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Scotty Moore

## Info

Guitarist who backed Elvis Presley during the first half of his career. Also performed with Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, as well as on the Milton Berle and Ed Sullivan television programs. Influenced by Chet Atkins. Inspired Bruce Springsteen and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Rush

## Info

Rush is a Canadian Progressive rock band with a phenomenal cult following. Their induction into the Hall of Fame was disputed for years, with many people being upset at their rejection year-after-year. Much of their album *2112* is designed to be played as one track, a la Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Lead singer Geddy Lee gets his name from how his mother pronounced his first name, Gary. *Limelight* is about life as superstars. *The Spirit of Radio* paraphrases the end of *The Sound of Silence* by Simon and Garfunkel.

## Genres

Hard Rock

Progressive Rock

## Songs

Tom Sawyer

The Spirit of Radio

Limelight

Working Man

Closer to the Heart

Fly By Night

Freewill

New World Man

Time Stand Still

The Temples of Syrynx

The Big Money
The Brothers Johnson

**The Brothers Johnson** were an American funk and R&B band consisting of American musicians and brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"). They achieved their greatest success from the mid-1970s to early '80s, with three singles topping the R&B charts ("I'll Be Good to You", "Strawberry Letter 23", and "Stomp!").

## Genres

Funk

Soul

## Parody

The Brothers Johnson are referenced in the Strong Bad Email *comic*, from the creators of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
The Kinks

## Info

The Kinks are a popular pop and hard rock band in the sixties whose work trickled into the seventies, with a few pop rock hits in the eighties. *You Really Got Me* was successfully covered by Van Halen. Their song *Lola* was censored in the UK, where the line "Tastes just like Coca-Cola" was changed to say "Tastes just like cherry cola" due to British laws concerning the use of brand names in popular music. The song *Come Dancing* mentions a "local palais" (pah-lay), from "palais de dans". This is a French name for a dance hall.

## Genres

Garage Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Pop Rock

New Wave

## Songs

A Well Respected Man

Lola

All Day and All of the Night

You Really Got Me

Sunny Afternoon

Apeman

Come Dancing

Tired of Waiting for You

Waterloo Sunset

Destroyer

Dedicated Follower of Fashion

Victoria

Picture Book
Sweet

## Info

Glam band best known for their hits *Ballroom Blitz* and *Fox on the Run*. Another single, *Little Willy*, was also a major hit. All three went gold. Numerous other hits during the seventies. Covered The Hollies. In a popularity contest in their native Britain, they defeated a band led by Roger Daltrey, later of The Who. Band member Ian Gillian left to perform for Deep Purple. Influenced by The Monkees and the Who. Influenced later hair metal bands. Covered The Lovin' Spoonful. In one British performance, member Steve Priest caused controversy by wearing a swastika armband. The band rivaled Gary Glitter, T. Rex and Queen. Their sound engineer Reinhold Mack also worked with Electric Light Orchestra and Queen. Covered Free in tribute to the death of their guitarist Paul Kossoff, who had supported them. One of their engineers also worked with Def Leppard. Sweet was also influenced by ELO and Led Zeppelin. Supported Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Foghat, and Alice Cooper. In 1996 Steve Grant, formerly of The Animals, became the permanent keyboardist. The band broke up in 1981 and have been off-and-on ever since. Covered The Beatles. Performed with David Johansen of The New York Dolls. Influenced Guns N Roses.

## Genres

Glam Rock

Power Pop

## Songs

Fox on the Run

Ballroom Blitz
Sex Pistols

## Info

British punk band whose *Never Mind the Bollocks* was banned in the UK due to its harsh criticism of the British monarchy. They refused to attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame due to criticism over the Hall's emphasis on profitable inductees over more worthy candidates. Former members went on to form Public Image Ltd.

## Parody

They are referenced in *sb email 22,* from the creators of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Spin Doctors

## Info

Spin Doctors are an American rock band from New York City. Toured with Blues Traveler, Widespread Panic, and Phish. Featured on *Saturday Night Live.* Covered Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tributed The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Featured on *The Late Show*. Their debut album went five times platinum. *Turn It Upside Down* went platinum. *Homebelly Groove...Live* was a minor hit. Several hit singles with *Two Princes* being their biggest hit at number seven.

## Genres

Blues Rock

Funk Rock
Tesla

Named after Nikola Tesla, who discovered alternating current and invented modern radio. Covered "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band on their album *Five Man Acoustical Jam*. On their version, however, obscenities are used. Album *Mechanical Resonance* went platinum. *The Great Radio Controversy* went double platinum. *Psychotic Supper* went platinum. *Bust a Nut* went gold. *Five Man Acoustical Jam* went platinum. Compilation *Time's Makin' Changes* went gold. Numerous hits throughout their career.
The Flaming Lips

## Info

Psychedelic rock band phenomenal in their native Britain. Their music is laden with 1960s and 1970s pop culture. Featured on *Beverly Hills 90210, The Late Show, Charmed,* and *Beavis and Butthead*. Opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Performed alongside Morrissey of The Smiths as well as Sonic Youth. Their music was featured in the *Spongebob Squarepants Movie*. Recorded a tribute to Queen. Performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Opened for The Who, of whom they are longstanding fans. Performed on *Austin City Limits*. Covered Pink Floyd. They set the record for most live performances in 24 hours, with eight. Did a reinterpretation of *In the Court of the Crimson King* by King Crimson.

## Genres

Alternative

Psychedelic rock
Slaughter

## Info

Glam metal band phenomenal in the early nineties. Several hit singles during this time. They are often subtitled (US) to distinguish from the Canadian thrash metal band of the same name. They are mentioned in a Strong Bad Email episode of internet cartoon Homestar Runner, where character Strong Bad describes the genre of death metal. Slaughter is featured on the fictional *Half Hour Death Metal Dungeon Hour*, mentioned in the Strong Bad Email segment of the popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner, despite not being death metal themselves. The show is hosted by fictional death metal band Taranchula (who sound more like Black Sabbath than death metal).
Sepultura

## Info

Death metal band from Brazil. Phenomenal in Europe. Their name is Portuguese for "grave". Influenced by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. Also influenced by Motörhead, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, and Ozzy Osbourne. Toured with Alice in Chains. Performed alongside Osbourne. Recorded an album based on Dante's *Inferno*. Another album was based on *A Clockwork Orange*. Supported Metallica, who influenced them. Also influenced by Slayer.

## Parody

Fictional death metal band Taranchula, created by The Brothers Chaps (of Homestar Runner fame), is a parody of Taranchula. Despite this, they have a more sludge or doom metal style.
Soft Cell

**Soft Cell** are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s, consisting of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo are principally known for their 1981 hit version of "Tainted Love" (#8 US) and 1981 debut album entitled *Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret*.[1][2]

In the United Kingdom, they had ten Top 40 hits including "Tainted Love" (#1 UK), "Torch" (#2 UK), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (#3 UK), "What!" (#3 UK), and "Bedsitter" (#4 UK), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984.[3] In 1984, the duo split but reformed from 2001 to 2004 to tour and record new material, releasing their fifth studio album, *Cruelty Without Beauty* in 2002.

Soft Cell's songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, Marilyn Manson, and A-ha.[4] Their track, "Memorabilia", earned recognition for the band as pioneers of the synth-oriented techno ge
Rare Earth

## Info

Country rock band noted for their version of The Temptations song *Get Ready*, which lasts over ten minutes long. They also covered the Temps *I'm Losing You*. Performed with Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, Deep Purple, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Seals and Crofts, Black Oak Arkansas, and Eagles. They have been sampled by Beck, N.W.A., and Erik B. and Rakim. Their work has been heard on television and in film. Three hit albums, with *Get Ready* being their highest at twelfth. *Rare Earth in Concert* was also a hit. *I Just Want to Celebrate* was also a hit, as was *Born to Wander*. *Get Ready* is their highest charting hit, at fourth. They also had a hit with *Hey Big Brother* and a minor hit with *Wanna Ride*.
The Reverend Horton Heat

## Info

Psychobilly musician and the leader of the genre, which combines macabre with rockabilly revival. His real name is Jim Heath and he is not an actual minister. They have also performed standard rockabilly as well as regular country music. Popular in the underground scene from 2002 to 2014, although he has been around for 25 years. Performed a version of the Johnny Cash hit *Folsom Prison Blues*. Tributed Johnny Horton. Featured on the adult-oriented cartoon series *Beavis and Butthead*. His work has been used in several video games including two *Guitar Hero* games.

## Genres

Psychobilly

Country Rock
Seals and Crofts

## Info

Soft rock duo best known for their hit *Summer Breeze*. Eight top forty hits, even more on the adult contemporary chart. Album *I'll Play for You* made it to number thirty while *Get Closer* made it to number 37. Jim Seals is the brother of England Dan Seals, best known for his work with John Ford Coley. Performed at the California Jam Festival, which also featured Black Sabbath, Eagles, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, Deep Purple, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Black Oak Arkansas, and Rare Earth. Also performed with the Champs, best known for their hit *Tequila*.
The Funk Brothers

## Info

The Funk Brothers were session musicians at Motown. They supported The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. They are described as having played on more number one hits than The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys combined. Member James Jamerson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under the Sidemen category. Initially they were cast as the Soul Brothers since CEO Berry Gordy Jr. didn't like the word "funk". Performed with John Lee Hooker and Edwin Starr before he became popular. Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award 2004. Drummer Benny Benjamin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gaye once played drums for them. Also supported The Marvelettes.
Vanilla Fudge

## Info

Psychedelic rock band considered one of the first stoner metal bands. Best known hit is a cover of The Supremes hit *You Keep Me Hangin' On*, a top ten hit. They are mentioned in eighties coming-of-age sitcom *The Wonder Years* as a band name that doesn't make any sense. Influenced by The Rascals. Led Zeppelin opened for them. Covered The Beatles. Influenced Deep Purple. Toured with members of The Doors as well as a former Ted Nugent band. Also toured with Steppenwolf. Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Their first five albums were top forty hits, with their debut album being their highest charting at number six.

## Genres

Stoner Metal

Hard Rock

Progressive Rock

Psychedelic Rock

## Influences

The Rascals

Led Zeppelin

The Supremes
The Impressions

## Info

Soul group who had a string of major hits in the mid to late sixties. Member Curtis Mayfield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Impressions. His solo hits include contributions to the soundtrack of the film *Superfly*, specifically the main theme of the movie *Freddie's Dead* as well as the title song (which is often mistaken as the film's theme song). When The Impressions were inducted they were inducted as such and not as "Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions". Other solo hits for Mayfield include *Pusherman.*
The Stylistics

**The Stylistics** are a soul music vocal group, and were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of singers Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their US hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto voice of Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the lush productions ofThom Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the 1970s."[1] During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive U.S. R&B top ten hits, including "Stop, Look, Listen", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "People Make the World Go Round", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "Break Up to Make Up", and "You Make Me Feel Brand New".[1]
Sister Sledge

**Sister Sledge** is an American musical group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1971, the group was originally composed of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kathy and Kim Sledge. With Kathy leaving in 1989 the group have since operated as a trio (with Kathy occasionally re-joining for one-off performances and several releases in the 1990s). Having enjoyed marginal success in Europe during the middle of the decade, mainstream success was achieved when breakthrough album *We Are Family* was released in 1979.

Symbolizing strong family values, the siblings became global superstars at the height of the disco era. The group is mostly known for the anthem, "We Are Family" and hit songs "He's the Greatest Dancer", "Lost in Music", their version of "My Guy", and "Frankie". Still performing energetic stage shows and producing music today, Sister Sledge performed for Pope Francis in Philadelphia, PA IN September 2015. The group have performed in six of the world's seven continents.

The sisters also performed at the Zaire '74 concert in Africa alongside James Brown during the infamous Rumble in the Jungle boxing event.

Tributed Bob Marley and the Wailers.

They performed the theme song to *The Jeffersons*, and even appeared on the show.

A version of *We Are Family* with Diana Ross and Patti LaBelle was done as a charity recording after the September 11 attacks.

They were invived for a one-time appearance on *Oprah*.

They performed at a *Save the Children* charity concert and along with Aretha Franklin were invited to meet the Pope and Andrea Bocelli.

Several hit albums, with *We Are Family* going platinum in the US. Phenomenal in Europe. Numerous hit singles.
Santana

## Info

Very popular Latin rock band best known for his long jams, popular in the sixties amongst hippies. In the nineties onward he collaborated with various mainstream rock musicians. One of the Big Five of the San Francisco Sound. Most of his albums have gone at least gold, with *Supernatural* going diamond. Several hit singles, most going at least gold.

## Songs

Oye Como Va

Flor D'Luna

She's Not There
Spooky Tooth

## Info

Psychedelic rock band whose members included Gary Wright and Mick Jones (later of Foreigner). Greg Ridley went on to join Humble Pie. Luther Grosvenor later played for Stealers Wheel and Mott the Hoople. Chris Stanton also played with Eric Clapton, The Who, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, B.B. King, The Alarm, and Brian Ferry of Roxy Music. Alan Spenner also played for Roxy Music, as well as ABC, Peter Frampton, and Joe Cocker. Henry McCullough also played for Paul McCartney and Wings.
The Damned

## Info

Punk band phenomenal in their native Britain. Considered a forerunner of goth rock. They were the first British punk band to release a single, release an album, and tour the United States. Greatly influenced by Sex Pistols and The Clash, with whom they are often grouped into an "unholy triumvirate". They are also noted for their firsts, including being the first punk band to break up and the first to reunite. Three of the founding members had previously played with Chrissie Hynde, later of The Pretenders. Brian James was a member of London SS, who also had members who later played for Billy Idol and Generation X. Opened for T. Rex. The Damned's lineup included at one point Lemmy from Motörhead. Covered Jefferson Airplane and The Rolling Stones. Also performed a version of *Alone Again Or* by Love. The song *New Rose* was recorded by Guns N Roses. Patricia Morrison had previously played for The Sisters of Mercy. The Offspring covered their *Smash it Up* for the soundtrack to *Batman Forever*. Bassist Bryn Merrick died of throat cancer in 2015.

## Genres

Goth rock

Punk
The Chi-Lites

## Info

The Chi-Lites are an American soul group with several hit R&B albums in the US, including a compilation. They had numerous hit singles, with *Have You Seen Her* and *Oh Girl* being certified gold. R&B Foundation inductee. Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They were one of few from their time not to come from Memphis or Philadelphia, being instead from Chicago.
The Honeycombs

**The Honeycombs** were an English beat/pop group, founded in 1963 in North London, best known for their chart-topping 1964 hit, the million selling "Have I the Right?"[2] The band was also notable for having Honey Lantree on drums, one of the few female drummers in bands at that time. Phenomenal in Britain.
The "5" Royales

## Info

Soul group noted for providing songs which became successful for other artists. These included The Shirelles, Ray Charles, and The Mamas and the Papas. They also had an influence on James Brown, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones. Inducted into multiple halls of fame. Have been tributed multiple times. Numerous hits throughout the fifties.
The Spinners

## Info

Soul group whose most popular hit is *I'll Be Around*, although they had numerous other hits in the sixties and seventies, with *Then Came You* being their sole chart topper. Five gold albums. Worked with Stevie Wonder. Originally called the Domingoes. Contributed to the soundtrack to the comedy film *Spaceballs*. Influenced David Bowie and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Performed on the *Late Show*. Performed with The Temptations. Original member Billy Henderson died of diabetes in 2007 at the age of 67. Another member, C.P. Spencer had already died of a heart attack in 2004. Another, George Dixon, in 1994. Pervis Jackson died in 2008 of cancer. Worked with Elton John. Worked with Fatboy Slim. Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, but were not selected. Bobby Smith died 2013.

## Genres

Soul

disco
Steve Perry

**Stephen Ray "Steve" Perry** (born January 22, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known as the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1998. Perry had a successful solo career between the mid-1980s and mid-1990s.

Perry's singing has garnered acclaim from prominent musical peers and publications; he has been described as "The Voice", a moniker originally coined by friend and former chart peer Jon Bon Jovi.[1] He ranks No. 76 on *Rolling Stone'*s 100 Greatest Singers Of All Time. Perry resides in Del Mar, California.[2]
The Drifters

## Info

American soul group whose members included Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King. King would go on to have a successful solo career. Numerous hits in the sixties and several in the fifties. Their hit *Under the Boardwalk* references their previous hit *Up on the Roof.* They would be successfully covered by blue-eyed soul group Jay and the Americans.
The Sonics

## Info

Garage rock band noted as a major example of the genre. Popular songs include *Have Love Will Travel,* originally written and recorded by Richard Berry, Strychnine, about a type of insecticide, and *The Witch*. *Strychnine* was covered by garage rock revivalists The Fuzztones. *Have Love Will Travel* was named after the Western *Have Gun, Will Travel*. The song has been recorded by many other artists, including Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band. It was most recently covered by blues rock band The Black Keys.

## Genres

Garage rock

Blues rock
Slayer

## Info

One of the big three of thrash metal. Album *Reign in Blood* went gold. *South of Heaven* went gold. *Seasons in the Abyss* went gold. *Divine Intervention* went gold. Three hit singles, with *Hate Worldwide* and *Repentless* both making it to number two. Their music has been used in film. Video album *War at the Warfield* went gold. *Still Reigning* went gold. *Live from Sofia, Bulgaria* went double platinum.
Scott Joplin

## Info

New Orleans jazz musician considered the definitive example of the genre. His *The Entertainer* is the most famous and popular New Orleans Jazz piece, and has been used in various forms of entertainment. The song is also considered hard to perform.

## Parody

*The Entertainer* is used on popular internet cartoon site Homestar Runner as the theme song for early twentieth century style short cartoons featuring "old timey" equivalents of the main characters of the site.

## Television

*The Entertainer* is used as the tune for the theme song to children's educational program *The Big Comfy Couch*.
The Marcels

**The Marcels** were an American doo-wop group known for turning popular music songs into rock and roll. The group formed in 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and signed to Colpix Records, with lead Cornelius Harp, bass Fred Johnson, Gene Bricker, Ron Mundy, and Richard Knauss. The group was named after a popular hair style of the day, the marcel wave, by Fred Johnson's younger sister Priscilla. They are best known for their 1961 hit *Blue Moon*. The single went gold and was listed as one of the songs which shaped rock and roll by *Rolling Stone Magazine*. Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
The Everly Brothers

## Info

The Everly Brothers are a popular early rock and roll duo. They had a notable influence on Simon and Garfunkel, who covered them. Their song *Wake Up Little Suzie* caused controversy due to the couple waking up and being "in trouble deep". In reality they were in trouble because they had missed curfew, not because they had spent the night having sex. Their *Love Hurts* was famously covered by Nazareth.

## Songs

Wake Up Little Susie

All I Have to Do is Dream

Cathy's Clown

Bye Bye Love

Bird Dog

Love Hurts

When Will I Be Loved

Crying in the Rain

'Til I Kissed You

Poor Jenny
The Knack

**The Knack** was an American rock band based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", an international number-one hit in 1979. Guested with Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Member Doug Fieger also worked for Was (Not Was). Bruce Gary worked with Jack Bruce of Cream, Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Cherie Currie of The Runaways, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Spencer Davis of The Spencer Davis Group, Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart, and Sheryl Crow. His debut album went double platinum and *...But the Little Girls Understand* went gold.

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied them with his first single *My Bologna*.
Sugarloaf

## Info

Psychedelic rock band known for their hit *Green-Eyed Lady*. Originally known as The Moonrakers and later Chocolate Hair, but changed their name again after worrying "Chocolate Hair" might have racial overtones. Covered The Bee-Gees. Member Bobby Pickett (not to be confused for *Monster Mash* novelty hit performer Bobby "Boris" Pickett) later performed for Etta James and The Allman Brothers Band. Also covered Stevie Wonder. Rusty Buchannan went on to play for jazz rock band Player. He was also a member of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Other members included Mike Pinera of Iron Butterfly and Blues Image, and Peter Rivera of Rare Earth.
The Bolshoi

## Info

The Bolshoi is a British alternative rock band named for a famous Russian ballet and opera theatre. Supported The Cult and The Lords of the New Church. Compared to Bauhaus. Like Bauhaus, the group was signed to Beggars Banquet Records, not to be confused for The Rolling Stones album.

## Genres

Alternative

Post Punk

Goth Rock
The Lovin' Spoonful

## Info

Folk rock group known for their hit *Do You Believe in Magic?.* Their biggest hit, however, was the edgier *Summer in the City*. Other hits include *Nashville Cats* and *Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind*. Numerous other top forty singles throughout their career. Album *Do You Believe in Magic* was a top forty hit. *Hums* was as well.
The Animals

## Info

The Animals are a very popular blues-rock band. *The House of the Rising Sun* is a traditional piece and was also successfully performed by psychedelic rock band Frijid Pink. *We Gotta Get Out of this Place*, although believed to be a protest song, is actually a song about seeking a better life. *Sky Pilot*, although believed to be a protest song, is actually about World War I. Lead vocalist Eric Burdon would also perform *Spill the Wine* with Latin funk band War. Performed the song *Monterey*, about the famous Pop Festival.

## Genres

Psychedelic Rock

Blues Rock

Hard Rock

## Songs

House of the Rising Sun

We Gotta Get Out of This Place

Sky Pilot

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

It's My Life

Boom Boom

Baby Let Me Take You Home

San Franciscan Nights

See See Rider

Monterey

Don't Bring Me Down

## Influences

Ma Rainey

John Lee Hooker
The Nice

## Info

Progressive rock band whose members included Keith Emerson, who would go on to become a part of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Toured with The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd. Also toured with the Move, who became Electric Light Orchestra. Covered The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Banned from performing at the Royal Albert Hall after they burned an American flag onstage performing the political song *America*, which is about the right to bear arms. They published the single with pictures of John Kennedy and Martin Luther King on children's faces, which also caused controversy. Toured with King Crimson. Emerson consulted Jack Bruce of John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers and Chris Squire of Yes about forming a new band, but they both declined. Patrick Moraz left to play for Yes. Inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis. Influenced by Bob Dylan.
The Ides of March

## Info

Blue eyed soul band best known for their hit *Vehicle*, which became a hit due to its resemblance to the already popular Blood, Sweat, and Tears. The group also had a hit with *Superman*. Supported The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin. Broke up in 1973, only a couple years after *Vehicle* became a hit. Reunited in 1990. Their name derives from a nickname for March 15, the day Julius Caesar was forewarned of regarding his assassination.

## Songs

Vehicle

Superman
The Five Keys

**The Five Keys** is an American rhythm and blues vocal group that was instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s.[1]

It was formed with the original name of **Sentimental Four** in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., in the late 1940s, and initially consisted of two sets of brothers - Rudy West (born 25 July 1932, Newport News, Virginia) and Bernie West (born 4 February 1930, Newport News), and Ripley Ingram (born 1930 - died 23 March 1995, Newport News) and Thomas Threat.[2] Ingram left in 1949 and Maryland Pierce (born 1933) and Dickie Smith became members in his place. At this juncture the name of the group was changed to The Five Keys.[2]

They were signed to Aladdin Records in 1951, and in 1952 Rudy West left to join the United States Army, and he was replaced by Ulysses K. Hicks. When Hicks died of a heart attack in Boston in 1955, Rudy West returned to the group.[3] In 1954 Dickie Smith left and was replaced with Ramon Loper. At this point the Five Keys was signed to Capitol Records, and their popularity increased, although more instrumentation was used.[2]

The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.[4]
Randy Newman

## Info

Singer-songwriter best known for his film scores, especially *You've Got a Friend in Me* from the Pixar film *Toy Story*. Among his regular studio albums, *Good Old Boys* made it to number 36, *Little Criminals* made it to number nine, *Born Again* barely missed the top forty, and *Harps and Angels* made it to number thirty. He wrote *Mama Told Me Not to Come*, later a hit for Three Dog Night. His single *Short People* made it to number two. His early work consisted of covers of Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield, The O'Jays, and others. He wrote *The 59th Street Bridge Song* for Simon and Garfunkel. Covered by Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas, Art Garfunkel of Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Wilson Pickett, and others. *Short People* caused controversy obviously due to claims of derogation against people with dwarfism. *Louisiana 1927* became popular after Hurricane Katrina. Covered Fats Domino.

## Genres

Soft Rock

Roots Rock
The Adolescents

## Info

Punk supergroup formed out of members of Agent Orange and Social Distortion. They have influenced the likes of The Offspring, Bad Religion, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their music has been featured on television and in video gaming. Performed a version of *The House of the Rising Sun*, a song which had been made famous by The Animals. They covered *Instant Karma* by John Lennon.
W.A.S.P.

## Info

Glam metal band whose name is believed to derive from the racial derogation "White Anglo Saxon Protestant". Lita Ford performed for WASP in 1993. Noted for their shock rock image. They have sold over twelve million albums. Their *I Wanna Be Somebody* was declared one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time by VH1. Original bassist Rik Fox left to form Steeler with Yngwie Malmsteen. Steve Riley left to join LA Guns, later one half of Guns N Roses. Album *The Headless Children* featured Frankie Banali, drummer for Quiet Riot. Covered The Who.

## Genres

Glam Metal

Shock Rock
The Shangri-Las

## Info

The Shangri-Las were an American girl group best known for their hits *Leader of the Pack* and *Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)*. The former was written during a craze of teen tragedy songs. The latter featured a then-unknown Billy Joel. Performed with The Beatles, The Drifters, and James Brown and the Famous Flames (Brown was surprised to discover the girls were white). Toured with Herman's Hermits, The Sonics, and The Iguanas featuring a young Iggy Pop (later of The Stooges). Also performed on Dick Clark's show. Also performed with The Rascals, The Animals, and Vanilla Fudge. Influenced New York Dolls, Blondie, Aerosmith (who covered them), and new wave act The Go-Go's. The Shangri-Las usual topics were teenage themes. Also influenced The Replacements, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sonic Youth, and The Damned. *Leader of the Pack* was covered by Twisted Sister. The Shangri-Las also covered The Isley Brothers.

## Genres

Pop

Blue Eyed Soul
The Sir Douglas Quintet

The **Sir Douglas Quintet** was an American rock band, formed in San Antonio in 1964.[1] With their first hits, they were acclaimed in their home state. However, once their career was established (subsequent to working with Texas record-producer Huey Meaux), the band relocated to the West Coast. Their move coincided with the burgeoning San Francisco psychedelic rock scene of the mid 1960s to early 1970s.[2] Overall, the quintet were exponents of good-times music with strong roots in blues and Texas-regional traditions.

Member Doug Sahm had performed with Hank Williams. John York went on to play for The Byrds.

For awhile the group sported Beatle-cuts onstage.

Covered Bobby "Blue" Bland and T-Bone Walker. Also covered Jimmie Rodgers *In the Jailhouse Now*.

## Genres

Blues Rock

Southern Rock
Sly and the Family Stone

## Info

Soul group who contributed to the development of the genre as well as funk and psychedelic rock. Formed by Sly Stone and some of his family members. Numerous hits from the sixties to seventies. Their *Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin* is a play on "Thank you for letting me be myself again". *Dance to the Music* features each member performing a solo. *Thank You* features references to past Family Stone songs. Most of their albums have gone at least gold, with their greatest hits going five times platinum. Numerous hit singles.

## Genres

Funk

Soul

## Songs

Dance to the Music

Everyday People

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
The Trammps

## Info

Disco band best known for their hit *Disco Inferno*, although they had many other hit singles. Several albums were R&B hits. Album *Disco Inferno* went gold. The song was used in the *Saturday Night Fever* soundtrack. It was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Tina Turner covered the song as well as Cyndi Lauper. Covered The Isley Brothers. Member Norman Harris also worked with Four Tops, The Temptations, The Dells, The Delfonics, and Curtis Mayfield.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

## Info

Southern rock band best known for their hits *If You Wanna Get to Heaven* and *Jackie Blue*. Opened for Fleetwood Mac. Performed with Kansas, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Doobie Brothers, The Commodores, and others. Member Larry Lee went on to work for Jimmy Buffet. Mike Granda went on to work for The Byrds. Their first two albums were big hits, with *It'll Shine When It Shines* being their biggest at nineteenth on the charts. *If You Wanna Get to Heaven* made it to number 25 while *Jackie Blue* made it to second spot.
The Sisters of Mercy

## Info

Goth rock band considered one of the definitive examples of the genre. They are named after a Leonard Cohen song. They have covered The Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and The Stooges. One of their producers was John Ashton of The Psychedelic Furs. Performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Their producer David M. Allen also worked with The Cure. Member Tony James previously played for Billy Idol and Generation X. Supporting act for Sex Pistols. They have been influenced by Len Cohen, Hawkwind, Gary Glitter, The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Motörhead, and others. Phenomenal in their native Britain. Three singles did well on the US club charts. They are *This Corrosion, Dominion,* and *Lucretia My Reflection.* Two additional modern rock hits, *More* and *Detonation Boulevard*.
The Guess Who

## Info

Canadian rock band with numerous hits throughout the sixties ands eventies. Originally written "Guess Who?". Their *American Woman* is about a Canadian's first impression of the Statue of Liberty. Member Randy Bachman would go on to become a member of Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes.
Ultravox

## Info

Ultravox is a new wave band phenomenal in their native Britain. Their album *Quartet* was a minor hit in the US. Numerous global hits with *Reap the Wild Wind* being a Hot 100 hit in the US. Toured with Simple Minds. Covered Fats Waller. Influenced by Roxy Music, David Bowie, New York Dolls, and Kraftwerk. Performed with The Jam. Member Billy Currie was recruited by Gary Numan. Performed with James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders and Barrie Masters of Eddie and the Hot Rods. Midge Ure also played with Thin Lizzy. Mark Brzezicki also played for Big Country. Heavily influenced techno.
The Wrens

**The Wrens** were an American doo-wop vocal group from The Bronx, New York City. They are best known for their song "Come Back My Love". They were one of the "bird groups" which included The Orioles, The Flamingos, The Larks, and The Penguins.

The Wrens began in the Morrisania section of the Bronx in 1950. Neighborhood friends Waldo Champen (tenor, usually referred to as "Champ Rollow"), Francis "Frenchie" Concepcion (tenor/baritone lead), Archangel "Archie" Oropeza (baritone), and Raoul McLeod (bass) sang together under this name for around two years. They slowly drifted apart.

Concepcion was determined to make the group last, and in 1952, he recruited two new members; tenor George Magnezid and bass James "Archie" Archer. They sang as a trio in the community center of P.S. 99 for a couple of months before deciding to expand to a quartet by adding tenor Bobby Mansfield. At the time, Mansfield was about fifteen years old and attendingMorris High School in the Bronx. Oropeza was around the same age and Concepcion and Magnezid were already out of school.

In 1954, they heard about a contest that was being held by an arranger/pianist named Freddy Johnson at the old CBS building. The Wrens entered and won, and Johnson became their manager.

Rama Records owner George Goldner arranged a session for the Wrens that took place on November 21, 1954.[1] They recorded four songs that day: “Love’s Something That’s Made For Two” (led by Mansfield), “Beggin’ For Love” (fronted by Concepcion), “Come Back My Love” and “Eleven Roses” (both Mansfield). The piano player was Johnson, who provided the othersession musicians. However, he and the Wrens parted company soon after the session, and from then on Goldner used the Jimmy Wright Orchestra to back them. Further recordings including six single releases on Rama, were unsuccessful and Mansfield left in 1956 to pursue a solo career.[1]

In 1998, The Wrens were inducted into the United In Group Harmony Association's Hall of Fame.[1]

Bobby Mansfield died on September 15, 2013, in The Bronx, New York, aged 76.[2]
Tool

## Info

Tool is a progressive metal band from Los Angeles. They have won three Grammys. Toured with Rage Against the Machine. Producer David Bottrill had worked with King Crimson, with whom the band toured. Compared the experience to Lenny Kravitz playing with Led Zeppelin. Compared to Jane's Addiction. Member Maynard Keenan attended an Alice in Chains reunion concert. Also influenced by Pink Floyd and Sex Pistols as well as King Crimson and Jane's Addiction. Covered Ted Nugent, Dead Kennedys, and Ramones. All their albums have gone platinum, with three of four going multi-platinum. Extended play *Opiate* went platinum. Compilation *Salival* was a top forty hit. The video album topped the video charts. Numerous rock and alternative hits.
Them

## Info

Blue Eyed Soul band whose members included Van Morrison. Their hit *Gloria* was successfully covered by garage band *The Shadows of Knight* as well as The Doors. They were named after a B-movie. *Gloria* was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It was also placed on *Rolling Stone Magazine*'s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time at #208.
Tom Jones

**Sir Thomas Jones Woodward**[1] OBE (born 7 June 1940) is a Welsh singer and actor known by his stage name **Tom Jones**. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the mid-1960s. Since then, he has sung many forms of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul, and gospel – and sold over 100 million records.

Jones has had thirty-six Top 40 hits in the United Kingdom and nineteen in the United States; some of his notable songs include "It's Not Unusual", "What's New Pussycat", "Delilah", "Green, Green Grass of Home", "She's a Lady", "Kiss", and "Sex Bomb".[2][3]

Jones was awarded an OBE in 1999 and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music" in 2006. He has received many other awards throughout his career, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966, an MTV Video Music Award in 1989, and two Brit Awards, winning Best British Male in 2000 and Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2003. From 2012 to 2015 Jones was one of the four coaches on the BBC television talent show *The Voice UK*.[4]

His early influences included blues and R&B singers Little Richard, Solomon Burke, Jackie Wilson and Brook Benton, as well as Elvis Presley, whom Jones idolised and with whom he would later become good friends.[14]

## Genres

Pop Rock

Country
Zapp

Zapp is an American funk band whose debut album went gold. *Zapp II* also went gold. The third album was also a hit. *The New Zapp IV U* went gold.*Zapp Vibe* was an R&B hit. Compilation *All the Greatest Hits* was a top forty hit. Numerous hit singles. Former member Roger Troutman also played for Parliament-Funkadelic, with whom the group worked closely.They are best known for their hit *More Bounce to the Ounce,* which went gold. Troutman was sampled by rap legend Tupac Shakur.
Brick

## Info

Brick is a funk band best known for their hit *Dazz*, whose name comes from its mixture of disco and jazz. Debut album *Good High* was a top twenty hit at number nineteen. *Brick* made it to number fifteen. *Stoneheart* just barely made the Top 100. *Waiting On You* made the Top 200. *Summer Heat* was a Hot 100 hit. Single *Dazz* made it to number three in the US. *Dusic* made it to number eighteen. *Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody* was a Hot 100 hit. Several other singles were R&B hits.
Tom Waits

## Info

Rock musician whose music includes art rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and various others. Covered Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band, Eagles, and Rod Stewart of Faces. One of *Rolling Stone Magazine*'s hundred greatest singers. Also one of their hundred greatest songwriters. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Howlin' Wolf, and Louis Armstrong. Performed with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. His music has been used in film. Influenced by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. Featured in Broadway musicals. Performed with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Covered Phil Philips and the Twilights hit *Sea of Love*. Wrote a song for The Replacements. Covered by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Covered by Ramones. Influenced Solomon Burke. Tributed Ramones. Covered by Lead Belly. Worked with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Alison Krauss. Numerous references in pop culture. Performed on the *Late Show*. Phenomenal in Britain and Canada. Worked with Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Burke, Dan Hicks, and many other artists. Tributed many times.

## Genres

Art rock

Folk Rock

Blues Rock

Jazz Rock
The Cars

## Info

The Cars are a popular new wave band from the seventies to eighties. Much of their work leans toward power pop as opposed to the synth-based styles of later new wave bands. A band called the New Cars was formed in 2007 by two members of the original. Almost all their albums went at least gold. Their greatest hits went six times platinum. Numerous hit singles.

## Genres

New Wave

Power Pop

## Songs

It's All I Can Do

Just What I Needed

Bye Bye Love

Drive

Moving in Stereo

My Best Friend's Girl

Good Times Roll

Let's Go

Shake it Up

You Might Think

Dangerous Type

You're All I've Got Tonight

Tonight She Comes

Candy-O

Magic

Hello Again
Steam

## Info

Steam was an American pop rock group best known for the 1969 hit *Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye*. The song has become a popular sports anthem. It was also a chart topper and has gone platinum. The writer Paul Leka also wrote *Green Tambourine* for The Lemon Pipers. The song was covered by The Supremes and The Dave Clark Five.
Toto

## Info

Toto is a progressive rock band best known for their hit *Africa*. The song is about an American's depiction of Africa after only seeing the famine news stories on television. Several of their albums have gone at least gold, with *Toto IV* being their most successful album at triple platinum. Their debut album did go double platinum, however. Their greatest hits went platinum. Several hits throughout the eighties. Their name comes from Dorothy's dog in the film *The Wizard of Oz*.

## Genres

Progressive Rock

Pop Rock

Hard Rock

## Songs

Africa

Rosanna

Hold the Line
The Troggs

**The Troggs** (originally called The Troglodytes)[1][2] are an English rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire in 1964. They had a number of hits in the United Kingdom and theUnited States. Their most famous songs include the U.S. chart-topper "Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You" and "Love Is All Around", all of which sold over 1 million copies and were awarded gold discs.[3] "Wild Thing" is ranked #257 on the *Rolling Stone* magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rock and punk rock.[4]

Covered by The Jimi Hendrix Experience and R.E.M. Also covered by MC5.

Their music has been used in film.

Influenced Iggy Pop and Ramones.
Timbuk3

## Info

New wave band named after Timbuktu in Africa. They are best known for their hit *The Future's So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades).* Despite the comical weirdness of the song, it is actually an anti-nuclear song. Their debut album *Greetings from Timbuk3* made it to number fifty. *The Future's So Bright* made it to number nineteen. *Life is Hard* was a mainstream rock hit.
Herritt

Herritt assume a forma de dois arcos luminosos, energia roxas que aparecem de mãos de Gowther. Eles não são acionados no sentido convencional, onde seria preciso duas mãos para segurar e desenhar as curvas, mas são magicamente atraídos.Permite Gowther utilizar invasão à sua capacidade plena, estendendo consideravelmente a gama de seu poder. Isto é melhor demonstrado quando ele a usa para reescrever as memórias de dezenas de cavaleiros de Santo durante os sete pecados capitais infiltração da kingdom.During seu confronto com Diane, ele convocou Herritt para processar qualquer pessoa com um nível de bolha abaixo de 400 dentro de um raio de três milhas inconsciente.
The Kingston Trio

## Info

Popular folk group from the sixties. Despite their name, they were from California and not Jamaica. Their hit *Tom Dooley* was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. They had already won two Grammys. They were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. Inducted into multiple halls of fame. Major influence on countless musicians and on folk in general. Performed a popular version of *Where Have All The Flowers Gone.*
Vanilla Ice

**Robert Matthew Van Winkle** (born October 31, 1967), known by his stage name, **Vanilla Ice**, is an American rapper, actor and television host. Born in South Dallas, and raised in Texas and South Florida, Ice released his debut album, *Hooked*, in 1989 on Ichiban Records, before signing a contract with SBK Records, a record label of the EMI Group which released a reformatted version of the album under the title *To the Extreme*. Ice's 1990 single "Ice Ice Baby" was the first hip hop single to top the *Billboard* charts.

Although Vanilla Ice was successful, he later regretted his business arrangements with SBK, which had paid him to adopt a more commercial appearance to appeal to a mass audience and published fabricated biographical information without his knowledge. After surviving a suicide attempt, Ice was inspired to change his musical style and lifestyle. While his later, less mainstream albums failed to chart or receive much radio airplay, Ice has had a loyal underground following. In 2009, Ice began hosting *The Vanilla Ice Project* on DIY Network. His latest album *WTF – Wisdom, Tenacity & Focus* was released in August 2011. Ice is currently signed to Psychopathic Records.

## Controversy

*Ice Ice Baby* samples *Under Pressure* by Queen featuring David Bowie, but when released neither received credit on the single. This led to a lawsuit and subsequent releases credited the two.
The Searchers

**The Searchers** are an English beat group, which emerged as part of the 1960s Merseybeat scene along with the Beatles, the Hollies, the Fourmost, the Merseybeats, the Swinging Blue Jeans, and Gerry and the Pacemakers.

The band's hits include a remake of the Drifters' 1961 hit, "Sweets for My Sweet"; remakes of Jackie DeShannon's "Needles and Pins" and "When You Walk In The Room"; an original song written for them, "Sugar and Spice"; a cover of the Orlons' "Don't Throw Your Love Away"; and a cover of the Clovers' "Love Potion No. 9". With the Swinging Blue Jeans, The Searchers tied for the second group from Liverpool, after the Beatles, to have a hit in the United States when their "Needles and Pins" and the Swinging Blue Jeans' "Hippy Hippy Shake" both reached the Hot 100 on 7 March 1964.