Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, died June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California), often referred to as The King of Pop, is the biggest-selling solo artist of all time, with over 750,000,000 sales. Jackson is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and double inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His awards include 8 Guinness World Records, 13 Grammy Awards, and 26 Billboard Awards. He is also credited for popularizing many physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk, and has influenced and spawned a whole generation of a wide variety of artists including Justin Timberlake, Buckethead, Mariah Carey, Usher, ICP, neyo, and Chris Brown among others.
Jackson's musical career began in 1967 as lead singer of The Jackson 5, when the group made their first recording with a local label before signing up with Motown Records in 1968. He made his first solo recordings in 1971 while still a member of the group. But it was Off the Wall (1979) which marked the start of his full-fledged solo career, and he formally parted with his siblings in 1984. In his solo career, Jackson recorded and co-produced the best-selling album of a...
2010-03-17 KiNDERGARTEN - rockin' Le Poisson Rouge on St. Patty's Day!
KiNDERGARTEN is the NYC-based rock-funk foursome with serious performance chops and a knack for hook-laden songwriting. With influences ranging from Lou Reed and David Bowie to Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Jackson, this band mixes what may sound familiar and turns it into irresistible funky rock that appeals to just about everyone! KG released their sophomore album Small earlier this year, which Blogcritics Magazine says will “knock your socks off with intriguing lyrics and awesome rock.â...
2010-03-19 David Garrett
German violinist David Garrett is "already the stuff of legend" writes BBC Music Magazine. His recordings feature works from some of the great composers like Vivaldi and Bach. But he also draws from some more contemporary composers: Metallica, Michael Jackson and Bill Withers among others.
2010-03-21 Jake Shimabukuro
Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) players and composers. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best- selling Gently Weeps. After taping dozens of U.S. and overseas performances Jake chose these tracks as representing "the best of the best" of his live playing. Every track reveals a...
2010-03-22 Jake Shimabukuro
Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) players and composers. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best- selling Gently Weeps. After taping dozens of U.S. and overseas performances Jake chose these tracks as representing "the best of the best" of his live playing. Every track reveals a...
2010-03-27 David Garrett, Violinist
German violinist David Garrett is "already the stuff of legend" writes BBC Music Magazine. His recordings feature works from some of the great composers like Vivaldi and Bach. But he also draws from some more contemporary composers: Metallica, Michael Jackson and Bill Withers among others.
