Brenton Wood - American singer and songwriter known for his two 1967 hit singles, "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign". Andrea Marie Truden - American pornographic actress and singer from the disco era. In addition to her given name, she had multiple stage names, including Inger Kissin, Singe Low, Sandra Lips, Andrea Travis, […]

Harvey Fuqua - American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, record producer, and record label executive. Fuqua founded the seminal R&B/doo-wop group the Moonglows in the 1950s. He is notable as one of the key figures in the development of the Motown label in Detroit, Michigan. Mary Love Comer - American soul and gospel singer, and […]

Nnenna Freelon - American jazz singer, composer, producer, and arranger. Rudy Valee - American singer, musician, actor, and radio host. He was one of the first modern pop stars of the teen idol type.

Wanya Morris - American singer, best known as a member of the R&B group Boyz II Men. Joe Beck - American jazz guitarist who was active for over 30 years.

David Sanborn - American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school. Buddy Guy - American blues guitarist and singer. […]

Ahmet Ertegun - Turkish-American businessman, songwriter and philanthropist. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records. He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians. Ertegun also wrote classic blues and pop songs. Hank Jones - American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, […]

Jean Wells - American soul singer. Robert Cray - American blues guitarist and singer. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards.