ABSTRACT FAMOUS SINGERS AND BANDS IN THE ENGLISH 2010 Contents: page The Bands · The Beatles 3 · The Who 4 · Placebo 5 · The Kooks 6 · Coldplay 7 The Singers · Sir Elton Hercules John 8 · Andrew Abraham 9 · Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams 10 · Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin 11 The Bands The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960 and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. From 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging from folk rock to psychedelic pop
Bob Marley This article is about the reggae musician. For the comedian, see Bob Marley (comedian). Bob Marley Bob Marley in concert, Zürich, 1980. Background information Birth name Robert Nesta Marley Also known as Tuff Gong February 6, 1945 Born Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica May 11, 1981 (aged 36) Died Miami, Florida, United States Genre(s) Reggae, Reggae Rock, Ska, Rocksteady Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, guitarist Instrument(s) Guitar, vocals, percussion Years active 1962 1981 Studio One, Beverley's, Upsetter/Trojan, Label(s) Island/Tuff Gong Associated The Wailers Band, The Wailers acts Website www.bobmarley.com Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6, 1945 May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He is the most widely known performer of reggae music. A
renovation. Since the Kennedy restoration, every presidential family has made some changes to their private quarters of the White House, but the Committee for the Preservation of the White House must approve any modifications to the State Rooms. Aimed at maintaining the historical integrity of the White House, the congressionally authorized committee works with the First Family--usually represented by the First Lady, the White House Curator, and Chief Usher--to implement the family's proposed plans for altering the home. The White House 5 The history of the United States of America The first people arrived to USA about 12-40 thousand years ago from Asia. After that, they founded their own cultures and lived there quite peacefully until 1492 when European
Akon Akon is known as an R&B singer as well as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in Senegal until he was about 7 years old. His family went back and forth from Senegal to the U.S. over several years, and by the time they moved to New Jersey, Akon was already 15 and spoke 3 different languages including, English, French, and Wolof. Akon first stumbled upon rap music as a teenager in high school when he attended Snyder High School in New Jersey. When he was only 15, he recorded his first song, Operations of Nature. Shortly afterward, Akon was arrested for armed robbery and drug distribution charges. Being in prison did not prevent Akon from working on his music career, however, if anything it gave him more time to perfect it. When Akon was released he continued to write and record songs at his home, and was eventually discovered by SRC/Universal, who liked his distinct vocals an
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969) is an American actress, dancer, entrepreneur and recording artist. Widely recognized as being the definition of America's sweetheart, Lopez has been cited as being the most influential Hispanic performer in the United States. She is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood and is the highest paid actor of Latin descent, making up to US$15 million per film role. Lopez has sold over 11.8 million albums in the United States and over 70 million records worldwide.[1][2] She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following her small role in the 1986 film My Little Girl, to the dismay of her Puerto Rican parents, who believed that it was an unrealistic career route for a Latino. Following her move from The Bronx to Manhattan, Lopez performed in regional stage productions, before touring with musicals in Europe and Japan. She gained her first regular high-profile job as a Fly Girl dancer on the televisi
CHERYL COLE Who is she? Cheryl Ann Cole (born as Tweedy) is an English singer, songwriter, dancer, and model. She is daughter of Joan Callaghan and Gary Tweedy. She was born on June 30, 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (27 years old). Most important stuff She begun her career in 2002 with group called Girls Aloud. On 23 February 2010, Cole announced she was separating from her husband, Ashley Cole. Girls Aloud Rising to fame in late 2002, Cole was selected to become a member of girl group Girls Aloud on ITV's reality television programme Popstars The Rivals. The group's debut single "Sound of the Underground" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 2002 Christmas number one. Girls Aloud They have been nominated for five Brit Awards, and in 2009 won "Best British Single" at that year's Brit Awards for "The Promise". The 2007 edition of Guinness World Records list
Of Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis said, "She was the best there ever was. Amongst all of us who sing, she was the best." From those early days on Harlem streets to the upper stratosphere of musical fame, Ella Fitzgerald's life was the quintessential American success story. Through fiftyeight years of performing, thirteen Grammys and more than forty million records sold, she elevated swing, bebop, and ballads to their highest potential. She was, undeniably, the First Lady of Song. April 25th .Temperance and William Fitzgerald .Her mother had a heart attack , when she was 15 . First record with Chick Webb "Love and kisses" Biography Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.
JOHNNY CASH Semester Powerpoint By: Nicole Casaday Biography Walking a Line in His Shoes February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas; the one and only Johnny Cash was brought into a loving family of nine created by Ray and Carrie Rivers Cash. Johnny and his family lived In Kingsland until he was at the age of three, where they then moved to Dyess, Arkansas; a Colony in Northeast Arkansas. The Cash family farmed nearly 20 acres filled of cotton, there Ray, Kerry and all seven of their children worked side by side in the crops; including little Johnny. Johnny as a Kid... Cash spent his childhood in Guns & Girls Dyess Colony until he graduated high school in 1950, where he then fled off to D e t r o i t in search of work only to find himself in Pontiac, Michigan working in the automotive business. However, Cash soon after enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was sent off to basic training in Te x a s . While in Texas Cash accidentally stumbled upon love and
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