Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat & Tears: Jazz-Rock Fusion with Brassy Power Blood, Sweat & Tears. Formation and Vision Blood, Sweat & Tears (BS&T) was formed in 1967 in New York City by:…

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Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart: From Mod Rocker to Global Showman Rod Stewart. Early Life and Musical Roots Roderick David Stewart was born on January 10, 1945, in London, England. Raised in a…

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Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf: Rock’s Theatrical Titan of Bombast and Ballad Meat Loaf. Early Life and Career Beginnings Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas.…

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John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp: Voice of the American Heartland John Mellencamp. Early Life and Musical Roots John Mellencamp was born on October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana. He survived spina bifida surgery…

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: The Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll and Her Rebel Army I. Joan Jett Before the Blackhearts Before founding the Blackhearts, Joan Jett made her mark…

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George Thorogood

George Thorogood: The Boogie King of American Rock & Blues George Thorogood. Early Life and Musical Roots George Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Deeply inspired…

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics: Synth-Pop Pioneers and Soulful Innovators Eurythmics. Formation and Background Eurythmics was formed in 1980 by: Annie Lennox – Vocals, keyboards Dave Stewart – Guitars, synthesizers, production The pair had…

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Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams: Canada's Rock Balladeer and Global Hitmaker Bryan Adams. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Bryan Adams was born on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and spent parts…

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Blondie

Blondie: Punk Rebels, Pop Innovators, and New Wave Icons Blondie. Formation and Early Scene Blondie was formed in New York City in 1974 by: Debbie Harry – Vocals Chris Stein…

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America

America: Acoustic Harmonies and Desert Landscapes in Song America. I. Formation and Origins America was formed in London in 1970 by three American teenagers: Dewey Bunnell – Vocals, guitar Gerry…

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