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Martini Ranch
Martini Ranch was an American new wave band conceived in 1982 by Andrew Todd Rosenthal. The band was composed of Rosenthal (vocals and guitar) and actor Bill Paxton (voices and samples), and featured a similar sound to late 1980s Devo. The Martini Ranch track "How Can the Labouring Man Find Time for Self-Culture?" featured three members of Devo. In 1988, Martini Ranch was featured in the opening title track of the film ''You Can't Hurry Love'' directed by Richard Martini (no relation). In 1989, Martini Ranch was featured in the end credits of Bill Paxton's 1990 cult movie ''Brain Dead''. Rosenthal later formed a new band called Swifty's Bazaar. History ''Holy Cow'' During the period of 1986 through to 1988, Martini Ranch released two extended plays and one studio album. ''How Can the Labouring Man Find Time for Self-Culture?'' and ''Reach'' were released as EPs, with a follow up album being ''Holy Cow''; all of which were released on Sire/Warner Bros. Records. The album w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Wave Music
New wave is a loosely defined music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s and the 1980s. It was originally used as a catch-all for the various styles of music that emerged after punk rock, including punk itself. Later, critical consensus favored "new wave" as an umbrella term involving many popular music styles of the era, including power pop, synth-pop, ska revival, and more specific forms of punk rock that were less abrasive. It may also be viewed as a more accessible counterpart of post-punk. Common characteristics of new wave music include a humorous or quirky pop approach, the use of electronic sounds, and a distinctive visual style in music videos and fashion. In the early 1980s, virtually every new pop/rock act – and particularly those that employed synthesizers – were tagged as "new wave". Although new wave shares punk's do-it-yourself philosophy, the artists were more influenced by the styles of the 1950s along with the lighter s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Wilson
Cynthia Leigh Wilson (born February 28, 1957) is an American musician and one of the vocalists, songwriters and founding members of new wave rock band the B-52's. She is noted for her distinctive contralto voice and also plays percussion during live shows. She is the younger sister of the late guitarist Ricky Wilson (1953–1985), who was also a founding member of the band. In addition to her work with the B-52's, Wilson has released two solo EPs, ''Sunrise'' (2016) and ''Supernatural'' (2017). In late 2017, she released her debut solo album, ''Change'', via the independent label Kill Rock Stars. Biography 1957–1975: Early life Wilson was born February 28, 1957 in Athens, Georgia. She had one elder brother, Ricky. When Ricky was 19 years old, he began learning to play guitar, and invited Cindy to harmonize along with his instrumentation. 1976–1984: Career beginnings and The B-52's The B-52's were formed when Wilson, her brother Ricky, keyboardist and backing vocalist K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Cameron
James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, he is considered one of the industry's most innovative filmmakers, regularly pushing the boundaries of cinematic capability with his use of novel technologies. He first gained recognition for writing and directing '' The Terminator'' (1984) and found further success with ''Aliens'' (1986), ''The Abyss'' (1989), '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991), and the action comedy ''True Lies'' (1994). He wrote and directed ''Titanic'' (1997) and ''Avatar'' (2009), with ''Titanic'' earning him Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing. A recipient of various other industry accolades, two of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Cameron co-founded the production companies Lightstorm Entertainment, Digital Domain, and Earthship Productions. In addition to filmmaking, he is a Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Parks
Carol Celeste Parks (born Carol Celeste Carmichael; November 30, 1949 – October 21, 2010) was an American singer and composer. Early life Parks was born in Pasadena, California, daughter of contemporary Christian music composer, conductor and arranger Ralph Carmichael. As a teenager, Parks was a member of the ''Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir'', performing with Art Linkletter (''Kids Say the Darndest Things''), Ann-Margret and Johnny Green. Career Vocalist Parks was a Hollywood studio singer in the 1970s and worked with Andy Williams and Tom Jones in shows and was in the choir for Sonny & Cher, Cher, and Danny Kaye. She was featured as backing vocalist on several popular songs of the 1970s including "Desiderata", "It Never Rains in Southern California", " Undercover Angel", " Rock Me Gently", "The Goodbye Girl", "Little Green Apples", "Train of Thought", "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" and "Delta Dawn". During the mid-70s, she joined up with David Gates, fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Time (band)
The Time, also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven, is an American musical group founded in Minneapolis in 1981. Their work has been a part of the formation of the Minneapolis sound, featuring a mix of soul music and dance music with funk, rock n roll, and more. Led by singer-songwriter Morris Day the band members are known for having been close Prince associates, and are arguably the most successful artists who have worked with Prince, achieving particular popularity with R&B fans with tracks such as " The Bird", " Cool", and " Jungle Love". Former members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis went on to a prominent production career after they left the band in 1983, while Day and guitarist Jesse Johnson recorded solo material in addition to their work with the Time. Career Prince and formation The Time was assembled under a clause in Prince's contract with Warner Bros. that allowed him to recruit and produce other artists for the label. Inspired by the musical film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morris Day
Morris E. Day (born December 13, 1956) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of The Time. Music career Morris Day is best known as the lead singer of The Time, a group associated with Prince. Day and Prince attended the same high school in Minneapolis and in 1974, as teenagers, became bandmates in the band Grand Central. Morris announced on September 13, 2022 that he will be retiring after his 2023 tour. Acting career In addition to his roles in '' Purple Rain'' (1984) and '' Graffiti Bridge'' (1990), Day also appeared in small parts in films such as Richard Pryor's '' Moving'' (1988) and the Andrew Dice Clay film ''The Adventures of Ford Fairlane'' (1990). Day's presence on the screen decreased until, in 2001, he returned to film in Kevin Smith's ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'', performing "Jungle Love" with The Time after being introduced emphatically by Jason Mewes' character as "Morris Day and The Time!" and dancing with the movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curt Bisquera
Curt "Kirkee B." Bisquera is an American drummer known for his extensive work as a touring and session musician. Biography Bisquera has worked with Johnny Cash, Josh Groban, Mick Jagger, Seal, Sarah McLachlan, Elton John, Johnny Hallyday and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, among others. He has stated that his greatest accomplishment was performing in Madison Square Garden with Elton John. He is endorsed by Drum Workshop drums, Paiste cymbals, Remo heads, and Vater drumsticks. In 2012, Bisquera made an appearance on The Beach Boys' reunion album, ''That's Why God Made the Radio''. Collaborations With Josh Groban * ''Josh Groban'' (143 Records, 2001) * ''All That Echoes'' (Reprise Records, 2013) With Terence Trent D'Arby * '' Symphony or Damn'' (Columbia Records, 1993) With Julieta Venegas * '' Aquí'' (RCA International, 1997) * ''Bueninvento'' (RCA International, 2000) With Mick Jagger * '' Wandering Spirit'' (Atlantic Records, 1993) With Shelby Lynne * '' Just a Little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing Persons (band)
Missing Persons is an American rock band founded in 1980 in Los Angeles by guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, vocalist Dale Bozzio, and drummer Terry Bozzio. They later added bassist Patrick O'Hearn and keyboardist Chuck Wild. Dale's quirky voice and heavy makeup made the band a favorite on MTV in the early 1980s. Dale and Terry Bozzio met while working with Frank Zappa, and they married in 1979. Cuccurullo encountered the pair while contributing to the Zappa album '' Joe's Garage'' (1979). O'Hearn was also a former member of Zappa's touring band, and Wild had played with a variety of bands before joining. Early history Early years and ''Spring Session M'' (1980–1983) In 1980 the band was a trio consisting of Bozzio, Bozzio and Cuccurullo. Augmented by session musicians, the group made its first record, a 4-song EP entitled ''Missing Persons'', in Zappa's brand-new Utility Muffin Research Kitchen studios; the recording was financed by Cuccurullo's father. The band toured, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader. His work is characterized by wikt:nonconformity, nonconformity, Free improvisation, free-form improvisation, sound experiments, Virtuoso, musical virtuosity and satire of American culture. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed Rock music, rock, Pop music, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and ''musique concrète'' works, and produced almost all of the 60-plus albums that he released with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. Zappa also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. He is considered one of the most innovative and stylistically diverse musicians of his generation. As a self-taught composer and performer, Zappa had diverse musical influences that led him to create music that was sometimes difficult to categorize. While in his teens, he acquired a taste for 20th-century classica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick O'Hearn
Patrick John O'Hearn (born September 6, 1954) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and recording artist. Known primarily as a bass guitarist and keyboardist, O'Hearn came to prominence with Frank Zappa and co-founded the early 1980s new wave band Missing Persons with several other veterans from Zappa's bands. O'Hearn's musical repertoire spans a diverse range including new-age. In addition to solo albums, he has composed soundtracks for movies and television. Biography Formative years Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in the Pacific Northwest, O'Hearn began his professional music career at age 15 when he joined the Musicians Union and began playing night clubs in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduating from Sunset High School in 1972, he moved to Seattle, Washington. There, he briefly attended Cornish College of the Arts and, as well, studied privately with bassist Gary Peacock. In 1973, he moved to San Francisco, California and soon became involved in the Bay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Isham
Mark Ware Isham (born September 7, 1951) is an American musician and film composer. A trumpeter and keyboardist, Isham works in a variety of genres, including jazz and electronic. He is also a film composer, having worked on numerous films and television series, including '' The Hitcher,'' ''Point Break'', '' A River Runs Through It'', ''Of Mice and Men, Warrior, Nell, Blade,'' ''Crash'', ''The Black Dahlia'', '' The Lucky One'' and ''Once Upon a Time.'' Isham acted as well in ''Made in Heaven'' by Alan Rudolph (1987) and directed ''The Cowboy and the Ballerina'' in 1998. Life and career Isham was born in New York City, the son of Patricia (née Hammond), a violinist, and Howard Fuller Isham, a Professor of Humanities. His discography is extensive and varied, including participation with artists including David Sylvian, Group 87, Art Lande, Pharoah Sanders, Van Morrison, David Torn, and sessions with people like Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, XTC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infomercial
An infomercial is a form of television commercial that resembles regular TV programming yet is intended to promote or sell a product, service or idea. It generally includes a toll-free telephone number or website. Most often used as a form of direct response television (DRTV), they are often ''program-length commercials'' (long-form infomercials), and are typically 28:30 or 58:30 minutes in length. Infomercials are also known as paid programming (or teleshopping in Europe). This phenomenon started in the United States, where infomercials were typically shown overnight (usually 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.), outside peak prime time hours for commercial broadcasters. Some television stations chose to air infomercials as an alternative to the former practice of signing off, while other channels air infomercials 24 hours a day. Some stations also choose to air infomercials during the daytime hours, mostly on weekends, to fill in for unscheduled network or syndicated programming. By ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
