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Blues American girl group The Shirelles were very popular in the 1960s of the last century. It consisted of four classmates: Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Eddie Harris and Beverly Lee. The girls teamed up to participate in a talent show held at their school. They later went on to perform successfully, using an unusual image, described as a […]

The unique American singer Bobbie Gentry gained her popularity thanks to her commitment to the country music genre, in which women practically did not perform before. Especially with personally written compositions. The unusual ballad style of singing with gothic texts immediately distinguished the singer from other performers. And also allowed to take a leading position in the lists of the best [...]

Jackie Wilson is an African-American singer from the 1950s who was adored by absolutely all women. His popular hits remain in the hearts of people to this day. The singer's voice was unique - the range was four octaves. In addition, he was considered the most dynamic artist and the main showman of his time. Youth Jackie Wilson Jackie Wilson was born June 9 […]

Johnny Burnette was a popular American singer of the 1950s and 1960s, who became widely known as a writer and performer of rock and roll and rockabilly songs. He is considered one of the founders and popularizers of this trend in American musical culture, along with his famous countryman Elvis Presley. Burnett's creative career ended at its peak in […]

Master Sheff is the pioneer of rap in the Soviet Union. Music critics call him simply - the pioneer of hip-hop in the USSR. Vlad Valov (the real name of the celebrity) began to conquer the music industry at the end of 1980. It is interesting that he is still of great importance in Russian show business. Childhood and youth Master Sheff Vlad Valov […]

The name "off-screen singer" sounds doomed. For artist Arijit Singh, this was the start of a career. Now he is one of the best performers on the Indian stage. And more than a dozen people are already striving for such a vocation. The childhood of the future celebrity Arijit Singh is an Indian by nationality. The boy was born on April 25, 1987 in […]