Singers

Kelly Clarkson

"The Original American Idol" has her own talk show, is a judge on the voice

Aretha Franklin

"The Queen of Soul," she began singing gospel music at an early age and had several hit records with Atlantic, received numerous honors throughout her career

Dionne Warwick

-Trained in gospel music -R&B vocalist -Whitney Houston's cousin

Alanis Morissette

-autobiographical lyrics -singer/songwriter, known for her emotive soprano voice

Ray Charles

-pioneer in the genre of soul music during 1950s -fused rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with atlantic records -helped racially integrate country and pop music with ABC records - Played piano Genius of Soul

coolio

Also a chef, popular known by his stage name, best known for his Grammy winning single in 1995 Gangsta's Paradise

Snoop Dogg

Also an actor, rapper, released a self titled debut album

Ashanti

Also has done some acting, played Dorothy in the Muppets Wizard of Oz, released a self titled debut album in 2002

Missy Elliot

American rapper, has done several collaborations, was in a group called Sista

Little Richard

An African American rock-n-roll singer and recorded hit songs in the 50's, characterized by his frenetic piano playing, raspy shouted vocals, (the innovator, the originator, the architect of rock and roll)

Keith Sweat

An early figure in the new jack swing musical movement, had released 13 solo albums, discovered the group Silk

Smokey Robinson

An influential singer/songwriter with Motown. Got his nickname from his uncle, has golden green eyes

Rick Springfield

Australian musician, also an actor, had a number 1 hit in 1981

Steve Perry

Best known as a lead singer of a well known band in 1977, wasn't the original singer for this well known band, signing voice had been praised

Gloria Gaynor

Best known for having disco era hits, wrote a song that became an anthem of female emancipation, had a smash hit in 1978

Freddie Mercury

British singer, known for his flamoboyant stage persona, there is a movie that was based on his life

Lindi Ortega

Canadian country singer, voice described as a blend of Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash, spent nearly a decade as an independent artist, (Indi Lindi)

Celine DIon

Canadian singer, sang a song for an Oscar winning movie, renowned for her technically skilled vocals.

James Brown

Career lasted over 50 years, progenitor of funk music, last name is a color, (Godfather of soul)

Billie Holiday

Career spanning 26 years, known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills, had innotative influence on jazz music (Lady Day)

Shakira

Colombian singer, known her versatility in music. made her record debut album at age 13, (queen of Latin Music)

2Pac

Considered by many one of the most influential rappers of all time, noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, considered a symbol of resistance and activism against inequality

Katy Perry

Currently serves as a judge on American Idol, had her first child in August, rose to fame in 2008

Thalia

Did a duet with Tony Bennett, has sung songs in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog, referred to as the queen of Latin Pop.

Lady Gaga

Did a movie remake, known for her reinventions in both music and entertainment, has done a duet with Tony Bennet

Bow-wow

Discovered by Snoop Dogg, American Rapper, released his first album when he was 13

Tatiana

Does children music albums, has done Disney songs in Spanish, has hosted a children's television show

Elvis Costello

English singer and songwriter, has recorded and toured with the Attractions, his lyrics employ a wide vocabulary and frequent wordplay.

Adele

English singer, debut album released in 2008, an appearance on SNL boosted her career.

Rick Astley

English singer, had a single in 1987 that was a number 1 hit single in 25 countries, dad you hate this song

Elton John

English singer, plays piano, has received 5 Grammy awards,

Alejandro Fernandez

Father is a famous singer, has soled 20 million records Worlwide, nicknamed el Potrillo

Harry Belafonte

Folk singer of Jamaican and West Indian parentage who popularized calypso music in the mid-1950s. has recorded and performed in many genres of music, known for his banana boat song day-o, King of Calypso

Peter Gabriel

Former member of the British art-rock ensemble "Genesis" who later recorded a series of self-titled solo albums, English singer

Tiffany

Former teen icon, guest starred on several reality tv shows, sang I think were alone now

Joan Jett

Frontwoman of her band, mezzo-soprano vocal range, feminist icon throughout her career (described as the queen of rock and roll)

Janice Joplin

Grew up in a middle class family in Port Arthur (oil boom town); found liberation hanging out with the boys; tortured highschool experience; became a major Rock&Roll and pop star. Audience loved sexually charged performances; never recovered from tortured childhood - died of heroine addiction in wake of high school reunion, ELECTRICAL STAGE PRESENCE KNOWN FOR HER POWERFUL MEZZO SOPRANO VOCALS.

Sting

Had launched a solo career in 1985, English musician, lead singer of the Police

Dean Martin

Had recorded numerous contemporary songs, had his own tv show, crooning voice (the king of cool)

Phil Collins

Has a daughter who is also an actress, English drummer

Bobby Brown

Has collaborated with Teddy Riley, married a well known singer, starred in a reality show with his then wife in 2005.

Babyface

Has won 11 Grammy awards, did Grammy winning duet album with Tony Braxton, got his nickname because of his youthful look.

Mary Wells

Helped define Mowtown in the early 1960s, was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations and record shelves of mainstream America, one of Mowtown's first singing superstars, (Queen of Mowtown)

Ella Fitzgerald

Her scat singing style was virtuosic. noted for her purity in tone, had a career of nearly 60 years lady of song queen of jazz, lady ella

Billy Joel

His first major hit song is also his nickname, has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist, dropped out of high school to pursue a music career

Beyonce Knowles

Houston, TX singer; She rose to fame in the late 1990s, lead singer of trio before having a solo career

Bono

Irish singer, lyrics are known for their social and political themes, lead singer of a well known band

George Harrison

Known as the quiet Beatle would embrace Indian Culture, died of lung cancer

Paul McCartney

Known for his melodic approach to bass playing, was in a popular band in the 1960s, formed a band with his wife

Robert Palmer

Known for his powerful, distinctive, gritty, and soulful voice, had combined soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues, his involvement in the music industry began in the 1960s

Pitbull (rapper)

Known proffesionally by his stage name, is a rapper, records Latin hip hop,

Tom Petty

Lead vocalist of a band that was formed in 1976, also had a solo career, died of an accidental drug overdose

Barbara Streisand

Most awarded artist in history. By age 28 she had 2 oscars, 4 emmys, 10 grammies, 1 Tony Awards. 31 albums ranked in top 10, 10 years in the top 10 films. First woman to win the Golden Globe for Best Director of a film : Prince of Tides

Lenny Kravitz

Multi-instrumentalist, has won the Grammy award Best Male Rock Vocal Performance 4 years in a row, he incorporates different styles of music elements

Bruce Springsteen

New Jersey rocker __________ represents quintessential mainstream rock and roll with his hard rocking band, raw unsophisticated voice and working class lyrics.

Van Morrison

Northern Irish singer songwriter, known to be stubborn, was the lead singer of an Irish Rock band group called them

Celia Cruz

One of most popular Latin artists in the 20th century, Born in Cuba, has won 3 Latin Grammy awards, (La Guarachera de Cuba, Queen of Salsa, The Queen of Latin Music) (azucar)

Fats Domino

One of the first R&B artists to "cross-over" and become a pop artist. musical style was based on traditional rhythm and blues, American pianist

Frank Sinatra

One of the greatest entertainers in history; unique singing style & silky voice; starred in over 60 movies; led the Rat Pack during the 60s; created the role of the lead singer

Willie Nelson

One of the most influential figures in the progressive country movement, .one of the most recognized artists in country music, creates his own distinctive bland of country music

Kenny Loggins

Original Artist of "Footloose", King of movie soundtrack, a guitarist

Sheila E

Percussionist, singer for the George Duke Band, became a mainstream solo star in 1985.

Linda Ronstadt

Pop mega-star from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Recorded top selling Spanish language album in US history, "Canciones de mi padre."

Roy Orbison

Pop rockabilly. Known for his sunglasses, powerful voice. Tragic life. (Caruso of Rock) shyness and stage fright

Gwen Stefani

Primary song writer for the band no doubt, embarked a solo career in 2004, has won 3 Grammy awards

Iggy Pop

Punk rock singer and leader of the Stooges famous for his outrageous stage performances, which included flinging himself into the crowd, cutting himself with beer bottles, and rubbing himself with raw meat.

Jay-Z

Regarded as one of most influential hip hop artists, often cited as one the greatest rappers of all time, has collaborated with his wife

Usher

Released a self titled debut album in 1994, music is generally R and B, new york times had regarded him the most malleable R&B star

Ray Parker Jr

Sang a song for a popular movie, the song that he sang is also the title of a movie, it also a theme song

Ben E. King

Sang a song that was also a title of a movie, sang a song for a movie based off a Stephen King novel, was in a group called the Five Crowns

Sinead O'Connor

Shaved her head in defiance of society's beauty standards Sang a song written by Prince Irish Singer

Chaka Khan

She was dubbed the Queen of Funk and is also well known for singing the theme song for the public television program Reading Rainbows, career spanned nearly five decades

Tina Turner

Singer having early success with then-husband in the 1960s who later scored hit songs as a solo artist in the 1980s., (Queen of rock n roll). known for energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, career longevity

Jose Feliciano

Sings a well known Christmas song, has many international hits, plays the guitar

Enrique Inglesias

Sings in Spanish, began his career in the mid 1990s, King of Latin Pop

Jenni Rivera

Songs had themes of social issues, known for her work within the Regional Mexican genre, died in a plane crash in 2012

Luther Vandross

Tenor vocal range, has received 8 Grammy awards, lead singer of the group Change, velvet voice voice of the generation

Eric Clapton

The most influential of the young British guitarists who emerged during the mid-1960s. has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, has won 18 Grammy awards

Elvis Presley

United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977), regarded as one of the significant cultural icons of the 20th century (king of rock and roll)

Michael Jackson

Was a global figure in popular culture for over 4 decades, popularized complicated dance techniques, regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

Amy Winehouse

Was and English singer and songwriter, was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals, known for her eclectic mix of musical genres

Cher

Was in a duo with her then husband, known for her distinctive contralto singing voice, had adopted a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six decade long career (godess of pop)

Art Garfunkel

Was in a folk rock duo, sang the higher parts when he was in the duo, has also done a few movies

Jermaine Jackson

Was in a sibling band, had recorded duets with Whitney Houston, was the second vocalist in the sibling band.

Seal

Was married to a super model, a British singer songwriter, most celebrated song was released in 1994 (cost points to say the name of the song)

Tammi Terrell

Was the Star Singer for Mowtown Records, has done a few duets with Marvin Gaye, died at age of 24 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor

Don Henley

Was the drummer and co-lead vocalist of a well known band from 1971 until 1980, also had a solo career, founding member of this well known band (will cost points to reveal the band name)

Bonnie Tyler

Welsh singer, known for her distinctive husky voice, wrote her biggest hit in 1983total eclipse of heart

Eddie Van Halen

Widely recognized as a primary innovator in electric guitar performance. He was the guitarist for a heavy metal group and contributed the stinging guitar solo on "Beat It" from Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller.

Prince

Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, known for his flamboyant androgynous persona, known for his wide vocal range which included a far reaching falsetto and high pitched screams

John Lennon

Wore glasses, formed a band with his second wife, was in a well known band for 10 years before having a solo career

John Mellencamp

an American musician, singer-songwriter, painter, and actor. He is known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock, which emphasizes traditional instrumentation. He rose to superstardom in the 1980s while "honing an almost startlingly plainspoken writing style that, starting in 1982

Whitney Houston

celebrated singer, songwriter and actress named most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records in 2006, regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.

Ozzy Osbourne

established himself as a popular solo artist after being kicked out of an English Rock band, prince of darkness, is in a reality tv show with his wife, Godfather of metal

Neil Young

godfather of grunge, Canadian American singer, has received several Grammy awards

Glenn Frey

guitar, vocals of the Eagles, had a successful solo career, wrote most of his bands materials

Marvin Gaye

helped shaped the sound of Motown, has recorded duets with a few Motown artists, was the victim of a domestic homicide

Perry Como

most popular music; one of the crooners with Frank Sinatra; recorded exclusively for RCA Victor, Italian American Singer,

Norah Jones

singer songwriter, oldest daughter of Ravi Shankar, has won multiple awards, come fly away with me

Boy George

• An English singer-songwriter • • Known for his soulful voice and androgynous appearance Music is often classified as blue eyed soul