Larry "Moogstar" Clemon gained his nickname playing synthesizers for several funk and R&B bands such as the Zapp Band and Cameo. While working with Roger Troutman with the Zapp Band,...
Cydnea Dean (Squid) is a devoted educator specializing in supporting special needs children through the transformative power of music. Growing up in Northridge, California, with a Caribbe...
Donnielé Graves describes performing gospel music before a church congregation as an “embodiment of magical experiences.” She believes the spiritual power of music leaves a deep, lasting ...
Guitar Shorty was born in Houston with the name David Kearney, but found fame with his nickname in the blues world beginning in the 1950s. He grew up in Florida, where he began playing g...
Crazy Tomes grew up in Israel, where his love for music blossomed, particularly his fascination with vintage American rock and roll. When his family moved to the United States at age 14, ...
Wadada fondly recalls growing up in Maryland surrounded by music, with his grandmother and brothers playing mandolins and guitars. At just four years old, he was already swaying his feet ...
Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams is the songwriter and blues singer who began his recording career in 1954. His soul and R&B-based blues included "There Ain't Enough Love," "She's So Devi...
