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Popular Male Latin Pop Singers - Eros Ramazzotti and Ricky Martin

There are that many male Latin pop singers who can boast of crossing over the boundaries of the music of their native country and America at the same time. But Eros Ramazzotti and Ricky Martin have done the impossible. Eros Ramazzotti and Ricky Martin are one of the most popular male Latin pop singers. Eros Ramazzotti is extremely popular across Europe especially in Germany, Italy and France. Ricky Martin is the first big Latin pop idol in America. These male Latin pop singers are just the biggest celebrities among other Latin performers.

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Who is the Most Popular Male Korean Pop Singer - Shinhwa or Ahn Jae Wook?

They are worshipped in their native Korea. They have sold more albums than the Beatles. Yet outside of Asia, they are not that well known - yet. Shinhwa and Ahn Jae Wook are one of the best male Korean bands and singers. As a matter of fact any male Korean pop singer wants to be like them. If you want to learn biography and discography of Shinhwa and Ahn Jae Wook then you have come to the right place. They are just the most popular Korean male singers.

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The Greatest Folk-Rock Bands and Singer-Songwriters of all Time

In the United States, the peak of popularity of folk-rock bands is likely between the mid-sixties and the mid-seventies. Arising initially from Bob Dylan and earlier musicians` folk-influenced music, folk-rock bands soon incorporated country music elements, inspired by Hank Williams and other prominent performers. Now in the new millennium, folk-rock is a hybrid of styles that still has its roots in simple themes.

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Who is the Most Popular Male English Pop Singer

The time was the late 1960's and the "British invasion" spearheaded by the Beatles, had opened the doors to many talented British act -- both groups and solo artists. It was great time for rock and roll and will probably never be repeated again. Talented singers both male and female had a chance to experiment and find their audience. The dream of many young British youth -- to be a famous male English pop singer!

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My Favorite Female Romanian Pop Singers

I could probably name all the female Romanian pop singers I know on one hand. But the ones I DO know about are quite talented. Similar to Hungary and other bordering countries, Romania's contemporary pop music is deeply influenced by Roma musicians, whose cafe music of World War II-era was modified into orchestral popular groups. We encourage all the readers of this article to listen to both male and female Romanian pop singers and get a feeling with what in minds of people who live in Europe.

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The Most Popular Female Turkish Pop Musicians

Female Turkish pop musicians rank right up there with female pop stars from Pakistan: you know they're out there, but you've never heard of them! Well, believe it or not, there ARE female Turkish pop musicians in the world. Some of them are Ajda Pekkan, Sertab Erener. They took part in "Eurovision". And for example Sertab Erener was the first on Eurovision Song Contest 2004. Sertab Erener was the first from female Turkish pop musicians who sang the song in English in "Eurovision".

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Female Latin Pop Singers - A Look at Shakira and Jennifer Lopez Singer

They have re-defined what female pop music is all about. Displaying style and grace and at the same time giving their fans exactly what they want. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez singer are two of the most famous female Latin pop singers. They are extremely popular in Latin America and the United States as well. Shakira is a five-time Grammy winner and Jennifer Lopez runs a career as an actress also. If you like Latin music then you will love these female Latin pop singers.

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Who's the Most Popular Male British Pop Singer?

Great Britain is a country where men are traditionally more concerned about their appearance than women. When you are in Britain, you see that all men tend to look like they're posing for a magazine cover - ideal hair style, nice shave, and faultlessly tailored suites. Male British pop singers, like Joe Cocker and Phil Collins don't quite fit that groove. Not much to look at but extremely popular all over the world, who knows for sure which one is the most popular male British pop singer.

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My favorite Female English Pop Singers

Female English pop singers are like icons of everything English for many people. For men and women they are the United Kingdom and what they think about Patsy Kensit and Victoria Beckham is also thought about Buckingham Palace, Windsor family and Big Ban. And it should be said that they are worth being proud of and they create quite sexy image of the United Kingdom.

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Jang Nara - The Most Famous Female Korean Pop Singer

In their native land they are entertainment icons, selling bushel loads of albums and selling out concerts where ever they perform. Jang Nara and Lee Jung-Hyun are the most popular female Korean pop singers. As a matter of fact every female Korean pop singer endeavors to be like them. If you want to learn biography and discography of Jang Nara and Lee Jung-Hyun then you have come to the right place. They are just the best Korean female singers.

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Who is the Most Talented Female British Pop Singer?

How is it to be a star in a country where traditionally people were trying not to behave unusually when they can be seen? British people are very friendly and they will always help you to find the nearest post office, but they will not be happy if you begin to talk to them in a train. How is it to be a female British pop singer, like Emma Bunton or Rachel Stevens for example?

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Female Pop Pianists - The Few, The Proud, The Talented

Piano rock which is also described as "piano pop" is a type of style which is not widely known these days. Different styles that are oriented on guitar are more numerous today. Of course, there are male and female pop pianists like Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow and Natalie Merchant. And luckily, piano once again is getting popular with a wider audience and the number of artists in piano pop is increasing.

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The History of ABBA

Are they the band you love to hate, or the band you hate to love? Whatever your position is, the fact remains that ABBA is Sweden's biggest export. They made their millions during the height of the disco craze of the mid-to-late 70's and ever since the group or it's individual members have been mining ABBA gold ever since. Love them or hate them, let's take a look at the ABBA history and ABBA discography.

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Male Italian Pop Singer Angelo Branduardi Has All the Right Moves

Italian pop music is popular in the world because of the melodious songs, rhythmical melodies and original sound of the Italian lyrics that are combined with the music in the best way. Some celebrities of 1980s who were involved in pop music such as Adriano Celentano, Toto Cutugno, Den Harrow, Al Bano and many others were the stars of the international pop stage. The most extraordinary male Italian pop singer among them is Angelo Branduardi, who is a success at working and composing many popular songs.

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Famous Pakistani Singers - Nazia and Zoheb Hassan and Haroon

Call me silly, but I just can't imagine that Pakistan has any popular singers. With all the problems in that country how do they find time for rock and roll? Well, I stand corrected. Nazia and Zoheb Hassan is one of the most popular Pakistani duos and Haroon is one of the most popular Pakistani singers. Learn the biography and discography of these Pakistani singers. Haroon, Nazia and Zoheb Hassan brought life in Pakistani pop music. Their influence upon later Pakistani performers can't be underestimated.

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Show Me a Male Australian Pop Singer

Australia - the "land down under". Just because it's kind of out of the way, doesn't mean Australia isn't home to some great talent!! Australia is a homeland of many famous singers and actors. Jason Donovan is a famous male Australian singer! So is Bruce Woodley! They are the most striking examples of a male Australian pop singer. If you want to learn the biography and discography of these two famous singers then you don't need to look any further - this site is just what you need.

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The Cross-Over Success of Female Russian Pop Singers

Who'd have thought that one of Russia's biggest exports had to do with music? If you don't like T A T U, you don't like Russian pop music. It is as simple as that. Following a hype-confounding pregnancy and a split from their ex-producer Ivan Shapovalov, the two young female Russian pop singers of T A T U have rejoined and taken power of their own future. Now they are back with an assortment of songs brighter, bigger and better than their English-language debut, "200mph in the Wrong Lane".

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Legendary Male Russian Pop Singers

Male Russian pop singers? You mean they exist?? Of course they do! The only problem is you haven't heard of them yet! But within the Soviet Union, they rival the popularity of even the Beatles! Russian pop music is an assemblage of the new music that developed in Russian Federation after the fall of the Soviet Union. The old rock`n` roll spirits have been revived there. From enigmatic male pop singers from Siberia to splendorous pop ensembles from Moscow - this is great and astonishing pop music from the Wild East!

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Male Romanian Pop Singers -- Superstars at Home But Gaining Popularity Abroad

What is it with Romanian pop music that appears to catch the attention of millions of people around the world? Even while so many people are so sure that in their life they would never endorse or like a pop song, when they suddenly catch the tunes of Romanian pop music they become immediately hooked. Male Romanian pop singers - even though they are superstars at home, they're gaining popularity abroad.

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How Many Male Turkish Pop Musicians are They

So when is the last time you heard a song on the Billboard Top ten that was performed by male Turkish pop musicians? Probably not very recently. But that doesn't matter, because Tarkan and Mustafa Sandal are the two names of male Turkish pop musicians very well-known in the international world of pop music. Their music gained thousands of fans in Europe and the rest of the world due to the remarkable mixture of Western harmonies and technological developments with Eastern exotic: Turkish folk songs and Arabic melodies. They never fail to surprise us with their new creations, which top the world charts, and maybe one day the charts in the US as well.

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Smooth Jazz Singers with Voices Smooth as Silk -- Norah Jones and Jeffery Osborne

They have been referred to as "smooth as silk". Their voices akin to wisps of smoke. Norah Jones and Jeffrey Osborne are two of the brightest and most smooth jazz singers. These two multi-Grammy Award winners are undisputed jazz stars so if you want to learn much interesting about Norah Jones and Jeffrey Osborne then you have come to the right place. Learn biography and discography of these smooth jazz singers.

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French Music and Male French Pop Singer Johnny Hallyday

The famous male French pop singer Johnny Hallyday celebrates the 50th anniversary of his musical career. Great many years passed from the moment when he appeared on the stage for the first time, but till now the history of the modern French pop and rock music is impossible to be completed without this remarkable singer. He worked together with many famous musicians such as Jean Jacques Goldman and many others.

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Piano Rock Pioneers Helped Change the Face of Rock and Roll Music

Piano rock is not that old music style your parents or grandparents listened to. It first surfaced in the mid-1950's. At that time, piano rock pioneers such as Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis were creating a new style of music. The main difference of this style is that it is the piano which plays the main role and not the guitar as it is in rock and roll. Modern rock piano players still use most of the techniques of those times.

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of European Boy Bands

European boy bands have long suffered the stereotype of being pretty to look at but short on talent. Kind of like European girl bands. Just to prove the critics wrong, 5ive and Boyzone are one of the most popular European boy bands. These two bands enjoyed international success worldwide mostly in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. At this site you will find much interesting about European boy bands such as 5ive and Boyzone, for example their biography and discography.

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There actually is a Male New Zealand Pop Singer - His Name is Andrew Fagan

If I mention the words "New Zealand" to you; what do you think of? Lots of sheep and endless miles of undeveloped territory? Well, believe it or not, in between all that acreage and livestock is a growing music industry. Andrew Fagan and Neil Mullane Finn are one of the most popular New Zealand singers. Andrew Fagan is an outstanding male New Zealand pop singer. Neil Mullane Finn is also well known in New Zealand, Great Britain and Australia. As a matter of fact any beginner male New Zealand pop singer tries to be like them.

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A Profiler of Female New Zealand Pop Singer, Ms. Holly Valance

You've probably heard their music dozens of times but you didn't even realize who it was you were tapping your toes to. Holly Valance and Brooke Fraser are one of the most famous female New Zealand pop singers. Here you will learn the biography and discography of these two famous singers. Any female New Zealand pop singer tries to be like Holly Valance and Brooke Fraser. If you like New Zealand music then you should read this page.

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The Brilliant Career of the female French Pop Singer Patricia Caas

France is a country of rich musical culture. It has presented to the world a number of talented musicians, whose names will be included in history of international entertainers. Female French pop singer - Patricia Caas is one of the most popular. Other New young talents appear and they also are worthy of notice, such as for example, actress and pop singer Elisa Tovati, and many others.

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Annie Lennox and the "Eurythmics"

Annie Lennox was the co-founder with her then husband Dave Stuart of the mega-successful pop group the "Eurythmics". During the 1980's when most female rockers were wearing coffered hair and lots of make-up, Annie Lennox was going against the grain with her simple looks and unique voice. The "Eurythmics" was a real legend of the 1980's. Annie Lennox's biography is rather interesting. She sang both alone and in this group. Annie Lennox's discography is very wide and many songs from her discs are very famous and popular all over the world.

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There are Many Male Pop Pianists Today

The Piano pop (or piano rock) style has been recognized since 50's of the 20th century. And at the beginning this style was represented mostly by male pop pianists and there were no female artists. But these days the piano pop situation is different and continues to evolve. Besides such well-known figures as Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel there are also well-known female pop pianists like Sheryl Crow.

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A Canadian Pop Singers Review - Not Much on Quantity But Big On Quality

Quick, without thinking, how many Canadian pop singers can you name? Celine Dion? Robert Goulet? Did I miss anyone?? Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, but the country isn't exactly top heavy when it comes to pp singers. There are two official languages: French and English. Actually there is very little indigenous population; most people came there soon after the Europeans populated America. A Canadian pop singers review is order. It just might not be very long.

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Country Rock Singers - A Breed A Part

Country rock music - sounds strange, but so intriguing, and ohhh so enjoyable! Cheerful and optimistic country, together with hard rock sounds create a very interesting mixture that sells out stadiums and sells bushels of cd's. It appeared not so long time ago, but there are lots of fans of this music. These people know that country rock singers like Lynyrd Skynyrd sing traditional country tunes with a heck of a twist.

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Kylie Minogue - The "Land Down Under's" most Famous Female Australian Pop Singer

They are HOT. Kylie Minogue and Natalia Imbruglia have fantastic bodies, gorgeous lips and other assets including a great voice and the knowledge of how to combine all these elements into a hit image. Australia is a homeland of many famous people in show business. Kylie Minogue and Natalia Imbruglia are one of the most striking examples of a female Australian pop singer. If you want to learn biography and discography of these two famous and beautiful Australian singers then you have come to the right place.

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A Visit with Female Argentine Pop Singer Natalia Oreiro

Natalia Oreiro and Mercedes Sosa are two of the greatest female Argentine pop singers ever. They have successfully combined their voices and hot bodies with an uncanny ability to produce hit songs. Learn their discography and biography at this site. If you like the Latino beat then you must fall in love with the music of one or the other female Argentine pop singer. Natalia Oreiro and Mercedes Sosa are very good examples of international success.

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European Girl Groups - Spice Girls and Atomic Kitten Opened Many Door for Today's Acts

They are all older now, and have since broken up and gone their separate ways. But at the height of their popularity, the Spice Girls were a phenomenon as big as or bigger than the Beatles. They created a world of opportunities for the European girls groups that followed. Bands like All Saints, Atomic Kitten and many others owe a great deal to the international success of the Spice Girls.

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The Long Hard Road to Becoming a Famous Female Italian Pop Singer

Old and modern Italian music is valued highly in different parts of the planet. Italian performers and composers of the modern music are known everywhere. Female Italian pop singer Romina Power, disco celebrity of the 80's Dora Carofiglio, the participants of the prestigious festival San Remo festival -- Eros Ramazzotti, Marisa Zenima Granieri, Mariella Nava, Toto Cutugno and many more gained the respect of the international audience because of their original music, beautiful voices and talents.

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US Boy Bands - Real Talent or Just Good Looks??

The Backstreet Boys and NSync are two of the most popular US boy bands ever. The Backstreet Boys have set and sold a lot of records. In fact, according to Guinness Book of World Records; the Backstreet Boys was named the biggest boy band in history. The band is among highest-paid live entertainers in the world. NSync was also very popular boy band. But the question remains? Do they have real talent or do they just look good? You be the judge.

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Modern Piano Rock Differs From Music of Piano Rock Pioneers

Piano rock is a part of the rock-n-roll movement that began in 1950s. Unlike classic rock compositions which are based on guitar this style compositions were (and are) based on piano. Such famous artists as Ray Charles were the actual piano rock pioneers. Jerry Lee Lewis was also one of them - his interesting manner to perform is still used by famous modern piano rock musicians like Elton John or Ben Folds.

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Madonna Singer - Maybe the Most Well-Known Singer/Performer in the World

It's pretty safe to say that America has grown up with Madonna. She started out as a brash, 19 year old upstart and matured into the 40-something woman that he is today. She has been more fortunate than most; her music is still popular, still cutting edge and still selling incredibly well. There are many web sites about her on the internet. There you can find all the latest information her, ranging from a Madonna biography and Madonna discography to the latest news in her life and the list of her future concerts. On some web sites you can even listen to her songs in mp3 and order a CD with the latest albums.

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The Prince Singer

The Prince Singer was one of the brightest, indisputable, influential, and popular actors of the eighties. We all know his name but not everyone knows about the Prince biography and career. The Prince albums are popular, but his personal life is a secret to many people. He has managed to keep his life a secret from people better than any other public personality.

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A Review of the Most Popular Female American Soul Musicians

Female American soul musicians grow in number day by day. They have all the right moves. Great voices, even hotter bodies. And they know how to combine the two in order to achieve the maximum effect with their audiences all over the world. The new names in the soul music style appear every week, but not everybody can achieve success of Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu! What made them so popular? Pretty faces and nice voices are not enough for success. Let's try to see something that made them so popular!

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The Asia Band is Actually From England

They were perhaps the first "corporate" rock band in history. Individual members of some of rock and rolls biggest groups, joining together to write great music and sell millions of albums. Members of Asia band is from Great Britain. It is still one of the most popular and successful European supergroups. There are many Asia albums and singles which are rather famous. They are: "Asia", "Alpha", "Astra", "Aqua", "Aria", "Arena" and "Aura". Nowadays it is not a problem to find information about Asia history and cultural references.

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A Punk Rock Bands Review - The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Punk Rock Movement

One of the earliest books on punk rock - "The Boy Looked at Johnny" by Tony Parsons and Julie Burchill published in 1977 - stated the punk movement to be already over with the subtitle reading: The Obituary of Rock and Roll. The title copied a lyric from the first track of the 1975 Patti Smith album "Horses". Learn more about the history and evolution of punk rock in our punk rock bands review.

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An Easy-to-Learn Introduction to Heavy Metal and Heavy Metal Rock Bands

Many people believe that of all rock and roll's countless forms, heavy metal is the most intense in terms of volume, theatricality, and machismo. There are myriads of heavy metal rock bands as well as stylistic variations on core sound of heavy metal, but they are all bound together by a dependence on loud, distorted guitars and simple, pounding rhythms. Not to mentions thousands of young girls who follow the bands around and offer free sex and drug to the band members. It's an ugly job but someone has to do it.

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The British Pop Idol Show Created the Template That all its Imitators Followed

There were several seasons of British Pop Idol show which showed many talented people. And all the British Pop Idol show winners became very popular. But what is more interesting about British Pop Idol show is that it led to a beginning of similar shows in many different countries. Soon after the original version American Idol, Canadian Idol and Australian Idol shows followed, and all were huge hits. In fact, American Pop Idol is so popular that it shows no signs of slowing down.

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Everyone knows Elvis Prestley Singer

There is probably nothing in that world that can be compared with the huge popularity of Elvis Presley singer. For millions of people world wide; he became a Rock-n-Roll icon. Even today Elvis Presley songs beat all the records - sales are still enormous. In fact Elvis Presley is probably making more money now that he is dead then when he was alive and still performing. The Elvis Presley biography is also very interesting - many people try to find as much as possible about the favorite singer who revolutionized rock and roll.

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Erasure -- Don't Cancel Them Out Just Yet

Erasure has been on the scene for 20 years already but their music is still quite popular with young people and those who are in their 40`s as well. They always managed to be different for their fans, creating music that managed to change with the times. The secret of the group is probably in the formation of Erasure - when two really talented and persistent individuals found each other and realized they had something in common.

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Oasis - Ten Years old and Still Going Strong!

They figured if they produced music that they themselves enjoyed maybe some of the public would also. What an understatement! Oasis is one of the premier bands in rock and roll. Unassuming to a fault - today Oasis is a unit of 4 guys who have been making music for us for more than 10 years already. There is always something about them in the tabloids so it is not easy to forget about Oasis. It is impossible to erase them from the British and world music history, because they continue to entertain and please their fans all over the world.

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Avril Lavigne - Spring and Fruits all Year Long

Avril Lavigne - with her doe eyes and full lips lips -- is a very pretty and sexy girl, loved by her fans and music listeners the world over. She is very sweet and sounds great. She is so young, wild and ambitious. It is hard to say whether she is a child yet or a grown-up already. Avril Lavigne is heard everywhere. Avril Lavigne albums, biography and lifestyle are anything, but ordinary.

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Cream - One of the Greatest Rock Bands of All Time

After the band split in November 1968, the three musicians of Cream didn't perform again together until 1993, when the band was inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and performed at the introduction ceremony. The band joined up in May 2005 to stage the four shows at the London's Royal Albert Hall, where their final concerts were held in 1968. Since then the members of Cream have decided to get together again - at least temporarily and record a new album.

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A Waste of Rock and Roll Talent -- A Look at the Rise and Fall of Nirvana

He had it all. Kurt Cobain - frontman for the grunge-band Nirvana, had tapped into something few singer/songwriters are ever able to: the conscious of middle-American youth. Millions of dollars, millions of albums. And he threw it all away. But like all great talent, Cobain is worth more now that he is dead. Since the death of the Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, the band released several albums. The first was released in 1994 and featured the band's harshly morbid performance for New York MTV Unplugged. The album contained guest appearances as well as cover versions of singles by the Leadbelly, Meat Puppets, David Bowie and The Vaselines.

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