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Stevland Hardaway Morris (born Judkins; 13 May 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and has been cited as a pioneer across genres including R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk and jazz. During his peak years, Wonder often functioned as a largely self-contained performer, and his use of synthesizers and other Read more on Last.fm

Fleetwood Mac were a British and American rock band formed in London in 1967 by singer and guitarist Peter Green. The band was named by combining the surnames of drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, who joined shortly after its formation. Fleetwood Mac have sold more than 120 million records worldwide. Initially a British blues band, Fleetwood Mac achieved a UK number-one single in 1968 with the instrumental "Albatross" and had other UK top ten hits with "Man of the World Read more on Last.fm

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group’s core lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in popular music and played a central role in the development of 1960s counterculture. The Beatles’ music incorporated elements of skiffle, beat, 1950s rock and roll, classical music and traditional pop, and they explored styles including folk, Indian music, psychedelia and hard rock. Read more on Last.fm

The Dandy Warhols is an American alternative rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993. The band was founded by lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor, keyboardist Zia McCabe, guitarist Peter Holmström, and drummer Eric Hedford. Hedford left in 1998 to be replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a play on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol. The Dandy Warhols are strongly influenced by The Brian Jonestown Massacre Read more on Last.fm

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was an English singer. With her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, she was a popular singer of blue-eyed soul, pop and dramatic ballads, with French chanson, country, and jazz also in her repertoire. During her 1960s peak, she ranked among the most successful British female performers on both sides of the Atlantic. Her image–marked by a peroxide blonde bouffant/beehive hairstyle Read more on Last.fm

Currently based out of Brooklyn and known for their pulsing blend of danceable noise, visceral post-punk, and a live performance that mirrors the way the record unravels, Model/Actriz is an experiment in the primal aspects of human experience. Formed in Boston, the band draws on inspirations from a myriad of scenes, with lead singer Cole hailing from Delaware, and Jack and Ruben from Southern California. Yet there is a certain darkness that influences and permeates their music Read more on Last.fm

Faith No More was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before September 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Roddy Bottum, and drummer Mike Bordin were the longest-tenured members of the band, having been involved since its inception. The band underwent several lineup changes over the years. The final lineup consisted of Gould, Bordin, Bottum, lead guitarist Jon Hudson, and vocalist and lyricist Mike Patton. Read more on Last.fm

Blend the old-school rnb sound with a quirky hybrid of hip-hop and pop and you get Little Jackie, the creation of genre-defying singer-songwriter Imani Coppola and programmer Adam Pallin. With a nod to the soulful Motown rhythms of the past and a sneer to many of the social and cultural issues that consume the public today, Coppola has crafted an album of musical sugar and spice, filled with sweet, saccharine-tinged melodies and spicy, bold commentaries. Read more on Last.fm

1) The Barbarians were a moderately successful garage band of the 1960s with a few nationally charted hits. They had their biggest hit with the novelty single "Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl?," but are probably best known today for being led by a one-armed drummer, Victor "Moulty" Moulton. The Barbarians formed in 1964 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. While their debut single, "Hey Little Bird" (on Joy Records) bombed, two of their next three singles (on Laurie) charted on Billboard Read more on Last.fm

Scissor Sisters is an American pop rock band formed in 2000 in New York City. The group’s core members are Jake Shears (vocals), Babydaddy (various instruments), and Del Marquis (guitar and bass). Former members include Ana Matronic (vocals) and Paddy Boom (drums). The band’s music incorporates elements of pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash. The name “Scissor Sisters” was derived from a slang term referencing tribadism. The band first gained attention with a disco-oriented cover of “Comfortably Numb Read more on Last.fm