Chili Peppers 29 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Red House Painters 40 Redbone 47 Redbone, Leon 19 Redd Kross 20 Reddick, Jaret See Bowling for Soup Redding, Otis 5 Reddy, Helen 9 Redman 35 Redman, Dewey 32 Redman, Don See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Redman, Joshua 25 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Redman, Matt 54 Redpath, Jean 1 Redus, Richard See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Reece, Chris See Social Distortion Reece, Damon See Spiritualized Reece, Jason See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reed, Brett See Rancid Reed, Dean 38 Reed, Dizzy See Guns n’ Roses Reed, Herbert See Platters, The Reed, Jerry 69 Reed, Jimmy 15 Reed, Johnny See Orioles, The Reed, Larry See Dramatics, The Reed, Lou 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Velvet Underground, The Reef 24 Reel Big Fish 55 Rees, John See Men at Work
Reese, Della 13 Reese, Joey See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Reeves, Dianne 16 Reeves, Jim 10 Reeves, Lois See Martha and the Vandellas Reeves, Martha 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Martha and the Vandellas Refoy, Mark See Spacemen 3 Also see Spiritualized Regan, Bridget See Flogging Molly Regan, Dan See Reel Big Fish Regan, Julianne See Gene Loves Jezebel Reich, Steve 8 Reichel, Hans 29 Reichel, Keali’i 50 Reid, Alan See Battlefield Band, The Reid, Antonio 44 Reid, Charlie See Proclaimers, The Reid, Christopher See Kid ‘n Play Reid, Craig See Proclaimers, The Reid, Delroy “Junior” See Black Uhuru Reid, Don See Statler Brothers, The Reid, Ellen Lorraine See Crash Test Dummies Reid, Harold See Statler Brothers, The Reid, Janet See Black Uhuru Reid, Jim See Jesus and Mary Chain, The Reid, L.A. See Reid, Antonio Reid, Lou See Seldom Scene, The Reid, Vernon 53 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Living Colour Reid, William See Jesus and Mary Chain, The Reifman, William See KMFDM Reilly, Marie See Cherish the Ladies Reilly, Michael See Pure Prairie League Reilly, Vini See Durutti Column, The Reinert, Florian See Paloalto
See Tuxedomoon Reiser, Dan See Marcy Playground Reitzell, Brian See Redd Kross Relf, Keith See Yardbirds, The Relient K 55 R.E.M. 64 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Rembrandts, The 37 Remy Zero 38 Renaud, Hélène See Swell Renbourn, John See Pentangle Rendall, Kimble See Hoodoo Gurus Reno, Mike See Loverboy Reno, Ronnie See Osborne Brothers, The Rentals, The 50 REO Speedwagon 23 Replacements, The 7 Republica 20 Residente See Calle 13 Residents, The 14 Restless Heart 12 Resurrection Band 36 Retondo, Mike See Plain White T’s Reuter, Manuel See Cascada Revell, Adrian See Jamiroquai Revere, Paul See Paul Revere & The Raiders Reverend Horton Heat 19 Rew, Kimberley See Katrina and the Waves Rex See Pantera Reyes, Andre See Gipsy Kings, The Reyes, Canut See Gipsy Kings, The Reyes, Eddie See Taking Back Sunday Reyes, Nicolas See Gipsy Kings, The Reyes, Pablo See Gipsy Kings, The Reyes, Patchai See Gipsy Kings, The Reynolds, L.J. See Dramatics, The Reynolds, Nick See Kingston Trio, The Reynolds, Robert See Mavericks, The
Reinhardt, Django 7
Reynolds, Sheldon See Earth, Wind and Fire
Reininger, Blaine
Rezenda, Ana
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See CSS Reznor, Trent 13 Also see Nine Inch Nails Rheostatics 37 Rhoad, Herbert See Persuasions, The Rhodes, Emitt 55 Rhodes, Izora See Weather Girls, The Rhodes, Louise See Lamb Rhodes, Nick See Duran Duran Rhodes, Philip See Gin Blossoms Rhodes, Todd See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Rhone, Sylvia 13 Rhys, Gruff See Super Furry Animals Ribot, Marc 30 Rice, Chris 25 Rice, Damien 50 Rice, Jeff See Whiskeytown Rice, Joe See Fairfield Four Rice, Syl See Flatlanders, The Rice-Oxley, Tim See Keane Rich, Buddy 13 Rich, Charlie 3 Rich, Jeff See Status Quo Rich, John See Big & Rich Also see Lonestar Richard, Cliff 14 Richard, Zachary 9 Richards, Aled See Catatonia Richards, Edward See Shamen, The Richards, J.R. See Dishwalla Richards, Keith 11 Also see Rolling Stones, The Richards, Lee See Godsmack Richardson, Geoffrey See Caravan Richardson, Kevin See Backstreet Boys Richey, Kim 20 Richie, Lionel 50 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Commodores, The
See King Missile Rickle, Matt See Thunderbirds are Now! Ricochet 23 Riddle, Matt See Face to Face Riddle, Paul See Marshall Tucker Band Ride 40 Ridenour, Matt See Hawthorne Heights Riders in the Sky 33 Ridley, Greg See Humble Pie Riebling, Scott See Letters to Cleo Rieckermann, Ralph See Scorpions, The Riedel, Oliver See Rammstein Rieflin, William See Ministry Also see Pigface Rieger, Andrew See Elf Power Rieth, Derek See Musiq Rieu, André 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Rigby, Will See dB’s, The Rihanna 59 Riles, Kelly See Velocity Girl Riley, Billy Lee 43 Riley, Herman See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Riley, Kristian See Citizen King Riley, Teddy “Street” 14 See Blackstreet Riley, Terry 32 Riley, Timothy Christian See Tony! Toni! Toné! Rillera, Butch See Redbone Rilo Kiley 52 Rimes, LeAnn 46 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Ringenberg, Jason See Jason & the Scorchers
Richling, Greg See Wallflowers, The
Ritchie, Jean 4
Roberts, Jason See Asleep at the Wheel
Richman, Jonathan 12
Ritchie, John Simon See Sid Vicious
Roberts, Keith See Young Dubliners
Richrath, Gary See REO Speedwagon
Ritchie, Robert See Kid Rock
Roberts, Ken See Charm Farm
Richter, Johnny See Kottonmouth Kings
Ritenour, Lee 7
Roberts, Marcus 6
Robinson, Romye “Booty Brown” See Pharcyde, The
Ritenour, Lee See Fourplay
Roberts, Mark See Catatonia
Robinson, Smokey 51 Earlier sketch in CM 1
Rick, Dave
Ritter, Josh 67 Ritter, Tex 37 Ritter, Tyson See All-American Rejects, The Ritts-Kirby, Freya See Ensemble Modern Rivas, Jerry See El Gran Combo Rivera, Freddie See El Gran Combo Rivera, James See Flotsam and Jetsam Rivers, Sam 29 Rivers, Sam See Limp Bizkit Rivers, Sam See Music Revelation Ensemble Rix, Simon See Kaiser Chiefs Rizzo, Joe See D Generation Rizzo, Peter See Gene Loves Jezebel Rizzo, Ray See Days of the New Rjabtzev, Sergey See Gogol Bordello RJD2 54 Roach, Max 12 Roach, Steve 41 Roads, Kimberly See Little Big Town Roback, David See Mazzy Star Robb, Doug See Hoobastank Robbins, Charles David See BlackHawk Robbins, J See Jawbox Robbins, Marty 9 Roberge, Mark See O.A.R. Roberson, LaTavia See Destiny’s Child Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise 35 Roberts, Ashley See Pussycat Dolls, The Roberts, Brad See Crash Test Dummies
Rippingtons 38
Roberts, Brad See Gwar
Rippon, Steve See Lush
Roberts, Dan See Crash Test Dummies
Rise Against 66
Roberts, Garry See Boomtown Rats
Ritchie, Brian See Violent Femmes
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Roberts, Matt See 3 Doors Down Roberts, Nathan See Flaming Lips Roberts, Paul See Stranglers, The Roberts, Rick See Flying Burrito Brothers Roberts, Sam 59 Roberts, Stephen See Athlete Roberts, Steve See Exploited, The Robertson, Allison See Donnas, The Robertson, Brian See Motörhead Also see Thin Lizzy Robertson, Ed See Barenaked Ladies Robertson, Mark See Los Lonely Boys Robertson, Robbie 2 Also see Band, The Robertson, Rowan See VAST Robeson, Paul 8 Robi, Paul See Platters, The Robie, Milton See Memphis Jug Band Robillard, Duke 49 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Roomful of Blues Robinson, Anita See Viva Voce Robinson, Arnold See Nylons, The Robinson, Chris See Black Crowes, The Robinson, Cynthia See Sly & the Family Stone Robinson, Darren See Fat Boys, The Robinson, Darren See Phantom Planet Robinson, David See Cars, The Robinson, Dawn See En Vogue Robinson, Justin See Carolina Chocolate Drops Robinson, Kevin See Viva Voce Robinson, Louise See Sweet Honey in the Rock Robinson, Prince See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Robinson, R. B. See Soul Stirrers, The Robinson, Rich See Black Crowes, The
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Robinson, Spike 62 Robinson, Sylvia 55 Robinson, Tony “Gad” See Aswad Robison, Emily See Dixie Chicks Robyn 69 Rochberg, George 56 Roche, Maggie See Roches, The Roche, Suzzy See Roches, The Roche, Terre See Roches, The Roches, The 18 Rochester, Cornell See Music Revelation Ensemble Rock, D. See Len Rock, Dave See Rilo Kiley Rock, Pete 64 Rock, Richie See Boyzone Rockapella 34 Rockenfield, Scott See Queensryche Rocker, Lee See Stray Cats, The Rocket from the Crypt 52 Rockett, Rikki See Poison Rockin’ Dopsie 10 Rodden, Mike See Hinder Rodford, Jim See Kinks, The Rodgers, Jimmie 3 Rodgers, Nile 8 Also see Chic Rodgers, Paul See Bad Company Also see Free Rodgers, Richard 9 Rodney, Red 14 Rodrigues, Amália 40 Rodrigues, Virgínia 48 Rodriguez, Frank See ? and the Mysterians Rodriguez, Omar See At The Drive-In Rodriguez, Rico See Skatalites, The Also see Specials, The Rodriguez, Sal See War Rodriguez, Victor See El Gran Combo
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Roe, Michael 41 Also see Seventy Sevens, The Roeder, Jason See Neurosis Roeder, Klaus See James Gang Roeder, Klaus See Kraftwerk Roeser, Donald See Blue Oyster Cult Roeser, Eddie “King” See Urge Overkill Roessler, Kira See Black Flag Roger, Ranking See English Beat, The Rogers, Dan See Bluegrass Patriots Rogers, Fred 46 Rogers, Garnet 53 Rogers, Kenny 56 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Rogers, Norm See Cows, The Also see Jayhawks, The Rogers, Roy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Rogers, Stan 61 Rogers, Tim See You Am I Rogers, Willie See Soul Stirrers, The Rogerson, Roger See Circle Jerks Rogue, Zach See Rogue Wave Rogue Wave 69 Rojas, Luciano Andrés See La Ley Rojas, Luciano See La Ley Roland, Dean See Collective Soul Roland, Duane See Molly Hatchet Roland, Ed See Collective Soul Rolie, Gregg See Journey Rolling Stones, The 23 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Roswell, Stewart “Rosco” See Spacemen 3 Rota, Nino 13 Roth, C. P. See Blessid Union of Souls Roth, David Lee 59 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Van Halen Roth, Gabrielle 26 Roth, Ulrich See Scorpions, The
Rollins, Sonny 7
Rose, Johanna Maria See Anonymous 4
Rothchild, Dan See Tonic
Rollins, Winston See Jamiroquai
Rose, Michael See Black Uhuru
Rothe, Eddie See Searchers, The
Rolston, Shauna 50
Rose, Morgan See Sevendust
Rother, Michael See Neu!
Rose, Tim 41
Rotheray, Dave See Beautiful South
Roman, Anthony See Radio 4
Rodriguez-Lopez, Omar See Mars Volta, The
Romanelli, Chris “Junior” See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics
Roe, Marty See Diamond Rio
Rose, Fisher See Destroyer Also see New Pornographers, The
Rosenshontz 9 Rosenthal, David See Rainbow Rosenthal, Jurgen See Scorpions, The Rosenthal, Phil See Seldom Scene, The Rosenworcel, Brian See Guster Rosman, Ronnie See Tommy James and the Shondells Rosnes, Renée 44 Ross, Annie See Lambert, Hendricks and Ross Ross, Diana 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Supremes, The Ross, Don 65 Ross, Jason See Seven Mary Three Ross, Malcolm See Aztec Camera Ross, Rick 61 Ross, Ryan See Panic! at the Disco Rossdale, Gavin See Bush Rosser, Hamish See Vines, The Rossi, Francis See Status Quo Rossi, John See Roomful of Blues Rossington, Gary See Lynyrd Skynyrd Rossy, Jose See Weather Report Rostill, John See Shadows, The Rostropovich, Mstislav 17
Rose, Fred 58
Rollins, Henry 35 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Also see Black Flag
Rodriguez-Lopez, Marcel See Mars Volta, The
Roe, Kris See Ataris, The
See Click Five, The Romantics, The 34 Rombola, Tony See Godsmack Römer, Rainer See Ensemble Modern Romero, Paloma See Slits, The Romich, Jr., Tom See Caustic Resin Romm, Ronald See Canadian Brass, The Rondinelli, Bob See Rainbow Ronettes, The 45 Roney, Wallace 33 Ronson, Mick See Mott the Hoople Ronstadt, Linda 68 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Roog, John See Thompson Twins Roomful of Blues 7 Rooney, Joe Don See Rascal Flatts Rooney, Joe See Rascal Flatts Root, James See Slipknot Roots, The 55 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Roper, Dee Dee See Salt-N-Pepa Roper, Reese See Five Iron Frenzy Roper, Todd See Cake Rorschach, Poison Ivy See Cramps, The Rosario 43 Rosario, Papo See El Gran Combo Rosas, Cesar See Los Lobos Rose, Axl See Guns n’ Roses Rose, Felipe See Village People, The
Romano, Ruben See Fu Manchu Romans, Ben
Rosen, Gary See Rosenshontz
Rothwell, Evelyn 35
Rosen, Peter See War
Rotsey, Martin See Midnight Oil
Rosenblatt, Joel See Spyro Gyra
Rotten, Johnny See Lydon, John
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Also see Sex Pistols, The Roumain, Daniel 54 Rourke, Andy See Killing Joke Also see Smiths, The Rouse, Christopher 41 Rouse, Josh 42 Rova Saxophone Quartet 42 Rowan, Peter 51 Rowberry, Dave See Animals, The Rowe, Dwain See Restless Heart Rowe, Keith See AMM Rowe, Simon See Mojave 3 Rowland, Kelly 64 Also see Destiny’s Child Rowland, Kevin See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Rowlands, Bruce See Fairport Convention Rowlands, Euros See Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci Rowlands, Tom See Chemical Brothers, The Rowley, Andy See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Rowntree, Dave See Blur Roxette 23 Roxy Music 39 Roy, Jimmy See Ray Condo and His Ricochets Royal, Billy Joe 46 Royal Crown Revue 33 Royal Trux 29 Royer, Robb See Bread Rubano, Matt See Taking Back Sunday Rube Waddell 29 Rubin, Mark See Bad Livers, The Rubin, Rick 52 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Rubinstein, Arthur 11 Rubio, Paulina 39
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Ruffins, Kermit See Rebirth Brass Band Ruffy, Dave See Aztec Camera Also see Waterboys, The Ruiz, Francis See Great White Ruley, Yuri See MxPx Rumba Club 36 Rumbel, Nancy See Tingstad & Rumbel Rumsey, Vern See Unwound Run See Run DMC Run DMC 25 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Runaways, The 69 Earlier sketch in CM 44 Rundgren, Todd 11 RuPaul 20 Rusby, Kate 29 Rush 8 Rush, Otis 12 Rushakoff, Harry See Concrete Blonde Rushen, Patrice 49 Rushing, Jimmy 37 Rushlow, Tim See Little Texas Russel See Gorillaz Russell, Alecia See Sounds of Blackness Russell, Alistair See Battlefield Band, The Russell, Allison See Po’ Girl Russell, Arthur 50 Russell, Graham See Air Supply Russell, Hal See Flying Luttenbachers, The Russell, Jack See Great White Russell, John See Steppenwolf Russell, Jonnie See Cold War Kids Russell, Joseph See Persuasions, The Russell, Leon 35 Russell, Mark 6 Russell, Martin See Afro Celt Sound System Russell, Mike See Shudder to Think
See Crazy Town Rusted Root 26 Rutherford, Mike See Genesis Also see Mike & the Mechanics Rutherford, Paul See Frankie Goes To Hollywood Rutmanis, Kevin See Cows, The Rutsey, John See Rush Ruttan, Hans See Gathering, The Ruttan, Rene See Gathering, The Ryan, Cathie See Cherish the Ladies Ryan, David See Lemonheads, The Ryan, Mark See Country Joe and the Fish Also see Quicksilver Messenger Service Ryan, Mick See Dave Clark Five, The Ryan, Pat “Taco” See Asleep at the Wheel Rybska, Agnieszka See Rasputina Ryder, Mitch 23 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Röyksopp 57 Ryland, Jack See Three Dog Night RZA 50 Also see Wu-Tang Clan Rzab, Greg See Black Crowes, The Rzewski, Frederic 57 Rzeznik, Johnny See Goo Goo Dolls, The S Club 7 37 Sa, Luiza See CSS Saadiq, Raphael 52 Saariaho, Kaija 43 Sabo, Dave See Bon Jovi Also see Skid Row Sade 37 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Sadier, Laetitia See Stereolab
Russell, Pee Wee 25
Safina, Alessandro 42
Rue, Caroline See Hole
Russell, Tom 68 Earlier sketch in CM 26
Sage, Danny See D Generation
Ruff Endz 41
Russo, Jeff See Tonic
Sager, Carole Bayer 5
Russo, Marc See Yellowjackets
Sahm, Doug 30 Also see Texas Tornados, The
Rust Epique
Saint Etienne 28
Rucker, Darius 66 Also see Hootie and the Blowfish Ru-D See Mudvayne Rudd, Phillip See AC/DC Rudd, Roswell 28 Rudolph, Paul See Hawkwind
Ruffin, David 6 Also see Temptations, The Ruffin, Tamir See Dru Hill
Sadies, The 53 Saffery, Anthony See Cornershop Saffron See Republica
Sahir, Kadim al- 44
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Saint Vicious See Kottonmouth Kings Sainte-Marie, Buffy 11 Saints, The 40 Saint-Saëns, Camille 25 Sais, Fausto See Banda el Recodo Sakamoto, Ryuichi 19 Salama, Kareem 65 Salazar, Arion See Third Eye Blind Salem, Kevin 32 Salerno-Sonnenberg, Nadja 3 Saliers, Emily See Indigo Girls Salisbury, Peter See Verve, The Saliva 38 Sally, Zak See Low Salmon, Michael See Prefab Sprout Salnikova, Lydia See Bering Strait Saloman, Nick See Bevis Frond Salonen, Esa-Pekka 16 Salt-N-Pepa 6 Saltzman, Jeff See Sunset Valley Saluzzi, Dino 23 Salv See Carter USM Salvador, Henri 48 Sam and Dave 8 Sambora, Richie 24 Also see Bon Jovi Samples 58 Sampson, Caleb See Alloy Orchestra Sampson, Doug See Iron Maiden Sams, Dean See Lonestar Samson, J.D. See Le Tigre Samuels, Dave See Spyro Gyra Samuelson, Gar See Megadeth Samuelsson, Marie 47 Samwell-Smith, Paul See Yardbirds, The San Basilio, Paloma 60 Sanborn, David 28 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sanchez 38 Sanchez, Claudio See Coheed and Cambria Sánchez, David 40 Sanchez, Michel See Deep Forest Sanchez, Paul See Cowboy Mouth Sanchez, Pedro See Los Bukis
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Sanctuary, Gary See Aztec Camera Sanders, Ed See Fugs, The Sanders, Pharoah 28 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Sanders, Ric See Fairport Convention Sanders, Steve See Oak Ridge Boys, The Sanderson, Neil See Three Days Grace Sandison, Michael See Boards of Canada Sandler, Adam 19 Sandman, Mark See Morphine Sandmel, Ben See Hackberry Ramblers Sandoval, Arturo 62 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Sandoval, Hope See Mazzy Star Sandoval, Jesse See Shins, The Sandoval, Sonny See P.O.D. Sands, Aaron See Jars of Clay Sandsten, Fredrik See Soundtrack of Our Lives, The
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See Beach House Scalzo, Tony See Fastball Scanlan, Deirdre See Solas Scanlon, Craig See Fall, The Scanlon, Phil See Idlewild Scannell, Matt See Vertical Horizon Scantlin, Wes See Puddle of Mudd Scarface 41 Also see Geto Boys, The Scelsi, Giacinto 47 Schacher, Mel See Grand Funk Railroad Also see ? and the Mysterians Schafer, Danny See Screeching Weasel Schafer, Gustav See Tokio Hotel Scharin, Doug 32 Schayer, Bobby See Bad Religion Scheidt, Dean Norman See Lane, Fred Schelhaas, Jan See Camel Also see Caravan Schellard, Martin See Spiritualized Schellenbach, Kate See Luscious Jackson Schemel, Patty See Hole Schenker, Michael See Scorpions, The Schenker, Rudolf See Scorpions, The Schenkman, Eric See Spin Doctors Schermie, Joe See Three Dog Night Scherpenzeel, Ton See Camel Scherzinger, Nicole See Pussycat Dolls, The Scheuchzer, Michael See MercyMe Schick, Steven See Bang on a Can All-Stars Schickele, Karla See Ida Schickele, Peter 5 Schifrin, Lalo 29
See Brainiac Schmid, Daniel See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Schmid, Don See Northern Pikes, The Schmidt, Irmin See Can Schmidt, Robert See Flogging Molly Schmit, Timothy See Eagles, The Schmitt, Colin See Get Set Go Schmoovy Schmoove See Digital Underground Schneck, Jonathan See Relient K Schneider, Carmen See Mediaeval Baebes Schneider, Christoph See Rammstein Schneider, Florian See James Gang Schneider, Florian See Kraftwerk Schneider, Fred III See B-52’s, The Schneider, Maria 48 Schneider, Robert See Apples in Stereo Schneider, Stefan See To Rococo Rot Schneiderman, Leon See Oingo Boingo Schnelle, Deborah See Sierra Schnier, Al See moe. Schnitzler, Conrad See Tangerine Dream Schock, Gina See Go-Go’s, The Schoenbeck, Scott See Promise Ring, The Scholl, Andreas 38 Scholten, Jim See Sawyer Brown
Scaggs, Boz 12
Schlesinger, Adam See Fountains of Wayne
Schorr, Michael See Death Cab for Cutie
Sapphire, Cylindra See Mediaeval Baebes
Scaggs, Shawn See Atomic Fireballs, The
Schlitt, John See Petra
Schramm, Dave See Yo La Tengo
Sarabia, Aldo See Banda el Recodo
Scales See Nappy Roots
Schloss, Zander See Circle Jerks, The
Sarabia, Carlos See Banda el Recodo
Scallions, Brett See Fuel
Schmelling, Johannes See Tangerine Dream
Schroader, Doni See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
Sarabia, Victor
Scally, Alex
Schmersal, John
Sanford, Gary See Aztec Camera Sangare, Oumou 22 Sanger, David See Asleep at the Wheel Sansone, Pat See Autumn Defense, The Santamaria, Mongo 28 Sant’ Ambrogio, Sara See Eroica Trio Santana, Carlos 43 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Santana, Juelz 58 Santiago, Herman See Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
See Banda el Recodo Saraceno, Blues See Poison Sargent, Gray See Ralph Sharon Quartet Sargent, Lee See Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Sargent, Tyler See Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Saryglar, Alexei See Huun-Huur-Tu Sasaki, Mamiko See Pizzicato Five Also see Pulp Sasha 39 Satchell, Clarence “Satch” See Ohio Players Satie, Erik 25 Satoh, Somei 49 Satriani, Joe 4 Sauguet, Henri 48 Saunders, Peter See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Saunders, Scott See Sons of the Desert Saunier, Greg See Deerhoof Savage, Paul See Delgados, The Savage, Rick See Def Leppard Savage, Scott See Jars of Clay Savage Garden 32 Savall, Jordi 44 Saves the Day 59 Saville, Christian See Slowdive Savoy, Ann 47 Savoy, Rob See Cowboy Mouth Savoy Brown 56 Sawhney, Nitin 46 Sawyer, Phil See Spencer Davis Group Sawyer, Ray See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Sawyer Brown 27 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Saxa See English Beat, The
Santiago, Joey See Pixies, The
Saxon, Stan See Dave Clark Five, The
Santos, Domingo See El Gran Combo
Scabies, Rat See Damned, The
Sanz, Alejandro 35
Scaccia, Mike See Ministry
Saporta, Gabe See Cobra Starship
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Scholz, Tom See Boston Schon, Neal See Journey Schönfeldt, Fredrik See Wannadies, The Schönfeldt, Stefan See Wannadies, The Schools, Dave See Widespread Panic
Schrody, Erik See House of Pain
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Also see Everlast Schroer, Oliver 29 Schroyder, Steve See Tangerine Dream Schulman, Mark See Foreigner Schulz, Guenter See KMFDM Schulzberg, Robert See Placebo Schulze, Klaus See Tangerine Dream Schumaker, Dirk See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Schuman, Tom See Spyro Gyra Schuman, William 10 Schütze, Paul 32 Schuur, Diane 48 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Schwab, Andrew See Project 86 Schwartz, Dorothy See Chordettes, The Schwartz, Elisa See Cobra Starship Schwartz, Will See Imperial Teen Schwartzberg, Alan See Mountain Schwartzman, Jason See Phantom Planet Schwartzman, Josh See Rumba Club Schwarz, Brinsley See Brinsley Schwarz Schwarz, Gerard 45 Schweizer, Irène 46 Schwindt, George See Flogging Molly Scialfa, Patti 51 Scissor Sisters 61 Sciubba, Sabina See Brazilian Girls Sclavunos, Jim See Congo Norvell Scofield, John 68 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Scorpions, The 12 Scott, Andrew See Sloan Scott, Andy See Sweet Scott, Darrell 54 Scott, George See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Scott, Howard See War Scott, Jill 63 Earlier sketch in CM 39 Scott, Jimmy 14 Scott, Josey See Saliva Scott, Martin See Aereogramme Scott, Mike
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See Waterboys, The Scott, Ronald Belford “Bon” See AC/DC Scott, Sherry See Earth, Wind and Fire Scott, Simon See Slowdive Scott, Tony 32 Scott-Heron, Gil 13 Scott-Key, Joules See Metric Screaming Trees 19 Screeching Weasel 48 Scroggins, Chistelle See ESG Scroggins, Deborah See ESG Scroggins, Marie See ESG Scroggins, Nicole See ESG Scroggins, Renee See ESG Scroggins, Valerie See ESG Scruggs, Earl 3 Scruggs, Randy 28 Scud Mountain Boys 21 Sea and Cake, The 48 Seal 66 Earlier sketch in CM 46 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Seales, Jim See Shenandoah Seals, Brady See Little Texas Seals, Dan 9 Seals, Jim See Seals & Crofts Seals, Pat See Flyleaf Seals & Crofts 3 Seaman, Ken See Bluegrass Patriots Searchers, The 41 Sears, Pete See Jefferson Starship Sebadoh 26 Sebastian, John See Lovin’ Spoonful Sebesky, Don 33 Sebestyén, Márta 47 Secada, Jon 13 Secola, Keith 45 Secor, Ketch See Old Crow Medicine Show Secrest, Wayne See Confederate Railroad Secret Machines 66
Earlier sketch in CM 4 Also see Weavers, The Seether 69 Seger, Bob 15 Seger, David See Giant Sand Segovia, Andres 6 Segundo, Compay 45 Seidel, Martie See Dixie Chicks Selah 61 Selberg, Shannon See Cows, The Seldom Scene, The 4 Selena 16 Seligman, Chris See Stars Seligman, Matthew See Thompson Twins Sellars, Rodney See Sense Field Sellers, Jim See Stabbing Westward Selvidge, Steve See Lucero Selway, Phil See Radiohead Semisonic 32 Semko, Jay See Northern Pikes, The Sen Dog See Cypress Hill Senior, Milton See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Senior, Russell See Pulp Senior, Scott See Duhks, The Sennett, Blake See Rilo Kiley Sense Field 39 Sensi See Soul II Soul Sensible, Captain See Damned, The Sepultura 12 Seraphine, Daniel See Chicago Sergeant, Will See Echo and the Bunnymen Sermon, Erick 44 Also see EPMD Serneholt, Marie See A*Teens Serrato, Eddie See ? and the Mysterians Servant, The 69
Seven Mary Three 39 Sevendust 37 7L See 7L & Esoteric 7L & Esoteric 63 Seventy Sevens, The 46 Severin, Steven See Siouxsie and the Banshees Severinsen, Doc 1 Seward, Andrew See Against Me! Sewell, Geoff See Amici Forever Sex Pistols, The 5 Sexsmith, Ron 65 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Sexton, Chad See 311 Sexton, Martin 41 Seymour, Neil See Crowded House Shabalala, Ben See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Headman See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Jockey See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Joseph See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Msizi See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Sibongiseni See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabalala, Thulani See Ladysmith Black Mambazo Shabo, Eric See Atomic Fireballs, The Shack, Richard See James Gang Shaddix, Jacoby See Papa Roach Shade, Will See Memphis Jug Band Shadow, DJ 19 Shadows, The 22 Shaffer, James See Korn Shaffer, Paul 13 Shaffer, Robby See MercyMe Shaggs, The 46 Shaggy 37 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Shaggy 2 Dope See Insane Clown Posse Shaham, Gil 35
Setari, Craig See Sick of It All
Sed, Billy See Giant Sand
Sete, Bola 26
Shakespeare, Robbie See Sly and Robbie Also see Black Uhuru
Sedaka, Neil 4
Settles, Walter See Fairfield Four
Shakira 59 Earlier sketch in CM 33
Sedghi, Zubin See Tally Hall
Setzer, Brian 32 Also see Stray Cats, The
Shakur, Tupac See 2Pac
Seeger, Peggy 25
Setzer, Philip See Emerson String Quartet
Shallenberger, James See Kronos Quartet
Seeger, Pete 38
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Shamed See Get Set Go Shamen, The 23 Shane, Bob See Kingston Trio, The Shangri-Las, The 35 Shanice 14 Shankar, Anoushka 46 Shankar, Ravi 38 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Shannon, Del 10 Shannon, Sarah See Velocity Girl Shannon, Sean See Molly Hatchet Shannon, Sharon See Waterboys, The Shanté 10 Shapey, Ralph 42 Shapiro, Jim See Veruca Salt Shapiro, Lee See Four Seasons, The Shapiro, Steve See Imperials, The Shapps, Andre See Big Audio Dynamite Sharkey, Feargal See Undertones, The Sharon, Lois & Bram 6 Sharon, Ralph See Ralph Sharon Quartet Sharp, Alexander See Orioles, The Sharp, Dave See Alarm Sharp, Elliott 50 Sharp, Laura See Sweet Honey in the Rock Sharp, Matt See Rentals, The Also see Weezer Sharpe, Alex See Celtic Woman Sharpe, Ray 53 Sharpe, Trevor See Mediaeval Baebes Sharpe, Trevor See Minty Sharpe, Trevor See Servant, The Sharrock, Chris See Lightning Seeds Sharrock, Sonny 15 Shaw, Adrian See Bevis Frond
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See Amon Duul II Shreve, Floyd See Hackberry Ramblers Shuck, Ryan See Orgy Shudder to Think 20 Shuffield, Joey See Fastball Shyne 54 Sia 64 Siberry, Jane 6 Sice See Boo Radleys, The Sick of It All 41 Sidelnyk, Steve See Aztec Camera Sidney, Hilarie See Apples in Stereo Siebels, Jon See Eve 6 Siebenberg, Bob See Supertramp Siebert, Chris See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Siegal, Janis See Manhattan Transfer, The Sierra 60 Sigel, Beanie 55 Signorelli, Mark See Swell Sigur Rós 31 Sikes, C. David See Boston Silk 26 Silk, Garnett 39 Sill, Judee 61 Sills, Beverly 5 Silly Wizard 36 Silva, Alan 45 Silva, Kenny Jo See Beaver Brown Band, The Silver, Horace 19 Silver, Josh See Type O Negative Silver Apples 23 Silverchair 63 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Silveria, David See Korn Silverstein, Shel 51
Shaw, Artie 57 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Shaw, Marlena 53 Shaw, Martin See Jamiroquai Shaw, Robert 32 Shaw, Tommy See Styx Shaw, Woody 27 Shay, Todd See SonicFlood Shea, Tom See Scud Mountain Boys Sheaff, Lawrence See AMM Sheaffer, Todd See Railroad Earth She & Him 69 Shearer, Harry See Spinal Tap Shearing, George 28 Shears, Jake See Scissor Sisters Shears, Steve See Ultravox SHeDAISY 36 Shedden, Iain See Saints, The Sheehan, Billy See Mr. Big Sheehan, Billy See Niacin Sheehan, Bobby See Blues Traveler Sheehan, Fran See Boston Sheep on Drugs 27 Sheeran, Phil 51 Sheik, Duncan 32 Sheila E. 59 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Sheldon, George See Blue Mountain Sheldon, Scott See Guttermouth Shellac 46 Shellenberger, Allen See Lit Shelley, Peter See Buzzcocks, The Shelley, Steve See Sonic Youth Shelton, Blake 45 Shelton, Seb See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Shenandoah 17 Shenandoah, Joanne 33 Shepard, Kevin See Tonic Shepard, Vonda 35
Sheppard, Rodney See Sugar Ray Sherba, John See Kronos Quartet, The Sherinian, Derek See Dream Theater Sherman, Jack See Red Hot Chili Peppers Sherwood, Adrian 31 Shezbie, Derrick See Rebirth Brass Band Shields, Kevin See My Bloody Valentine Shiflett, Chris See Foo Fighters Shiflett, Scott See Face to Face Shifty Shellshock See Crazy Town Shihad 34 Shilton, Paul See Quickspace Shimada, Noriko See Ensemble Modern Shinedown 68 Shines, Johnny 14 Shinoda, Mike See Linkin Park Shins, The 52 Shipp, Matthew 31 Shirelles, The 11 Shirley, Danny See Confederate Railroad Shirley, Jerry See Humble Pie Shivaree 60 Shively, William See Big Mountain Shives, Andrew See Fear Factory Shock G See Digital Underground Shocked, Michelle 56 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Shocklee, Hank 15 Shogren, Dave See Doobie Brothers, The Shonen Knife 13 Shontz, Bill See Rosenshontz Shore, Dinah 36 Shore, Howard 48 Shore, Pete See Boss Hog Short, Bobby 55 Shorter, Wayne 45 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Weather Report
Shaw, Ethan See Derailers, The
Shepherd, Brad See Hoodoo Gurus
Shostakovich, Dmitry 42
Simins, Russell See Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Shaw, James See Broken Social Scene
Shepherd, Hunter “Ben” See Soundgarden
Shovell See M People
Simmonds, Kim See Savoy Brown
Shaw, James See Metric
Shepherd, John See Northwoods Improvisers
Showalter, Ricky See Liquid Soul
Simmons, Gene See Kiss
Shaw, Lisa See Blue Six
Shepherd, Kenny Wayne 22
Showtime, Johnny See Liquid Soul
Simmons, Joe “Run” See Run DMC
Shepp, Archie 43
Shrat, Christian
Simmons, Patrick
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Silvester, Andy See Savoy Brown Silvestri, Alan 37 Simeon See Silver Apples Simien, Terrance 12
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See Doobie Brothers, The Simmons, Russell 47 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Simmons, Trinna See Spearhead Simms, Nick See Cornershop Simon, Carly 61 Earlier sketch in CM 22 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Simon, Paul 16 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Simon and Garfunkel Simon, Robin See Ultravox Simon and Garfunkel 24 Simonal, Wilson 33 Simone, Nina 11 Simonian, Ashod See Earlimart Simonon, Paul See Clash, The Simons, Ed See Chemical Brothers, The Simple Minds 21 Simple Plan 53 Simpson, Ashlee 58 Simpson, Denis See Nylons, The Simpson, Derrick “Gong” See Black Uhuru Simpson, Gerald See 808 State Simpson, Jessica 52 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Simpson, Lester See Coope, Boyes & Simpson Simpson, Mark See Flotsam and Jetsam Simpson, Mel See US3 Simpson, Mike See Dust Brothers Simpson, Ray See Village People, The Simpson, Rose See Incredible String Band Simpson, Tom See Snow Patrol Sims, David William See Jesus Lizard Sims, Matt See Citizen King Sims, Neil See Catherine Wheel Sims, Rick See Supersuckers
Sinclair, Eon See Bedouin Soundclash Sinclair, Gord See Tragically Hip, The Sinclair, Richard See Camel Also see Caravan Sinfield, Peter See King Crimson Singer, Eric See Black Sabbath Also see Kiss Singh, Talvin 44 See Massive Attack Singh, Tjinder See Cornershop Singletary, Daryle 41 Sinn, Ryan See Angels & Airwaves Sioux, Siouxsie See Siouxsie and the Banshees Siouxsie and the Banshees 8 Sir Mix-A-Lot 14 Sir Rap-A-Lot See Geto Boys, The Sirois, Joe See Mighty Mighty Bosstones Siska, Adam See Academy Isѧ, The Sisqó 34 Also see Dru Hill Sissel 42 Sissokho, Moussa See Afro Celt Sound System Sister Bliss See Faithless Sister Hazel 34 Sister Sledge 37 Sitek, David See TV on the Radio Siverton See Specials, The Six by Seven 35 Sixpence None the Richer 26 Sixx, Nikki See Mötley Crüe Sixx, Roger See Less Than Jake Size, Roni 31
Sims, Zoot 37
Skehan, John See Railroad Earth
Sin, Will See Shamen, The Sinatra, Frank 23 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sinatra, Nancy 52 Sinclair, David See Camel Also see Caravan
Sizzla 36 Skaggs, Ricky 43 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Also see Country Gentlemen, The Skatalites, The 18 Skeete, Beverley See Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings
Skill, Mike See Romantics, The Skillet 54 Skillings, Muzz See Living Colour Skinny DeVille See Nappy Roots Skinny Puppy 17 Sklamberg, Lorin See Klezmatics, The Skold, Tim See Marilyn Manson Skoob See Das EFX Skopelitis, Nicky See Golden Palominos Skunk Anansie 27 Slade 54 Slade, Isaac See Fray, The Slash See Guns n’ Roses Slater, Luke 38 Slater, Rodney See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Slatkin, Leonard 41 Slattery, Mick See Hawkwind Slay, Gregory See Remy Zero Slayer 62 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Slean, Sarah 65 Sleater-Kinney 46 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Sledd, Dale See Osborne Brothers, The Sledge, Debbie See Sister Sledge Sledge, Joni See Sister Sledge Sledge, Kathy See Sister Sledge Sledge, Kim See Sister Sledge Sledge, Percy 15 Sledge, Robert See Ben Folds Five Sleet, Nicole See Mediaeval Baebes Slesinger, Bruce “Ted” See Dead Kennedys Slettedahl, Keith See 88, The Slichter, Jake See Semisonic Slick, Grace 33 Also see Jefferson Airplane
Slipknot 30 Slits, The 49 Sloan 53 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Sloan, Allen See Dixie Dregs Sloan, Eliot See Blessid Union of Souls Sloane, Carol 36 Sloas, Jimmie Lee See Imperials, The Slobberbone 38 Slocum, Matt See Sixpence None the Richer Slovak, Hillel See Red Hot Chili Peppers Slowdive 40 Slum Village 51 Sly, Randy “Ginger” See Atomic Fireballs, The Sly and Robbie 54 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Sly & the Family Stone 24 Slye, Leonard Franklin See Sons of the Pioneers Small, Heather See M People Small, Phil See Cold Chisel Smalley, Dave See Down By Law Smalley, Dave See Raspberries Smalls, Derek See Spinal Tap Smárason, Övar Poreyjarson See Múm Smarr, Rod See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
Slick Rick 27
Smart, Terence See Butthole Surfers Smart II, N.D. See Mountain Smash, Chas See Madness Smash Mouth 27 Smashing Pumpkins 36 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Smear, Pat See Foo Fighters Also see Germs, The Smelly See NOFX Smith, Aaron See Seventy Sevens, The Smith, Adrian See Iron Maiden
Skeoch, Tommy See Tesla
Slife, Gibb See Les Savy Fav
Smith, Allen See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Sketch See 23 Skidoo
Slijngaard, Ray See 2 Unlimited
Smith, Andrew See Danielson
Skiba, Matt See Alkaline Trio
Slim See 112
Smith, Bessie 3
Skid Row 48
Slint 55
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Smith, Brad See Blind Melon
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Smith, Brent See Shinedown Smith, Chad See Red Hot Chili Peppers Smith, Charles See Kool & the Gang Smith, Chas See Cobra Verde Smith, Chris See Van der Graaf Generator Smith, Claydes See Kool & the Gang Smith, Clifford See Method Man Smith, Curt See Tears for Fears Smith, Daniel See Danielson Smith, Davis See Danielson Smith, Debbie See Curve Also see Echobelly Smith, Elin See Danielson Smith, Elliott 28 Smith, Fran See Hooters Smith, Fred See Blondie Smith, Fred See MC5, The Smith, Fred See Television Smith, Garth See Buzzcocks, The Smith, Gerard See TV on the Radio Smith, Graham See Van der Graaf Generator Smith, Greg See Rainbow Smith, James “Smitty” See Three Dog Night Smith, Jerome See KC and the Sunshine Band Smith, Jimmy 30 Smith, Jimmy 54 Smith, Jocelyn B. 30 Smith, Joe See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Smith, Justin See FM Static Smith, Keely 29 Smith, Kelly See Flotsam and Jetsam Smith, Kendra See Dream Syndicate Smith, Kevin See dc Talk Smith, Lavay See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Smith, “Legs” Larry See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Smith, Mark E.
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See Fall, The Smith, Martin See Delirious? Smith, Megan See Danielson Smith, Michael W. 49 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Smith, Mike See Dave Clark Five, The Smith, Mike See Paul Revere & The Raiders Smith, Parrish See EPMD Smith, Patti 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Smith, Paul See Imperials, The Smith, Rachel See Danielson Smith, Rick See Underworld Smith, Robert See Cure, The Smith, Robert See Spinners, The Smith, Roger See Tower of Power Also see Siouxsie and the Banshees Smith, Sammi 48 Smith, Scott See Loverboy Smith, Shannon See Imperials, The Smith, Shawn See Brad Smith, Simon See Wedding Present, The Smith, Smitty See Three Dog Night Smith, Spencer See Panic! at the Disco Smith, Spike See Damned, The
Smith, Will 62 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Smith, Zachary See Loud Family, The Smith IV, Amistead See Pinback Smithereens, The 14 Smiths, The 3 Smits, Bart See Gathering, The Smog 28 Smorgasbord See Electric Six Smyth, Gilli See Gong Smyth, Joe See Sawyer Brown Smythe, Danny See Box Tops, The Sneaker Pimps 60 Sneed, Floyd Chester See Three Dog Night Snider, Dee See Twisted Sister Snoop Dogg 44 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Snoop Doggy Dogg See Snoop Doog Snouffer, Alex “Alex St. Clair” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Snow 23 Snow, Don See Squeeze Snow, Hank 29 Snow, Phoebe 4 Snow Patrol 59 Snyder, Richard “Midnight Hatsize Snyder” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Soan, Ashley See Del Amitri Sobule, Jill 20
Soloff, Lew See Blood, Sweat and Tears Solowka, Peter See Wedding Present, The Solti, Georg 13 Something Corporate 68 Sommer, Günter “Baby” 31 Son by Four 35 Son Volt 21 Sondheim, Stephen 8 Sonefeld, Jim See Hootie and the Blowfish Songs: Ohia 49 Sonic Youth 55 Earlier sketch in CM 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 SonicFlood 51 Sonique 45 Sonnenberg, Nadja Salerno See Salerno-Sonnenberg, Nadja Sonni, Jack See Dire Straits Sonnier, Jo-El 10 Sonnier, Lennis See Hackberry Ramblers Sonny and Cher 24 Sons of the Desert 44 Sons of the Pioneers 53 Soraya 46 Sorum, Matt See Cult, The Sorum, Matt See Guns n’ Roses Sosa, Mercedes 3 Sosna, Rudolf See Faust Soto, Carlos See Banda el Recodo Soucie, Michael See Surfin’ Pluto Soul Asylum 10 Soul Coughing 21 Soul II Soul 17 Soule, Mickey Lee See Rainbow Soulfly 33 Soulive 44 Soulja Boy Tell ’Em 67 Soul Stirrers, The 11 Soundgarden 6 Sounds of Blackness 13 Soundtrack of Our Lives, The 56 Sousa, John Philip 10 South, Joe 59 Souther, J.D. 66 Southerland, Bill See Kilgore Southern Culture on the Skids 42
Smith, Steve See Dirty Vegas
Social Distortion 27 Earlier sketch in CM 19
Smith, Steve See Journey
Sodergren, Kurt See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Smith, Stewart See Delirious?
Soft Cell 43
Smith, Tim See Jellyfish
Sokolof, Alan See Four Lads, The
Smith, Todd See Selah
Solal, Martial 4
Smith, Tommy 28
Solas 34
Smith, Tweed See War
Solem, Phil See Rembrandts, The
Smith, Tyler See Guttermouth
Solinger, Johnny See Skid Row
Smith, Wendy See Prefab Sprout
Solis, Joel See Los Bukis
Smith, Whit See Hot Club of Cowtown
Solis, Marco Antonio See Los Bukis
Smith, Willie 58 Also see DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Solis, Marco 56
Spaghetti, Eddie See Supersuckers
Sollenberger, Isobel See Bardo Pond
Spall, Rob See Soft Machine
Soft Machine 36
Solange 66
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Spacehog 29 Spacemen 3 31 Spag See Mudvayne
340 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Spampinato, Joey See NRBQ Spampinato, Johnny See NRBQ Spaniels, The 43 Spann, Otis 18 Sparhawk, Alan See Low Sparks 18 Sparks, Brett See Handsome Family, The Sparks, Chris “Cornbread” See Workhorse Movement, The Sparks, Donita See L7 Sparks, Jordin 67 Sparks, Rennie See Handsome Family, The Spasic, Goran See Boban Markovic Orkestar Spasic, Srdjan See Boban Markovic Orkestar Spaulding, James See World Saxophone Quartet Spaulding, Neal Otto See Two Dollar Pistols Spear, Roger Ruskin See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Speare, Paul See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Spearhead 19 Spearin, Charles See Broken Social Scene Spearman, Glenn 55 Spearritt, Hannah See S Club 7 Spears, Britney 66 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Special Ed 16 Specials, The 21 Spector, Phil 57 Earlier sketch in CM 4 Spector, Ronnie 28 Also see Ronettes, The Spedding, Chris 61 Speech See Arrested Development Speedo See Rocket from the Crypt Speiser, Jerry See Men at Work Spektor, Regina 60 Spellman, Jim See Velocity Girl Spence, Alexander “Skip” See Jefferson Airplane Also see Moby Grape Spence, Alister See Clarion Fracture Zone Spence, Cecil See Israel Vibration Spence, Skip See Spence, Alexander “Skip” Spencer, Bruce See Seventy Sevens, The Spencer, Dan
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See O.C. Supertones, The Spencer, Jeremy See Fleetwood Mac Spencer, Jim See Dave Clark Five, The Spencer, Jon See Boss Hog Also see Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Spencer, Thad See Jayhawks, The Spencer, Vernon Tim See Sons of the Pioneers Spencer Davis Group 19 Sperske, Aaron See Pernice Brothers Spice Girls 22 Spiderbait 39 Spillane, Davy 48 Spillane, Scott See Neutral Milk Hotel Spin Doctors 14 Spinal Tap 8 Spindt, Don See Aqua Velvets Spinners, The 21 Spiral Starecase 51 Spirit 22 Spiritualized 43 Spiteri, Sharleen See Texas Spitz, Dan See Anthrax Spitz, Dave See Black Sabbath Spivey, Victoria 44 Sponberg, Nicol See Selah Sponge 18 Spongetones, The 34 Spoon 69 Earlier sketch in CM 34 Spooner, Steve See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Spoons, Sam See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Spring, Keith See NRBQ Spring Heel Jack 30 Springfield, Dusty 20 Springfield, Rick 9 Springsteen, Bruce 63 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Sproule, Daithi See Altan Sprout, Tobin See Guided By Voices Spruance, Trey See Mr. Bungle
Squire, John See Stone Roses, The Squires, Rob See Big Head Todd and the Monsters Squirrel Nut Zippers 20 Stabbing Westward 35 Stacey, Peter “Spider” See Pogues, The Stacia See Hawkwind Stacy, Jeremy See Aztec Camera Staehely, Al See Spirit Staehely, J. Christian See Spirit Stafford, Jimmy See Train Stafford, Jo 24 Stafford, Tim See Blue Highway Stahl, Franz See Foo Fighters Staind 65 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Staley, Layne See Alice in Chains Staley, Tom See NRBQ Stalling, Carl 50 Stallings, Ron See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Stamey, Chris See dB’s, The Stamp, Leroy See Paragons, The Stampley, Joe 51 Stanier, John See Helmet Stanisic, Ched See Cobra Verde Stan˜ko, Tomasz 47 Stanley, Bob See Saint Etienne Stanley, Ian See Tears for Fears Stanley, Paul See Kiss Stanley, Ralph 55 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stanley, Steve See Lowest of the Low Stansfield, Lisa 9 Stanshall, Vivian See Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Stanton, Phil See Blue Man Group
Starcrunch See Man or Astroman? Starflyer 59 50 Starker, Janos 32 Starkey, Kathryn La Verne See Starr, Kay Starkey, Richard See Starr, Ringo Starks, Tia Juana See Sweet Honey in the Rock Starling, John See Seldom Scene, The Starr, Edwin 50 Starr, Frank “Andy” 47 Starr, Garrison 38 Starr, Kay 27 Starr, Mike See Alice in Chains Starr, Ringo 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Also see Beatles, The Stars 69 Starship See Jefferson Airplane Stasik, Ryan See Umphrey’s McGee Statler Brothers, The 8 Staton, Candi 45 Status Quo 40 Stax, John See Pretty Things, The St. Cin, Steve See Beulah Stead, David See Beautiful South Steady See Minty Steaks, Chuck See Quicksilver Messenger Service Stebbins, Jone See Imperial Teen Steel, Chris See Alexisonfire Steel, John See Animals, The Steel, Richard See Spacehog Steel Pulse 14 Steele, Billy See Sounds of Blackness Steele, David See English Beat, The Also see Fine Young Cannibals Steele, Davy See Battlefield Band, The Steele, Jeffrey See Boy Howdy
Staples, Mavis 57 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Steele, Michael “Micki” See Bangles, The Also see Runaways, The
Spyro Gyra 34
Staples, Neville See Specials, The
Steele, Peter See Type O Negative
Squeeze 5
Staples, Pops 11
Steeleye Span 19
Squire, Chris See Yes
Stapp, Scott See Creed
Steely, Josh See Daughtry
Spurgeon, Pat See Rogue Wave
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Steely Dan 29 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Steen, Scott See Royal Crown Revue Stefani, Gwen 63 Stefani, Gwen See No Doubt Stefansson, Baldur See Gus Gus Steier, Rick See Warrant Stein, Andy See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Stein, Chris See Blondie Stein, Hal See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Stein, Laura See Pernice Brothers Steinberg, Lewis See Booker T. & the M.G.’s Steinberg, Sebastian See Soul Coughing Steinhardt, Robby See Kansas Stens, Juston See Dr. Dog Stephens, Jody See Big Star Stephens, Jody See Golden Smog Stephens, Kai See Hard-Fi Stephenson, Van Wesley See BlackHawk Steppenwolf 20 Sterban, Richard See Oak Ridge Boys, The Stereo MC’s 34 Stereolab 47 Earlier sketch in CM 18 Stereophonics 29
Stevens, Sufjan 57 Stevens, Tone See Savoy Brown Stevens, Tony See Foghat Stevens, Vol See Memphis Jug Band Stevenson, Bill See Black Flag Stevenson, Don See Moby Grape Stevenson, James See Gene Loves Jezebel Stever, Travis See Coheed and Cambria Stevie D. See Buckcherry Steward, Pat See Odds Stewart, Andy M. See Silly Wizard Stewart, Bill See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Stewart, Brad See Shinedown Stewart, Dale See Seether Stewart, Dave See Eurythmics Stewart, Derrell See Florida Boys, The Stewart, Derrick “Fatlip” See Pharcyde, The Stewart, Eric See 10cc Stewart, Freddie See Sly & the Family Stone
Sterling, Jay See Love
Stewart, Larry See Restless Heart
Sterling, Lester See Skatalites, The
Stewart, Mark See Bang on a Can All-Stars
Stern, Isaac 7
Stewart, Natalie See Floetry
Stern, Leni 29 Stern, Mike 29 Steve See Carter USM Steve See Fun Lovin’ Criminals Stevens, April See Nino Tempo & April Stevens Stevens, Cat 61 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Stevens, Rachel See S Club 7 Stevens, Ray 7 Stevens, Rick See Tower of Power Stevens, Roger See Blind Melon
Stewart, Ian See Rolling Stones, The Stewart, Jamie See Cult, The Stewart, John See Kingston Trio, The
Stewart, Reggie See Rebirth Brass Band Stewart, Rex See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Stewart, Robert See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Stewart, Rod 53 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Faces, The Stewart, Ron See Lynn Morris Band
See Godsmack Stewart, Tyler See Barenaked Ladies Stewart, Vaetta See Sly & the Family Stone Stewart, William See Third World Stewart, Winston “Metal” See Mystic Revealers St. Hubbins, David See Spinal Tap Sticman See Dead Prez Stiff, Jimmy See Jackyl Stills, Stephen 5 Also see Buffalo Springfield Also see Crosby, Stills, and Nash Sting 41 Earlier sketch in CM 19 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Police, The Stinson, Bob See Replacements, The Stinson, Tommy See Guns n’ Roses Stinson, Tommy See Replacements, The Stipe, Michael See R.E.M. Also see Golden Palominos Stirratt, John See Autumn Defense, The Stirratt, John See Uncle Tupelo Also see Wilco Stirratt, John See Wilco Stirratt, Laurie See Blue Mountain Stitt, Sonny 59 St. James, Rebecca 26 St. John, Mark See Kiss St. Marie, Buffy See Sainte-Marie, Buffy St. Nicholas, Nick See Steppenwolf Stock, Barry See Three Days Grace Stockberger, John See Sense Field Stockhausen, Karlheinz 36 Stockman, Shawn See Boyz II Men Stockwood, Kim 26 Stoeckel, Steve See Spongetones, The Stoermer, Mark See Killers, The Stoker, Gordan See Jordanaires, The
Stewart, Sylvester See Sly & the Family Stone
Stoll See Clannad Also see Big Mountain
Stewart, Tommy
Stoller, Mike
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See Leiber and Stoller Stoltz, Brian See Meters, The Also see Neville Brothers, The Stoltzman, Richard 24 Stonadge, Gary See Big Audio Dynamite Stone, Angie 37 Stone, Curtis See Highway 101 Stone, David See Rainbow Stone, Doug 10 Stone, Joss 52 Stone, Kim See Rippingtons Also see Spyro Gyra Stone, Martin See Savoy Brown Stone, Sly 8 Stone Temple Pilots 36 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Stonehill, Randy 44 Stone Roses, The 16 Stookey, Paul See Peter, Paul & Mary Stopholese, Marcus See AFI Storch, Scott 61 Story, Liz 45 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Story, The 13 Stotts, Richie See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics St. Pe, Ian See Black Lips Strachan, Andy See Living End, The Stradlin, Izzy See Guns n’ Roses Strain, Sammy See O’Jays, The Strait, George 38 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Stranglers, The 31 Stratton, Dennis See Iron Maiden Strauss, Richard 25 Stravinsky, Igor 21 Straw, Syd 18 Also see Golden Palominos Strawbs 37 Stray Cats, The 11 Strayhorn, Billy 13 Street, Richard See Temptations, The Streets, The 50 Strehli, Angela 58 Streisand, Barbra 35 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Strickland, Keith See B-52’s, The String Trio of New York 40 String Cheese Incident, The 34 Stringer, Gary
342 • Cumulative Musicians Index
See Reef Strokes, The 37 Strömberg, Lars See (International) Noise Conspiracy Stroud, Mike See Ratatat Strouse, Charles 43 Strummer, Joe See Clash, The Stryi, Wolfgang See Ensemble Modern Strykert, Ron See Men at Work Stryper 2 Stuart, Chad See Chad & Jeremy Stuart, Hamish See Average White Band Stuart, Mark See Audio Adrenaline Stuart, Marty 9 Stuart, Michael See Love Stuart, Peter See Dog’s Eye View Stubblefield, John See Lucero Stubbs, Levi See Four Tops, The Stucky, Steven 55 Studdard, Ruben 61 Stump, Patrick See Fall Out Boy Stumpf, Lawrence See French Kicks Stumpf, Nick See French Kicks Sturmer, Andy See Jellyfish Sturr, Jimmy 33 St. Werner, Jan See Mouse on Mars Styne, Jule 21 Styrene, Poly See X-Ray Spex Styx 60 Earlier sketch in CM 37 Suarez, Alex See Cobra Starship Sub Commander Ras I Zulu See Spearhead Subdudes, The 18
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Switchfoot 48 Swizz Beatz 56 Swope, Martin See Mission of Burma SWV 14 Sykes, John See Whitesnake Sykes, Roosevelt 20 Sylvain, Sylvain See New York Dolls Sylvester 53 Sylvester, Terry See Hollies, The Sylvian, David 27 System of a Down 36 T. Rex 11 Tabac, Tony See Joy Division Tabackin, Lew 47 Taboo See Black Eyed Peas Tabor, June 38 Tabor, Ty See King’s X Tabuchi, Shoji 55 Tackett, Fred See Little Feat Tacuma, Jamaaladeen See Golden Palominos Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Tadlock, Tom See Tuxedomoon Tafelmusik 49 Taff See Killing Joke Taff, Russ See Imperials, The TAFKAP (The Artist Formerly Known as Prince) See Prince Taggart, Jeremy See Our Lady Peace
See Culture Club Sugababes 69 Sugar Ray 22 Sugarcubes, The 10 Sugarcult 68 Sugarhill Gang 60 Sugarland 61 Suicidal Tendencies 15 Sulley, Suzanne See Human League, The Sullivan, Bill See Golden Smog Sullivan, Danny See Beulah Sullivan, Dan See Screeching Weasel Sullivan, Frankie See Survivor Sullivan, Jacqui See Bananarama Sullivan, Jeff See Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Sullivan, Justin “Slade the Leveller” See New Model Army Sullivan, Kirk See 4Him Sum 41 38 Sumac, Yma 50 Summer, Donna 12 Summer, Eric See Get Set Go Summer, Mark See Turtle Island String Quartet Summers, Andy 3 Also see Police, The Summers, Bill See Los Hombres Calientes Sumner, Bernard See Joy Division Also see New Order Sun, Elizabeth See Gogol Bordello Sun Ra 27 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Sundays, The 20 Sundholm, Norm See Kingsmen, The Sundstrand, Anna See Play Sun-J See Asian Dub Foundation Sunny Day Real Estate 28 Sunnyland Slim 16 Sunset Valley 31 Super DJ Dmitry See Deee-lite Super Furry Animals 28 Superchunk 29 Superdrag 23 Supergrass 30
See Love Sure!, Al B. 13 Surfaris, The 23 Surfin’ Pluto 24 Survivor 65 Sutcliffe, Stu See Beatles, The Sutherland, Joan 13 Sutherland, Stacy See 13th Floor Elevators Sutta, Jessica See Pussycat Dolls, The Sutter, Wendy See Bang on a Can All-Stars Suzuki, Kenji “Damo” See Can Sveinsson, Kjartan See Sigur Rós Svenigsson, Magnus See Cardigans Svenonious, Ian See Make-Up, The Svensson, Esbjörn 66 Svensson, Peter See Cardigans Svigals, Alicia See Klezmatics, The Swan, Billy 60 Also see Beulah Swan Silvertones, The 39 Swanson, Dave See Cobra Verde Swarbrick, Dave See Fairport Convention Swarzenbach, Blake See Jawbreaker Sweat, Keith 13 Sweet 39 Sweet, Matthew 9 Sweet, Michael See Stryper Sweet, Phillip See Little Big Town Sweet, Rachel 48 Sweet, Robert See Stryper Sweet Honey In The Rock 26 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Sweethearts of the Rodeo 12 Swell 31 Swervedriver 31 Swift, Richard See Starflyer 59 Swift, Taylor 65 Swifty See D12 Swilley, Jared See Black Lips
Supersuckers 50
Swing Out Sister 40
Take 6 39 Earlier sketch in CM 6
Sudden, Nikki 59
Supertramp 25
Sudol, Alison See Fine Frenzy, A
Supremes, The 6
Swinny, Wayne See Saliva
Takeda, Clint See Bardo Pond
Suptic, Jim See Get Up Kids
Swinscoe, Jason See Cinematic Orchestra
Takemitsu, Toru 6
Suede 20 Suede, John
Suranovitch, George
Switches 64
Takizawa, Taishi
Sublime 19 Subways, The 68 Such, Alec John See Bon Jovi Sucherman, Todd See Styx Suchy, Renee See Pursuit of Happiness, The
Swing, DeVante See Jodeci
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Tait, Chris See Fixx, The Tait, Michael See dc Talk Tait Nucleus? See Electric Six Taj Mahal 51 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Tajima, Takao See Pizzicato Five Takac, Robby See Goo Goo Dolls, The Takahashi, Maki See Blonde Redhead Takanami, Keitaro See Pizzicato Five
Taking Back Sunday 58
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Cumulative Musicians Index • 343
See Ghost Talamantez, Abel See Kumbia Kings Talan, Deb See Weepies, The Talbot, Ivor See Divine Comedy, The Talbot, Joby See Divine Comedy, The Talbot, John Michael 6 Talbot, Mick See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Talcum, Joe Jack See Dead Milkmen Talk Talk 19 Talking Heads 1 Tall Paul 36 Talley, Gary See Box Tops, The Talley, Nedra See Ronettes, The Tally Hall 69 Talmy, Shel 52 Tamia 34 Tampa Red 25 Tan Dun 33 Tandy, Richard See Electric Light Orchestra Tangerine Dream 12 Tankian, Serj See System of a Down Tannen, Steve See Weepies, The Tañón, Olga 39 Tantric 36 Taquino, Mike See Normals, The Taree, Aerle See Arrested Development Tate, Aaron See Caedmon’s Call Tate, Buddy 33 Tate, Cinjun See Remy Zero Tate, Geoff See Queensryche Tate, Howard 45 Tate, Shelby See Remy Zero Tatum, Art 17 Taul, Matt See Days of the New Taul, Matt See Tantric Taupin, Bernie 22 Tavener, John 45 Taylor, Aaron See MC Eiht
Taylor, Cecil 9 Taylor, Chad See Live Taylor, Corey See Slipknot Taylor, Courtney See Dandy Warhols Taylor, Dan See Silver Apples Taylor, Dave See Pere Ubu Taylor, Dick See Rolling Stones, The Taylor, Earl See Country Gentlemen, The Taylor, Gene See Blasters, The Taylor, Isaiah See Baha Men Taylor, James “J.T.” See Kool & the Gang Taylor, James 61 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Taylor, James See Kool & the Gang Taylor, Johnnie See Soul Stirrers, The Taylor, John See Duran Duran Taylor, Kate 30 Taylor, Koko 43 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Taylor, Larry See Canned Heat Taylor, Leroy See Soul Stirrers, The Taylor, Madelaine See Silly Wizard Taylor, Melvin See Ventures, The Taylor, Mick See Rolling Stones, The Also see Pretty Things, The Taylor, Otis 60 Taylor, Paul See Rippingtons Taylor, Philip “Philthy Animal” See Motörhead
See Butthole Surfers Taylor, Terry See Daniel Amos Taylor, Tim See Brainiac Taylor, Wayne See Blue Highway Taylor, Willie See Day26 Taylor, Zola See Platters, The Taylor-Taylor, Courtney See Dandy Warhols, The Tea Party 38 Teagarden, Jack 10 Tears for Fears 52 Earlier sketch in CM 6 Technotronic 5 Tedder, Ryan See OneRepublic Tedeschi, Susan 45 Teel, Jerry See Boss Hog Teena Marie 49 Teenage Fanclub 13 Teer, John See Chatham County Line Tegan and Sara 58 Te Kanawa, Kiri 2 Television 17 Tell, William See Something Corporate Teller, Al 15 Tellier, Sébastien 69 Temirkanov, Yuri 26 Temperley, Kavyen See Eskimo Joe Tempesta, John See White Zombie Tempesta, Mike “M33” See Powerman 5000 Temple, Johnny See Girls Against Boys Temple, Michelle See Pere Ubu
Taylor, Robert See Musiq
Tenacious D 61
Taylor, Roger Meadows See Queen
Tench, Benmont See Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Taylor, Alexis See Hot Chip
Taylor, Steve See Fugs, The
Taylor, Andy See Duran Duran
Taylor, Steve See Ray Condo and His Ricochets
Taylor, Ben 60 Taylor, Billy 13 Taylor, Bill See Angel Corpse
Taylor, Roger See Duran Duran Taylor, Roger See Nields, The Taylor, Steve 26
Taylor, Steve See Rogue Wave Taylor, Teresa
Tempo, Nino See Nino Tempo & April Stevens Temptations, The 3 Ten Years After 63 10cc 43
Tench, Bobby See Humble Pie Teng, Vienna 55 Tennant, Neil See Pet Shop Boys Tennille, Toni See Captain & Tennille Tennison, Chalee 36 10,000 Maniacs 3 Tepper, Jeff “Morris” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
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Terfel, Bryn 31 Terminator X See Public Enemy Terrasson, Jacky 52 Terrell 32 Terrell, Jean See Supremes, The Terrell, Tammi 49 Terrie See Ex, The Terry, Boyd See Aquabats, The Terry, Clark 24 Terry, Steven See Whiskeytown Terusa, Tony See O.C. Supertones, The Tesh, John 20 Tesla 15 Tex, Joe 68 Texas 27 Texas Tornados, The 8 Thacher, Jeff See Rockapella Thacker, Rocky See Shenandoah Thain, Gary See Uriah Heep Thalia 38 Tharp, Al See Beausoleil Tharpe, Sister 47 Thatcher, Jon See Delirious? Thayil, Kim See Soundgarden The Colonel See Electric Six The The 15 Theaker, Drachen See Love Theile, Jacob See Faint, The Theodore, Jon See Mars Volta, The Theory of a Deadman 68 Theremin, Leon 19 Thes One See People Under The Stairs They Might Be Giants 51 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Thibaudet, Jean-Yves 24 Thicke, Robin 66 Thielemans, Toots 13 Thiessen, Matt See Relient K Thievery Corporation 66 Earlier sketch in CM 31 Thighpaulsandra See Spiritualized Thile, Chris See Nickel Creek Thi-Lihn Le See Golden Palominos Thin Lizzy 13 Third Day 34
344 • Cumulative Musicians Index
Third Eye Blind 25 Third World 13 Thirsk, Jason See Pennywise 13th Floor Elevators 47 30 Odd Foot of Grunts 69 .38 Special 40 Thistlethwaite, Anthony See Waterboys, The Thomas, Alex See Earth, Wind and Fire Thomas, Banner See Molly Hatchet Thomas, Bob See Silly Wizard Thomas, Chris See Elms, The Thomas, Danny See 13th Floor Elevators Thomas, David Clayton See Clayton-Thomas, David Thomas, David See Pere Ubu Thomas, David See Take 6 Thomas, Dennis “D.T.” See Kool & the Gang Thomas, Edward See Fairfield Four Thomas, George “Fathead” See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Thomas, Irma 62 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Thomas, Jacqueline See Brodsky Quartet Thomas, John See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Thomas, Michael Tilson 50 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Thomas, Michael See Brodsky Quartet Thomas, Mickey See Jefferson Starship Thomas, Olice See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Thomas, Ollie See Switches Thomas, Owen See Elms, The Thomas, Paul See Good Charlotte Thomas, Ray See Moody Blues, The Thomas, Richard See Jesus and Mary Chain, The Thomas, Rob 67 Also see Matchbox 20 Thomas, Rob See String Trio of New York Thomas, Rozonda “Chilli” See TLC Thompson, Beachey See Dixie Hummingbirds, The Thompson, Chester See Tower of Power
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Thompson, Chester See Weather Report Thompson, Danny See Pentangle Thompson, Dennis See MC5, The Thompson, Dougie See Supertramp Thompson, Hank 43 Thompson, Joe 63 Thompson, Lee See Madness Thompson, Les See Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Thompson, Linda 56 Thompson, Mayo See Pere Ubu Thompson, Mick See Slipknot Thompson, Paul See Concrete Blonde Also see Roxy Music Thompson, Porl See Cure, The Thompson, Richard 7 Also see Fairport Convention Also see Golden Palominos Thompson, Rudi See X-Ray Spex Thompson, Tony See Chic Thompson Twins 43 Thomson, Kristin See Tsunami Thomson, Paul See Franz Ferdinand Thoranisson, Biggi See Gus Gus Thorn, Christopher See Blind Melon Thorn, Stan See Shenandoah Thorn, Tracey See Everything But The Girl Also see Massive Attack Thornalley, Phil See Cure, The Thornburg, Lee See Supertramp Also see Tower of Power Thorne, Rob See Spongetones, The Thornell, Brian See Earlimart Thornhill, Leeroy See Prodigy Thornton, Big Mama 18 Thornton, De’Mario “Raz-B” See B2K
Thornton, Willie Mae See Thornton, Big Mama Thorogood, George 34 Thorton, Blair See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Thrasher, Andrew See Drifters, The Thrasher, Gerhart See Drifters, The Threadgill, Henry 9 Three Days Grace 64 Three Dog Night 5 3 Doors Down 43 Three 6 Mafia 59 3-D See Massive Attack 311 20 3LW 44 Throwing Muses 15 Thünder, Lüpüs See Bloodhound Gang, The Thunderbirds are Now! 63 Thunders, Johnny See New York Dolls Thurier, Blaine See New Pornographers, The Thurston, Aaron See French Kicks T.I. 56 Tichy, John See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Tickner, George See Journey Tielli, Martin See Rheostatics Tiersen, Yann 59 Tiffany 4 Tijuana No! 32 Tikaram, Tanita 9 Til, Sonny See Orioles, The Tilbrook, Glenn 51 Also see Squeeze Tilbury, John See AMM Tiller, Jay See Frogs, The Tiller, Mary See Anointed Tilley, Sandra See Martha and the Vandellas Tillis, Mel 7 Tillis, Pam 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8 Timbaland 42 Timberlake, Justin 60 Also see ’N Sync Timbuk 3 3
Thornton, Kevin “KT” See Color Me Badd
Timmins, Margo See Cowboy Junkies
Thornton, Melanie See La Bouche
Timmins, Michael See Cowboy Junkies
Thornton, Melody See Pussycat Dolls, The
Timmins, Peter See Cowboy Junkies
Thornton, Teri 28
Timmons, Jeff
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See 98 Degrees Timms, Sally See Mekons, The Tin Hat Trio 41 Tinariwen 62 Tingstad, Eric See Tingstad & Rumbel Tingstad & Rumbel 44 Tinsley, Boyd See Dave Matthews Band Tippin, Aaron 12 Tipton, Glenn See Judas Priest Tirio, Dave See Plain White T’s Tisdale, Ashley 68 Tisdale, Wayman 61 Tite, Max See Switches TLC 43 Earlier sketch in CM 15 T-Love 49 To Rococo Rot 31 Toad the Wet Sprocket 13 Toback, Jeremy See Brad Tobias, Jesse See Red Hot Chili Peppers Tobias, Paul See Guns n’ Roses Tobin, Amon 32 tobyMac 63 Todd, Andy See Republica Todd, Jasin See Shinedown Todd, Josh See Buckcherry Todd, Mia Doi 52 Todd, Michael See Coheed and Cambria Todesco, Milo See Down By Law Tokio Hotel 65 Tolhurst, Lol See Cure, The Tolland, Bryan See Del Amitri Toller, Dan See Allman Brothers, The Tolliver, T.C. See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Tolson, Peter See Pretty Things, The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 26 Toma, Andi See Mouse On Mars Tomlin, Chris 63 Tommy, Two-Tone See My Morning Jacket Tommy James and the Shondells 35 Tone-Loc 3 Tong, Matt
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See Bloc Party Tong, Winston See Tuxedomoon Tonic 32 Tontoh, Frank See Aztec Camera Tony K See Roomful of Blues Tony! Toni! Toné! 12 Too $hort 16 Toogood, Jon See Shihad Toohey, Dan See Guided By Voices Took, Steve Peregrine See T. Rex Tool 59 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Toomey, Jenny 43 Also see Tsunami Toorish, Bernie See Four Lads, The Tootle, Mark See Seventy Sevens, The Toots and the Maytals 36 Topham, Anthony “Top” See Yardbirds, The Topper, Sharon See God Is My Co-Pilot Tork, Peter See Monkees, The Torme, Mel 4 Torpey, Frank See Sweet Torpey, Pat See Mr. Big Torrence, Dean See Jan & Dean Torres, Carlos See 88, The Torres, Hector “Tico” See Bon Jovi Torres, Miguel See El Gran Combo Torres, Nestor 36 Torres, Randy See Project 86 Torrini, Emiliana 68 Torry, Richard See Minty Tortoise 32 Toscanini, Arturo 14 Tosh, Peter 3 Tosh, Stuart See 10cc Toth, Ed See Vertical Horizon Toto, Ray See My Chemical Romance
Also see Oregon Townes, Jeffery See DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Towns, Efrem See Dirty Dozen Brass Band Townshend, Pete 48 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Who, The Townson, Ron See Fifth Dimension Tozzi, Umberto 64 T-Pain 68 Traa See P.O.D. Traa See P.O.D. Traffic 19 Tragically Hip, The 18 Train 33 Trainer, Todd See Shellac Trammell, Mark See Greater Vision Traoré, Boubacar 38 Traore, Rokia 53 Trautmann, Gene See Queens of the Stone Age Travers, Brian See UB40 Travers, Mary See Peter, Paul & Mary Travis 66 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Travis, Abby See Elastica Travis, Merle 14 Travis, Michael See String Cheese Incident, The Travis, Randy 61 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Traynor, Chris See Gaelic Storm Traynor, Kevin See Divine Comedy, The Treach See Naughty by Nature Treadmill Trackstar 21 Tremonti, Mark See Alter Bridge Tremonti, Mark See Creed
Trina 41 Tripp, Art “Art Marimba” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Tripping Daisy 60 Tristano, Lennie 30 Tritsch, Christian See Gong Tritt, Travis 54 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Troccoli, Kathy 48 Trohman, Joe See Fall Out Boy Troiano, Dom See James Gang Troilo, Aníbal 58 Trojanowski, Mark See Sister Hazel Trosper, Justin See Unwound Trotter, Kera See C + C Music Factory Trout, Walter 59 Trovesi, Gianluigi 66 Trower, Robin 58 Troy, Doris 47 Trucks, Butch See Allman Brothers, The Trucks, Derek 66 Truffaz, Erik 54 Trugoy the Dove See De La Soul Trujillo, Robert See Metallica Trujillo, Robert See Suicidal Tendencies Truman, Dan See Diamond Rio Truth Hurts 50 Trynin, Jen 21 Trytten, Lorre Lynn See Willem Breuker Kollektief Tse, Nicholas 44 Tsunami 21 T3 See Slum Village Tubb, Ernest 4 Tubbs, Hubert See Tower of Power Tubridy, Michael See Chieftains, The
Trent, Tyler See Brainiac
Tucker, Corin See Sleater-Kinney
Trevi, Gloria 29
Tucker, Ira See Dixie Hummingbirds, The
Toure, Ali Farka 57 Earlier sketch in CM 18
Trick Pony 42
Tucker, Mick See Sweet
Tricky 18 Also see Massive Attack
Tucker, Moe See Velvet Underground, The
Trimble, Vivian See Luscious Jackson
Tucker, Sophie 12
Turrentine, Stanley 42
Tucker, Tanya 55 Earlier sketch in CM 3
Turtle Island String Quartet 9
Tucker, William
Tutalo, Marianne
Tourish, Ciaran See Altan Toussaint, Allen 11 Tower of Power 40 Towner, Ralph 22
Trevisan, Iracema See CSS Tribe Called Quest, A 8 Trick Daddy 28
Trimm, Rex See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Tuck & Patti 44
Tucker, Jim See Turtles, The
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See Ministry Also see Pigface Tufnel, Nigel See Spinal Tap Tull, Bruce See Scud Mountain Boys Tumes, Michelle 37 Tuncboyaciyan, Arto 50 Tunstall, KT 61 Turbin, Neil See Anthrax Turgon, Bruce See Foreigner Turnage, Mark-Anthony 31 Turnbull, Alex See 23 Skidoo Turnbull, Johnny See 23 Skidoo Turner, Alex See Arctic Monkeys Turner, Andy See Plaid Turner, Big Joe 13 Turner, C.F. “Fred” See Bachman-Turner Overdrive Turner, Dale See Oingo Boingo Turner, Elgin “Masta Killa” See Wu-Tang Clan Turner, Erik See Warrant Turner, Ike and Tina 24 Turner, Ike 62 Also see Turner, Ike and Tina Turner, Joe Lynn See Deep Purple Also see Rainbow Turner, Josh 59 Turner, Mark 40 Turner, Mick See Dirty Three Turner, Mike See Our Lady Peace Turner, Nik See Hawkwind Turner, Otha 52 Turner, Robert See Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Turner, Roger 32 Turner, Sam “Segundo” See Rumba Club Turner, Sonny See Platters, The Turner, Steve See Mudhoney Turner, Tina 54 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Also see Turner, Ike and Tina Turpin, Will See Collective Soul Turre, Steve 22
Turtles, The 29
346 • Cumulative Musicians Index
See Sierra Tutton, Bill See Geraldine Fibbers Tutuska, George See Goo Goo Dolls, The Tuxedomoon 21 TV on the Radio 66 Twain, Shania 42 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Tweedy, James See Bronx, The Tweedy, Jeff See Golden Smog Tweedy, Jeff See Uncle Tupelo Also see Wilco Tweedy, Jeff See Wilco Tweet 55 23, Richard See Front 242 23 Skidoo 31 Twigger, Steve See Gaelic Storm Twist, Nigel See Alarm Twista 54 Twisted Sister 66 Twitty, Conway 6 Two Dollar Pistols 41 2 Unlimited 18 2D See Gorillaz 2Pac 17 Also see Digital Underground Two-Tone Tommy See My Morning Jacket Tyagi, Paul See Del Amitri Tyler, Kraig See Crazy Town Tyler, Steve See Aerosmith Tynan, Ronan See Irish Tenors, The Tyner, McCoy 7 Tyner, Rob See MC5, The Tynes, Gunnar Örn See Múm
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Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Ulrich, Lars See Metallica Ultimate Fakebook 48 Ultravox 38 Ulvaeus, Björn See Abba Umphrey’s McGee 66 Um Romao, Dom See Weather Report Uncle Kracker 42 Uncle Tupelo 37 Undertones, The 39 Underwood, Carrie 63 Underwood, Jacob See O-Town Underwood, Scott See Train Underworld 26 Ungerman, Bill See Royal Crown Revue Unitt, Victor See Pretty Things, The Unknown Hinson 62 Unruh, N. U. See Einstürzende Neubauten Unwound 41 Uosikkinen, David See Hooters Upchurch, Greg See Puddle of Mudd Upshaw, Dawn 53 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Upton, Pat See Spiral Starecase Ur’as, Gerardo See Banda el Recodo Ur’as, Ramon See Banda el Recodo Urban, Keith 44 Ure, Midge See Ultravox Urge Overkill 17 Uriah Heep 19 Urie, Brendon See Panic! at the Disco Urlik, Ed See Down By Law U-Roy 37
Van Gelder, Nick See Jamiroquai
van Dijk, Carol See Bettie Serveert Vandross, Luther 47 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Van Dyk, Paul 35 Van Dyke, Earl See Funk Brothers Vanessa-Mae 26 Van Gelder, Nick See Jamiroquai Vangelis 21 van Giersbergen, Anneka See Gathering, The Van Halen, Alex See Van Halen Van Halen, Edward See Van Halen Van Helden, Armand 32 Van Hook, Peter See Mike & the Mechanics Van Hove, Fred 30 Vanian, David See Damned, The Vanilla Ice 6 Van Leeuwen, Troy See Perfect Circle, A van Lieshout, Lars See Tuxedomoon van Loon, Martine See Gathering, The Vannelli, Gino 52 Van Rensalier, Darnell See Shai Van Ronk, Dave 12 Van Shelton, Ricky 5 Vanucci, Ronnie See Killers, The Van Vliet, Don “Captain Beefheart” See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Van Zandt, Steven 29 Van Zandt, Townes 13 Van Zant, Donnie See Tenacious D Van Zant, Donnie See Van Zant Also see .38 Special Van Zant, Johnny See Van Zant Also see Lynyrd Skynyrd
Valadez, Paul See Adam Again Valdes, Bebo 42 Valdès, Chucho 25 Vale, Jerry 30 Vale, Mike See Tommy James and the Shondells Valens, Ritchie 23 Valensi, Nick See Strokes, The Valenti, Dino See Quicksilver Messenger Service Valentin, Dave 33 Valentine, Gary See Blondie Valentine, Hilton See Animals, The Valentine, James See Maroon 5 Valentine, Kathy See Go-Go’s, The Valentine, Rae See War Valentine, Tsakane See Amici Forever Valentino, Bobby 67 Valentino, Sal See Beau Brummels Valenzuela, Jesse See Gin Blossoms Valley, Jim See Paul Revere & The Raiders Valli, Anthony See Crazy Town Valli, Frankie 10 Also see Four Seasons, The Vallier, Monte See Swell Vallin, Sergio See Maná Valory, Ross See Journey Valtysdottir, Gyda See Múm Valtysdottir, Kristin Anna See Múm Van der Graaf Generator 56
Type O Negative 27
Usher 50 Earlier sketch in CM 23
Tyrell, Steve 52
US3 18
Van Halen 25 Earlier sketch in CM 8
Van Zant, Ronnie See Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tyrese 34
Utada, Hikaru 62
Van Zant 61
Tyson, Ian See Ian and Sylvia
Utley, Adrian See Portishead
Van Asch, Rachel See Mediaeval Baebes
Vargason, Brett See SonicFlood
Tyson, Ron See Temptations, The
Utsler, Joseph See Insane Clown Posse
Vandenburg, Adrian See Whitesnake
UB40 49 Earlier sketch in CM 4
U2 34 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 2
Vander Ark, Brad See Verve Pipe, The
Varone, Phil See Skid Row
Vander Ark, Brian See Verve Pipe, The
Väarttinä 49
Uchida, Mitsuko 47 Ugwuek, Letitia See Christafari
Vaché Jr., Warren 22
Ulali 38
Vachon, Chris See Roomful of Blues
Ulmer, James Blood 42 Earlier sketch in CM 13
Vai, Steve 5 Also see Whitesnake
Vandermark, Ken 28 Also see Flying Luttenbachers, The Van der Velden, Mieneke 55
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Varilo, Antto See Väarttinä Varnay, Astrid 60
Vasapolli, Mark See 88, The Vasconcelos, Nana See Codona Vasquez, Junior 16
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Vassar, Phil 52 VAST 34 Vatalaro, Chris See Antibalas Vaughan, Jimmie 24 Also see Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Vaughan, Sarah 2 Vaughan, Stevie Ray 52 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Vazzano, Frank See Cobra Verde Vear, Craig See Cousteau Vedder, Eddie See Pearl Jam Vega, Bobby See Quicksilver Messenger Service Vega, Suzanne 50 Earlier sketch in CM 3 Vegas, Lolly See Redbone Vegas, Pat See Redbone Velasquez, Jaci 32 Velásquez, Jorge “Norja” See Tijuana No! Velez, Gerardo See Spyro Gyra Velocity Girl 23 Veloso, Caetano 28 Velvet Crush 50 Earlier sketch in CM 28 Velvet Underground, The 7 Venable, Brian See Lucero Venegas, Julieta 62 Ventures, The 19 Verdecchio, Andy See Five Iron Frenzy Verdurmen, Rob See Willem Breuker Kollektief Verlaine, Tom See Television Vermin, Brian See Screeching Weasel Veronicas, The 63 Verrault, Andre See La Bottine Souriante Verta-Ray, Matt See Madder Rose Vertical Horizon 33 Veruca Salt 20 Verve, The 65 Earlier sketch in CM 18
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Wade, Chrissie See Alien Sex Fiend
Wagner, Kurt See Lambchop Wagner, Sune See Raveonettes, The Wagoner, Faidest See Soul Stirrers, The Wagoner, Porter 63 Earlier sketch in CM 13 Wahlberg, Donnie See New Kids on the Block Wailer, Bunny 11 Wailing Souls 32 Wainwright, Martha 65 Wainwright, Rufus 69 Earlier sketch in CM 29 Wainwright III, Loudon 11 Waist, Brad See Three Days Grace Waits, Tom 61 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Wakeland, Bryan See Tripping Daisy Wakeling, David See English Beat, The Wakeman, Alan See Soft Machine Wakeman, Rick 27 Also see Strawbs Also see Yes Walcott, Collin See Codona Also see Oregon Walden, Narada Michael 14 Walden, Phil 59 Waldman, Clem See Swell Waldron, Mal 43 Waldroup, Jason See Greater Vision Wales, Ashley See Spring Heel Jack Walford, Britt See Breeders Walford, Britt See Slint Walker, Butch 67 Walker, Clay 20 Walker, Colin See Electric Light Orchestra Walker, Dave See Savoy Brown Walker, Don See Cold Chisel Walker, Ebo See New Grass Revival, The Walker, George 34
Wade, Jason See Lifehouse
Walker, Greg See Fifth Dimension
Vitro, Roseanna 49
Wade, Nik See Alien Sex Fiend
Walker, James See Dixie Hummingbirds, The
Vitt, Eamonn See Karate
Wadenius, George See Blood, Sweat and Tears
Walker, Jeff See Imperials, The
Viva Voce 69
Wadephal, Ralf See Tangerine Dream
Walker, Jerry Jeff 13
Vettese, Peter-John See Jethro Tull Vicious, Sid See Sex Pistols, The Also see Siouxsie and the Banshees Vickers, Robert See Go-Betweens, The Vickrey, Dan See Counting Crows Vicky-T See Cobra Starship Victor, Tommy See Prong Vienna Choir Boys 23 Vig, Butch 17 Also see Garbage Vigdor, Fred See Average White Band Vigilantes of Love 51 Vik, Jorma See Bronx, The Vikedal, Ryan See Nickelback Village People, The 7 Villalobos, Ricardo 53 Villamizar, Jorge See Bacilos Villaneuva, Tony See Derailers, The Villarreal, Alicia 68 Vincent, Crawford See Hackberry Ramblers Vincent, Gene 19 Vincent, Rhonda 36 Vincent, Vinnie See Kiss Vines, The 51 Vinnie See Naughty by Nature Vinton, Bobby 12 Violent Femmes 12 Violent J See Insane Clown Posse Virden, Doug See Sons of the Desert Virtanen, Johanna See Väarttinä Virtue, Michael See UB40 Visconti, Tony 53 Visitante See Calle 13 Visser, Peter See Bettie Serveert Vissi, Anna 41
Verve Pipe, The 20
Vitamin C 33
Vesely, Tim See Rheostatics
Vito, Rick See Fleetwood Mac
Vessel, Jerry See Red House Painters
Vitous, Mirslav See Weather Report
Vest, Jesse See Days of the New Also see Tantric Vestine, Henry See Canned Heat
Vives, Carlos 38
Voegele, Kate 68 Voelz, Susan See Poi Dog Pondering Vogel, Rich See Galactic Vogt, Jeremy See Tonic Voigl, Pete See Swell Voigt, Deborah 42 Volk, Phil See Paul Revere & The Raiders Vollenweider, Andreas 62 Earlier sketch in CM 30 Volman, Mark See Turtles, The Volodos, Arcadi 28 Volpe, Andrew See Ludo Volz, Greg See Petra Volz, Jan Eric See Seventy Sevens, The Von, Eerie See Danzig Von, Jon See Mr. T Experience, The Von Bohlen, Davey See Promise Ring, The Von Frankenstein, Doyle Wolfgang See Misfits, The von Karajan, Herbert 1 von Otter, Anne Sofie 30 von Stade, Frederica 48 von Trapp, Elisabeth 29 Voodoo Glow Skulls 38 Votel, Freddy See Cows, The Vox, Bono See U2 Vrenna, Chris See Nine Inch Nails Vudi See American Music Club Vynes, Adrian “Adi” See Swervedriver Waaktaar, Pal See A-ha Wachtel, Waddy 26 Wachter, Matt See Angels & Airwaves Waddell, Larry See Mint Condition Wade, Adam See Jawbox Also see Shudder to Think
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Walker, Jon See Panic! at the Disco Walker, Junior 30 Walker, Mark See Oregon Walker, Matt See Filter Also see Smashing Pumpkins Walker, Natalie 65 Walker, Ray See Jordanaires, The Walker, T-Bone 5 Walkmen, The 59 Wall, Jeremy See Spyro Gyra Wall, Lee See Luna Wall, Paul 62 Walla, Chris See Death Cab for Cutie Wallace, Barry See Fratellis, The Wallace, Bennie 31 Wallace, Bill See Guess Who Wallace, Dale See Emerson Drive Wallace, Ian See King Crimson Wallace, Richard See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Wallace, Scruffy See Dropkick Murphys Wallace, Sippie 6 Waller, Charlie See Country Gentlemen, The Waller, Dave See Jam, The Waller, Fats 7 Wallflowers, The 20 Wallinger, Karl 11 Also see Waterboys, The Wallis, Gary See 10cc Wallis, Larry See Motörhead Walls, Chris See Dave Clark Five, The Walls, Denise “Nee-C” See Anointed Walls, Greg See Anthrax Walser, Don 35 Walsh, Bill See Cosmic Psychos Walsh, Joe 5 Also see Eagles, The Walsh, Joe See James Gang Walsh, Marty See Supertramp Walsh, Steve See Kansas Walsh, T.W. See Pedro the Lion Walsh, Tim
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Waters, Wilson See Fairfield Four Watkins, Christopher See Cabaret Voltaire Watkins, Sara See Nickel Creek Watkins, Sean See Nickel Creek Watkins, Tionne “T-Boz” See TLC Watley, Jody 26 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Watson, Bruce See Big Country Watson, Darren See Crash Vegas Watson, Doc 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Watson, Guy See Surfaris, The Watson, Ivory See Ink Spots Watson, Johnny “Guitar” 41 Watson, Rob See Daniel Amos Watson, Russell 37 Watson, Valerie See Club Nouveau Watson, Willie See Old Crow Medicine Show Watt, Ben See Everything But The Girl Watt, Mike 22 Also see fIREHOSE Also see Minutemen, The Watters, Sam See Color Me Badd Watts, Bari See Bevis Frond Watts, Charlie 52 Also see Rolling Stones, The Watts, Eugene See Canadian Brass, The Watts, Lou See Chumbawamba Watts, Pete “Overend” See Mott the Hoople Watts, Raymond See KMFDM Watts, Robbie See Cosmic Psychos Watts, Timothy See Demon Hunter Watts, Todd See Emmet Swimming Way, Gerard See My Chemical Romance Way, Mikey See My Chemical Romance Wayne, Jimmy 66
Ware, Billy See Beausoleil
Waters, Crystal 15
We Are Scientists 69
Waters, Ethel 11
Weather Report 19
Ware, Martyn See Human League, The
Waters, Muddy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 4
Weather Girls, The 52
Wareham, Dean See Galaxie 500
Waters, Roger 61 Also see Pink Floyd
See Brave Combo Walter, Tommy See eels Walter, Weasel See Flying Luttenbachers, The Walters, Josh See Juliana Theory, The Walters, Nathan See Plus One Walters, Pat See Spongetones, The Walters, Richard See Slick Rick Walters, Robert “Patch” See Mystic Revealers Walton, John Ike See 13th Floor Elevators Walton, Mark See Boyzone Walton, Mark See Continental Drifters Walton, Mark See Dream Syndicate Walton, Mark See Giant Sand Walton, William 44 Waltz, Chas See Young Dubliners Wanbdi See Indigenous Wandscher, Phil See Whiskeytown Wannadies, The 29 Wanstall, Tim See Athlete War 14 Ward, Algy See Damned, The Ward, Alistair See Saints, The Ward, Andy See Bevis Frond Also see Camel Ward, Billy See Knack, The Ward, Bill See Black Sabbath Ward, Jason See Flotsam and Jetsam Ward, Jeremy See Mars Volta, The Ward, Jim See At The Drive-In Ward, M. 66 Ward, M. See She & Him Ward, Michael See Wallflowers, The Ward, Scooter See Cold
Also see Luna Warfield, William 33 Wariner, Steve 18 Warmling, Hans See Stranglers, The Warne, John See Relient K Warner, Les See Cult, The Warnes, Jennifer 3 Warnick, Kim See Fastbacks, The Warnock, J.D. See Ultimate Fakebook Waronker, Simon 57 Warrant 17 Warren, Aaron See Black Dice Warren, Brad See Warren Brothers, The Warren, Brett See Warren Brothers, The Warren, Diane 21 Warren, Ernest See Spaniels, The Warren, George W. See Five Blind Boys of Alabama Warren, Mervyn See Take 6 Warren G 33 Warren Brothers, The 34 Warwick, Clint See Moody Blues, The Warwick, Dionne 59 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Was, David See Was (Not Was) Was, Don 21 Also see Was (Not Was) Was (Not Was) 6 Wash, Martha See C + C Music Factory Wash, Martha See Weather Girls, The Washburn, Abigail 68 Washington, Chester See Earth, Wind and Fire Washington, Dinah 5 Washington, Grover, Jr. 5 Also see Urban Knights Washington, Jayotis See Persuasions, The Wasserman, Greg “Noodles” See Offspring Wasserman, Kevin See Offspring Watanabe, Sadao 39 Waterboys, The 27 Watermark 43
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See Petra Weaver, Mark A. See Two Dollar Pistols Weavers, The 8 Webb, Bob See James Gang Webb, Bryan See Constantines, The Webb, Chick 14 Webb, Christiaan See Webb Brothers, The Webb, Dean See Dillards, The Webb, Derek See Caedmon’s Call Webb, James See Webb Brothers, The Webb, Jimmy 12 Webb, Justin See Webb Brothers, The Webb, Nick See Acoustic Alchemy Webb, Paul See Talk Talk Webb Brothers, The 57 Webber, Andrew Lloyd See Lloyd Webber, Andrew Webber, Mark See Pulp Weber, Eberhard 41 Webster, Andrew See Tsunami Wedding Present, The 28 Wedgwood, Mike See Caravan Wedren, Craig See Shudder to Think Ween 30 Weepies, The 66 Weezer 52 Earlier sketch in CM 20 Wegelin, Aaron See Elf Power Wehmeyer, Steve See Gaelic Storm Wehner, Marty See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Wehrle, Dallas See Constantines, The
See Shangri-Las, The Weissman, Marco See Waterboys, The Welch, Bob See Fleetwood Mac Welch, Brian See Korn Welch, Bruce See Shadows, The Welch, Elisabeth 50 Welch, Gillian 33 Welch, Justin See Elastica Welch, Mcguinness See Lords of Acid Welch, Sean See Beautiful South Welk, Lawrence 13 Weller, Freddy See Paul Revere & The Raiders Weller, Paul 14 Also see Jam, The Weller, Paul 65 Wells, Bill 34 Wells, Cory See Three Dog Night Wells, Junior 17 Wells, Kitty 6 Wells, Mary 51 Welnick, Vince See Grateful Dead, The Welsh, Alan See Aztec Camera Welsh, David See Fray, The Welsh, Mikey See Weezer Welty, Ron See Offspring Wemba, Papa 40 Wenberg, Erik See Emmet Swimming Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics 26 Wengren, Mike See Disturbed Wenner, Niko See Swell Wentz, Peter See Fall Out Boy
Weider, John See Animals, The
Werner, Joe See Hackberry Ramblers
Weiland, Scott See Stone Temple Pilots
Werner, Mike See Handsome Family, The
Weill, Kurt 12
Werner, Susan 54
Weymouth, Tina See Gorillaz Also see Talking Heads
Weinzierl, John See Amon Duul II
Werts, Tavis See Reel Big Fish
Wez See Carter USM
Weir, Bob See Grateful Dead, The
Wertz, Jenn See Rusted Root
Whalen, Katharine See Squirrel Nut Zippers
Weiser, Ronny 58
Wertz, Kenny See Flying Burrito Brothers
Whalley, Dennis See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
Weiss, Janet See Quasi Also see Sleater-Kinney
Wesson, Steve See Flatlanders, The
See Cherry Poppin’ Daddies West, Dottie 8 West, Duane See Jordanaires, The West, Kanye 58 West, Leslie 59 West, Leslie See Mountain West, Lizzie 62 West, Riff See Molly Hatchet West, Sandy See Runaways, The West, Speedy 47 West, Steve See Pavement West Virginia Creeper See Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Westbrook, Jimi See Little Big Town Westerberg, Paul 26 Also see Replacements, The Westerhoff, Gay-Yee See Bond Westfield, Ricky See Kool & the Gang Westlake, Dave See Sneaker Pimps Westlife 33 Westman, Danny See Down By Law Weston See Orb, The Weston, Bob See Mission of Burma Weston, Randy 15 Weston, Robert See Shellac West-Oram, Jamie See Fixx, The Westrich, Cherielynn See Rentals, The Westrum, Brian See Sons of the Desert Wettlin, Julian See Thunderbirds are Now! Wetton, John See Asia Wetton, John See King Crimson Wexler, Jerry 15
See Tesla Wheatbread, Paul See Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Wheeler, Audrey See C + C Music Factory Wheeler, Caron See Soul II Soul Wheeler, Cheryl 43 Wheeler, Harriet See Sundays, The Wheeler, Nick See All-American Rejects, The Wheeler, Robert See Pere Ubu Wheeler, Tim See Ash Whelan, Bill 20 Whelan, Gavan See James Whibley, Deryck “Bizzy D” See Sum 41 Whimley, Damon See Fat Boys, The Whiskeytown 44 Whitaker, Rodney 20 Whitaker, Yolanda See Yo Yo White, Alan See Oasis White, Alan See Yes White, Andrew See Kaiser Chiefs White, Barry 6 White, Billy See Dokken White, Bukka 57 White, Charlie See Clovers, The White, Chris See Dire Straits White, Chris See Zombies, The White, Clarence See Byrds, The White, Dave See Warrant White, Dennis See Charm Farm White, Dookie See Rainbow White, Freddie See Earth, Wind and Fire White, Jack See Raconteurs, The White, Jack See White Stripes White, Jay See Chanticleer White, Jeordie See Perfect Circle, A
Whalum, Kirk 39
White, Jim 40
Weiss, Liz See Shangri-Las, The
West, Andy See Dixie Dregs
Wharton, Dianaruthe See Sweet Honey in the Rock
White, Jim See Dirty Three
Weiss, Mary
West, Brian
Wheat, Brian
White, Josh 55
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White, Karyn 21 White, Lari 15 White, Mark See Mekons, The Also see Spin Doctors White, Maurice See Earth, Wind and Fire White, Maurice See Earth, Wind and Fire Also see Urban Knights White, Meg See White Stripes White, Ralph See Bad Livers, The White, Richard See Paul Revere & The Raiders White, Robert See Funk Brothers Also see Paul Revere & The Raiders White, Roland See Nashville Bluegrass Band White Stripes 69 Earlier sketch in CM 39 White, Tony Joe 61 White, Tony See Acoustic Alchemy White, Verdine See Earth, Wind and Fire White, Will See Propellerheads White Zombie 17 Whitehead, Donald See Earth, Wind and Fire Whiteman, Andrew See Broken Social Scene Whiteman, Paul 17 Whitener, Todd See Days of the New Whitener, Todd See Tantric Whitesnake 5 Whitfield, Mark 18 Whitfield, Norman 66 Whitfield, Weslia 39 Whitford, Brad See Aerosmith Whiting, Margaret 28 Whitley, Chris 58 Earlier sketch in CM 16 Whitley, Keith 7 Whitman, Slim 19 Whitmore, William Elliott 66 Whittaker, Amy See Eisley Whittaker, Hudson 20 Whittaker, Roger 41 Whitten, Chris See Dire Straits Whittington, Melvan See Love Whitwam, Barry See Herman’s Hermits Whity, Damien “Whit” See Spiderbait Who, The 3
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Wichnewski, Stephen See Yo La Tengo Wickham, Steve See Waterboys, The Widenhouse, Je See Squirrel Nut Zippers Widespread Panic 39 Wiedlin, Jane See Go-Go’s, The Wieneke, Paul See Loud Family, The Wiesner, Dietmar See Ensemble Modern Wiget, Ueli See Ensemble Modern Wiggin, Betty See Shaggs, The Wiggin, Dorothy See Shaggs, The Wiggin, Helen See Shaggs, The Wiggins, Dwayne See Tony! Toni! Toné! Wiggins, Raphael See Tony! Toni! Toné! Wiggles, The 42 Wiggs, Josephine See Breeders Wiggs, Pete See Saint Etienne Wikso, Ron See Foreigner Wiksten, Pär See Wannadies, The Wilbanks, Scotty See NewSong Wilborn, Dave See McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Wilborn, Marshall See Lynn Morris Band Wilbur, James “Jim” See Superchunk Wilburn, Doyle See Wilburn Brothers, The Wilburn, Ishmael See Weather Report Wilburn, Teddy See Wilburn Brothers, The Wilburn Brothers, The 45 Wilco 69 Earlier sketch in CM 47 Earlier sketch in CM 27 Wilcox, David 38 Wilcox, Imani See Pharcyde, The Wild, Chuck See Missing Persons
Wilder, Webb 55 Wildhorn, Frank 31 Wildwood, Michael See D Generation Wiley, Derek “Dirt” See Rebirth Brass Band Wiley, Howard See Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Wiley, Isaac See Dazz Band Wiley, Michael See Dazz Band Wilhelm, Mike See Charlatans, The Wilhelm, Mike See Flamin’ Groovies Wilk, Brad See Audioslave Wilk, Brad See Rage Against the Machine Wilkeson, Leon See Lynyrd Skynyrd Wilkie, Chris See Dubstar Wilkie, Franklin See Marshall Tucker Band Wilkins, Dave See 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Wilkins, Elbert See Dramatics, The Wilkinson, Amanda See Wilkinsons, The Wilkinson, Geoff See US3 Wilkinson, Keith See Squeeze Wilkinson, Kevin See Waterboys, The Wilkinson, Peter See Saints, The Wilkinson, Steve See Wilkinsons, The Wilkinson, Tyler See Wilkinsons, The Wilkinsons, The 30 Will, David See Imperials, The Willard, Atom See Angels & Airwaves Willem Breuker Kollektief 28
Wild Strawberries 60
Williams, Adam “Adam 12” See Powerman 5000
Wilde, Danny See Rembrandts, The Wilde, Phil See 2 Unlimited Wilder, Alan See Depeche Mode Wilder, Philip See Chanticleer
Willett, Nathan See Cold War Kids Willetts, Cary See Athlete will.i.am See Black Eyed Peas
Williams, Andre 60 Williams, Andy 2 Williams, Andy See ?Casting Crowns Williams, Andy See Doves Williams, Boris
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See Cure, The Williams, Brian “Baby” See Big Tymers, The Williams, Cal See Yothu Yindi Williams, Claude “Fiddler” 42 Williams, Cliff See AC/DC Williams, Dana See Diamond Rio Williams, Dar 21 Williams, Deniece 1 Williams, Don 4 Williams, Eric See Blackstreet Williams, Fred See C + C Music Factory Williams, Hank, III 38 Williams, Hank, Jr. 1 Williams, Hank, Sr. 4 Williams, Hayley See Paramore Williams, J. 63 Williams, James “Diamond” See Ohio Players Williams, Jessica 39 Williams, Jez See Doves Williams, Jody 51 Williams, Joe 11 Williams, John 28 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Williams, John See Solas Williams, Kiely See 3LW Williams, Lamar See Allman Brothers, The Williams, Lenny See Tower of Power Williams, Lucinda 24 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Williams, Marion 15 Williams, Mars See Liquid Soul Williams, Mary Lou 51 Williams, Michelle 67 Also see Destiny’s Child Williams, Milan See Commodores, The Williams, Otis See Temptations, The Williams, Paul 26 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Williams, Paul See Temptations, The Williams, Pete See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Williams, Pharrell See N.E.R.D. Williams, Pharrell See Neptunes, The Williams, Phillard See Earth, Wind and Fire Williams, Ralph See Orioles, The
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Williams, Rich See Kansas Williams, Robbie 60 Earlier sketch in CM 25 Williams, Robert See Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Williams, Rozz See Christian Death Williams, Sam, III See Down By Law Williams, Saul 57 Williams, “Slim” and “Baby” 31 Williams, Stokley See Mint Condition Williams, Terry See Dire Straits Williams, Tommy See Radio 4 Williams, Tony 6 Williams, Tony See Platters, The Williams, Vanessa 54 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Williams, Victoria 17 Williams, Walter See O’Jays, The Williams, Wendy O. See Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics Williams, Wilbert See Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Williams, William Elliot See Artifacts Williams, Willie See Fifth Dimension Williams, Yasmeen See Sweet Honey in the Rock Williamson, Gloria See Martha and the Vandellas Williamson, Malcolm 45 Williamson, Robin 39 Also see Incredible String Band Williamson, Sonny Boy 9 Willie D. See Geto Boys, The Willie the New Guy See Bloodhound Gang, The Willis, Clarence “Chet” See Ohio Players Willis, Cody See Murder City Devils Willis, Eddie See Funk Brothers
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Wills, Aaron (P-Nut) See 311 Wills, Bob 6 Wills, David See Negativland Wills, Mark 27 Wills, Rick See Bad Company Willson-Piper, Marty See Church, The Willsteed, John See Go-Betweens, The Wilmot, Billy “Mystic” See Mystic Revealers Wilson, Alan See Canned Heat Wilson, Anne See Heart Wilson, Brian 52 Earlier sketch in CM 24 Also see Beach Boys, The Wilson, Carl See Beach Boys, The Wilson, Carnie See Wilson Phillips Wilson, Cassandra 26 Earlier sketch in CM 12 Wilson, Charlie 51 Wilson, Charlie See Gap Band, The Wilson, Chris See Flamin’ Groovies Wilson, Chris See Good Charlotte Wilson, Chris See Love Spit Love Wilson, Cindy See B-52’s, The Wilson, Dan See Semisonic Wilson, Dave See Chatham County Line Wilson, Dennis See Beach Boys, The Wilson, Don See Ventures, The Wilson, Eric See Long Beach Dub All Stars Wilson, Eric See Sublime Wilson, Gerald 19 Wilson, Greg See Spoon Wilson, Gretchen 52
Willis, Kelly 48 Earlier sketch in CM 12
Wilson, “Hawk” Shaw See BR5-49
Willis, Larry See Blood, Sweat and Tears
Wilson, Jackie 3
Willis, Pete See Def Leppard Willis, Rick See Foreigner Willis, Victor See Village People, The Willis, Wesley 51 Willner, Hal 10
Wilson, Joe See Sneaker Pimps
Wilson, Mary See Supremes, The Wilson, Nancy See Heart Wilson, Nancy 28 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Wilson, Orlandus See Golden Gate Quartet Wilson, Patrick See Rentals, The Also see Weezer Wilson, Paul See Flamingos, The Wilson, Paul See Snow Patrol Wilson, Ransom 5 Wilson, Ricky See B-52’s, The Wilson, Ricky See Kaiser Chiefs Wilson, Robert See Gap Band, The Wilson, Robin See Gin Blossoms Wilson, Ronnie See Gap Band, The Wilson, Ron See Surfaris, The Wilson, Shanice See Shanice Wilson, Sid See Slipknot Wilson, Terry See Charlatans, The Wilson, Wendy See Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips 5 Wilson-James, Victoria See Shamen, The Also see Soul II Soul Wilson-Piper, Marty See Cameo Wilton, Michael See Queensryche Wimmer, Kevin See Balfa Toujours Wimpfheimer, Jimmy See Roomful of Blues Winans, BeBe and CeCe 32 Winans, Carvin See Winans, The Winans, Mario 50 Winans, Marvin See Winans, The Winans, Michael See Winans, The Winans, Ronald See Winans, The Winans, The 12
Wink, Chris See Blue Man Group Wink, Josh 44 Winkler, Austin See Hinder Winley, Harold See Clovers, The Winokur, Ken See Alloy Orchestra Winston, George 43 Earlier sketch in CM 9 Winter, Johnny 58 Earlier sketch in CM 5 Winter, Kurt See Guess Who Winter, Paul 10 Winterhart, Paul See Kula Shaker Winthrop, Dave See Supertramp Winwood, Muff See Spencer Davis Group Winwood, Steve 2 Also see Spencer Davis Group Also see Traffic Wire 29 Wire, Nicky See Manic Street Preachers Wirtz, Billy 62 Wise, Josh See French Kicks Wiseman, Bobby See Beck Wiseman, Bobby See Blue Rodeo Wiseman, Gary See Bowling for Soup Wiseman, Mac 19 Wishart, Bridgette See Hawkwind WishBone See Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Wisniewski, Tom See MxPx Withem, Gary See Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Withers, Bill 54 Withers, Pick See Dire Straits Witherspoon, Jimmy 19 Witherspoon, Lajon See Sevendust Wolf, Kurt See Boss Hog Wolf, Peter 31 Wolf, Peter See J. Geils Band
Wilson, Jonathan See Eisley
Winbush, Angela 15
Wolfe, Gerald See Greater Vision
Winding, Kai 35
Wolff, Christian 38
Wilson, Kim 48 Also see Fabulous Thunderbirds, The
Winehouse, Amy 61
Wolstencraft, Simon See Fall, The
Wilson, Mark See Jet
Wingo, Richard See Jagged Edge
Winfield, Chuck See Blood, Sweat and Tears
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Wolstenholme, Chris See Muse Wolters, John
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See Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Womack, Bobby 5 Womack, Drew See Sons of the Desert Womack, Lee Ann 65 Earlier sketch in CM 33 Womack, Solomon See Swan Silvertones, The Womack, Tim See Sons of the Desert Wonder, Stevie 62 Earlier sketch in CM 17 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wonder, Wayne 43 Wonder Mike See Sugarhill Gang Wong, Matt See Reel Big Fish Woo, John See Magnetic Fields, The Wood, Chris See Medeski, Martin & Wood Wood, Chris See Traffic Wood, Danny See ѧAnd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Wood, Danny See New Kids on the Block Wood, Jim See Dishwalla Wood, Ron 56 Also see Faces, The Also see Rolling Stones, The Wood, Roy See Electric Light Orchestra Wood, Stephen See Destroyer Woodgate, Dan See Madness Woodruff, J.T. See Hawthorne Heights Woods, Adam See Fixx, The Woods, Amy See Get Set Go Woods, Gay See Steeleye Span Woods, Phil 57 Woods, Terry See Pogues, The Also see Steeleye Span Woodson, Ollie See Temptations, The Woods-Wright, Tomica 22 Woodward, Alun See Delgados, The Woodward, Keren See Bananarama Woody, Allen See Allman Brothers, The Also see Gov’t Mule
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Yamamoto, Seichi See Boredoms, The
Also see Free Yamazaki, Iwao See Ghost Yancey, Jimmy 54 Yang, Naomi See Damon and Naomi Also see Galaxie 500 Yankovic, “Weird Al” 48 Earlier sketch in CM 7 Yannatou, Savina 48 Yanni 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Yanovsky, Zal See Lovin’ Spoonful Yarbrough, Glenn See Limeliters, The Yardbirds, The 10 Yaro, Chad See Face to Face Yarrow, Peter See Peter, Paul & Mary Yates, Bill See Country Gentlemen, The Yates, Stephen See Mediaeval Baebes Yauch, Adam See Beastie Boys Yeah Yeah Yeahs 59 Yearsley, Thomas See Paladins, The Yearwood, Trisha 25 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Yella See N.W.A. Yellowcard 52 Yellowjackets 36 Yellowman 42 Yes 8 Yester, Jerry See Lovin’ Spoonful Yester, Jim See Association, The Yeston, Maury 22 Yi, Chen 51 Ying Yang Twins 57 Yo La Tengo 24 Yo Yo 9 Yoakam, Dwight 60 Earlier sketch in CM 21 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Yoot, Tukka See US3 York, Andrew 15 York, John See Byrds, The York, Paul See Dillards, The
Wrigley, Bernard 58
Yamano, Atsuko See Shonen Knife
York, Pete See Spencer Davis Group
Wu, Reuben See Ladytron
Yamano, Naoko See Shonen Knife
York, Preston See Fairfield Four
Wu, Tim See Long Beach Dub All Stars
Yamashita, Kazuhito 4
Yorke, Thom E. See Radiohead
See Lifehouse Woolstenhulme, Sean See Lifehouse Woomble, Roddy See Idlewild Workhorse Movement, The 30 World Saxophone Quartet 39 Worley, Chris See Jackyl Worley, Darryl 45 Worley, Jeff See Jackyl Worrell, Bernie 11 Also see Golden Palominos Wozniak, John See Marcy Playground Wray, Link 17 Wreede, Katrina See Turtle Island String Quartet Wren, Alan See Stone Roses, The Wretzky, D’Arcy See Smashing Pumpkins Wright, Adrian See Human League, The Wright, Aggi See Pastels, The Wright, Chely 35 Wright, David “Blockhead” See English Beat, The Wright, David See Flamin’ Groovies Wright, Finbar See Irish Tenors, The Wright, Heath See Ricochet Wright, Hugh See Boy Howdy Wright, Jaguar 57 Wright, Jimmy See Sounds of Blackness Wright, Kevin See Rockapella Wright, Lizz 56 Wright, Natascha See La Bouche Wright, Norma Jean See Chic Wright, Norman See Country Gentlemen, The Also see Del Vikings, The Wright, Rick 65 Also see Pink Floyd Wright, Simon See AC/DC Wright, Timothy 68 Wright, Tim See Pere Ubu
Woolfolk, Andrew See Earth, Wind and Fire
Wupass, Reverend See Rube Waddell
Woolstenhulme, Rick
Wurster, Jon
See Superchunk Wurzel See Motörhead Wusthoff, Gunter See Faust Wu-Tang Clan 19 Wuv See P.O.D. Wyatt, Keith See Blasters, The Wyatt, Kimberly See Pussycat Dolls, The Wyatt, Robert 24 Also see Soft Machine Wyman, Bill See Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings Also see Rolling Stones, The Wyndorf, Dave See Monster Magnet Wynette, Tammy 24 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Wynn, Steve 31 Wynn, Steve See Dexy’s Midnight Runners Wynn, Steve See Dream Syndicate Wynne, Philippe See Spinners, The Wynonna 51 Earlier sketch in CM 11 Also see Judds, The Wysocki, Ben See Fray, The Wysocki, Jon See Staind X 11 Xefos, Chris See King Missile Xenakis, Iannis 34 X-Ray Spex 31 XTC 26 Earlier sketch in CM 10 Xzibit 31 Ya Kid K See Technotronic Yale, Brian See Matchbox 20 Yamagata, Rachael 66 Yamaguchi, Yoshiko See 5,6,7,8’s, The Yamamoto, Hiro See Soundgarden Yamamoto, Moog See Buffalo Daughter
Yamataka, Eye See Boredoms, The Yamauchi, Tetsu See Faces, The
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Yoshida, Tatsuya See Flying Luttenbachers, The Yoshikawa, Toyohito See Boredoms, The Yoshimi See Boredoms, The Yoshinaga, SuGar See Buffalo Daughter Yothu Yindi 68 You Am I 35 Youlden, Chris See Savoy Brown Young, Adrian See No Doubt Young, Angus See AC/DC Young, Brian See Fountains of Wayne Young, Cliff See Caedmon’s Call Young, Curtis See Jordanaires, The Young, Danielle See Caedmon’s Call Young, Faron 7 Young, Fred See Kentucky Headhunters, The Young, Gary See Pavement Young, Grant See Soul Asylum
Young, Neil 59 Earlier sketch in CM 15 Earlier sketch in CM 2 Also see Buffalo Springfield Young, Paul See Mike & the Mechanics Young, Richard See Kentucky Headhunters, The Young, Robert “Throbert” See Primal Scream Young, Tata 61 Young, Will 68 Young Dubliners 58 Young Jeezy 61 Young M.C. 4 Youngblood, Mary 62 Youth See Killing Joke Youth, Todd See D Generation Youth Group 62 Youtz, Raif See Built to Spill Yow, David See Jesus Lizard Yseult, Sean See White Zombie Yslas, Ray See Rippingtons Yttling, Björn See Peter Bjorn and John
Young, Jacob 64
Yule, Doug See Velvet Underground, The
Young, James See Styx
Zaa, Charlie 51 Zaakir/Soup See Jurassic 5 Zac Brown Band 67 Zakarin, Michael See Bravery, The Zámbó, Jimmy 68 Zamfir, Gheorghe 41 Zamora, Tye See Alien Ant Farm Zander, Robin See Cheap Trick Zankey, Glen See Bluegrass Patriots Zap Mama 51 Earlier sketch in CM 14 Zappa, Frank 17 Earlier sketch in CM 1 Zatarain, Conrado See Banda el Recodo Zawinul, Joe 63 Zawinul, Josef See Weather Report Zazeela, Marian 49 Zé, Tom 43 Zedek, Thalia 52 Zehr, Joey See Click Five, The Zehringer, Randy See McCoys, The Zender, Stuart See Jamiroquai Zenón, Miguel 65
Yungchen Lhamo 69
Zero 7 49
Young, Jeff See Megadeth
Yunupingu, Gapanbulu See Yothu Yindi
Zevon, Warren 48 Earlier sketch in CM 9
Young, La Monte 16
Yunupingu, Mandawuy See Yothu Yindi
Zhane 22
Young, Lester 14 Young, Malcolm See AC/DC
Yuro, Timi 60
Zilinskas, Annette See Bangles, The
Z, Rachel 40
Zim Zum
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See Marilyn Manson Zimmer, Hans 34 Zimmerman, Udo 5 Zimmitti, Anthony See 88, The Zinner, Nicolas See Yeah Yeah Yeahs Zinsor, Tom See Pinback Ziporyn, Evan See Bang on a Can All-Stars Ziskrout, Jay See Bad Religion Zombie, Rob 47 Also see White Zombie Zombies, The 56 Earlier sketch in CM 23 Zonjic, Alexander 53 Zoom, Billy See X Zorn, John 15 Also see Golden Palominos Also see Music Revelation Ensemble Zoyes, Dino See Charm Farm Zuccaro, Steve See Charm Farm Zukerman, Pinchas 4 Zulu, Ras I See Spearhead Zumberovic, Nedzat See Boban Markovic Orkestar Zumpano, Jason See Destroyer Zuniga, Alex See Tijuana No! Zuniga, Miles See Fastball ZZ Top 2
Index Ambulance LTD Antony and the Johnsons David Archuleta Avett Brothers Backstreet Boys Bell Biv Devoe Bjork The Black Ghosts The Blow Bonobo Boys Like Girls Cat Power Clap Your Hands Say Yeah David Cook Dave Matthews Band Danielle de Niese The Dramatics Dropkick Murphys The 88 Emerson Drive A Fine Frenzy Flight of the Conchords Flyleaf The Fratellis Get Set Go Ghostface Killah Gomez David Guetta Incubus Jamiroquai Janine Jansen Casey Kasem Alicia Keys Lady Gaga Marcy Playground Ricky Martin Kylie Minogue Mandy Moore Alexi Murdoch Kate Nash Matt Nathanson Paolo Nutini Old Crow Medecine Show
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Onerepublic Landon Pigg Pinback Pitbull Placebo Play P.O.D Pomegranates Jerry Reed Robyn Rogue Wave Runaways Seether The Servant She and Him Spoon Stars Sugababes Tally Hall Sebastien Tellier 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Viva Voce Rufus Wainwright We Are Scientists White Stripes Wilco Yungchen Lhamo
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