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Also Known As John Henry Kendricks
Born November 18, 1927 • Detroit • Michigan • (Birthday in 5 days)
Died March 2, 2003 (aged 75) • Los Angeles • California
Notable Works “The Twist” • “Work With Me, Annie”
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BeyoncĂŠ
American singer
Michael McDonald sits at a keyboard on stage, performing with the Doobie Brothers at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California.
Michael McDonald
American singer and songwriter
Pharrell Williams smiles on stage holding a microphone, wearing a white Mickey Mouse 1928 t-shirt and a cap, with red stage lights in the background.
Pharrell Williams
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James Brown
James Brown
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Lionel Richie
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Jon Batiste, wearing a gold suit and sunglasses, plays electric guitar on stage in front of a large outdoor crowd at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Jon Batiste
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The Genius
Ray Charles
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Isaac Hayes
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor
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Ruben Studdard
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Melissa Manchester
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Kara DioGuardi
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Rick James
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Don Henley
American musician and singer
The Shakespeare of his generation
Bob Dylan
American singer-songwriter
The King of Pop
Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, and dancer
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey
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Paul Williams
Paul Williams
American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor
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Lady Gaga
American singer-songwriter and actress
Neil Sedaka, wearing a tuxedo, sits at a piano and sings into a microphone while raising his left index finger during a performance.
Neil Sedaka
American singer and songwriter

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