Music artists by genre: Live
Disco hit makers of the 1970s! 5000 Volts consists of two talented individuals - stars in their own right.
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Artists 70s
With her now legendary "Black Velvet" Myles won a Grammy for "Best Rock Vocalist".
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Artists 80s
Barry Ryan is a British pop singer of the 1960s. His greatest hit was "Eloise".
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Artists 60s
All the while, Bonnie continued to do what she still loves best performing on stage at hundreds of sold-out venues around the world. The records kept on coming through the years, her studio albums, compilations, and in collaborations with other artists such as Mike Oldfield, Todd Rundgren and Rick Wakeman.
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Artists 80s
Chico Bouchiki, alias Chico founded the hugely successful Gypsy Kings then set up Chico & The Gypsies. Chico's story is remarkable, sometimes triumphant, sometimes tragic. A story of being in a certain place at a certain time. From a Gypsy to a Special Envoy For Peace with UNESCO.
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Artists 80s
1978 Norman had his first solo hit with "Stumblin' In", 1984 followed "Love Is A Battlefield" (Pat Benatar released this hit at the same time). 1986 finally his breakthrough with the "Tatort" title-song "Midnight Lady".
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Artists 70s
Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the 1970s.
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Artists 70s
Precious Wilson has one quality that stands out above the rest and that's her determination to succeed. She is not a newcomer to the business or the charts. Her first big break came with her band Eruption when they entered and won an "RCA Soul Search Contest" in 1975.
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Artists 70s
It all started on a winter morning in late 1997, just outside the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Three young sisters made a pact that would determine the outcome of the rest of their lives.
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Artists 2000s
Gerry Marsden formed the group in the late 1950s with his brother, Fred, Les Chadwick and Arthur McMahon. They rivalled the Beatles early in their career, playing in the same areas of Hamburg, Germany and Liverpool, England.
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Artists 60s
When Henk Bruijsten left Hollands no. 1 Rock and Roll band Long Tall Ernie & The Shakers to start up his own band, he contacted Pierre Beek, the bass player from the band Darling, with whom he had written "Love Centaur/Lazy Daisy" (1974).
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Artists 70s
The mid-60’s music scene was dominated by British Acts, three of which became household names: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and... Herman's Hermits, one of the most successful groups throughout the world.
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Artists 60s
The Hermes House Band is one of a kind. In the last few years, they have been among Holland's best selling international music groups with their catchy remake of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".
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Artists 90s
It was in the disco era of the mid 1970s onwards, that Hot Chocolate became a big success with hits like "You Sexy Thing" and "Every 1's a Winner".
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Artists 70s
Jaki Graham is one of that elite band of artists who can truly claim a classic soul voice. Instantly recognisable, powerful and emotive, Jaki's sound has been an inspiration to many a budding singer.
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Artists 80s
Changing her name to Jennifer Rush, she released a series of songs that made her a star in Europe, including "Into My Dreams", "Come Give Me Your Hand", "25 Lovers", and "Ring of Ice". In 1985, Rush scored a massive European hit with "The Power Of Love", which became one of the longest-running chart-toppers in U.K. history.
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Artists 80s
Johnny Logan leapt into the international spotlight with a hand-down victory for Ireland in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, after which his winning song, "What's Another Year?", quickly shot to number 1 in the UK chart and sold three million copies.
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Artists 80s
The Bee Gees may have been the undisputed disco kings of the late 70s, but KC And The Sunshine Band weren't far behind. From the mid to late 1970s, the multi-member and racially integrated group led by bandleaders Harry Wayne "KC" Casey and Richard Finch racked up some of the era's biggest and instantly recognizable dance hits.
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Artists 70s
Kim Wilde had several pop hits during the 1980s. Initially, her synth-driven pop fit in with the new wave movement, but as the decade progressed, it became clear that her strength was mainstream pop.
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Artists 80s
I decided to delete my previous and rather official biog because it was a bit impersonal. I have had some amazing experiences so far in my career and met some amazing people. I am so grateful for the music I have done and the things I have been able to do...
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Artists 2000s
From the jazz/funk of Cado Belle, performances with Karl-Heinz Stockhausen, her collaboration with Prog rocker Mike Oldfield, duets with Jack Bruce (Cream) and Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) through the Euro pop of the early nineties and her thoughtful solo albums of the last decade, Maggie Reilly has covered a lot of musical ground.
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Artists 80s
Their next big break came with the 1978 Festival di Sanremo, where their song "E Dirsi Ciao" won an award. The festival was televised on Intervision, giving the band their first international audiences and helping to establish them in Europe, the United States, and Mexico.
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Artists 80s
Chart-topping band Middle Of The Road are still travelling the road of success. In the 1970s the group's unique brand of music made to make you feel good brought them hit after hit all over the world.
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Artists 70s
In 1966, the Spanish quintet Los Bravos became one of the very few rock groups from a non-English speaking country to have an international smash with "Black Is Black", which got to #4 in the U.S. and #2 in the U.K
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Artists 60s
Thirty years plus on 60s music and still a big attraction! Finding the genuine, authentic, article to perform it is, however, a much bigger problem.
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Artists 60s
