Madonna
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Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman
Songs:
- Like a Virgin
- Ray of Light
- Material Girl
Quincy Jones
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Quincy Jones is a legendary music producer, arranger, composer, and conductor. His extraordinary career spans over six decades, during which he has worked across numerous musical genres and collaborated with some of the most iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Songs:
- In the Heat of the Night
- Thriller
- Beat It
George Duke
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George Duke, keyboardist extraordinaire, was born on January 12, 1946, in San Rafael, California. He developed an early interest in music, starting piano lessons at age four. Duke's formal music education includes a bachelor's degree in trombone and composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a master's degree in composition from San Francisco State University.
Songs:
- Brazilian Love Affair
- Shine On
Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald is a renowned singer, songwriter, and keyboardist known for his distinctive, soulful voice and contributions to rock, pop, and R&B music. His career spans several decades, during which he has achieved significant success as a solo artist and as a member of prominent bands.
Songs:
- I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"
- What a Fool Believes
- Takin' It to the Streets
- Minute by Minute
Donald Fagen
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Donald Fagen is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the band Steely Dan
Songs:
- Peg
- Josie
- Reelin' in the years
Whitney Houston
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Whitney Houston was a powerhouse singer and actress known for her stunning vocal range and emotive delivery, dominating the pop and R&B genres. She rose to fame in the mid-1980s with hits like "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard soundtrack became one of the best-selling singles of all time. Houston's career peaked during the late 1980s and 1990s, earning numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammys. Despite facing personal struggles and a tragic decline, her musical legacy endures. Whitney Houston passed away in 2012, but her influence on pop and R&B music remains significant.
Marcus Miller
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Marcus Miller is an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer known for his exceptional talent and contributions to the jazz, R&B, and fusion genres. Born on June 14, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, Miller has worked with numerous legendary artists and has a successful solo career. His innovative techniques and musical versatility have made him a prominent figure in the music industry.
Songs:
- Tutu
- Amandla
- Free
Gear:
- Fender Jazz Bass
Freddie Mercury
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Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania). His musical journey began
Songs:
- We are the Champions
- Killer Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- Somebody to Love
Prince
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Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range, Prince was a musical innovator whose influence spanned multiple genres, including funk, rock, R&B, and pop.
Songs:
- Rasberry Beret
- Little Red Corvette
- Purple Rain
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Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson, AKA "The King of Pop" was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, began his career at a young age as part of The Jackson 5, a Motown group formed with his brothers. The group quickly gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There," showcasing Michael's exceptional talent even as a child.
Songs:
- Beat it
- Thriller
- Off the Wall