This famous conductor, author, and pianist is most famous for creating drama between the Sharks and Jets, when he wrote the music for West Side Story.
Who is Leonard Bernstein?
100
The only drummer in this set of Jewish Big Band Leaders, this fellow built a reputation as the "world's greatest drummer". He was also well-known for his skill at the "brush technique", the stick-trick, and his debut to "West Side Story".
Who is Buddy Rich?
100
This amazing fgure made a humongous splash in the evolution of rock with hits such as "Like a Rolling Stone". This talented figure was born as Robert Zimmerman.
Who is Bob Dylan?
100
This all Jewish boy band "Won't Sleep 'till Brooklyn".
Who are the Beastie Boys?
200
This next composer is American, a pianist, and created Rhapsody in Blue with another Jew: Paul Whiteman. He also wrote "An American in Paris".
Who is George Gershwin?
200
This handsome man led a jazz swing band in his era, he was best known among musicians for his technical proficiency. He is well-known for his skills on the trumpet, and has worked with Frank Sinatra.
Who is Henry "Harry" James?
200
This crazy Jewish character was a hardcore rocker, leader of the band Kiss, and wore so much makeup while in Kiss, that people sometimes think of his face as a mask!
Who is Gene Simmons?
200
This Canadian hip hop and R&B entertainer has a platinum album he named Billboard 200. He has won many awards such as multiple Grammys, and has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z,and Nikki Minaj.
Who is Drake?
300
This Jewish composer's first song was a big hit, called "Marie From Sunny Italy", and his career took off from there, and lasted about two years. Another major hit of his was "There's No Business Like Show Business".
Who is Irving Berlin?
300
This famous clarinetist was known as the "King of Swing", which he worked hard to achieve. He helped to create the "Jazz Feeling", and grew up in the perfect place for a young jazz lover.
Who is Benny Goodman?
300
One of my favorites of the era, this musician probably considered himself a "Piano Man".
Who is Billy Joel?
300
This Jewish rapper is most known for his hit "One Day". His name is the Ashkenazic Hebrew pronunciation of the Macabbee leader, Mattathias. His real name is Mathew Paul Miller.