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The wonderful harmonies of The Mamas and The Papas. The smooth tones of Nat King Cole. The innovative country of Hank Williams. (Not Junior, though. Because the theme to Monday Night Football only takes you so far.)
Blake Shelton
It took The Voice to bring Blake Shelton to the top of the entertainment industry. Which is strange, because few performers have dominated...
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Whitney Houston
I had to let some time pass after Whitney’s ignominious death, to be able to remember all the good things and not the sad end of her...
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Judy Garland
Need an object lesson on what the tawdriness of Hollywood can do to a person? Read a biography of Judy Garland. Multiple affairs,...
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Johnny Rivers
Okay, Johnny Rivers was the King of Covers. Granted. But does every recording act have to only sing original songs? What about the...
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Mariah Carey
Somewhere in America, there’s a little kid who’ll see Mariah Carey on some talk show, won’t know that she’s sold...
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Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 (later just The Jacksons) recorded or performed together, with various family members in the group, for more than 25 years....
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Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone made some great music. They were trend setters both in the multiracial and multigender composition of the band....
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Garth Brooks
It’s unusual for anyone to quit while at the very top of their profession. Sandy Koufax did it in baseball. Barry Sanders did it in...
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Jimmy Buffett, Singer
Are you a Parrothead? You know you’ve found your planet in the popular music galaxy when your fans have their own name. To me, Jimmy...
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Rosemary Clooney
Yes, she’s the aunt of George Clooney. But Rosemary Clooney was a huge success in her own right, as both an actress and a singer....
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