Encyclopedia - 1996 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1996 In Music
See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1996 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1996 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1996 In Music - Awards
1996 in music - Grammy Awards. Grammy Awards of 1996 1996 in music - Country Music Association Awards. 1996 in music - Eurovision ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - One-hit Wonder: Encyclopedia Ii - One-hit Wonder - Lists Of Greatest One-hit Wonders
One-hit wonder - VH1's list of 100 greatest one-hit wonders. In 2002, the American cable network VH1 aired a countdown of the 100 Great...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1997 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1997 In Music
See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1997 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1995 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1995 In Music
See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1995 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U2: Encyclopedia - U2
U2 is an Irish rock band featuring Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals, guitar and harmonica, The Edge (David Howell Evans) on guitar and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alien Ant Farm: Encyclopedia - Alien Ant Farm
Alien Ant Farm was formed in the USA in 1996 as a grunge and Alternative metal group. Alien Ant Farm - Selected history. In the late 199...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Collective Soul: Encyclopedia - Collective Soul
Collective Soul is an alternative rock or post-grunge band from Stockbridge, Georgia, USA. Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, they ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dj Sammy: Encyclopedia - Dj Sammy
DJ Sammy (born Samuel Bouriah) is a Spanish dance music DJ, born in Majorca in 1969. He has had four Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barry Manilow: Encyclopedia - Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his hit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uk Singles Chart: Encyclopedia - Uk Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by "The Official UK Charts Company" (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. The chart ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston: Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American Pop, R&B, Soul and Gospel singer, songwriter, re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gary Barlow: Encyclopedia Ii - Gary Barlow - Take That ... And Party
Barlow was generally recognised as the musical talent behind the successful boy band Take That. This UK group were signed to RCA records ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duran Duran: Encyclopedia Ii - Duran Duran - History Of Duran Duran
Duran Duran - 1978–1980: Origins. John Taylor and Nick Rhodes formed the band in Birmingham, England in 1978, envisioning a group wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gary Barlow: Encyclopedia Ii - Gary Barlow - Going Solo
In 1996, Take That split up and Barlow went solo, and his first release, "Forever Love", was an immediate number one hit in the UK. His n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chely Wright: Encyclopedia Ii - Chely Wright - Music History
After releasing two unsuccessful albums through Mercury/Polygram (her debut and its follow-up in 1996), Wright had her first Top Twenty c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U2: Encyclopedia Ii - U2 - History
U2 - Formation and breakthrough 1976 – 1980. The band was formed in Dublin on Saturday, September 25, 1976. Fourteen-year-old Larry M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Collective Soul: Encyclopedia Ii - Collective Soul - History
Collective Soul broke through in 1994 after being signed to Atlantic Records after years of trial and error. They struck it big with thei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Open Arms Journey Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Open Arms Journey Song - Mariah Carey Version
Mariah Carey co-produced her cover of the song with Walter Afanasieff for her sixth album, Daydream. Carey's career has crossed paths wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jennifer Paige: Encyclopedia Ii - Jennifer Paige - Biography
Paige was born into a musical family in Marietta, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. She began singing at the age of five by singing at local...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Milk Garbage Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Milk Garbage Song - Single Release
"Milk" was released worldwide in November 1996. In the UK the Wicked Remix featuring Tricky was the A-side, in Europe and Australia the S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belle & Sebastian: Encyclopedia Ii - Belle & Sebastian - History
The band formed under the aegis of a training scheme and music business course. Built mostly around the creative mind of Stuart Murdoch, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Number 1 Singles In Australia During The 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Number 1 Singles In Australia During The 1990s - 1994
Top 5 singles by Australian and New Zealand artists "Tomorrow" - Silverchair "Confide In Me" - Kylie Minogue "Chains" - Tina Arena "Moun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duran Duran: Encyclopedia Ii - Duran Duran - Influence
Although they began their career as an interesting New Wave art-school band in the tradition of Roxy Music, the band's quick rise to star...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duran Duran: Encyclopedia Ii - Duran Duran - Video Pioneers
Their songs were cheerful, hook-laden pop that fared well on the radio, but what many remember best about Duran Duran are their iconic mu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U2: Encyclopedia Ii - U2 - Discography
For a complete discography, see U2 discography. U2 - Studio albums. 1980 - Boy (total sales 3M) 1981 - October (2M) 1983 - War (8M) 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Only Happy When It Rains: Encyclopedia Ii - Only Happy When It Rains - Single Release
"Only Happy When It Rains" was considered by Garbage's record companies to be the single on Garbage with the most commercial potential. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - One-hit Wonder: Encyclopedia Ii - One-hit Wonder - Questions Of Definition
Performers who are successful in one country or continent but who are known for only one song in another are usually considered one-hit w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1998 In British Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1998 In British Music - Summary
The first chart of the year saw the BBC Children In Need single "Perfect Day", performed by a collaboration of various stars, return to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2004 In British Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 2004 In British Music - Charts
2004 in British music - Singles. 2004 in British music - Albums. 2004 in British music - Downloads. 2004 in British music - Top 40...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenny Chesney: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenny Chesney - Recording Career History:
His first major hit was "Fall in Love," which reached the Country Top 10 in 1995. The follow-up, "All I Need to Know," also reached the T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Don't Speak: Encyclopedia Ii - Don't Speak - Chart Performance
Upon release, the song immediately began to receive extensive airplay, and it became the most widely played song on American radio in 199...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Don't Speak: Encyclopedia Ii - Don't Speak - Album Appearances
"Don't Speak" is featured on these No Doubt albums: Tragic Kingdom as track number ten; The Singles 1992-2003 as track number thirteen; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freestylers: Encyclopedia Ii - Freestylers - Career History
The Freestylers formed in 1996 when DJs and dance music producers Matt Cantor, Aston Harvey and Andrew Galea joined forces. All three of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leftfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Leftfield - Releases
Leftfield is well-known to a mainstream UK audience for their track "Phat Planet", which soundtracked the "Surfers" TV advertisement for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fine Young Cannibals: Encyclopedia Ii - Fine Young Cannibals - Discography
Fine Young Cannibals - Albums. (1986) Fine Young Cannibals US: #9 US sales: Platinum (1989) The Raw and the Cooked US: #1 (7 weeks) US...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2004 In British Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 2004 In British Music - Summary
The year started with the 2003 Christmas number one single topping the first chart of the year. This was followed by Michelle McManus, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Armand Van Helden: Encyclopedia Ii - Armand Van Helden - Biography
Van Helden was born in Boston but travelled around the world as a child spending time in the Netherlands, Turkey and Italy, as his father...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - One-hit Wonder: Encyclopedia Ii - One-hit Wonder - One Hit Wonders In Classical Music
While the term "one hit wonder" generally refers to sales in popular music, the term has sometimes been used to describe various composer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leann Rimes: Encyclopedia Ii - Leann Rimes - Discography
LeAnn Rimes - Albums. (1996) Blue - #3 US; 6x platinum (1997) Unchained Melody: The Early Years - #1 US; 2x platinum (1997) You Light ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stupid Girl: Encyclopedia Ii - Stupid Girl - Music Video
The promo video for "Stupid Girl" was shot in Smart Studios in January 1996 with director Samuel Bayer in just four hours on a tiny budge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tim Mcgraw: Encyclopedia Ii - Tim Mcgraw - 1990s
He signed with Curb Records in 1990 but it wasn't until 1992 that he had his first minor hit "Welcome to the Club" off his self-titled de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Say You'll Be There: Encyclopedia Ii - Say You'll Be There - Chart Performance
The song was initially released in the United Kingdom in October of 1996 once the popularity of "Wannabe" began to fade. It was a success...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dannii Minogue: Encyclopedia Ii - Dannii Minogue - Recording And Performing Career
Dannii Minogue - Love and Kisses: 1990-1992. In 1989 Minogue signed a record deal with Australian based music label Mushroom Records. R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alien Ant Farm: Encyclopedia Ii - Alien Ant Farm - Selected History
In the late 1990s, the band released their underground debut album, Greatest Hits. The album went on to win Best Independent Album in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C&c Music Factory: Encyclopedia Ii - C&c Music Factory - Biography
They brought a hybrid form of house music to America's heartland, with the chart-topping title track of the album Gonna Make You Sweat (1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Snap!: Encyclopedia Ii - Snap! - History
Snap!'s first hit, "The Power", became instantly popular in both Europe and North America, thanks to the combination of house and hip hop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Donna Summer: Encyclopedia Ii - Donna Summer - Career
Summer was a rarity in the 1970s disco scene because her career began before the disco explosion and continued afterward. Even though she...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rusted Root: Encyclopedia Ii - Rusted Root - History
Rusted Root was born in 1992 with their indie debut Cruel Sun, which was rereleased in 2002. Their main-label debut album was 1994's When...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jo Dee Messina: Encyclopedia Ii - Jo Dee Messina - Mainstream Success
Messina's first success in the country music scene was in 1996 with her debut single "Heads Carolina, Tails California". The song made it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lionel Richie: Encyclopedia Ii - Lionel Richie - Biography
Richie grew up on the campus of Tuskegee Institute, where he formed a succession of R&B groups in the mid-60's. In 1968, he became th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cassius Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Cassius Band - Discography
Cassius band - Albums. 1999 (1999) Au Rêve (2002) Cassius band - Singles. "Foxxy" (1996) "Cassius 1999" (1999) "Feeling For You" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stupid Girl: Encyclopedia Ii - Stupid Girl - Remixes
A radio edit of Stupid Girl was completed for the band by Oliver Sittl for airplay use on European radio. Remixes of "Stupid Girl" were c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keith Sweat: Encyclopedia Ii - Keith Sweat - Music Career
Keith Sweat - Make It Last Forever era: 1975-1993. Sweat started his musical career as a member of a well known Harlem band called "Jam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toni Braxton: Encyclopedia Ii - Toni Braxton - Secrets
Braxton entered the studio in 1995 to start recording her sophomore album, Secrets. The album, released in 1996, is her most successful w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brandy Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Brandy Entertainer - Music Career
Brandy entertainer - Early career. When Brandy was 14, she was able to land a record deal with Atlantic Records, and in 1994 her first ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1: Encyclopedia Ii - Vh1 - Sister Channels
VH1 has four sister channels, VH1 Classic, VH1 Country, VH1 Mega Hits, VH1 Soul, and VH1 Uno, which feature music videos and concert foot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cece Peniston: Encyclopedia Ii - Cece Peniston - Discography
CeCe Peniston - Albums. Finally (1992) Thought Ya Knew (1994) Movin' On (1996) The Best of CeCe Peniston (1998) CeCe Peniston - Sing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Denver: Encyclopedia Ii - John Denver - Career
Denver's next album, Poems, Prayers and Promises, released the following year, finally broke him through in America, thanks in part to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laura Branigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Laura Branigan - Biography
Branigan studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and worked as a waitress while in school. She eventually got a job sing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - K-ci And Jojo: Encyclopedia Ii - K-ci And Jojo - History
K-Ci and JoJo - Early years. Main article: Jodeci. When they were children, K-Ci and JoJo grew up singing in a Pentecostal church, tour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toni Braxton: Encyclopedia Ii - Toni Braxton - Awards
Grammy Awards - 6 to date 1994 Best New Artist ("Another Sad Love Song") Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female ("Another Sad Love Song"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Twista: Encyclopedia Ii - Twista - Chart Success - Kamikaze
On his website, Twista stated that he made Kamikaze to show that he was still true to the ideals that he had when he started out. "I repr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jodeci: Encyclopedia Ii - Jodeci - Discography
Jodeci - Albums. 1991: Forever My Lady 1993: Diary of a Mad Band 1995: The Show, The After Party, The Hotel 2005: Back to The Future: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paula Abdul: Encyclopedia Ii - Paula Abdul - Cardio Cheer
Paula Abdul, along with DNA Studio, will be launching a Chearleading/Fitness/Dance/Music franchise called "Cardio Cheer" which will be ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tim Mcgraw: Encyclopedia Ii - Tim Mcgraw - 2000s
In 2000, McGraw released his Greatest Hits album which again topped the charts for nine weeks. On tour he and opening act Kenny Chesney g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary Wilson Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary Wilson Singer - Biography
Mary Wilson singer - The Supremes. Main article: The Supremes Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard were good friends in junior high school ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wannabe Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Wannabe Song - Chart Performance
"Wannabe" is one of the most recognisable and successful songs of the 1990s. It climbed to the top of the charts in thirty-seven nations,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Def Leppard: Encyclopedia Ii - Def Leppard - Hit Singles
Def Leppard - from On Through The Night. 1980 "Hello America" #45 UK Def Leppard - from High 'N' Dry. 1981 "Bringin' on the Heartb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janet Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Janet Jackson - Discography
For a complete discography and sales information see: Janet Jackson discography Janet Jackson - US and UK top ten singles. The followin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roxette: Encyclopedia Ii - Roxette - Crash! Boom! Bang!
Roxette took a turn -- "adult," as Marie Fredriksson described -- with the 1994 release of Crash! Boom! Bang!, an ambitious set of music ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shania Twain: Encyclopedia Ii - Shania Twain - Life At The Top
After taking time off and having a child in 2001, Shania Twain went back into the studio. Up! was released in November 2002, making it fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paulina Rubio: Encyclopedia Ii - Paulina Rubio - Discography
... See also:Paulina Rubio, Paulina Rubio - Discography   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heartbreaker Mariah Carey Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Heartbreaker Mariah Carey Song - Chart Performance
"Heartbreaker" entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty and eventually reached number one, earning Carey a record-breaking four...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hank Williams Jr.: Encyclopedia Ii - Hank Williams Jr. - A Change In Musical Direction
Although Williams' recordings earned him numerous top ten country hits throughout the 1960s, he became disillusioned with his role as a "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hank Williams Jr.: Encyclopedia Ii - Hank Williams Jr. - A Change In Musical Direction
Although Williams' recordings earned him numerous top ten country hits throughout the 1960s, he became disillusioned with his role as a '...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lil' Kim: Encyclopedia Ii - Lil' Kim - Biography
Lil' Kim - Early years. Lil' Kim was born in Brooklyn in New York City, New York. She received the nickname of "Lil" due to her 4 ft 11...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Grace Jones: Encyclopedia Ii - Grace Jones - Musical Career
Jones secured a record deal with Island Records, which resulted in a string of club hits and attracted a large gay following. The three d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dru Hill: Encyclopedia Ii - Dru Hill - History
Dru Hill - Formation. All four original members of Dru Hill were natives of Baltimore. Mark Andrews and James Green met each other in m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Box Tops: Encyclopedia Ii - Box Tops - Later Work
Each of the original members went on to work in the music industry in subsequent years after leaving the Box Tops. Chilton's career path ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paula Abdul: Encyclopedia Ii - Paula Abdul - Singing
In 1988, she released her debut album Forever Your Girl and, after a fairly long time, became a smash hit star. The album spawned five Am...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wdrq: Encyclopedia Ii - Wdrq - History
WDRQ, most recently known by the slogan "DETROIT'S #1 HIT MUSIC STATION - 93.1 DRQ," came to Detroit in 1972 as Detroit's first FM talk r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Styx Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Styx Band - 1970s
The band's Wooden Nickel recordings, Styx (1972), Styx II (1973), The Serpent Is Rising (also 1973) and Man of Miracles (1974) were a mix...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jody Watley: Encyclopedia Ii - Jody Watley - Into The 90s
Jody Watley - Dance To Fitness home video. In 1990, Watley released a million-selling home video, Dance To Fitness, a first for a black...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beginner: Encyclopedia Ii - Beginner - Band History
The group was founded as Absolute Beginners in 1991, initially with six members: Jan, Denyo, Mardin, DJ Burn, Nabil, Mirko, but the latte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary J. Blige: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary J. Blige - Discography
For a full listing of albums and singles, see Mary J. Blige discography Mary J. Blige - Albums. Mary J. Blige - Top Ten singles. Mar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alabama Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Alabama Band - Discography
Albums My Home's in Alabama (May 1980) Feels So Right (February 1981) Mountain Music (February 1982) The Closer You Get... (March 1983) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jody Watley: Encyclopedia Ii - Jody Watley - 1987 - 1989
Jody Watley - Jody Watley. Watley's solo debut album, Jody Watley, was released on March 31, 1987 on MCA Records. The lead-off single, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toni Braxton: Encyclopedia Ii - Toni Braxton - Toni Reborn And In Heat
By Feburary of 1999, Braxton had resolved her conflicts with her record label and began recording new material with the label. Babyface t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melissa Manchester: Encyclopedia Ii - Melissa Manchester - Biography
Manchester was born in the Bronx area of New York city to a musical family of Jewish descent. Her father was a bassoonist for the New Yor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mustafa Sandal: Encyclopedia Ii - Mustafa Sandal - Biography
Mustafa Sandal accomplished his high school studies in Geneva (Switzerland) and did two years of Marketing studies in New Hampshire Colle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Super Bowl Xxxi: Encyclopedia Ii - Super Bowl Xxxi - Television And Entertainment
The game was the first Super Bowl to be televised in the United States by the FOX network. Play-by-play announcer Pat Summerall and color...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mario Winans: Encyclopedia Ii - Mario Winans - Solo Success
Winans recorded his second album Hurt No More in 2001, 2002, and 2003 in between his busy schedule working with other artists. The album ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Nature Australian Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Nature Australian Band - Human Nature - Chart Success
Human Nature released its first album Telling Everybody in 1996 which went on to sell enough records to earn four platinum records. The f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jodeci: Encyclopedia Ii - Jodeci - History
Jodeci - The Haileys meet the DeGrates. Both from a Pentecostal background, the Haileys and DeGrates originally performed and recorded ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roxette: Encyclopedia Ii - Roxette - Have A Nice Day And Room Service
Per Gessle released a solo English-language album, The World According to Gessle, in 1997. One song "I'll Be Alright," featured Fredrikss...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Busta Rhymes: Encyclopedia Ii - Busta Rhymes - Solo Career
Busta Rhyme's debut solo album The Coming was released by Elektra Records in 1996. The album's mix of ragga and hip hop made it a success...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paula Abdul: Encyclopedia Ii - Paula Abdul - Dancing And Choreography
Abdul began her career as the head cheerleader and choreographer for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. She started choreographing t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nile Rodgers: Encyclopedia Ii - Nile Rodgers - Biography
He began his career as a sessions guitarist in New York, playing with the Sesame Street band in his teens, and then working in the house ...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Vii - X
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VII - X . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article