Famous musicians born in the year 1953
Here are 50 famous musicians from the world were born in 1953:
Alex Lifeson
Alex Lifeson (August 27, 1953 Fernie-) a.k.a. Aлександар Живојиновић, Aleksandar Živojinović, Victor, Alexandar Zivojinovich, Lifeson, Alex Zivojinovich, Big Al, Lerxst or Alexander Zivojinovich is a Canadian guitarist, record producer, songwriter, musician, actor and film score composer. He has two children, Justin Lifeson and Adrian Lifeson.
His discography includes: Victor. Genres related to him: Hard rock, Heavy metal and Progressive rock.
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Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman (May 29, 1953 Los Angeles-) also known as Danny Elfmann, Daniel Robert Elfman, D. Elfman, Danny Robert Elfman, Red-Wolf Elfman, Red Wolf Elfman, Bloody Elf-Thing, Scabby Elfthing, Dan Elfman, Oingo Boingo, half-Elf half-Man, Daniel Elfman, Dan of the Dead, Danny Skellingelfman, Daniel Robert "Danny" Elfman, The Bloody Elf, Danny Elfbones, Daniel Beilzebelsman, Elfmunster or Nightmare on Elfstreet is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, film score composer, singer, voice actor, composer and film producer. He has three children, Oliver Elfman, Mali Elfman and Lola Elfman.
His most well known albums: So-Lo, Pee-wee's Big Adventure / Back to School, Big Top Pee-Wee (The original Soundtrack album), Beetlejuice, Midnight Run, Batman, Dick Tracy, Music for a Darkened Theatre: Film & Television Music, Volume 1, Batman Returns and Article 99. Genres he performed include Soundtrack, Alternative rock, Film score and New Wave.
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Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee (July 29, 1953 Willowdale, Toronto-) also known as Gary Lee Weinrib, Dirk, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Geddy, Geddy Lee, OC, Lee or Gary is a Canadian singer, musician, record producer, bassist, songwriter, keyboard player and film score composer. His children are Julian Lee and Kyla Avril Lee.
His most recognized albums: My Favorite Headache. Genres related to him: Hard rock, Heavy metal and Progressive rock.
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Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield (May 15, 1953 Reading-) a.k.a. M. Oldfield, Oldfield, Michael Gordon Oldfield, Michael Oldfield or Oldfield, Mike is an English musician, record producer, songwriter, game designer, guitarist, bassist, film score composer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has seven children, Molly Oldfield, Dougal Oldfield, Luke Oldfield, Greta Hegerland-Oldfield, Noah Hegerland-Oldfield, Eugene Oldfield and Jake Oldfield.
His discography includes: Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Boxed, Portsmouth, Incantations, Platinum, Airborn, QE2 and Five Miles Out. Genres he performed include World music, Chill-out music, Experimental classical music, Trance music, Progressive rock, New-age music, Ambient music, Instrumental, Rock music, Celtic fusion, Classical music, Neofolk, Pop music, Experimental music, Europop, Neoclassical New Age music, Synthpop, Rock and roll, Honky-tonk, Folk music and Minimal music.
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Paul Wertico
Paul Wertico (January 5, 1953 Chicago-) also known as Wertico, Paul is an American drummer, teacher, film score composer and musician.
Discography: The Pat Metheny Group in Concert, StereoNucleosis, The Sign of 4, Ampersand and The Sign of 4 - The Science of Deduction. Genres he performed include Jazz, Rock music and Fusion.
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Alpha Blondy
Alpha Blondy (January 1, 1953 Dimbokro-) a.k.a. Alpha Blondy & The Solar System, Alpha Blondy and The Wailers or Seydou Koné is an American singer and songwriter.
His albums include Apartheid Is Nazism, Masada, Akwaba, the Very Best of Alpha Blondy, Alpha Blondy - The Best, Cocody Rock!!!, Dieu, Elohim, Grand Bassan Zion Rock, Jérusalem and L'essentiel. Genres he performed: Reggae and Rhythm and blues.
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John Zorn
John Zorn (September 2, 1953 New York City-) also known as Dekoboko Hajime or Rav Tzizit is an American composer, musician, record producer, film score composer, music arranger, multi-instrumentalist and saxophonist.
Discography: Cobra: Studio Version, Naked City, Spy vs. Spy: The Music of Ornette Coleman, The Classic Guide To Strategy: Volumes One & Two, Bar Kokhba, Filmworks IV, The Circle Maker, Taboo and Exile, Filmworks Anthology: 20 Years of Soundtrack Music and Filmworks XVIII: The Treatment. Genres he performed include Jazz, Avant-garde jazz, Hardcore punk, Thrash metal, Noise music, Electronic music, Free jazz, World music, Surf music, Downtown music, Noise rock, Punk jazz, Dub, Hard bop, Dark ambient, Grindcore, Easy listening, Experimental rock, Jazz fusion, Klezmer, Experimental music and Avant-garde music.
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Đorđe Balašević
Đorđe Balašević (May 11, 1953 Novi Sad-) also known as Djordje Balasevic is a Serbian songwriter, singer and actor. He has three children, Jovana Balasevic, Jelena Balašević and Aleksa Balasevic.
His discography includes: The Best of... Ono kao najbolje, The Best of, Volume 2 (1987-1992), Devedesete, Bezdan, Panonski mornar, Hitovi - Zivot je More, Balade, Rani mraz, 003 and Pub. Genres he performed: Folk rock, Rock music, Acoustic music, Chanson and Pop rock.
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Garry Shider
Garry Shider (July 24, 1953 Plainfield-June 16, 2010 Upper Marlboro) a.k.a. Gary Shider, Garry Marshall Shider, Diaperman or Starchild was an American musician and guitarist.
Genres he performed include Funk, Rhythm and blues and Psychedelic soul.
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Peter Garrett
Peter Garrett (April 16, 1953 Wahroonga-) also known as Peter Robert Garrett or Garrett, Peter is an Australian politician, musician, singer and environmentalist. He has three children, Emily Garrett, May Garrett and Grace Garrett.
Garrett is best known as the lead vocalist of the Australian rock band, Midnight Oil, which he co-founded in 1972. The band achieved international success in the 1980s and 1990s with hit songs such as "Beds Are Burning", "Blue Sky Mine", and "Diesel and Dust".
In 2004, Garrett retired from music to pursue a career in politics and was elected to the Australian House of Representatives. He held several cabinet positions, including Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts and Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, until his retirement from politics in 2013.
Throughout his career, Garrett has been a staunch advocate for environmental causes and has worked to promote conservation and sustainable living. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his environmental activism, including an Order of Australia in 2003.
After leaving politics, Garrett returned to music and released his debut solo album, "A Version of Now", in 2016.
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Alex Van Halen
Alex Van Halen (May 8, 1953 Nijmegen-) also known as Alexander Arthur Van Halen, alex_van_halen or Van Halen, Alex is an American drummer, musician, actor, percussionist, keyboard player and guitarist.
Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal and Jazz fusion.
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Kevin Rowland
Kevin Rowland (August 17, 1953 Wednesfield-) also known as Rowland, Kevin is an English singer, songwriter and musician.
His discography includes: The Wanderer, Concrete and Clay, My Beauty and Too-Rye-Ay. Genres: Soul music, Pop music, Punk rock and New Wave.
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Johnny Clegg
Johnny Clegg (June 7, 1953 Bacup-) also known as Jonathan Clegg or Clegg, Johnny is a British singer and musician.
His albums include A South African Story, Anthology, Best of Live: At the Nelson Mandela Theather, One Life, Shadow Man, Heat, Dust & Dreams, Cruel, Crazy, Beautiful World, Third World Child, Spirit Is the Journey (The Very Best of) and Human. His related genres: Music of Africa and Mbaqanga.
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Ian Mosley
Ian Mosley (June 16, 1953 Paddington-) also known as Mosley, Ian is an English drummer.
Genres he performed include Neo-progressive rock.
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Robin Zander
Robin Zander (January 23, 1953 Beloit-) also known as Zander, Robin or Robin Wayne Zander is an American singer, musician and guitarist.
His albums include Robin Zander and . Genres he performed: Rock music, Southern rock, Hard rock and Power pop.
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Richard Joseph
Richard Joseph (April 23, 1953 United Kingdom-March 4, 2007) also known as Joseph, Richard was a British composer and musician.
His most recognized albums: The Chaos Engine.
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Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams (January 26, 1953 Lake Charles-) a.k.a. Williams, Lucinda is an American songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, artist, musician and music artist.
Her most well known albums: Ramblin', Happy Woman Blues, Lucinda Williams, I Just Wanted to See You So Bad, Passionate Kisses, The Night’s Too Long / Price to Pay, Sweet Old World, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Essence and World Without Tears. Genres: Alternative country, Folk music, Rock music, Country, Folk rock, Americana, Heartland rock, Country rock and Blues.
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Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar (January 10, 1953 Greenpoint-) also known as Pat Benetar or Patricia Mae Andrzejewski is an American musician, singer-songwriter and bank teller. She has two children, Haley Giraldo and Hana Giraldo.
Her albums include In the Heat of the Night, Crimes of Passion, Precious Time, Get Nervous, Seven the Hard Way, Best Shots, Love Is a Battlefield, Gravity's Rainbow, Innamorata and In the Heat of the Night / Crimes of Passion. Genres she performed: Rock music, Blues, Hard rock, Pop rock, New Wave and Heavy metal.
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Michael Hedges
Michael Hedges (December 31, 1953 Sacramento-December 2, 1997 Mendocino County) also known as Hedges, Michael or Michael Alden Hedges was an American musician, composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter.
His albums: Live on the Double Planet, Strings of Steel, Oracle, The Best of Michael Hedges, Beyond Boundaries: Guitar Solos, 1981-03-20: Live at Singers Alley: Ellicott City, MD, USA (disc 1), The Road To Return, Torched, Taproot and Watching My Life Go By. Genres related to him: World music, New-age music, Fingerstyle guitar and New Acoustic Music.
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Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson (October 15, 1953 Gary-) also known as Toriano Adaryll Jackson, Tito, Papa T or Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson is an American singer, guitarist, musician, songwriter, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has three children, TJ Jackson, Taryll Jackson and Taj Jackson.
Genres: Blues and Rhythm and blues.
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Billy Sheehan
Billy Sheehan (March 19, 1953 Buffalo-) also known as Sheehan, Billy, William "Billy" Sheehan, Billy Sheenan or William Sheehan is an American musician, bassist and songwriter.
His albums: Cosmic Troubadour, All Mixed Up, Compression, The Talas Years, Holy Cow!, Nine Short Films and Live in Tokyo. Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Instrumental rock, Jazz fusion and Progressive rock.
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Midge Ure
Midge Ure (October 10, 1953 Cambuslang-) also known as Ure Midge, James Ure, Ure, Midge, Ultravox, Rich Kids, James "Midge" Ure, Midge or James Ure, OBE is a British singer, guitarist, songwriter, record producer, musician, singer-songwriter, keyboard player, actor and film score composer. He has four children, Molly McQueen, Flossie Ure, Kitty Ure and Ruby Ure.
His albums: Breathe, No Regrets, Breathe, Cold, Cold Heart, If I Was, Move Me, Pure, A Glorious Noise - Breathe Live, Call of the Wild and No Regrets. Genres related to him: New Romanticism, Punk rock, Synthpop, Glam rock, Hard rock, Soft rock, New Wave, Art rock and Post-punk.
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Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford (August 16, 1953 Paris-) a.k.a. Kathy Lee, Kathy Lee Gifford, Kathryn Lee Epstein, Kathie Me or Kathie Lee Johnson is a French talk show host, presenter, singer, actor, television producer and songwriter. She has two children, Cody Newton Gifford and Cassidy Erin Gifford.
Her discography includes: Born For You, Heart of a Woman, It's Christmastime and Sentimental. Genres she performed: Christian music.
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Osmo Vänskä
Osmo Vänskä (February 28, 1953 Savonlinna-) a.k.a. Osmo Vanska is a Finnish conductor, composer, music director and clarinetist.
His albums: Symphonic Dances / Symphony no. 11, , Finland Awakes, Symphonie fantastique, Clarinet Concertos, Sibelius - Lahti - Vänskä, The Sound of Sibelius, Angel of Light / Dances With the Winds / Cantus Arcticus, Lemminkäinen Suite with World Premiere Recording of Original Versions of no. 1 & 4 and Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major "Eroica" / Symphony no. 8 in F major.
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Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith (July 6, 1953 Seguin-) otherwise known as Nanci Griffith, Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Nancy Griffith, Nanci Griffith & The Blue Moon Orchestra, Nanci Griffith & Jimmy Webb, Nanci Caroline Griffith, Griffith, Nanci, Nanci Griffith and Friends, Nanci Griffith & Friends or Griffith, Nanci & Friends is an American singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter, guitarist and musician.
Her most recognized albums: Once in a Very Blue Moon, Lone Star State of Mind, The MCA Years: A Retrospective, From a Distance: The Very Best of Nanci Griffith, Little Love Affairs, One Fair Summer Evening, Other Voices, Other Rooms, Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful), Poet in My Window and Storms. Genres she performed: Country and Folk music.
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Charlotte Caffey
Charlotte Caffey (October 21, 1953 United States of America-) also known as Charlotte Irene Caffey or Caffey, Charlotte is an American songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player. Her child is called Astrid McDonald.
Genres she performed: Punk rock.
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Tom Cochrane
Tom Cochrane (May 14, 1953 Lynn Lake-) otherwise known as Cochrane, Tom, Tom Cochran or Thomas William Cochrane is a Canadian writer, musician and singer-songwriter.
His discography includes: Mad Mad World, Ragged Ass Road, No Stranger, Hang On to Your Resistance: The Early Years, X-Ray Sierra, Songs of a Circling Spirit, Life Is a Highway, I Wish You Well (disc 1), Tom Cochrane & Red Rider and Victory Day. Genres related to him: Rock music and Heartland rock.
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Teresa Teng
Teresa Teng (January 29, 1953 Baozhong, Yunlin-May 8, 1995 Chiang Mai) otherwise known as 鄧麗君, ¾HÄR§g, 邓丽君, µËÀö¾ý, Deng Li Jun, テレサテン, テレサ・テン, Teresa Ten, Deng Lijun, Teng Lee-chun, Đặng Lệ Quân, 鄧麗筠, Teresa Tang, Teng, Teresa, Teresa Deng or Teng Li-yun was a Taiwanese singer.
Discography: Dàndàn yōuqíng, The History of Teresa Teng, Best of 15 Years, Super Selection, GOLDEN★BEST, Anata to ikiru / Umibe no hoteru, , Akashia no yume / Michishio, Jerusomīna no arui ta michi and Konya kashira ashita kashira / Ame ni nure ta hana. Her related genres: J-pop, Mandopop, Cantopop and Pop music.
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Joe Melson
Joe Melson (May 1, 1953 Bonham-) a.k.a. Melson, Joe is an American songwriter and singer.
He is best known for being a frequent collaborator with Roy Orbison, with whom he co-wrote several hits, including "Only the Lonely" and "Crying." Melson began his career as a singer in the 1950s and had his first hit in 1960 with "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes." He then transitioned into songwriting in the 1960s and worked with several notable artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings. Melson also released several solo albums over the years, showcasing his versatile voice and talent as a songwriter. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Melson remains a relatively unknown figure in the music industry.
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Alexander O'Neal
Alexander O'Neal (November 15, 1953 Natchez-) also known as Alexander O' Neal or O'Neal, Alexander is an American singer.
His albums: Alexander O'Neal, Hearsay All Mixed Up, My Gift to You, All True Man, Love Makes No Sense, Lovers Again, Saga of a Married Man, Greatest Hits, This Thing Called Love: The Greatest Hits of Alexander O'Neal and Twelve Inch Mixes. His related genres: Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Synthpop, Rock music, Funk, New Wave, Contemporary R&B and Pop music.
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James Horner
James Horner (August 14, 1953 Los Angeles-) also known as James Roy Horner is an American composer, conductor, film score composer and orchestrator.
His albums include Krull, The Land Before Time, Patriot Games, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Jumanji, Braveheart, Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture, Enemy at the Gates, A Beautiful Mind and Troy. Genres: Film score.
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Joëlle Mogensen
Joëlle Mogensen (February 3, 1953 Long Island-May 15, 1982 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Joelle Mogensen was a French singer.
She rose to fame in the late 1970s as a member of the popular group, "Il était une fois" and went on to a successful solo career in the 1980s. Mogensen often performed with her signature red scarf and was known for her powerful voice and stage presence. She released several hit singles, including "Mise au point" and "J' ai encore rêvé d'elle" which both reached number one on the French music charts. Mogensen also represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1982, where she finished in 4th place with the song "Femme dans ses rêves aussi". Unfortunately, she tragically passed away later that year from a heart attack at the young age of 29. Despite her short career, Mogensen left a lasting impact on the French music industry and her fans continue to remember her as an iconic figure in French music.
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Lyle Mays
Lyle Mays (November 27, 1953 Wausaukee-) also known as Mays, Lyle is an American musician, composer, keyboard player, jazz pianist and pianist.
Discography: Fictionary, Lyle Mays, Solo Improvisations for Expanded Piano, Street Dreams, Blue Asphalt, The Pat Metheny Group in Concert, Unity Village Concert and As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls. Genres he performed: Jazz, Contemporary classical music and Jazz fusion.
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Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton (February 26, 1953 New Haven-) a.k.a. Micheal Bolton, Bolton Michael or Michael Bolotin is an American singer, singer-songwriter, musician, film producer, artist, songwriter, actor and music artist. His children are called Isa Bolton, Holly Bolton and Taryn Bolton.
Discography: Soul Provider, Time, Love & Tenderness, The One Thing, Bolton Swings Sinatra, Michael Bolton, My Secret Passion: The Arias, The Hunger, The Very Best of Michael Bolton, This Is the Time: The Christmas Album and Vintage. Genres: Pop rock, Pop music, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Adult contemporary music, Hard rock, Soft rock and Blue-eyed soul.
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Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young (January 6, 1953 Glasgow-) a.k.a. Young, Malcolm, Malcolm Mitchell Young, Mal or AC/DC is an Australian musician, record producer, songwriter, guitarist, film score composer, singer and actor. He has two children, Cara Young and Ross Young.
Genres he performed: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Rock music, Blues rock and Rock and roll.
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Andy Partridge
Andy Partridge (November 11, 1953 Imtarfa-) a.k.a. Partridge, Andy, Andrew John Partridge, Sir John Johns, Mr. Partridge or Andrew John "Andy" Partridge is an English guitarist, songwriter, musician, record producer and singer. He has two children, Holly Partridge and Harry Partridge.
His most important albums: Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 7, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 8, Hinges, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 1, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 2, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 3, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 4, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 5, Fuzzy Warbles: The Demo Archives, Volume 6 and Hello Recording Club 1994-11. Genres he performed include Popular music, New Wave and Pop music.
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Desi Arnaz, Jr.
Desi Arnaz, Jr. (January 19, 1953 Los Angeles-) a.k.a. Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV, Desi & Billy Dino, Desi Arnaz, Desi and Billy Dino or Dino Desi & Billy is an American musician, actor and drummer. He has two children, Julia Arnaz and Haley Arnaz.
Desi Arnaz Jr. is the son of the legendary actors Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who were famous for their TV show "I Love Lucy." He was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1953, and grew up surrounded by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Arnaz Jr. began performing at a young age, and he made his acting debut on his mother's TV show, "The Lucy Show," when he was just 12 years old. He also appeared in films such as "Red Sky at Morning" and "Marco." However, his true passion was music, and he formed a rock band called Dino, Desi & Billy with his friends Dean Paul Martin and Billy Hinsche.
The band enjoyed some success in the 1960s, with hits such as "I'm A Fool" and "Not The Lovin' Kind," and they became regular guests on TV variety shows. Arnaz Jr. played the drums in the band, and he continued to be involved in music throughout his career.
In addition to music and acting, Arnaz Jr. has also worked as a producer and director. He has produced several TV specials and documentaries, including "Lucy & Desi: A Home Movie," which chronicled his parents' life together.
Arnaz Jr. has been married twice and has two children. He currently lives in Boulder City, Nevada, and remains active in the entertainment industry.
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Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora (May 4, 1953 Hoboken-) a.k.a. Pia Schipani, Pia Alfreda Schipani or Zadora, Pia is an American actor and singer. Her children are called Jordan Maxwell Kaufer, Kristofer Barzie Riklis and Kady Zadora.
Her albums: Let's Dance Tonight, Here Comes Pia, Pia Z., Pia and When the Lights Go Out.
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Bruce Kulick
Bruce Kulick (December 12, 1953 Brooklyn-) also known as Kulick, Bruce, Bruce Howard Kulick, Brucey or Kiss is an American guitarist, songwriter and musician.
His albums include Audio Dog, Transformer and BK3. Genres: Hard rock and Heavy metal.
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Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis (July 24, 1953 Oakland-) a.k.a. Joh Faddis, John Faddis, Faddis, Jon, Jonathan Faddis or Thad Jones Mel Lewis Band is an American trumpeter, conductor and composer.
His most well known albums: Teranga, Hornucopia, Good and Plenty, Legacy and Remembrances. Genres related to him: Jazz and Bebop.
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Jeff Fatt
Jeff Fatt (July 21, 1953 Casino-) also known as Jeffrey Wayne Fatt, Jeff, Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Fatt or The Wiggles is an Australian actor, musician, television producer and film score composer.
Genres he performed include Children's music and Rock music.
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Nell Campbell
Nell Campbell (May 23, 1953 Sydney-) also known as Little Nell, Laura Elizabeth Campbell, Laura Campbell, "Little" Nell Campbell, Laura E. Campbell or Sonny is an Australian singer, actor, writer and entrepreneur. She has one child, Matilda Violet Campbell.
Her albums: The Singles, Beauty Queen, Fever, The Musical World of Little Nell: Aquatic Teenage Sex & Squalor and Fever.
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Alicia Bridges
Alicia Bridges (July 15, 1953 North Carolina-) a.k.a. Alisha Bridges or Bridges, Alicia is an American singer and songwriter.
Her albums: I Love the Nightlife, Say It Sister, I Love the Nightlife: The Collection, Alicia Bridges, I Love the Nigfhtlife (disco 'round) and I Love the Night Life. Her related genres: Disco.
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Bill McBirnie
Bill McBirnie (May 23, 1953-) is a Canadian , .
flutist and composer who is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz flutists in the world. He has won numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to the world of jazz music, including a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian government. McBirnie began his career as a classical flutist but later turned towards jazz and Latin music, which became his main focus. He has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including jazz pianist James Williams, saxophonist Junior Cook, and Brazilian guitarist Luis Bonfa. In addition to his work as a performer, McBirnie is also an accomplished composer, having written numerous original pieces for both classical and jazz ensembles. He continues to perform, record, and teach around the world, inspiring young musicians and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern jazz music.
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Michael Byron
Michael Byron (September 7, 1953-) is an American , .
Michael Byron (September 7, 1953-) is an American composer, performer, and writer. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz and later earned a Master of Arts degree in composition from Mills College. Byron has been a prominent figure in the American contemporary classical music scene since the early 1980s. He has written over 100 works for a variety of ensembles and solo performers, ranging from small chamber ensembles to orchestra and opera. In addition to his work as a composer, Byron has also performed extensively as a pianist and keyboardist, collaborating with a number of prominent musicians in the jazz and rock genres. His essays on music and culture have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Byron is currently a professor of music at Michigan State University.
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Keiko Han
Keiko Han (April 5, 1953 Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo-) a.k.a. Han, Keiko or Han Keiko is a Japanese voice actor, actor and astrologer. She has one child, Megumi Han.
Keiko Han's career in voice acting began in 1974, when she started providing the voice of Lalah Sune in the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam." She gained further popularity for her role as Luna in the "Sailor Moon" series. Throughout her career, she has lent her voice to countless characters in various anime, video games and dramas.
Aside from her work as a voice actor, Keiko Han also enjoys a successful career in acting. She has appeared in several films and television dramas throughout her career, beginning in 1971 with the film "Kigeki: Ekimae danchi." Han has also worked as an astrologer, occasionally publishing articles and appearing on television programs to share her knowledge of astrology.
In addition to her successful career, Keiko Han is the mother of fellow voice actor, Megumi Han. The mother-daughter duo has appeared together in several anime productions, including "Naruto Shippuden" and "Dragon Ball Super."
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Desmond Child
Desmond Child (October 28, 1953 Gainesville-) also known as John Charles Barrett or Child, Desmond is an American songwriter, record producer, film producer, musician and composer. He has two children, Roman Child and Nyro Child.
His albums include Discipline. Genres related to him: Pop music, Rock music, Heavy metal, Hard rock, Glam metal, Pop rock, Country, Disco, Latin pop and Adult contemporary music.
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Takashi Yoshimatsu
Takashi Yoshimatsu (March 18, 1953 Tokyo-) also known as 吉松隆, よしまつたかし, よしまつ たかし, 吉松 隆, Yoshimatsu Takashi or Yoshimatsu, Takashi is a Japanese film score composer.
His albums include Pleiades Dances (feat. piano: Kyoko Tabe), Symphony No. 5, Op. 87 / Prelude to the Celebration of Birds / Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, Op. 79a for String Orchestra (BBC Philharmonic feat. conductor: Sachio Fujioka), Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", Op. 67 (Manchester Camerata feat. conductor: Sachio Fujioka, piano: Kyoko Tabe), Symphony No.3, op.75 / Saxophone Concerto, op.59 ''Cyber-bird'' (BBC Philharmonic feat. conductor: Sachio Fujioka, saxophone: Nobuya Sugawa), Symphony No. 4, Op. 82 / Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine" Op. 55 / Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, Op. 70b for String Orchestra (BBC Philharmonic feat. conductor: Sachio Fujioka trombone: Ian Bousfield) and Kamui-Chikap Symphony / Ode to Birds and Rainbow.
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Valery Gergiev
Valery Gergiev (May 2, 1953 Moscow-) a.k.a. Валерий Гергиев, Валерий Абисалович Гергиев, Valeri Gergiev , V. Gergiev , Gergiev, Valery Abisalovich or Valery Abisalovich Gergiev PAR is a Russian conductor, music director and actor. He has four children, Abisal Gergiev , Valeriy Gergiev, Tamara Gergieva and Natalya Gergieva.
His most recognized albums: Massenet: Don Quichotte, Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, , The Nutcracker, Symphony no. 6, Symphony no. 6 "Pathétique" / Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, , Liszt: My Piano Hero, The Rite of Spring / The Poem of Ecstasy and Sheherazade.
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Christopher Franke
Christopher Franke (April 6, 1953 Berlin-) also known as Tangerine Dream is a German composer, musician, songwriter, drummer, keyboard player and film score composer.
His albums include Pacific Coast Highway, Universal Soldier, Klemania, Perry Rhodan: Pax Terra, Babylon 5, Volume 2: Messages From Earth, Babylon 5: A Late Delivery From Avalon, Babylon 5: Severed Dreams, Babylon 5: Shadow Dancing, Enchanting Nature (Remixes in Earthones) and New Music for Films, Volume 1. Genres: Electronic music.
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