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Linda Good
Linda Good is an American musician, composer, writer, songwriter and producer. She is co-founder, with her twin sister Laura, of the alternative pop band The Twigs. Good has also toured as a keyboardist with Jane's Addiction (2001),The Mars Volta (2002), the Lisa Marie Presley Band (2002–2006) and Bitter:Sweet (2007–2008). She co-wrote the musical LadyShip, which was an Official Grand Jury Selection of the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) and debuted in New York City at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theater in July 2019. LadyShip was also a finalist for the 2020 Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater. She and her twin sister Laura were born in Ohio, lived in Mexico City as toddlers, and grew up in Chicago. She is a graduate of the Chicago Academy for Performing Arts High School in Chicago, the University of Illinois, and studied abroad at University College-Cardiff, Wales. She has been based out of Los Angeles since 2000. Co-writer of the musical "Ladyship" Linda Good and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Pop
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting system to reflect the rise of the format acr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curl Girls
''Curl Girls'' is a six-part American reality television series that premiered on Logo on June 18, 2007. ''Curl Girls'' is the first lesbian reality show on a major television channel. It chronicles the friendships and careers of Gingi, Michele, Melissa, Erin, Vanessa, and Jessica—six young lesbian women. Despite their differences, all the women enjoy surfing. They compete to win a trip to Hawaii Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about from the U.S. mainland. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state ..., but the competition strains their relationships. Episodes ;101 – “Hit the Waves” :Hit the waves with the Curl Girls: Gingi, Michele, Melissa, Erin, Vanessa, and Jessica as they talk about relationships, tattoos, and surf etiquette. While Jessica and Melissa's relationship is on the rocks, newcomer Gingi strains the group d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Year Of Birth Missing (living People)
A year or annus is the orbital period of a planetary body, for example, the Earth, moving in its orbit around the Sun. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by change in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are generally recognized: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In tropical and subtropical regions, several geographical sectors do not present defined seasons; but in the seasonal tropics, the annual wet and dry seasons are recognized and tracked. A calendar year is an approximation of the number of days of the Earth's orbital period, as counted in a given calendar. The Gregorian calendar, or modern calendar, presents its calendar year to be either a common year of 365 days or a leap year of 366 days, as do the Julian calendars. For the Gregorian calendar, the average length of the calenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Allen
Edward Reese Allen (born May 20, 1965) is an American author and television personality. He was the food and wine connoisseur on the Bravo network's television program '' Queer Eye'', and has been the host of the TV cooking competition series '' Chopped'' since its launch in 2009, as well as ''Chopped Junior'', which began in mid-2015. On April 13, 2014, he became the host of another Food Network show, originally called ''America's Best Cook''; a retooled version of that show, retitled ''All-Star Academy,'' debuted on March 1, 2015. In early 2015, he also hosted a four-part special, ''Best. Ever.'' which scoured America for its best burgers, pizza, breakfast, and barbecue. He is a longtime contributing writer to ''Esquire'' magazine and is the author of two cookbooks, and regularly appears on the Food Network show '' Beat Bobby Flay'' and other television cooking shows. Early life and education Allen graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana in 1983 and was inducted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paint The Town
''Paint the Town'' is the third studio album by American country music band Highway 101. The last of their albums featuring Paulette Carlson as lead vocalist, it included the Billboard Country #1 "Who's Lonely Now," the #4 "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart," and the #11 "This Side of Goodbye." Also included on the album is a cover of James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James". "Rough and Tumble Heart" was later recorded by Pam Tillis on her 1992 album '' Homeward Looking Angel''. Track listing Personnel Highway 101 *Paulette Carlson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar *Jack Daniels - background vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, six string bass *Cactus Moser - background vocals, drums, acoustic guitar *Curtis Stone - background vocals, four string bass, harmonica Additional Musicians *Dennis Burnside - Piano *Larry Byrom - Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar *Sharon Eaves - Background Vocals *Steve Fishell - Steel guitar *John Hobbs - Piano *John Barlow Jarvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Negro Problem (band)
Mark Lemar Stewart (born August 16, 1961), known by his stage name Stew, is an American singer-songwriter and playwright from Los Angeles, California, United States. Career The Negro Problem In the early 1990s, he formed a four-piece band called The Negro Problem which in 1995 released a box set collection of singles including an innovative cover of "MacArthur Park" and a multi-part pop operetta entitled "Miss Jones". Solo career He later went on to release albums under his own name. His 2000 release ''Guest Host'' was named Album of the Year by ''Entertainment Weekly'' and his 2002 album, ''The Naked Dutch Painter and Other Songs'', repeated that feat. He toured in support of Love's Arthur Lee in 2002 and in 2003 he was invited to take part in the Lincoln Center's American Songbook series of concerts. Starting in 2004, he began writing the book, lyrics and music (with Heidi Rodewald) for his semi-autobiographical rock musical ''Passing Strange'', produced with the support o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stew (musician)
Mark Lemar Stewart (born August 16, 1961), known by his stage name Stew, is an American singer-songwriter and playwright from Los Angeles, California, United States. Career The Negro Problem In the early 1990s, he formed a four-piece band called The Negro Problem which in 1995 released a box set collection of singles including an innovative cover of "MacArthur Park" and a multi-part pop operetta entitled "Miss Jones". Solo career He later went on to release albums under his own name. His 2000 release ''Guest Host'' was named Album of the Year by ''Entertainment Weekly'' and his 2002 album, ''The Naked Dutch Painter and Other Songs'', repeated that feat. He toured in support of Love's Arthur Lee in 2002 and in 2003 he was invited to take part in the Lincoln Center's American Songbook series of concerts. Starting in 2004, he began writing the book, lyrics and music (with Heidi Rodewald) for his semi-autobiographical rock musical '' Passing Strange'', produced with the support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" is a song written by songwriter Fred Rose. First recorded by Elton Britt in 1946, then made more popular by Roy Acuff in 1947, the song has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Russell, and Charley Pride & Elvis Presley. Most notably, the song was recorded by Willie Nelson as part of his 1975 album ''Red Headed Stranger''. Both the song and album revived Nelson's success as a singer and recording artist. Song history Originally recorded in 1947 by Acuff, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" was recorded by Hank Williams in 1951 for the ''Mother's Best Flour Hour''. Other early remakes of the song were made by Donn Reynolds (MGM single - June 1957), Ferlin Husky (album ''Ferlin's Favorites'' - November 1959), Slim Whitman (album ''Country Favorites'' - 1959), Gene Vincent (recorded October 15, 1958/ album ''Crazy Times!'' -1960), Bill Anderson (album ''...Sings Country Heart Songs'' - January 15, 1962), John D. Loudermilk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album '' Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of '' Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. Born during the Great Depression and raised by his grandparents, Nelson wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at ten. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Polka as their lead singer and guitar player. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the U.S. Air Force but was later discharge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trip Hop
Trip hop (sometimes used synonymously with " downtempo") is a musical genre that originated in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom, especially Bristol. It has been described as a psychedelic fusion of hip hop and electronica with slow tempos and an atmospheric sound, often incorporating elements of jazz, soul, funk, reggae, dub, R&B, and other forms of electronic music, as well as sampling from movie soundtracks and other eclectic sources. The style emerged as a more experimental variant of breakbeat from the Bristol sound scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, incorporating influences from jazz, soul, funk, dub, and rap music. It was pioneered by acts like Massive Attack, Tricky, and Portishead. The term was first coined in a 1994 '' Mixmag'' piece about American producer DJ Shadow. Trip hop achieved commercial success in the 1990s, and has been described as "Europe's alternative choice in the second half of the '90s". Characteristics Common musical aesthet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Blood
''True Blood'' is an American fantasy horror drama television series produced and created by Alan Ball. It is based on '' The Southern Vampire Mysteries'', a series of novels by Charlaine Harris. A reboot is currently in development. The series revolves around Sookie Stackhouse ( Anna Paquin), a telepathic waitress living in the fictional rural town of Bon Temps, Louisiana. It is set two years after the invention of a synthetic blood product branded "Tru Blood" that has allowed vampires to "come out of the coffin" and let their presence be known to mankind. It chronicles the vampires' struggle for equal rights and assimilation while anti-vampire organizations begin to gain power. Sookie's world is turned upside down when she falls in love with 174-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), and for the first time, she must navigate the trials and terrors of intimacy and relationships. The show was broadcast on the premium cable network HBO, in the United States, and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Alexander
Cindy Alexander is an American indie singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She currently resides in greater Los Angeles, California. In 1998 Alexander was named Songwriter of the Year and nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year by the ''Los Angeles Music Awards'', while her debut album ''See Red'' was nominated for Independent Pop Album of the Year. IN 2003 her 2nd album ''SMASH'' was nominated for Album of the Year by the same outfit. In 2004, Alexander received several awards: Songwriter of the Year – JPF Music Awards, Best Female Rock Vocalist – All Access Music Awards, and Special Achievement Pop Artist – Los Angeles Music Awards. Her next album ''Angels & Demons'' won Los Angeles Music Awards' Independent Pop Album of the Year in 2006 and was nominated also for Album of the Year. In 2009 and 2010, she performed for the videogame ''White Knight Chronicles II'' soundtrack with the songs "Fly! -My Bluebrid-", "The Battlefield Flower" and "White Knight Chroni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
