recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Elvis Presley

## Info

Elvis Presley was the universally acclaimed King of Rock and Roll and musical phenomenon in the early days of rock. Helped popularize "rockabilly", a combination of Memphis country and the already popular rock sound (the name being a portmanteau of "rock" and "hillbilly"). Died in the seventies of obesity, although his death was rumored a hoax for many years and impersonators sprung up everywhere. He has been parodied countless times over several decades. Many artists have been influenced by and even covered him. His hit *Jailhouse Rock* features lyrics which, while overlooked for decades, has been noted as potentially referencing homosexuality. His hit *Hound Dog* was originally performed by blues musician Big Mama Thornton, who also performed the original version of *Ball and Chain*, popularized by Janis Joplin. His hit *Blue Suede Shoes* was originally performed by early rock and roll musician Carl Perkins. His backing group The Jordanaires was not inducted into the Hall of Fame.

## Genres

Rock and roll

Rockabilly

Pop

Country

Blues

R&B

Gospel

## Songs

Jailhouse Rock

That's All Right Mama

Blue Suede Shoes

Heartbreak Hotel

Return to Sender

Hound Dog

Love Me Tender

Peace in the Valley

Can't Help Falling in Love

Suspicious Minds

Don't Be Cruel

Blue Christmas

Burning Love

Rip it Up

## Parody

The Strong Bad Email *vacation*, from the creators of the popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner, features an into which references *Heartbreak Hotel*.

The animated cartoon series *Jonny Bravo* features an Elvis parody as its main protagonist.
Buzzcocks

## Info

Punk band phenomenal in their native Britain. Their name is British slang for "stage mate" and was chosen because of its resemblance to Sex Pistols. Performed with Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Clash. Broke up in 1981 after six years together. Reunited in 1989. Their *Ever Fallen in Love* was covered by a supergroup featuring Roger Daltrey of The Who, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Elton John, and Robert Plant of Pink Floyd. Mike Joyce previously played for The Smiths. Opened for Pearl Jam. A panel game show entitled *Never Mind the Buzzcocks*, a play on Sex Pistols album *Never Mind the Bollocks*, debuted in the UK. The Smiths claimed that they would be nothing without Buzzcocks.
Bikini Kill

**Bikini Kill** was an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington in October 1990. The group consisted of singer and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail. The band is widely considered to be the pioneer of the riot grrrl movement, and was notorious for its radical feminist lyrics and fiery performances. Their music is characteristically abrasive and hardcore-influenced. After two full-length albums, several EPs and two compilations, they disbanded in 1997.

While occasionally collaborating with high-profile acts such as Nirvana and Joan Jett, Bikini Kill was well known for shunning major labels and the mainstream rock press.
Cliff Richard and the Shadows

**Sir Cliff Richard** OBE (born **Harry Rodger Webb**, 14 October 1940) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide.[2] He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the UK and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.[3]

With his backing group the Shadows, Richard, originally positioned as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Little Richard[4] and Elvis Presley, dominated the British popular music scene in the pre-Beatles period of the late 1950s and early 1960s. His 1958 hit single "Move It" is often described as Britain's first authentic rock and roll song, and John Lennon once claimed that "before Cliff and the Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music."[5][6] Increased focus on his Christian faith and subsequent softening of his music later led to a more middle of the road pop image, sometimes venturing into contemporary Christian music.

Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Richard has become a fixture of the British entertainment world, amassing many gold and platinum discs and awards, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male twice and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and two Ivor Novello Awards. He has had more than 130 singles, albums and EPs make the UK Top 20, more than any other artist[7] and holds the record (with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s–2000s). He has achieved 14 UK No. 1 singles[8] and is the only singer to have had a No. 1 single in the UK in five consecutive decades: the 1950s through to the 1990s. In 2008, he celebrated his 50th anniversary in music by releasing a greatest hits album, featuring the new track "Thank You for a Lifetime", which reached number 3 in the UK singles chart. In November 2013, Richard released *The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook*, which became the 100th album of his career.[9]

Richard has never achieved the same impact in the United States despite eight US Top 40 singles, including the million-selling "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore", the latter becoming the first to reach the *Billboard* Hot 100's top 40 in the 1980s by a singer who had been in the *Billboard* top 40 in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. In Canada, Richard achieved comparatively more success, with a successful period in the early 1960s, and again in the late 1970s and early 1980s with some singles and albums reaching gold and platinum status.[10] He has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Europe and Asia, and he retains a following in other countries.

Richard has been a resident for most of his life in the United Kingdom, but in 2010 confirmed that he is now a citizen of Barbados.[11] He divides his time between living in Barbados and at a vineyard property in Portugal.[12] In 2014, Richard was accused of historical sexual offences, which he strongly denied; he has not been arrested or charged with any offence.[13][14][15]
Bad English

**Bad English** was an American/British hard rock supergroup formed in 1987, reuniting keyboardist Jonathan Cain from Journey with singer John Waite and bassist Ricky Phillips, his former bandmates in The Babys.

The members decided on a name for the band while playing pool. John Waite missed a shot and Jonathan Cain made a comment on how bad his "english" was (referring to the spin a player puts on the cue ball) and the band decided to use the phrase.[1] The name is also thought to be a reference to The Babys, since the name was misspelled and an example of bad English.

Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon, who had enjoyed enormous success in Journey, formed Bad English with Waite after Journey disbanded.[2] The first album, eponymously titled, was a big seller containing three hit singles: the number one hit "When I See You Smile" written by Diane Warren, the top 10 hit "Price of Love," and "Possession." Another track from the debut album, "Best of What I Got", was featured in the soundtrack to the 1989 feature film *Tango and Cash*.[3]

The band's second album, *Backlash* (1991), came and went without any fanfare. The only single, "Straight To Your Heart," just missed the Top 40, peaking at No. 42. Ricky Phillips writes on his website that the group had parted company before the second album had been mixed. Both Phillips and guitarist Neal Schon expressed frustration with the "pop" side of the band's songs and wanted a harder edge. In the end, it proved to be the band's undoing as everyone left to pursue other projects.

In later interviews Waite revealed that although he loved playing to stadium-sized audiences, he was uncomfortable with the corporate rock image that he felt the band had presented and has been a solo artist ever since.

Bad English drummer Deen Castronovo later went on to join a reformed Journey with singer Steve Augeri, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Ross Valory. He also played on Ozzy Osbourne's album *Ozzmosis* in 1995.
Esther Phillips

**Esther Phillips** (December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984)[1] was an American singer. Phillips was known for her R&B vocals,[2] but she was a versatile singer, also performing pop, country,jazz, blues and soul music. Several hit albums numerous hit singles. Performed with John Lennon and Paul McCartney and Wings. Performed on *The Tonight Show* and *Saturday Night Live*. Featured in the work of King Curtis. Nominated for several Grammys. Covered The Beatles *And I Love Her*, changing it to *And I Love Him*. Performed a disco remix of *What a Difference a Day Makes* by Dinah Washington.

Died in 1984 of liver problems caused by drug use.

## Genres

Soul

Pop

Country

Jazz

Blues
Crowded House

## Info

Crowded House is an alternative rock band phenomenal in their native Australia. Their debut album went platinum in the US. *Temple of Low Men* went gold. Several other hit albums, including live and compilation. Numerous hit singles. Featured Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes.
Victorian Dreaming

**Victorian Dreaming** is the twenty-second episode of Season 1. It's the 22nd episode of the series overall. It aired on September 11, 2016. It was the twenty-fifth episode to film in Season 1. It got 4.4 million viewers on its night of premieres.

## Plot

The gang fall asleep during class when Ms. Ross is lecturing about victorian times. They dream that what will happen if they were in the victorian times and what things will change.

## Cast

#### Main Cast

* Ashley Mackenzie as Taylor
* Anna Margaret as Skylar
* Christian Simpson as Jonathan
* Lia Marie Johnson as Jenny
* Ryan McCartan as Chris
* Raven Goodwin as Casey
* Sofia Carson as Hayley

#### Recurring Cast

* Emma Roberts as Grace
* Lea Michelle as Heather

#### Absent Cast

* Carrie Wampler as Miranda
* Mitchell Hope as Pete
* Shane Harper as Dan
* Danielle Campbell as Kirsty
* Jordan Fisher as Bradley

## Songs Featured

* Put It On Repeat by Ashley Mackenzie and Anna Margaret (Theme song)
Foghat

## Info

Foghat is a blues rock band phenomenal from 1972 to 1981, with numerous hit albums and singles. Their best known song is the jam *Slow Ride*. They are noted for their use of slide guitar. They have achieved eight gold records, one platinum, and one multi-platinum. The band was formed out of former members of Savoy Brown. One of their hits is a cover of Willie Dixon's *I Just Want to Make Love to You*.

## Genres

Blues Rock

Hard Rock

## Songs

Slow Ride

I Just Want to make Love to You

Fool for the City

Drivin' Wheel

## Parody

Foghat is referenced in popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner in the Wii video game *Baddest of the Bands*.
Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks

## Info

Country rock musician whose music often contains humor, such as *I Scare Myself* or *How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away*. Band member David LaFlamme went on to form It's a Beautiful Day. Hicks style mixes folk, jazz, country, swing, bluegrass, pop, and gypsy music. Stopped releasing albums in 1979 after releasing five. Returned in 1994. Hicks died in February 2016 of liver cancer.

## Genres

Country Rock

Jazz Rock
Four Tops

## Info

Four Tops are a Motown group who rivaled The Temptations. Numerous hits throughout the sixties, including the psychedelic soul hit *Reach Out I'll Be There.*

## Genres

Motown

Psychedelic Soul

## Songs

I Can't Help Myself

Baby I Need Your Lovin'

Reach Out I'll Be There

It's the Same Old Song

Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)

Bernadette

Standing in the Shadows of Love

## Parody

Their hit *I Can't Help Myself* is referenced in a Strong Bad Email, from the creators of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Eddie Van Halen

**Edward Lodewijk** "**Eddie**" **Van Halen** (born January 26, 1955) is a Dutch-born American musician, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, occasional keyboardist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. He is considered to be one of the world's greatest guitarists, and one of the most influential rock guitarists of the 20th century. In 2011, *Rolling Stone* magazine ranked Van Halen number eight in the list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists.[1] In 2012, he was voted in a *Guitar World* magazine reader's poll as the number one of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[2]
Donna Summer

## Info

Disco musician considered the "queen of disco". One of the most popular disco divas of all time. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes. Eight gold albums with *Bad Girls* going double platinum. *Live and More* went platinum. Compilation *On the Radio* went double platinum. Died of lung cancer at the age of 63. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortly later, likely as a sympathy vote.
Forbidden

## Info

Thrash metal band and a part of the Bay Area thrash scene of the nineties. One of the most successful of the Bay Area thrash scene. Their album *Forbidden Evil* has been regarded by critics as a classic thrash metal album and *Twisted Into Form* as a masterpiece. Paul Bostaph also played for Testament. Mark Hernandez also played for Heathen.
Don Henley

## Info

Rock musician formerly of the Eagles. Best known for his hit *The Boys of Summer*. The song was named for The Beach Boys. Three of his albums have gone platinum, two multi-platinum, and one gold. One compilation went platinum. Numerous hit singles during the eighties and beyond.

## Genres

Southern Rock

Hard Rock

## Songs

The Boys of Summer

Dirty Laundry
Count Five

## Info

Garage rock band and a part of the San Francisco sound. Best known for their hit *Psychotic Reaction*. Wore vampire capes while performing live. *Psychotic Reaction* influenced by The Yardbirds performance of Bo Diddley's *I'm a Man*. Broke up in 1969, but reunited once in 1987. The song made it to number five. It was included as one of the most influential rock and roll records of all time by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The song was featured in film and in video game *Battlefield Vietnam*. The song was covered by Television, The Cramps, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Al Kooper

**Al Kooper** (born **Alan Peter Kuperschmidt**, February 5, 1944) is an American songwriter, record producer and musician, known for organizing Blood, Sweat & Tears (although he did not stay with the group long enough to share its popularity), providing studio support for Bob Dylan when he went electric in 1965, and bringing together guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills to record the *Super Session* album. He has had a successful solo career since then, written music for film soundtracks, and has lectured in musical composition. He continues to perform live.
Butthole Surfers

## Info

Alternative rock band whose name was originally singular until a song title was mistaken for their name, prompting them to go by different names for awhile including a parody of The Dave Clark Five. Influenced punk band Dead Kennedys and grunge band Nirvana as well as Sonic Youth and Soundgarden. Covered The Guess Who. Helped develop what would become grunge. Producer John Paul Jones had previously worked for Led Zeppelin. Their work has been featured on television.

## Genres

Alternative

Grunge

Punk
Artie Shaw

## Info

Swing musician best known for his hit *Begin the Beguine.* His father was Yiddish and his mother was Austrian. Also had a hit with *Stardust*. Called an innivator and big band idiom. His band included Billie Holiday, becoming the first white band leader to sign a black woman. Became as famous as Benny Goodman. Influenced Duke Ellington. Nicknamed "King of the Clarinet", but claimed he would rather Goodman have that nickname while he be the "King of Swing" because Shaw didn't play just one instrument. Combined jazz with classical by adding strings to his group. Experimented with bebop. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Married Ava Gardner and Lana Turner and once dated Judy Garland. Joined the fight against Communism. Died at the age of 94 of diabetes. His work has been in film and on television.

## Genres

Swing

Jazz
BirchWood

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BirchWood is 3moons OC please do not us with out my permission. WIP I will work on this more tomarrow K?

## BirchWood

 ### Relatives

 N.A.

## Biographical information

 ### Date of birth

 Sept 4

 ### Place of birth

 Fox Forest

## Physical description

 ### Species

 Artic Fox

 ### Gender

 Female

 ### Height

 1"00

 ### Weight

 12lbps

 ### Eye color

 Blue

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## Appearance

Birch is a white fox with black flecks in her fur, her eyes are a dazzling sapphire blue, she is thin and quick.

## Personality

BirchWood is calm and quick thinking, if very naive. She prefers the company of older Foxes, as she thinks the younger animals weird and albit stupid. acting more animal like then most Knights she oft growls or fights with her claws and fang instead of sword.

## Gallery

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Gary U.S. Bonds

## Info

Soul musician known for his hits *New Orleans* and *Quarter to Three*. Originally his name was written Gary (U.S.) Bonds, but the parentheses were later dropped. *Quarter to Three* went gold, although initially a flop. Ultimately had several hits throughout his career. *Rolling Stone Magazine* declared *Quarter to Three* one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Multiple halls of fame and various other honors. Today *Quarter to Three* remains his only chart topper. Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

## Genres

Soul

Rock and roll
Foreigner

## Info

Foreigner is a hard rock band with numerous hits throughout the seventies and eighties. Several of their albums have gone at least platinum, including compilations. Several singles have gone at least gold. They were formed out of former members of King Crimson and Spooky Tooth.

## Genres

Hard Rock

Blues Rock

Pop Rock

Soft Rock

Progressive Rock

## Songs

Cold as Ice

Hot Blooded

Juke Box Hero

I Want to Know What Love Is

Waiting for a Girl Like You

Feels Like the First Time

Urgent

Double Vision

Long, Long Way From Home

Head Games

Dirty White Boy

Say You Will

Blue Morning, Blue Day
Cypress Hill

**Cypress Hill** is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill were the first Latino American hip hop recording artists to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are considered to be amongst the main progenitors of West Coast rap and Hip hop in the early 1990s, being critically acclaimed for their first three albums.[1] The band has also been important for the advocacy of medical and recreational use of cannabis in the United States.[2]
Eddie and the Hot Rods

## Info

Eddie and the Hot Rods are a punk band from England. Their manager Ed Hollis was the brother of a member of Talk Talk. They were once opened by a then-unknown Sex Pistols. Toured with Ramones and Talking Heads. Collaborated with MC5. Paul Gray and Graeme Douglas left to join The Damned. Hollis went on to work for The Damned, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, and Stiff Little Fingers. Phenomenal in their native Britain. Their name derives from the greaser look many punkers adopted.
Frankie Valli

## Info

Frankie Valli is a rock and roll musician best known for being the lead vocalist for The Four Seasons, although he did have some hits without them such as *Can't Take My Eyes off You.* The song went gold. Valli covered *A Day in the Life* by The Beatles. He had a chart topping hit in 1975 with *My Eyes Adored You*. He also had a top ten hit with the disco hit *Swearin' to God*. Valli performed the theme song to the fifties-set Broadway performance *Grease*. The song had been written by Barry Gibb of Bee Gees. Valli performs in the musical *Jersey Boys*, which is based on the lives of him and his group. Valli has appeared on *Miami Vice, The Sopranos, Full House,* and *Hawaii Five-O* as well as in film.
Fishbone

**Fishbone** is an American rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, which plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk, hard rock and soul. Critics have noted of the band: "Fishbone was one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a sizable cult following during the late '80s, yet they were never able to earn a mainstream audience."[5]

Fishbone first assembled in 1979 with John Norwood Fisher (bass); his brother Phillip "Fish" Fisher (drums); Angelo Moore, who sometimes uses the stage name "Dr. Madd Vibe" (vocals, saxophones ranging from sopranino to bass, theremin); Kendall Jones (guitar); "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (vocals, trumpet); and Christopher Dowd, who sometimes uses the pseudonym "Charlie Down" (keyboards, trombone, vocals). Founding members John Norwood Fisher, Angelo Moore, and Walter Kibby remain with the band as of 2015.
Faith No More

**Faith No More** is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979.[1] Before settling on their current moniker in 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men[1] and later Faith No Man.[2] Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Roddy Bottum and drummer Mike Bordin are the longest remaining members of the band, having been involved with Faith No More since its inception. The band underwent several lineup changes early in their career, along with some major changes later on. The current lineup of Faith No More consists of Gould, Bottum, Bordin, guitarist Jon Hudson, and vocalist Mike Patton.

After releasing six albums, Faith No More officially announced their breakup on April 20, 1998. They have since reunited, embarked on The Second Coming Tour from 2009–2012, and released their seventh studio album, *Sol Invictus*, in May 2015.[3]
Barbara Streisand

## Info

Barbara Streisand is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. Her career spans six decades. She has received numerous awards, honors, and tributes. She has been referenced many times in popular media. Most of her albums have gone at least gold, including live albums, compilations, and soundtracks. Numerous hit singles, several going at least gold. Most of her video albums have gone at least gold, some topping the charts.
Concrete Blonde

**Concrete Blonde** is an alternative rock band based in the United States. They were active from 1982 to 1995, from 2001 to 2004, and then reunited in 2010 and have been active since. They are best known for their 1990 album *Bloodletting*, their top 20 single "Joey", and Johnette Napolitano's distinctive vocal style.

Most of their singles were rock hits.
Art Blakey

## Info

Art Blakey was an American jazz musician and bandleader. He changed his name after his conversion to Islam. He worked with Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. His band included Wynton Marsalis. Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame inductee. Also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Greatly associated with the bebop movement.
Bert Sommer

**Bert William Sommer** (February 7, 1949 – July 23, 1990) was an American folk singer, songwriter and actor. He was briefly a member of baroque-pop group The Left Banke, co-writing and singing lead on the "Ivy Ivy"/"And Suddenly" single in 1967. At Woodstock, Sommer's performance of Simon & Garfunkel's "America" received a standing ovation.[2] He wrote "We're All Playing In The Same Band" at and about Woodstock, and his recording peaked at #48 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 on 12 September 1970.

Sommer also played Woof in the original Broadway production of *Hair* in 1969-70 (his hair is on the playbill for *Hair*)[3] and "Flatbush" of Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on The Krofft Supershow in 1976. He did not reprise the role in the second season.

Sommer died in Troy, New York on July 23, 1990, after a long battle with a respiratory illness. His last performance was in Troy on June 11, 1990, with his friend Johnny Rabb.[2]
10,000 Maniacs

## Info

10,000 Maniacs is an alternative rock band from New York State. They are named after a B-movie. They covered Tom Waits. Album *In My Tribe* went double platinum in the US. *Blind Man's Zoo* went platinum. *Our Time in Eden* went double platinum. Their *Unplugged* album went triple platinum. Several hit rock and alternative singles, with a cover of *Because the Night* by The Patti Smith Group almost making the top ten on the pop charts. They have been featured in many documentaries.
Chuck Brown

**Charles Louis "Chuck" Brown** (August 22, 1936 – May 16, 2012) was an American guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "the Godfather of Go-go".[1] Go-go is a subgenre offunk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid and late 1970s. While its musical classification, influences, and origins are debated, Brown is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music.[2]
Queen Jackrabbit

## Personality

**Good Traits**

* Kind
* Strong sense of justice
* Will attempt the diplomatic approach first, but not afraid to resort to violence
* Loyal to the end

**Bad Traits**

* Reckless
* Stubborn
* Often dishonest if she thinks it will help those whom she loves
* Easily flattered

## Appearance

* Short, silky gold fur
* Very long tail
* Easily recognized by her unusual purple eyes

NOT drawn by me, drawn by Ash-Dragon-wolf from DeviantArt. Just chose this image because it looked like Jackie ^.^Queen Jackrabbit and King Arctica, also by Ash-Dragon-wolf.Queen Jackrabbit and King Arctica, by TwilightTheEevee from DeviantArt.
Babes in Toyland

**Babes in Toyland** is an American punk rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1987. The band was formed by Oregon native Kat Bjelland (lead vocals and guitar), with Lori Barbero (drums) and Michelle Leon (bass), who was later replaced by Maureen Herman in 1992.

Between 1989 and 1995, Babes in Toyland released three studio albums; *Spanking Machine* (1990), the commercially successful *Fontanelle* (1992), and *Nemesisters* (1995), before becoming inactive in 1997 and eventually disbanding in 2001. While the band was inspirational to some performers in the riot grrrl movement in the Pacific Northwest, Babes in Toyland never associated themselves with the movement.

In August 2014, Babes In Toyland announced that they would be reuniting.[1]
Dolly Parton

## Info

Phenomenally popular country musician with numerous bestselling albums since the sixties. Numerous singles on multiple charts in several countries. Compilation, live, and soundtrack albums have all been bestsellers. Sesame Street character Polly Darton is based on her.

## Parody

She has been oft parodied for her large breasts.
April Wine

## Info

Canadian rock band phenomenal in their homeland. *Harder...Faster* and *The Nature of the Beast* both went gold in the US. *You Could Have Been A Lady* was a top forty US hit. Other hits include *Roller* and *Just Between You and Me.* Member Jim Clench later worked for Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Loverboy. Opened for Nazareth, The Rolling Stones, Styx, and Rush. Multiple halls of fame.
Black Sabbath

## Info

Black Sabbath is a hard rock band led by Ozzy Osbourne whose style mingled in the dark arts. They are considered to be the first "doom metal" band. Osbourne left in 1980 and was replaced by Ronnie James Dio, changing their style from gothic to power metal. Their *N.I.B.* has yet to be revealed what it stands for. *War Pigs* is a protest song. *The Wizard* is about their drug dealer at the time. *Sweet Leaf* begins with a loop of guitarist Toni Iommi choking on a joint. Their song *Black Sabbath* is one of only a few instances where the song title is the same as the album title and band name. Several albums have gone at least gold. *Paranoid* has gone four times platinum. Live album *Reunion* went platinum. Compilation *We Sold Our Soul For Rock and Roll* went double platinum. Several hit singles. *Iron Man* is about a man who goes back in time to prevent the apocalypse, only to cause the very end of the world he sought to prevent.

## Genres

Stoner Metal

Psychedelic Rock

Power Metal

Doom Metal

## Songs

N.I.B.

War Pigs/Luke's Wall

Paranoid

The Wizard

Iron Man

## Gaming

*Paranoid* was remixed fro automobile racing video game *Forza Motorsport.*

Black Sabbath is referenced in *Homestar Ruiner* for the Wii, a game based on popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Bobby Brown

**Robert "Bobby" Brown** (born February 5, 1969)[1] is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the R&B and pop group New Edition, from its inception in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1985 following a period of misbehavior and rebellious behavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album in 1988, *Don't Be Cruel*, which spawned a number of hit singles including the self-penned "My Prerogative", which became his signature hit. Brown had a string of top ten hits on various *Billboard* charts between 1986 and 1993. Brown is noted as a pioneer of new jack swing, a fusion of R&B.

From 1992 to 2007 Brown was married to the pop singer Whitney Houston, with whom he had a child, Bobbi Kristina Brown (1993–2015). The couple starred in the reality show *Being Bobby Brown*. Houston died in 2012.

## Parody

Brown is referenced in the Strong Bad Email *portrait*, from the makers of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Don McLean

## Info

Folk musician best known for his epic hit *American Pie*, written about the 1959 plane crash which killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper in what became immortalized as "The Day the Music Died". There have been many different interpretations of the lyrics, and McLean himself refuses to explain them, saying they are poetry. Several other hit singles during the seventies and beyond including *Crying* at number five and *Vincent* at number twelve. Album *American Pie* was a chart topper. *Don McLean* made it to number 23. *Chain Lightning* made it to number 28. He had even more hit singles on the adult contemporary chart.

## Parody

*American Pie* was wrewritten by Weird Al Yankovic as *The Saga Begins*, about Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

## Influences

Buddy Holly

The Big Bopper

Ritchie Valens

The Monotones

The Lovin' Spoonful
Barry McGuire

## Info

Folk rock musician best known for his protest song *Eve of Destruction*. The song is referenced in *Ball of Confusion* by The Temptations. McGuire is also referenced in *Creeque Alley* by The Mamas and the Papas, with whom he recorded a version of *California Dreamin'*. Influenced Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Starred in the musical *Hair*. Once performed with The Byrds in 2008 in a "Trippin' the 60s" tour.
Boston

## Info

Boston is a very popular hard rock band whose debut album sold phenomenally well upon release. Their album artwork is known for featuring a spaceship. The riff of their signature song *More Than A Feeling* is taken from *Louie Louie* by The Kingsmen and the chorus is influenced by *Walk Away Renee* by The Left Banke. Their success has led people to criticize their omission from the Hall of Fame. Their debut album has so many classic rock staples it can be considered a greatest hits. Despite this the band has an actual greatest hits, which obviously is mostly comprised of songs from their debut album.

## Genres

Hard rock

Progressive Rock

Pop Rock

## Songs

More Than a Feeling

Smokin'

Party

Rock and Roll Band

Amanda

Cool the Engines

Don't Look Back

Peace of Mind

Long Time

Feelin' Satisfied

We're Ready

It's Easy

Cant'cha Say

Hitch a Ride

Let Me Take You Home Tonight

Something About You (It Isn't Easy)

## Influences

The Left Banke

The Kingsmen

## Parody

Matt Chapman of Homestar Runner fame claims to have gotten confused about the Boston album covers and the covers of arcade game *Space Invaders*.
Fugazi

**Fugazi** is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1987. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty.

Fugazi are noted for their DIY ethical stance, manner of business practice,[1] and contempt towards the music industry.[2]

Fugazi have performed numerous worldwide tours, produced six studio albums, a film and a comprehensive live series, gaining the band critical acclaim and success around the world.[3]Fugazi has been on indefinite hiatus since 2003.

Phenomenal in Britain.

## Parody

Fugazi is referenced in popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner
Big Head Todd and the Monsters

**Big Head Todd and the Monsters** is a rock band formed in 1984 in Colorado. The band has released a number of albums since 1989 with their 1993 album *Sister Sweetly* going platinumin the United States. The band has developed a sizable live following especially in the Mountain States of the United States. Tributed Led Zeppelin. Featured Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic. Covered The Rolling Stones. Single *Resignation Superman* was a minor hit and their other albums were rock hits. Album *Sister Sweetly* was a minor hit. *Stratagem* made the top forty. *Beautiful World* was a minor hit. *Riviera* was a minor hit.

## Genres

Alternative

Blues Rock

Funk Rock

Country Rock

Folk Rock

Jazz Rock
Buddy Holly and the Crickets

## Info

Early rock and roll group whose lead vocalist died in a 1969 plane crash that also killed Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. This would go on to be immortalized in the folk rock hit *American Pie* by Don McLean as "the day the music died". The name Crickets was part of the inspiration for the name The Beatles. Power pop band Weezer performed a song called *Buddy Holly*. Initially only Holly was inducted. However, it was much later discovered that when *Smokey Robinson* had been inducted, by not including his backing group the Miracles, they had violated their rule of requiring the artist's first record to have been released at least 25 years prior when Robinson's solo career started much later. This resulted in a special committee which inducted long neglected backing groups, including the Crickets. The Crickets were sometimes known as the "Chirping Crickets". Holly was only 22 at the time of his death.

## Songs

Peggy Sue

That'll Be the Day

Oh Boy

Rave On

Not Fade Away

Maybe Baby

It's So Easy
Better Than Ezra

## Info

Alternative band whose debut album *Deluxe* went platinum. They are best known for their top forty hit *Good*. They had several other rock hits, with *Good* being a chart topper. The song ultimately went platinum. Album *Before the Robots* did well on the indie charts. *Paper Empire* did well on the rock charts. *All Together Now* also did well on the rock charts. *Desperately Wanting* was also a top forty hit as well as *Rosealita* and *At the Stars.*
Cocteau Twins

## Info

The Cocteau Twins were a Scottish post punk group phenomenal in their native Britain. Influenced by The Birthday Party, Sex Pistols, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Noted for their use of mouth music. Compared to Gene Loves Jezebel. Member Elizabeth Fraser went on to work on the *Lord of the Rings* films. Three albums made the Hot 100 in the US and another made it to number 109. *Carolyn's Fingers, Iceblink Luck,* and *Heaven or Las Vegas* were all rock hits in the US.

## Genres

Post punk

Goth rock
Death Angel

## Info

Thrash metal band and a part of the Bay Area thrash scene of the nineties. Performed with Megadeth. Covered Kiss. Compared themselves to Iron Maiden. Influenced by U2. Produder Max Norman had previously worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Megadeth. They also toured with Megadeth as well as Slayer and Anthrax. Former members of Death Angel formed a band called Swarm, which covered The Doors. Performed at a benefit show for Testament frontman Chuck Billy. Recorded at the studio of Dave Grohl of Nirvana.
Dinosaur Jr.

## Info

Alternative rock band from the nineties noted for helping spur the movement through their performance of 60s/70s inspired rock. Influenced by Black Sabbath, The Replacements, and Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Originally known as Dinosaur until a supergroup known as The Dinosaurs sued them. This supergroup had featured members of Country Joe and the Fish, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. Covered The Cure. Supported by Nirvana. Toured with The Jesus and Mary Chain and Blur. Broke up in 1997, but reunited in 2005. Covered The Stooges. Appeared on *The Late Show.* Also influenced by The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. Influenced Nirvana and Pixies. Enjoyed speed metal bands such as Motörhead. Also influenced by Ramones and John Fogerty.
Alanis Morrissette

## Info

Folk rock musician whose *Jagged Little Pill* is considered a breakthrough album and helped spur the album rock revival of the nineties. Phenomenal throughout the decade, with all of her albums going at least gold, *Jagged Little Pill* going diamond. Her Unplugged album went gold. Numerous hit singles in the nineties and beyond, with *Ironic* making gold status.
Chicago

## Info

Chicago is a rock band whose popularity spans from the sixties to eighties. Their version of *I'm A Man*, originally performed by The Spencer Davis Group, is considered to be proto-metal. Frontman Peter Cetera had the hit *Glory of Love* during his solo career. Fans are divided between their jazzy early years and their ballad-laden later years. *25 or 6 to 4* is about writer's block, not drug addiction as is commonly believed. Some have criticized Chicago for changing from a jazz rock band to a pop rock band, citing their early work as being more sophisticated. Many complained for years about Chicago's omission from the Hall of Fame.

## Genres

Hard Rock

Jazz Rock

Pop Rock

Soft Rock

## Songs

I'm A Man

Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away

25 or 6 to 4

You're the Inspiration

If You Leave Me Now

Saturday in the Park

Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is

Just You N Me

Make Me Smile (Children Play in the Park)

Questions 67 and 68 (Can This Feeling That We Have Together)

Beginnings

Feelin' Stronger Every Day

Baby What A Big Surprise
Brian Ferry

**Bryan Ferry**, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, songwriter and musician born in Washington, Tyne and Wear. His vocal style has been described as an "elegant, seductivecroon".[2] He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style; according to *The Independent*, in common with his contemporary David Bowie, he influenced a generation with both his music and his appearance.[3]

Ferry came to prominence as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the glam art rock band Roxy Music, achieving three number one albums and ten top ten singles in the UK between 1972 and 1982. Their singles included "Virginia Plain", "Street Life", "Love is the Drug", "Dance Away", "Angel Eyes", "Over You", "Oh Yeah", "Jealous Guy" and "More Than This". Ferry began his solo career in 1973. His solo hits included "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall", "Let's Stick Together" and "This Is Tomorrow". After disbanding Roxy Music, Ferry concentrated on his solo career, releasing further singles such as "Slave to Love" and "Don't Stop the Dance".

As well as being a prolific songwriter himself, Ferry has also gained attention for his many cover versions of other artists' songs and for his re-working of standards, especially from the Great American Songbook, in albums such as *These Foolish Things* (1973), *Another Time, Another Place* (1974) and *As Time Goes By* (1999). When his sales as a solo artist and as a member of Roxy Music are combined, Ferry has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.[4]
Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band

## Info

Bruce Springsteen is a legendary rocker from New Jersey. His *Born in the U.S.A.* is not supposed to be a patriotic song, but rather an anti-war song. His backing group The E. Street Band was inducted many years later as recipients of the Award for Musical Excellence, a replacement for the "sidemen" category. The award had previously only been awarded to individuals who performed in support of famous musicians, but has since been changed to include backing groups after several backing groups were retroactively inducted in a special committee to account for various controversies including the fact that early pop and rhythm and blues musician Sam Cooke should have been inducted with his backing group The Miracles as his solo work had actually been too recent to warner him eligible to be inducted alone (to be eligible for induction, an artist's first record has to have been released at least 25 years prior). The band's name comes from an actual street in New Jersey, although only one band member lived there. He wrote *Because the Night*, later successfully covered by Pat Benatar, and *Blinded By the Light*, later covered by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Also covered by the Earth Band, Springsteen wrote *For You*. He is considered a heartland rocker despite not being from the heartland himself. This is due to his songs being mostly about bluecollar culture. It has been noted by many that his hit *Radio Nowhere* sounds like *8675309/Jenny* by Tommy Tutone. However, Tutone has expressed that he does not wish to file suit for copyright infringement.

Springsteen is considered a hero in his home state.

## Genres

Hard Rock

Blues Rock

Country Rock

## Songs

Born in the USA

Dancing in the Dark

Born to Run

Glory Days

I'm on Fire

Hungry Heart

Thunder Road

Atlantic City

Cover Me

Cadillac Ranch

Radio Nowhere

## Parody

Springsteen has been referenced several times on popular internet cartoon series Homestar Runner.
Elmore James

## Info

Blues musician noted as the "King of the slide guitar". Influenced countless blues and rock musicians including The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, *Canned Heat*, and Fleetwood Mac. Others include George Thorogood and the Destroyers, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Allman Brothers Band.
Freddie King

## Info

Freddie King was a blues musician who influenced many artists including Eric Clapton and Fleetwood Mac. They are mentioned in the Grand Funk Railroad song *We're An American Band*. Although his first single wasn't until 1956 and his first album wasn't until 1961, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an early influence.
Cyndi Lauper

## Info

Cyndi Lauper is a pop singer who has been honored, awarded, and tributed many times. Album *She's So Unusual* went six times platinum. *True Colors* went double platinum. *A Night to Remember* went gold. *At Last* was also a hit album. *Bring Ya to the Brink* nearly made the top forty. Compilation *Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some* went gold. Numerous hit singles. *Girls Just Want to Have Fun* went platinum. *Time After Time* went gold. *True Colors* went platinum. *Change of Heart* went gold. *I Drove All Night* went gold. A part of charity supergroup USA for Africa. Live album *Live...at Last* went gold.

## Genres

Pop

New Wave

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied Cyndi Lauper with *Girls Just Want to Have Lunch*

Lauper was referenced in an episode of *Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People*, from the creators of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner
Gary Numan

## Info

Synthpop musician best known for his hit *Cars*. Also had a chart topper with *Are Friends Electric*. His band is called the Tubeway Army. *Cars* is cited as the first full-length music video. Influenced Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Trent Renzor of Nine Inch Nails. His music has been featured in video gaming and sampled by other artists. Supported Margaret Thatcher and the British Conservative Party. Phenomenal in his native Britain. *The Pleasure Principle* was a hit album in the United States.

## Genres

New Wave

Synthpop
Dinah Washington

## Info

Blues musician known as "Queen of the Blues". Also performed soul and other genres. Influenced and covered by numerous artists including The Everly Brothers, who covered her *When Will I Be Loved*. Countless hits throughout the late forties, the entire fifties, and beyond. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence despite being primarily popular in the fifties.

## Genres

Blues

Soul
Billie Holiday

## Info

Swing vocalist with numerous hits throughout the prewar era. Her style revolutionized jazz. Several of her songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She had already won multiple Grammys. Inducted into multiple halls of fame. Honored and tributed many times. Diana Ross portrayed her in the film *Lady Sings the Blues*. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously awarded in 1987. Honorary postage stamp in 1994. One of VH1's top ten female rockers.
Alan Jackson

## Info

Country musician from Georgia. His debut album *Here in the Real World* went double platinum. *Don't Rock the Jukebox* went four times platinum. *A Lot About Livin' (and A Lot About Love)* went six times platinum. *Who I Am* also went quadruple platinum. *Everything I Love* went triple platinum. *High Mileage* went platinum. *Under the Influence* went platinum. *When Somebody Loves You* went platinum. *Drive* went quadruple platinum. *What I Do* went platinum. *Like Red on a Rose* went gold. *Good Time* went platinum. *The Greatest Hits Collection* went six times platinum. *Greatest Hits Volume II* went quadruple platinum. *34 Number Ones* went gold. Gospel album *Precious Memories* went platinum. Video album *Here in the Real World* went gold. *Livin', Lovin, and Rockin' That Jukebox* went platinum. *The Greatest Hits Video Collection* went platinum. *Greatest Hits Volume II, disc I* went platinum. Disc 2 went gold. His song *Mercury Blues* is about how much he wants to buy a Mercury. It was rewritten into Ford Truck Blues later on. Christmas album *Honky Tonk Christmas* went platinum. *Let it Be Christmas* went gold. Dominated the country charts in the nineties, with almost all his singles making it to the top ten. His success continued past the turn of the millennium and remains even to this day.

## Genres

Country

Southern Rock
Bad Brains

**Bad Brains** are an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk,[1][2][3] though the band's members have objected to this term to describe their music.[4] They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of other genres like funk,[5] heavy metal,[1] hip hop andsoul.[5] Bad Brains are followers of the Rastafari movement.[5]

Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name **Mind Power**,[5] Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than the music of many of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting non-punk style guitar riffs and solos into their songs.

Bad Brains have released nine studio albums (one of which is entirely composed of instrumental versions of their past material). The band broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different singers or drummers. Since 1998, the "classic" lineup of singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer, and drummer Earl Hudson(H.R.'s younger brother) has reunited, albeit performing sporadically.
Blondie

## Info

Originally the name of the group, due to lead singer Debbie Harry being blond herself, she took the name as her own. Provided the rap-rock hit *Rapture*, which samples several rap songs. *Heart of Glass* has a line that had to be censored for its single version.

## Genres

Rap Rock

Hard Rock

Disco

Punk

Alternative

New Wave

Synthpop

Pop Rock

## Songs

Heart of Glass

Call Me

One way or Another

The Tide is High

Rapture