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Luther Vandross 2005 Deaths

Luther VandrossAge: 54 Grammy Award–winning R&B singer who started his career singing backup vocals for stars such as David Bowie, Ringo Starr, and Barbra Streisand. In his trademark…

Beryl Markham Biography

Beryl MarkhamaviatorBorn: 1902Birthplace: Leicester, England Beryl Markham’s parents moved to Kenya when she was three years old, and she spent most of her life in Africa. Her first love was…

The Jayhawks

Sound of Lies American After 10 years together, the Jayhawks were dealt a major blow in 1995 when key songwriter Mark Olson announced he was leaving to pursue a solo career. But instead…

Jimmy Smith

Angel Eyes: Ballads and Slow Jams Verve Aside from marking Smith's return to the recording studio, the influential organist's latest album brings together some of contemporary jazz's brightest…

Eels

Daisies of the GalaxyDreamWorks If you're looking for one of the most underrated songwriters of the past 10 years, you could start with E, the single-lettered frontman of the Eels. With his…

PJ Harvey Biography

PJ Harvey (Polly Jean Harvey)musicianBorn: 10/9/1969Birthplace: Yeovil, England Alternative rock musician known for her blunt, sexual, and darkly humorous songs. Originally part of a trio that…

Jeff Buckley Biography

Jeff Buckley singer, songwriterBorn: 11/17/1966 Son of songwriter Tim Buckley, he played guitar and sang vocals in various jazz, funk, and reggae bands before going solo in 1993. He released…

Dr. Dre Biography

Dr. Dre(Andre Young)musician and producerBorn: 2/18/1966Birthplace: Los Angeles Rap musician who pioneered “gangsta” rap and, with Ice Cube, formed the rap group, NWA, or Niggaz with Attitude…

Robbie Robertson Biography

Robbie Robertsonsongwriter, guitaristBorn: July 5, 1943Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Jaime Robbie Robertson, the guitarist and principal songwriter for the Band, Bob Dylan's onetime backup quintet,…

1970 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon and GarfunkelAlbum of the YearBridge Over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel (Columbia)Song of the Year“Bridge Over Troubled Water,”…