Famous musicians born in the year 1948

Here are 50 famous musicians from the world were born in 1948:

Brian Eno

Brian Eno (May 15, 1948 Woodbridge-) also known as B. Eno, Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, Eno, Brian Peter George Eno or Roxy Music is a British musician, record producer, keyboard player, composer, artist, film score composer, singer, visual artist and songwriter. He has three children, Darla Eno, Hannah Eno and Irial Eno.

His albums include Here Come the Warm Jets, Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Another Green World, Discreet Music, Before and After Science, Ambient 1: Music for Airports, Music for Films, Ambient 4: On Land, Thursday Afternoon and The Shutov Assembly. Genres: Ambient music, Experimental classical music, Electronic music, Experimental rock, Glam rock, Art rock, Progressive rock and Minimal music.

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Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks (May 26, 1948 Phoenix-) a.k.a. Stephanie Lynn Nicks, Nicks, Stevie, Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks or Fleetwood Mac is an American singer, songwriter, actor, film producer and film director.

Her discography includes: Bella Donna, The Wild Heart, Rock a Little, The Other Side of the Mirror, Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind, Part 2, Street Angel, Trouble in Shangri-La, I Can't Wait, Love's a Hard Game to Play and Planets of the Universe. Genres: Hard rock, Pop music, Rock music, Pop rock, Soft rock, Classic rock, Blues, Country and Country rock.

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Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren (June 22, 1948 Upper Darby-) a.k.a. Runt, TR-i, Todd Harry Rundgren, Rundgren, Todd, The All-Starr Band or The New Cars is an American record producer, musician, music video director, multi-instrumentalist, singer, film score composer, film director, film producer, recording engineer and songwriter. He has four children, Rex Rundgren, Randy Rundgren, Rebop Rundgren and Liv Tyler.

Discography: Runt: The Ballad of Todd Rundgren, Runt, Something / Anything?, A Wizard, a True Star, Todd, Initiation, Faithful, Back to the Bars, Hermit of Mink Hollow and Healing. His related genres: Progressive rock, Pop music, Psychedelic rock, Rock music, Pop rock, Blue-eyed soul, Soft rock, Power pop, Hard rock, Comedy rock, Protopunk, Dream pop, Psychedelic pop and Art rock.

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Dave Mattacks

Dave Mattacks (March 13, 1948 England-) also known as Mattacks, Dave or David James Mattacks is an English drummer.

His discography includes: Morris On.

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Jean Michel Jarre

Jean Michel Jarre (August 24, 1948 Lyon-) a.k.a. Jean Michel André Jarre, Jamie (Jefferson), Jean-Michel André Jarre, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jamie or Jean Michel Jarre is a French musician, record producer, composer, performer, artist, music artist, film score composer and actor. His children are called David Jarre and Emily Jarre.

His most well known albums: Deserted Palace, Les Granges Brûlées, Oxygène, Équinoxe, Magnetic Fields, Music for Supermarkets, Musik aus Zeit und Raum, Zoolook, The Essential Jean Michel Jarre and Rendez-Vous. His related genres: Instrumental, New-age music, Electronic music, Ambient music, Electronic rock, Trance music, Progressive house and Progressive rock.

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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John (September 26, 1948 Cambridge-) also known as Lovely Livvy, ONJ, Olivia Newton-John Easterling, Olivia Neutron-Bomb, Livvy, The Goddess, Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE or Olivia Newton John is an Australian singer, actor, entrepreneur, songwriter and film producer. Her child is called Chloe Rose Lattanzi.

Her discography includes: If Not for You, Let Me Be There, Have You Never Been Mellow, Clearly Love, Come On Over, Making a Good Thing Better, Totally Hot, Physical, Greatest Hits and Soul Kiss. Genres: Pop music, Country, Soft rock and Country pop.

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Yusuf Islam

Yusuf Islam (July 21, 1948 Marylebone-) otherwise known as Steven Demetre Georgiou, Cat Stevens, Stephen Demetre Georgiou, cat_stevens, Yusuf, Stevens, Cat or Steve Adams is a British musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and film score composer. He has three children, Yoriyos, Hasanah Yusuf and Aminah Yusuf.

His albums: Matthew & Son, New Masters, Mona Bone Jakon, Tea for the Tillerman, Teaser and the Firecat, Catch Bull at Four, Foreigner, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, Saturnight and Numbers. His related genres: Folk rock, Pop music, Spoken word, Pop rock, Nasheed, Soft rock, Psychedelic rock, Sufi rock, Electro and Synthpop.

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Nick Drake

Nick Drake (June 19, 1948 Yangon-November 25, 1974 Tanworth-in-Arden) also known as Drake, Nick, Nicholas Rodney "Nick" Drake, Nick or Nicholas Rodney Drake was an English singer, guitarist, singer-songwriter, musician and songwriter.

His albums include Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter, Pink Moon, Time of No Reply, Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake, Magic, Made to Love Magic, A Treasury, Heaven in a Wild Flower: An Exploration of Nick Drake and Second Grace. Genres he performed: Folk music and Folk rock.

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T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett (January 14, 1948 St. Louis-) also known as Joseph Henry Burnett, J. Henry Burnett, T.Bone Burnett, Joseph Henry "T-Bone" Burnett, T-Bone, Burnett, J. Henry, T-Bone Burnett or Tbone Burnett is an American record producer, musician, composer, film score composer, singer-songwriter, film producer, actor and television producer. He has one child, Simone Burnett.

His discography includes: Proof Through the Night, The Talking Animals, The Criminal Under My Own Hat, The True False Identity, T-Bone Burnett Presents: The Speaking Clock Revue - Live From the Beacon Theatre, Truth Decay, Tooth of Crime, T Bone Burnett, Trap Door and Behind the Trap Door. Genres he performed: Rock music, Country, Alternative country, Americana, Roots rock and Rock and roll.

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (October 13, 1948 Faisalabad-August 16, 1997 London) also known as Nursat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khah, Nusrat Fatha Ali Khan, Nusrat Fatch Ali Khan, Nusrat Faeh Ali Khan, Nusrath Fateh Ali Khan, Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali, Shahenshah-e-Qawwali, Fateh Ali Khan, Nusrat, The Ali Khan Family, Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pervez Fateh Ali Khan, NFAK or Khan Saheb was a Pakistani musician, singer and film score composer. He had one child, Nida.

His albums include ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, The Final Studio Recordings, The Rough Guide to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Volume 1: 1978-1982, The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Volume 2: 1983-1984, Aansoo, Akhiyan Noon Chain Na Aave, Bandit Queen, Chan Sajna and Chilman. Genres: Qawwali, Ghazal and Jazz fusion.

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Robert Plant

Robert Plant (August 20, 1948 West Bromwich-) a.k.a. Robert Anthony Plant, Plant, Robert, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, Robert Plant and The Strange Sensation, The Golden God or Percy is an English singer, musician, singer-songwriter and lyricist. His children are called Carmen Jane Plant, Karac Pendragon Plant, Logan Romero Plant and Jesse Lee Plant.

His most well known albums: Pictures at Eleven, The Principle of Moments, Shaken 'n' Stirred, Now and Zen, Manic Nirvana, Fate of Nations, Dreamland, 29 Palms, Heaven Knows and Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You). Genres: Heavy metal, Progressive rock, World music, Hard rock, Folk rock, Blues rock, Folk metal, Country, Country rock, Alternative rock, Rock music and Rock and roll.

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Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper (February 4, 1948 Detroit-) also known as Vincent Damon Furnier, Vincent Furnier or Alice Coper is an American singer, disc jockey, singer-songwriter, actor, guitarist, musician and film score composer. His children are called Calico Cooper, Dashiell Cooper and Sonora Cooper.

His most well known albums: The Beast of Alice Cooper, Prince of Darkness, Hell Is, The Essentials: Alice Cooper, Brutal Planet, Constrictor, Goes to Hell, Dragontown, Flush the Fashion and Science Fiction. Genres: Psychedelic rock, Shock rock, Glam metal and Experimental rock.

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James Taylor

James Taylor (March 12, 1948 Boston-) a.k.a. James Vernon Taylor, Stringbean or JT is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, organist, musician, actor, lyricist and composer. He has four children, Sally Taylor, Ben Taylor, Henry Taylor and Rufus Taylor.

His albums include James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine, James Taylor, Sweet Baby James, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, One Man Dog, Walking Man, Gorilla, In the Pocket, JT and Flag. Genres he performed: Folk rock, Rhythm and blues, Soft rock, Country, Rock music, Folk music, Blues rock, Disco, Pop music and Blues.

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Donna Summer

Donna Summer (December 31, 1948 Boston-May 17, 2012 Naples) also known as LaDonna Adrian Gaines, Queen of Disco, Donna Gaines or Gayn Pierre was an American singer, songwriter, actor, singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer and musician. She had three children, Brooklyn Sudano, Amanda Sudano and Mimi Sommer.

Her albums include Lady of the Night, Love to Love You Baby, A Love Trilogy, Four Seasons of Love, I Remember Yesterday, Live and More, The Wanderer, Donna Summer, Hot Summer Night and She Works Hard for the Money. Genres she performed: Hi-NRG, Disco, Funk, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Gospel music, Dance music, Country, Pop music, House music, New Wave, Dance-pop and Contemporary R&B.

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Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne (October 9, 1948 Heidelberg-) a.k.a. Jackson Brown, Clyde Jackson Browne, Tarbaby or The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He has two children, Ethan Zane Browne and Ryan Browne.

Discography: For Everyman, Late for the Sky, The Pretender, Running on Empty, Lawyers in Love, The Very Best of Jackson Browne, Hold Out, I Am a Patriot, I'm Alive and Lives in the Balance. His related genres: Rock music, Pop rock, Soft rock, Folk rock, Country, Folk music and Country rock.

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Mark Farner

Mark Farner (September 29, 1948 Flint-) also known as Mark Frederick Farner or Farner, Mark is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist and musician.

Related albums: Closer to Home, Some Kind of Wonderful, if it wasn't for grace, Just Another Injustice and Red, White & Blue Forever. Genres: Hard rock, Contemporary Christian music, Rock music and Christian music.

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Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent (December 13, 1948 Redford-) also known as Nugent Ted, Theodore Anthony Nugent, Uncle Ted, Motor City Madman, The Nuge, The Motor City Mad Man, The Detroit Madman or Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American musician, entrepreneur, songwriter, guitarist, big-game hunter, actor and singer. He has five children, Theodore Tobias Nugent, Sasha Nugent, Starr Nugent, Rocco Winchester Nugent and Chantal Nugent.

His discography includes: Cat Scratch Fever, Intensities in 10 Cities, Anthology, Craveman, Double Live Gonzo, Free-For-All, Full Bluntal Nugity, If You Can't Lick 'Em... Lick 'Em, Little Miss Dangerous and Live at Hammersmith '79. Genres he performed: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Rock music, Traditional heavy metal and Blues rock.

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John Bonham

John Bonham (May 31, 1948 Redditch-September 25, 1980 Clewer) also known as Bonzo, Bonham, John, John Henry Bonham or Bonzo, The Beast was an English drummer, musician, songwriter and percussionist. He had two children, Jason Bonham and Zoë Bonham.

His albums: Rock and Roll Highway. Genres he performed include Hard rock, Heavy metal, Folk rock and Blues rock.

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Lulu

Lulu (November 3, 1948 Glasgow-) also known as Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, Lulu OBE, 'Lulu' or Lulu Kennedy-Cairns is a British singer, actor, songwriter, tv personality and businessperson. She has one child, Jordan Frieda.

Her albums include From Crayons to Perfume: The Best of Lulu, 20 Solid Gold Hits, A Little Soul in Your Heart, Boom Bang-A-Bang, Shout, The Boat That I Row, Something to Shout About, I'm a Tiger, The Greatest Hits and Together. Genres she performed: Pop music, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Pop rock and Blue-eyed soul.

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Frank McKenna

Frank McKenna (January 19, 1948 Apohaqui, New Brunswick-) is a Canadian politician, banker, lawyer and diplomat.

He served as the Premier of New Brunswick from 1987 to 1997, during which time he earned the nickname "the people's Premier" for his dedication to improving the lives of New Brunswickers.

After leaving politics, McKenna went on to a successful career in the business world, serving as the Deputy Chair of TD Bank and on the board of various other companies. He was also appointed as the Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2006.

McKenna remains an influential figure in Canadian politics and is widely respected for his contributions to public service and Canadian-American relations.

In addition to his political and business careers, Frank McKenna is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He is the founder of the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership at St. Thomas University, which is dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian leaders through education, research, and community involvement. He has also been involved with various other charitable organizations and causes, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the David Suzuki Foundation.

McKenna has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008 for his contributions to public service and corporate leadership. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of New Brunswick and the University of King's College.

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Nell Carter

Nell Carter (September 13, 1948 Birmingham-January 23, 2003 Beverly Hills) also known as Nell Ruth Hardy, Carter, Nell, Nell Ruth Carter or Nell-Ruth Carter was an American singer and actor. She had three children, Daniel Carter, Tracy Carter and Joshua Carter.

Her most recognized albums: Misbehavin'!. Genres she performed: Adult contemporary music.

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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff (April 1, 1948 Saint James Parish-) also known as James Chambers, Cliff, Jimmy, Jimmy Cliff, OM or El Hadj Naïm Bachir is a Jamaican singer, actor, musician, artist, film score composer and music artist.

His discography includes: Struggling Man, Music Maker, Follow My Mind, In Concert: The Best of Jimmy Cliff, Unlimited, Oh, Jamaica, Give the People What They Want, Special, The Power and the Glory and Cliff Hanger. Genres: Reggae and Ska.

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Chris Squire

Chris Squire (March 4, 1948 London-) also known as Fish, Christopher Russell Edward Squire, Yes or Christopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire is an English singer, musician, singer-songwriter, bassist, film score composer and guitarist. He has four children, Xilan Squire, Camille Squire, Cameron Squire and Chandrika Squire.

His albums include Fish Out of Water, Fragile, Going for the One, Close to the Edge, Relayer, Run With the Fox, Swiss Choir, Conspiracy, Conspiracy Live and Conspiracy: The Unknown. Genres he performed include Progressive rock, Pop rock, Rock music and Symphonic rock.

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Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters (February 28, 1948 Ozone Park-) a.k.a. Bernadette Lazzara or Bernadette is an American singer, actor and author.

Her albums: Bernadette, Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, Etc, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carneige Hall: The Rest of It, I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall and Bernadette Peters.

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Kate Pierson

Kate Pierson (April 27, 1948 Weehawken-) otherwise known as Pierson, Kate, Katherine Elizabeth Pierson or Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer, musician, songwriter, lyricist and voice actor.

Genres: New Wave and Rock music.

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Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins (January 7, 1948 Everett-) also known as Kennie Loggins, Loggins, Kenny, Ken Loggins, Kenny Logins, Kenney Loggins, Kenny Logging, Kenneth Clark Loggins, Kenny Loggings, Kenneth Clark "Kenny" Loggins or Kenny is an American singer, musician, singer-songwriter, songwriter, record producer, lyricist and composer. He has five children, Crosby Loggins, Cody Loggins, Isabella Loggins, Lukas Loggins and Hanna Loggins.

His albums: Celebrate Me Home, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins, Nightwatch, Nobody's Fool, The Essential Kenny Loggins, Whenever I Call You Friend, Kenny Loggins Alive, How About Now, Keep the Fire and High Adventure. Genres he performed: Pop music, Rock music, Soft rock, Pop rock, Yacht Rock and Blue-eyed soul.

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Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher (March 2, 1948 Ballyshannon-June 14, 1995 London) also known as GALLAGHER Rory, Liam Rory Gallagher, Gallagher, Rory or Taste was an Irish guitarist, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, bandleader, film score composer and multi-instrumentalist.

His albums include Deuce, The Story So Far, Photo-Finish, Top Priority, Edged in Blue, A Blue Day for the Blues, Etched in Blue, Forever, Big Guns the Very Best Of and Take It Easy Baby. Genres he performed include Classic rock, Blues, Blues rock, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Electric blues, Hard rock, Folk music, Jazz, Skiffle and Rock and roll.

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Silverio Pérez

Silverio Pérez (July 18, 1948 Guaynabo-) also known as Silverio Perez is an American singer and comedian.

He is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential comedians in the Puerto Rican entertainment industry. Silverio Pérez started his career as a singer, but later switched to comedy, where he became popular for his humorous monologues and satirical comedy sketches. Pérez has released several studio albums throughout his career, which includes hits like "El Celular", "La Pastillita", and "El Loquito del Caño". In addition to his music and comedy career, Pérez has also appeared in several films and television shows in Puerto Rico, where he has established himself as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Pérez's success can be attributed to his ability to connect with his audience by humorously portraying common experiences and situations that many Puerto Ricans can relate to. He often incorporates Puerto Rican slang and phrases into his routines, which adds to his appeal with the local audience. Pérez has won numerous awards for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including the prestigious Paoli Award, which is awarded to outstanding performers in Puerto Rico. Despite his success, Pérez has remained humble and dedicated to making people laugh through his music and comedy. He continues to perform and entertain audiences across Puerto Rico and beyond.

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Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi (February 19, 1948 Handsworth, West Midlands-) also known as Francis Anthony Iommi, Iommi, Tony, Frank Iommi or Anthony Frank "Tony" Iommi is an English guitarist, songwriter, musician and record producer. His child is Toni-Marie Iommi.

Discography: Eighth star, Fused, Iommi and The 1996 DEP Sessions. Genres he performed: Heavy metal, Hard rock, Blues, Jazz, Blues rock and Doom metal.

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Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson (December 18, 1948 Wakefield-) otherwise known as William Nelson or Nelson, Bill is a British musician, songwriter, artist and visual artist.

His discography includes: Quit Dreaming and Get on the Beam, A Catalogue of Obsessions, Vistamix, Duplex, Luminous, After the Satellite Sings, Buddha Head, Electricity Made Us Angels, Magnificent Dream People and Whistling While the World Turns. Genres: Post-punk, New Wave, Experimental rock, Art rock and Ambient music.

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Keith Godchaux

Keith Godchaux (July 19, 1948 Seattle-July 23, 1980 Marin County) also known as Godchaux, Keith, Keith Richard Godchaux or The Grateful Dead was an American musician, keyboard player and songwriter. His child is called Zion Godchaux.

Genres he performed include Rock music.

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Rick James

Rick James (February 1, 1948 Buffalo-August 6, 2004 Los Angeles) also known as Big Jimmy, Ricky James Matthews, Jimmy "The Whale", Rick James & The Stone City Band, James Boys, Ricky James, James Johnson, The King of Punk Funk, James Ambrose Johnson Jr., James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. or Slick Rick was an American record producer, songwriter, singer, bandleader, musician, dancer and composer. He had four children, Rick James, Jr., Ty James, Tazman James and Trey Hardesty James.

His discography includes: Come Get It, Bustin' Out of L Seven, Fire It Up, Garden of Love, Street Songs, Superfreak (Part 1 and 2), Throwin' Down, Cold Blooded, Reflections and Glow. Genres he performed: Funk, Pop rock, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Disco, Punk rock, Dance-punk, Rock music, New Wave, Soft rock, Pop music and Quiet Storm.

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Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige (March 5, 1948 London Borough of Barnet-) also known as Elaine Page, Elaine Bickerstaff, Paige, Elaine, Elaine Jill Bickerstaff or Elaine Mary Bickerstaff is an English singer and actor.

Related albums: The Collection, Centre Stage: The Very Best of Elaine Paige, Performance, The Queen Album, Piaf, Encore, Essential Musicals, Stages, Elaine Paige Live and On Reflection: The Very Best of Elaine Paige. Genres: Pop music and Musical theatre.

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Steve Turre

Steve Turre (September 12, 1948 Omaha-) also known as Turre, Steve, S. Turre, Steve Touré, Steve Toure, Steve Turley, Steve Turré, Steven Turre or Stephen Johnson Turre is an American trombonist, musician, teacher, actor and music arranger.

His albums: Sanctified Shells, Lotus Flower 1999, Rhythm Within, One4J, Right There and Dedication. Genres he performed: Jazz.

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Ronnie Van Zant

Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 Jacksonville-October 20, 1977 Gillsburg) also known as Van Zant, Ronnie or Ronald Wayne Van Zant was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His child is called Melody Van Zant.

Genres he performed include Southern rock and Rock music.

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Peter Hammill

Peter Hammill (November 5, 1948 Ealing-) a.k.a. Hammill, Peter is an English singer, record producer and songwriter.

His albums include The Future Now, A Black Box, Sitting Targets, In a Foreign Town, Out of Water, Room Temperature Live, Skeletons of Songs, Offensichtlich Goldfisch, There Goes the Daylight and Roaring Forties. Genres he performed include Art rock, Rock music, Progressive rock and Avant-garde.

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Jeff Baxter

Jeff Baxter (December 13, 1948 Washington, D.C.-) also known as Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, Baxter, Jeff 'Skunk', Jeffrey Allen Baxter, Jeff Skunk Baxter, Skunk, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Jeffrey Baxter, Jeffrey Allen "Jeff Skunk" Baxter, Jeffrey 'Skunk' Baxter or Skunk Baxter is an American musician, record producer, songwriter, soldier, composer and actor.

Genres: Rock music, Christian rock, Southern rock and Rock and roll.

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Lonnie Jordan

Lonnie Jordan (November 21, 1948 San Diego-) a.k.a. Leroy Jordan is an American organist, keyboard player and musician.

His albums include Different Moods of Me.

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Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz (March 6, 1948 New York City-) also known as Wicked Original Broadway Cast, Godspell, Steven Schwartz or Stephen Lawrence Schwartz is an American composer, lyricist, record producer and film score composer. His children are called Jessica Schwartz, Scott Schwartz and Scott Schwartz.

Discography: Godspell, Godspell (2001 national touring cast), Uncharted Territory, Children of Eden: American Premiere Recording (1998 New Jersey cast), Godspell, Godspell (1993 London studio cast), Godspell, Pippin (1972 original Broadway cast), Reluctant Pilgrim and The Baker's Wife (1976 original cast). Genres: Musical theatre.

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Pinchas Zukerman

Pinchas Zukerman (July 16, 1948 Tel Aviv-) also known as Pinchas Zuckerman is an Israeli violist, conductor, violinist and music director. He has two children, Arianna Zukerman and Natalia Zukerman.

His discography includes: Play Music For Two Violins, Mozart: Duos for Violin & Viola / Leclair: Sonata for 2 Violins, Duets for Two Violins (Itzhak Perlman & Pinchas Zuckerman), Beethoven: Violin Romances / Dvořák: Romance, Op. 11 / Schubert: Konzertstück / Rondo / Polonaise, , , Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-6, The Horn Concertos, Violin Concertos and Violin Concerto. Genres he performed: Classical music.

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Jan Hammer

Jan Hammer (April 17, 1948 Prague-) also known as J. Hammer, Hammer, Jan or Jan Hammer Jr. is an American musician, songwriter, drummer, keyboard player, keytarist, jazz pianist, pianist, record producer and composer. His child is called Paul Hammer.

His discography includes: Escape From Television, Beyond the Mind's Eye, Drive, Miami Vice: The Complete Collection, The Early Years, The First Seven Days, Black Sheep, Secret Admirer, Here to Stay and Snapshots. Genres: Pop music, Jazz fusion, Pop rock, Synthpop and Jazz.

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David Marks

David Marks (August 22, 1948 United States of America-) also known as Marks, David, David Lee Marks or David G. Marks is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter.

Genres he performed include Pop music, Rock music and Surf music.

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Jeremy Spencer

Jeremy Spencer (July 4, 1948 Hartlepool-) a.k.a. Spencer, Jeremy or Jeremy Cedric Spencer is an English guitarist.

Related albums: Jeremy Spencer and the Children, Flee, Jeremy Spencer, In Concert - India 98, Precious Little, Bend in the Road and Coventry Blue. Genres he performed include Rock music, Blues and Rock and roll.

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Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen (January 10, 1948 Passaic-) a.k.a. Donald Fagan, Fagen, Donald or Donald Jay Fagen is an American songwriter, singer, keyboard player, keytarist, musician and film score composer.

His albums: The Nightfly, New Frontier, Kamakiriad, Snowbound, Tomorrow's Girls, Morph the Cat, Trans-Island Skyway, I.G.Y., Tomorrow's Girls and The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon. Genres he performed: Rock music, Jazz fusion, Pop rock and Jazz.

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Johnny Ramone

Johnny Ramone (October 8, 1948 Long Island-September 15, 2004 Los Angeles) also known as John Cummings, Ramone, Johnny or John William Cummings was an American musician, songwriter and guitarist.

Genres: Punk rock.

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Rick Parfitt

Rick Parfitt (October 12, 1948 Woking-) a.k.a. Parfitt, Rick, Richard John Parfitt or Parfitt, Richard J. is an English singer, musician, songwriter and guitarist.

His most recognized albums: Highlights in Slow Motion. Genres he performed include Hard rock, Rock music, Soft rock, Boogie rock, Rock and roll, Blues rock and Psychedelic rock.

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Russell Mael

Russell Mael (October 5, 1948 Los Angeles-) otherwise known as Russel Meal, Mael, Russell or Russell Craig Mael is an American singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and record producer.

He is best known as a member of the band Sparks, which he formed with his brother Ron Mael in 1971. Russell's distinctive high-pitched voice and flamboyant on-stage persona have been a hallmark of Sparks' music, which spans multiple genres including rock, pop, new wave, and electronic.

Prior to forming Sparks, Russell and Ron were involved in various musical projects, including the band Halfnelson. They released their self-titled debut album as Sparks in 1971, and went on to release over 20 studio albums and numerous singles over the course of their career.

In addition to his work with Sparks, Russell has also released solo material and collaborated with other musicians, including Franz Ferdinand on their collaborative album FFS in 2015. He has been noted for his fashion sense and distinctive stage presence, and has been a major influence on artists including Morrissey and Björk.

Russell Mael was born in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Pacific Palisades. He attended Palisades High School, where he met his future bandmate and brother Ron. After high school, the brothers attended UCLA, where they formed the band Halfnelson. They were eventually signed to Todd Rundgren's Bearsville Records, and released their debut album as Halfnelson in 1971. However, the band struggled to find success, and Russell and Ron subsequently changed the band's name to Sparks.

Sparks' early music drew influences from the glam rock movement of the early 1970s, but they soon developed their own unique sound that combined art rock, pop, and electronic music. The band's breakthrough came in 1975 with the release of the album Kimono My House, which spawned the hit singles "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" and "Amateur Hour". Sparks continued to release critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, cementing their status as one of the most innovative and influential bands of their era.

In addition to his music career, Russell has also dabbled in acting. He appeared in the 1977 film Rollercoaster and played the character Klaus Nomi in the 2003 film The Nomi Song. He has also made guest appearances on various television shows, including Gilmore Girls and The Big Bang Theory.

Russell Mael continues to perform and record with Sparks, and the band celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021 with the release of their 25th studio album A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip.

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Kathleen Battle

Kathleen Battle (August 13, 1948 Portsmouth-) a.k.a. Kathleen Deanna Battle , Battle, Kathleen or Kathy is an American singer and actor.

Her most important albums: Kathleen Battle in Concert, Honey and Rue, A Christmas Celebration, So Many Stars, The Best of Kathleen Battle, R. Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos, Kathleen Battle - Salzburg Recital, Spirituals in Concert, Pleasures of Their Company and Baroque Duet.

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Tom Johnston

Tom Johnston (August 15, 1948 Visalia-) also known as TOM JOHNSTON, Johnston, Tom or Charles Thomas Johnston is an American singer, musician, songwriter and guitarist.

Discography: Still Feels Good and Hungry Eyes / Where Are You Tonight / (I've Had) The Time Of My Life / She's Like The Wind. Genres he performed: Rock music.

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Chester Thompson

Chester Thompson (December 11, 1948 Baltimore-) a.k.a. Chester C. Thompson, Thompson, Chester or Chester Cortez Thompson is an American drummer, organist and musician.

His most recognized albums: Mas de Ti. Genres: Pop rock, Jazz fusion and Progressive rock.

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