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Jackie Nash
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Hailing from the Buckeye State, Jackie Nash is an editorial producer for BIO.com. If she could live in any decade, it would be the 1970s—when legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin, the Beatles and the Talking Heads were hitting their stride and making rock history.
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Still Makin' Dreams Come True: John Oates Talks Bonnaroo, New Album, Hall & Oates
June 19, 2013 by Jackie NashPost a commentWhen we scored a ticket to the 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, we expected a lot of things—four days of nonstop music, the sweltering Tennessee-in-June heat...
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- Hall & Oates
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Libras
Daryl Hall
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer / 1946 -
Daryl Hall is a singer-songwriter who's part of the mega-hit duo Hall & Oates, known for hit songs like "Sara Smile," "One on One" and "Out of Touch."
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
Jim James
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1978 -
Jim James is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the psychedelic rock band My Morning Jacket. Under the name Yim Yames, he created his first solo album, Tribute To, to honor the music of George Harrison.
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- Name Changers
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Sagittarians
Billy Idol
Guitarist, Singer / 1955 -
In 1981, punk rock musician Billy Idol launched his solo career with the release of Don't Stop, then formed a new band that released four successful records.
R. Kelly
Songwriter, Singer / 1967 -
R. Kelly is a popular American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer best known for his gospel-tinged vocals and highly sexualized lyrics.
- In these groups:
- Famous Singers
- Famous Black Musicians
- Famous Black Singers
Brittany Howard
Singer
Brittany Howard is the lead singer for the popular rock group Alabama Shakes.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Sam Cooke
Songwriter, Singer / 1931 - 1964
Sam Cooke, commonly known as the King of Soul, was an African-American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer and songwriter. He had 29 top-40 hits from 1957-1964.
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- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
John Lennon, pop star, composer, songwriter and recording artist, founded the Beatles, a band that impacted the music scene like no other before or since.
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- Contemporary Country Stars
- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
Vince Gill
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1957 -
Vince Gill is an award-winning country musician known for such hits as 'What the Cowgirls Do' and 'Whenever You Come Around.'
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- Aviation Accident Victims
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
- Famous Virgoans
Otis Redding
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 - 1967
Otis Redding’s career was cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1967. His song “(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay” became his first and only No. 1 hit in 1968.
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Little Richard
Singer / 1932 -
Little Richard is a flamboyant American singer and pianist whose hit songs in the mid 1950s were defining moments in the development of rock ‘n’ roll.
Chuck Berry
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1926 -
Chuck Berry was one of the most popular and influential performers of rhythm-and-blues and rock 'n' roll music during the 1950s, '60s and '70s. He's known for songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "My Ding-a-Ling."
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Geminis
Curtis Mayfield
Singer / 1942 - 1999
Curtis Mayfield was a singer-songwiter known for his racially conscious soul and funk who had a number one album with his score for the film Superfly.
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
Doc Watson
Guitarist, Singer / 1923 - 2012
Doc Watson was a blind American guitarist/singer and folk music pioneer whose unprecedented flat-picking style and interpretations of traditional American songs influenced generations of musicians.
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Breaking News: Arlen Specter, Former U.S. Senator, Dies at 82
October 14, 2012 by Jackie NashArlen Specter, a longtime U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, died on October 14, 2012, at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from complications of non-Hodgkins...
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- Political Party Crashers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Lawyers
Arlen Specter
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1930 - 2012
Arlen Specter was Philadelphia District Attorney and was elected to the senate five times. He helped initiate the reauthorization of the Patriot Act.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated in 1963.
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- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
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Jean Stapleton, Star of 'All in the Family,' Dead at 90
June 1, 2013 by Jackie NashStage, film and television actress Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker in the pioneering 1970s sitcom All in the Family, died of natural causes at her New York...
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- TV Dads
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
Carroll O'Connor
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1924 - 2001
Carroll O’Connor played Archie Bunker on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom All in the Family. His comedic portrayal of a working-class bigot brought political and social issues into the popular dialogue of the time.
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Actors Turned Directors
- Famous Pisceans
Rob Reiner
Activist, Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter / 1947 -
American actor, director and producer Rob Reiner is best known for directing the classic hits Stand By Me (1996) and When Harry Met Sally (1989).
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Producers
Norman Lear
Producer, Pilot, Television Producer, Screenwriter / 1922 -
Norman Lear wrote popular, long-running sitcoms including All in the Family and The Jeffersons. His work addressed racial and political issues in the U.S. -
R.L. Stine Talks New Book, 'Red Rain'
October 10, 2012 by Jackie NashBeloved horror author R.L. Stine, who became famous for his scary kids' series in the 1990s, is still giving us Goosebumps. Fans who have grown up with Stine's popular...
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Ray Bradbury
Author, Poet / 1920 - 2012
American fantasy and horror author Ray Bradbury is best known for his novels Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles.
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
Rod Serling
Anti-War Activist, Television Personality, Author, Screenwriter / 1924 - 1975
Emmy Award–winning television and film writer Rod Serling created and hosted the sci-fi fantasy series The Twilight Zone and co-wrote Planet of the Apes.
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Artists
James Thurber
Illustrator, Author / 1894 - 1961
James Thurber was an American cartoonist best known for his contributions to The New Yorker magazine.
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Obama Re-Elected, Defeats Romney for a Second Term
November 7, 2012 by Jackie NashPresident Barack Obama won re-election last night in a tight race against Republican challenger Mitt Romney, earning a second term in the White House. The president...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
- In these groups:
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Jill Biden
Educator / 1951 -
Jill Biden is best known for being the wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and for her role as America's second lady.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates with Babies
Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1942 -
Former Delaware Senator Joe Biden was elected the 47th U.S. vice president with President Barack Obama in 2008. He earned a second term as vice president when Obama was re-elected to the presidency in 2012.
Paul Ryan
U.S. Representative / 1970 -
U.S. Representative Paul Ryan is a Republican from Wisconsin known for his conservative positions. In the 2012 presidential election, Ryan was the running mate of Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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Unforgettably Awkward Presidential Moments
September 26, 2012 by Jackie NashLet's face it: These days, Americans are keen on remembering presidents' gaffes just as much as as their accolades. And considering the social media surge of the...
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- Failed Assassinations
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Irish-Americans
Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1911 - 2004
President Ronald Reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War. He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.

Prince William
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Kanye West
My Ghost Story
I Survived
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