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Chet Atkins
- In these groups:
- Nashville Sound
- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
Chet Atkins

Business Leader, Bassist, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1924 - 2001

Chet Atkins was an influential American country-and-western guitarist and record company executive who is often credited with developing the Nashville Sound.

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(1924-2001)
Business Leader, Bassist, Guitarist, Music Producer

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Clint Black
- In these groups:
- Honky Tonk Heroes
- Contemporary Country Stars
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Clint Black

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1962 -

Clint Black is a country singer and songwriter and Grand Ole Opry inductee whose debut album stayed at No. 1 on the country album charts for 28 weeks.

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(1962-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Kurtis Blow
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Leos
- Famous Rappers
Kurtis Blow

Music Producer, Rapper, Minister / 1959 -

In 1979, Kurtis Blow signed a deal with Mercury Records, making him the first rapper signed by a major label. His first album sold more than 400,000 copies.

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(1959-)
Music Producer, Rapper, Minister
T Bone Burnett
- In these groups:
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
T Bone Burnett

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1948 -

T Bone Burnett is a Grammy Award-winning musician and producer who has worked on several popular films, including The Big Lebowski and Crazy Heart.

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(1948-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer

c

Mariah Carey
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey

Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -

With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.

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(1970-)
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
JC Chasez
- In these groups:
- 'N Sync
- Famous Leos
- Reality TV Stars
JC Chasez

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1976 -

Joshua Scott ("JC") Chasez performed in the mega-popular boy band N'Sync before becoming a solo artist, songwriter and reality-show judge.

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(1976-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer, Reality Television Star
Sean "Puffy" Combs
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- African-American Biopics
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Sean "Puffy" Combs

Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -

Entrepreneur Sean Combs has produced big-name artists like Mariah Carey, created the Sean John clothing line, and recorded his own platinum albums.

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(1969-)
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper
Simon Cowell
- In these groups:
- American Idol
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Post-Britpop London - Cultural Icons: 2000s
Simon Cowell

Music Producer, Reality Television Star / 1959 -

Simon Cowell is a record producer and television personality known for his scathing critical remarks as a judge on the television show, "American Idol."

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(1959-)
Music Producer, Reality Television Star

d

Clive Davis
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous People Named Davis
Clive Davis

Business Leader, Music Producer / 1932 -

Music executive and producer Clive Davis has worked with Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson among others.

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(1932-)
Business Leader, Music Producer
Deadmau5
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous People Born in 1981
Deadmau5

Music Producer / 1981 -

Deadmau5 is a Grammy Award-nominated and Juno Award-winning electronic DJ/dance artist known for his trademark helmet and popular live shows. He's released albums like 4x4=12 and >album title goes here<.

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(1981-)
Music Producer
Willie Dixon
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Willie Dixon

Bassist, Songwriter, Music Producer / 1915 - 1992

Willie Dixon was a blues musician who exerted a major influence on the post-WWII Chicago style.

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(1915-1992)
Bassist, Songwriter, Music Producer

e

Missy Elliott
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Missy Elliott

Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1971 -

Missy Elliott is a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist. A rapper and producer, she won the BET Award for best female hip-hop artist numerous times.

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(1971-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer
Eminem
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Sober Celebs
Eminem

Film Actor, Music Producer, Rapper / 1972 -

Eminem is an American rapper, record producer, and actor, who is known as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century.

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(1972-)
Film Actor, Music Producer, Rapper
Brian Eno
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
- Famous Music Producers
Brian Eno

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1948 -

Brian Eno is a producer, composer, and singer who helped define and reinvent the sound of some of the most popular bands of the 1980s and 1990s.

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(1948-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Emilio Estefan
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous Grammy Winners
Emilio Estefan

Music Producer / 1953 -

Musician Emilio Estefan founded the Miami Sound Machine, won multiple Grammy Awards and produced Latino superstars like Ricky Martin and Marc Antony.

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(1953-)
Music Producer

h

John Hammond
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
- Famous Music Producers
John Hammond

Civil Rights Activist, Music Producer / 1910 - 1987

Record producer John Hammond crusaded for racial integration in the music business, and is regarded as the most important nonmusician in the history of jazz.

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(1910-1987)
Civil Rights Activist, Music Producer
Lee Hazlewood
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Music Producers
Lee Hazlewood

Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1929 - 2007

American singer-songwriter and music producer Lee Hazlewood was a pioneer in the musical genre of country rock and wrote “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’".

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(1929-2007)
Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Lauryn Hill
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Famous Recluses
- Tax Truants
Lauryn Hill

Television Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1975 -

When singer, songwriter and actress Lauryn Hill released her solo debut album, she became the first woman or hip-hop artist to win five Grammy Awards.

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(1975-)
Television Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer

j

Marlon Jackson
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- The Jackson 5
- The Jackson Family
Marlon Jackson

Business Leader, Music Producer, Singer / 1957 -

Marlon Jackson scored platinum records singing with his famous family, including little brother Michael. The Jackson 5 was one of Motown's biggest acts.

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(1957-)
Business Leader, Music Producer, Singer
Michael Jackson
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Michael Jackson

Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009

Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.

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(1958-2009)
Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Randy Jackson
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- American Idol
- Famous Cancerians
Randy Jackson

Bassist, Music Producer, Singer, Television Personality / 1956 -

Record producer and musician Randy Jackson is notable mostly as a judge on the talent-search TV show American Idol

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(1956-)
Bassist, Music Producer, Singer, Television Personality
Jay-Z
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z

Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -

Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.

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(1969-)
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper
Jazzy Jeff
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Music Producers
Jazzy Jeff

Music Producer / 1965 -

Jazzy Jeff is a DJ and producer known for his pioneering turntable work and his collaboration with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.

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(1965-)
Music Producer
Lil Jon
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Rappers
- Famous Music Producers
Lil Jon

Music Producer, Rapper / 1971 -

Atlanta-born rapper, producer and DJ Lil Jon is known for performing a style of hip-hop called "crunk."

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(1971-)
Music Producer, Rapper
Quincy Jones
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Soul Train Guests
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Quincy Jones

Children's Activist, Songwriter, Music Producer, Trumpet Player, Television Producer / 1933 -

Quincy Jones is best known as a composer and record producer for legendary musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Celene Dion and Aretha Franklin.

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(1933-)
Children's Activist, Songwriter, Music Producer, Trumpet Player, Television Producer

k

Alison Krauss
- In these groups:
- Bluegrass Musicians
- Contemporary Country Stars
- Famous Leos
Alison Krauss

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1971 -

Alison Krauss is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter who records country, bluegrass, folk and Americana.

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(1971-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer

m

Ray Manzarek
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Music Producers
Ray Manzarek

Music Producer, Singer / 1939 - 2013

Ray Manzarek was a co-founder of the Doors, a 1960s rock band. His keyboard skills helped turn Doors songs like "Light My Fire" into huge hits.

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(1939-2013)
Music Producer, Singer
Damian Marley
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Reggae Artists
Damian Marley

Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper / 1978 -

Damian Marley is a Grammy Award-winning reggae musician and the son of Bob Marley. His biggest hit is the song "Welcome to Jamrock."

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(1978-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper
Master P
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Soul Train Guests
Master P

Music Producer, Rapper / 1970 -

Master P is a rapper and hip-hop mogul who founded No Limit Records.

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(1970-)
Music Producer, Rapper

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Nichelle Nichols
- In these groups:
- Star Trek Stars
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
Nichelle Nichols

Actress, Music Producer, Singer / 1932 -

Actress Nichelle Nichols is best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek television series.

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(1932-)
Actress, Music Producer, Singer

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John Oates
- In these groups:
- Hall & Oates
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Arians
John Oates

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1948 -

Musician John Oates formed the band Hall & Oates with Daryl Hall in the 1970s. They continued to release hits like "Private Eyes" throughout the early 1980s.

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(1948-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Roland Orzabal
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Leos
- Famous Singers
Roland Orzabal

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1961 -

Roland Orzabal is an English musician, songwriter and record producer best known as co-founder with Curt Smith of the popular '80s pop band Tears for Fears.

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(1961-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Donny Osmond
- In these groups:
- Donny and Marie Osmond
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Sagittarians
Donny Osmond

Television Actor, Music Producer, Singer, Game Show Host, Talk Show Host, Journalist / 1957 -

Donny Osmond was the standout performer of his family singing group, the Osmond Brothers. He also hosted the Donny and Marie variety show with his sister.

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(1957-)
Television Actor, Music Producer, Singer, Game Show Host, Talk Show Host, Journalist
Queen Latifah
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- Famous Lookalikes
- Musical Monikers
Queen Latifah

Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1970 -

Queen Latifah is an American rapper, record producer and actress known for her roles in the films Set it Off, Bone Collector, Last Holiday and Chicago.

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(1970-)
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer

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Jimmy Page
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Famous Capricorns
Jimmy Page

Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1944 -

Musician, songwriter and producer Jimmy Page was in the Yardbirds and founded the British rock band sensation Led Zeppelin in the late 1960s.

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(1944-)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer
Lee Perry
- In these groups:
- Reggae Artists
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Music Producers
Lee Perry

Music Producer / 1936 -

Reggae artist and music producer Lee Perry was an early pioneer of reggae music and its offshoot, dub music, and recorded a young Bob Marley and the Wailers.

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(1936-)
Music Producer
Sam Phillips
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous Grammy Winners
Sam Phillips

Music Producer / 1923 - 2003

American record producer Sam Phillips is best known for discovering musicians Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Howlin' Wolf, among other blues, country and rock 'n' roll artists. He is also known for revolutionizing the music industry and introducing rock 'n' roll to the world throughout the 1950s.

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(1923-2003)
Music Producer
Prince
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- Sober Celebs
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Prince

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 -

American musician Prince achieved wide fame in the 1980s with 1999 and Purple Rain, the latter album sharing a title with a film starring the musician.

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(1958-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer

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L.A. Reid
- In these groups:
- Judges of The X Factor
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Music Producers
L.A. Reid

Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer / 1956 -

L.A. Reid is an American music executive and producer. He's also starred as a judge on the music competition show The X Factor.

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(1956-)
Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer
Kevin Richardson
- In these groups:
- Backstreet Boys
- Famous Libras
- Famous Environmental Activists
Kevin Richardson

Environmental Activist, Actor, Model, Music Producer, Singer / 1971 -

Singer Kevin Richardson, the eldest of the Backstreet Boys and People magazine's Sexiest Pop Star of 1999, is also known for acting on Broadway and in indie films.

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(1971-)
Environmental Activist, Actor, Model, Music Producer, Singer
Draco Rosa
- In these groups:
- Menudo
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Draco Rosa

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1969 -

Pop singer Draco Rosa was a member of Menudo and has released a number of successful solo albums in a variety of different languages.

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(1969-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Rick Rubin
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
Rick Rubin

Film Actor, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1963 -

American record producer Rick Rubin is best known for helping promote the career of a tremendous number of musical artists, including Johnny Cash.

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(1963-)
Film Actor, Guitarist, Music Producer

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Ricky Skaggs
- In these groups:
- Bluegrass Musicians
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Ricky Skaggs

Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer, Singer / 1954 -

Ricky Skaggs is a legendary country and bluegrass singer and mandolin player.

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(1954-)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer, Singer
Michael Stipe
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
- Famous Music Producers
Michael Stipe

Activist, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1960 -

Michael Stipe is the frontman and lead singer of the influential alternative rock band R.E.M.

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(1960-)
Activist, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Shawn Stockman
- In these groups:
- Boyz II Men
- Famous Libras
- Reality TV Stars
Shawn Stockman

Music Producer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1972 -

Shawn Stockman has made a name for himself by harmonizing with Philadelphia's Boyz II Men, serving as a judge on television's The Sing-Off and raising awareness about autism.

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(1972-)
Music Producer, Singer, Reality Television Star
Joss Stone
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Fashion Front Row
- Musical Monikers
Joss Stone

Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1987 -

Singer Joss Stone is known for deep throaty vocals, soulful renditions and barefoot performances. At age 16, she released her debut album, The Soul Sessions.

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(1987-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer

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Questlove
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Music Producers
Questlove

Drummer, Music Producer, Television Personality, Blogger / 1971 -

Ahmir Khalib Thompson, also known as Questlove, is known as a founding member of the hip-hop/neo-soul group the Roots.

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(1971-)
Drummer, Music Producer, Television Personality, Blogger

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Kanye West
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Hotheads
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
Kanye West

Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1977 -

Kanye West is a Grammy-winning rapper and sought-after producer who is as well known for his outrageous statements as he is for his broad musical palette.

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(1977-)
Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer
Barry White
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Singers
Barry White

Music Producer, Singer / 1944 - 2003

Grammy Award–winning singer Barry White's smooth, deep voice produced sexy soul hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."

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(1944-2003)
Music Producer, Singer
Danny Wood
- In these groups:
- New Kids on the Block
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
Danny Wood

Actor, Music Producer, Singer / 1969 -

Danny Wood is in New Kids on the Block, a boy band of five guys who ruled the charts in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and reunited in 2013.

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(1969-)
Actor, Music Producer, Singer

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Weird Al Yankovic
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Weird Al Yankovic

Film Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1959 -

Weird Al Yankovic parodies popular hit music. His version of Michael Jackson's "Beat It", which he titled "Eat It", became an MTV favorite.

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(1959-)
Film Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
Dr. Dre
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Soul Train Guests
Dr. Dre

Music Producer, Rapper / 1965 -

Rapper-producer Dr. Dre first made it big with hip hop group N.W.A. in 1980s. He has also enjoyed success as a solo act and worked with Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent.

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(1965-)
Music Producer, Rapper

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Frank Zappa
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Sagittarians
Frank Zappa

Director, Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1940 - 1993

Musician Frank Zappa made more than 60 albums during his career. Flouting convention and fusing musical genres, Zappa's music was often politically charged and intentionally shocking.

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(1940-1993)
Director, Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer

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