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Hamlisch, Marvin

Hamlisch, Marvin (1944-...), is a leading American composer who has gained acclaim for his music for motion pictures and musical plays. Hamlisch shared the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his score of the popular musical A Chorus Line (1975). He won Oscars (Academy Awards) in 1974 for his score of The Way We Were and for the film's title song, which he co-wrote with Marilyn and Alan Bergman, as well as for his adaptation of ragtime music for The Sting. More »

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Acuff, Roy

Acuff, Roy (1903-1992), was an American country music singer and fiddler. Acuff and his band, the... More >>

Adams, Bryan

Adams, Bryan (1959-...), is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose pop-oriented style has made... More >>

Allen, Peter

Allen, Peter (1944-1992), was an Australian singer, songwriter, pianist, and dancer. Australians... More >>

Alpert, Herb

Alpert, Herb (1935-...), is an American bandleader, trumpet player, and record company executive.... More >>

Andrews Sisters

Andrews Sisters were a singing trio that became popular on radio and in motion pictures,... More >>

Atkins, Chet

Atkins, Chet (1924-2001), was perhaps the single most important influence in the development of... More >>

Autry, Gene

Autry, Gene (1907-1998), became famous for his roles as a singing cowboy in Western films from... More >>

Bacharach, Burt

Bacharach, Burt (1928-...), is an American composer and songwriter who has gained success both in... More >>

Baez, Joan

Baez, by EHZ, Joan (1941-...), is an American singer. She is known for her clear, expressive... More >>

Bailey, Pearl

Bailey, Pearl (1918-1990), was an American singer and actress known for her warm, throaty voice.... More >>

Beach Boys

Beach Boys became one of the most popular groups in American rock music. They are best known for... More >>

Beatles

Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history. The group consisted of four... More >>

Belafonte, Harry

Belafonte, behl uh FON tee, Harry (1927-...), an American singer and motion-picture actor, became... More >>

Bennett, Tony

Bennett, Tony (1926-...), is a popular American singer noted for his warm, relaxed, jazz-flavored... More >>

Benson, George

Benson, George (1943-...), is an American guitarist and singer who has achieved success both as a... More >>


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