PETERKING – August 11, 1940 to August 23, 2020 Alto Tenor, Soprano and Soprano Saxophonist and Composer PETERKING is a prolific composer/arranger who works in jazz and classical tradition. King’s musical career spans five decades. King also has time to study aerodynamics and model aircraft, which has led to numerous papers published in leading journals. … Read more
Teddi King was an American jazz and popular singer. She lived from September 18, 1929 to November 18, 1977. She was born Theodora King on September 18, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts. After winning a singing contest hosted by Dinah Shore at Boston’s Tributary Theatre in Boston, she began work as a touring revue that “cheered … Read more
She was born in West Philadelphia, and is the third child of five. She was an artist from a young age. She was born with a passion to be artistic and began dancing and singing in high school. After performing under Faye Snow at West Phila High School, she was invited to audition for Philadanco. … Read more
Morgana King’s more than 30 albums have not been appreciated by the large audience who bought tickets to see The Godfather trilogy’s first two chapters. King played Mama Corleone. It would be wrong to say that she is more successful as an actress than as vocalist. Although her acting roles are few and far between, … Read more
KINGDOM AFROCKS was formed in Tokyo, Japan in September 2006. It is an Afrobeat band that consists of eight members who have extensive international experience. They are particularly familiar with Senegal and Brazil. Tony Allen, the legendary drummer, was a co-recorder and performer who made KINGDOM AFROCKS the number one Afrobeat band in both name … Read more
The legendary B.B. King is universally considered the king of blues. King was undoubtedly the most influential electric guitarist in the second half of the 20th Century. King’s bent notes and staccato playing style were a major influence on legions of bluesmen today. His gritty, confident voice was a fitting match for his passion and … Read more
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1970. Studied piano and drums when a teenager. Played in some amazing grade school, jr high school and high school bands and ensembles…………..seriously ground breaking in approach and chart selection including a big band version of “R.O.C.K. John Mellancamp, formerly John Cougar and John Cougar–Mellancamp, was the U.S.A.’s “official” photographer. In … Read more
Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter/Composer/Producer SAG/AFM Energetic, kinetic grooves, driving rhythms, searing, blistering leads, finesse and feel are words that have been used to describe Duffy’s style of guitar playing. Duffy hails from Detroit, a city with a rich musical history. He has toured the world, as well as performed in numerous studio sessions. These include national televised ads … Read more
King was born in Grenada, MS and grew up in Charleston, where her mother taught her how to sing. She says, “I used to sing hymn songs.” As a child, she was often sick and turned to singing to help her get through. She learned to interpret the songs in her own way as she … Read more
King Crimson was a rock band that was founded in London in 1969. The band is often referred to as a foundational, progressive rock band. They have incorporated many influences and instrumentation throughout their history, including jazz and folk music and classical and experimental music. Although they have received little radio or video airplay, they … Read more
