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 »
Acuff, Roy (1903-1992), was an American country music singer and fiddler. Acuff and his band, the... More >>
Adams, Bryan (1959-...), is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose pop-oriented style has made... More >>
Allen, Peter (1944-1992), was an Australian singer, songwriter, pianist, and dancer. Australians... More >>
Alpert, Herb (1935-...), is an American bandleader, trumpet player, and record company executive.... More >>
Andrews Sisters were a singing trio that became popular on radio and in motion pictures,... More >>
Atkins, Chet (1924-2001), was perhaps the single most important influence in the development of... More >>
Autry, Gene (1907-1998), became famous for his roles as a singing cowboy in Western films from... More >>
Bacharach, Burt (1928-...), is an American composer and songwriter who has gained success both in... More >>
Baez, by EHZ, Joan (1941-...), is an American singer. She is known for her clear, expressive... More >>
Bailey, Pearl (1918-1990), was an American singer and actress known for her warm, throaty voice.... More >>
Beach Boys became one of the most popular groups in American rock music. They are best known for... More >>
Belafonte, behl uh FON tee, Harry (1927-...), an American singer and motion-picture actor, became... More >>
Bennett, Tony (1926-...), is a popular American singer noted for his warm, relaxed, jazz-flavored... More >>
Benson, George (1943-...), is an American guitarist and singer who has achieved success both as a... More >>