Italian American Singer
Singing style influenced by time in Tommy Dorsey’s band; first real heartthrob star; opposed rock ‘n’ roll
Frank Sinatra
Relaxed, low-key style; most successful vocalist leading in radio, film, and record sales; invested in magnetic tape recording
Bing Crosby
“Songbird Supreme” and "Queen of Christmas"
Mariah Carey
Forceful, up-tempo blues with heavy rhythm background
Rhythm & Blues
Always portrayed an image of a cool jetsetter; had a long partnership with comic Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
As his career progressed, his music crossed from the race chart to the pop chart
Nat King Cole
“Queen of Hip Hop Soul” and the “Queen of R&B”
Mary J. Blige
Singing format in which the tenor sings the lead and the bass singer talks in the middle of the song
Top and Bottom
Relaxed performer whose music evolved into easy-listening and influenced lounge singers; set the standard for the weekly TV musical variety show
Perry Como
“First Lady of Song”; known for her scat singing, horn-like improvisation, 3 octave range in voice
Ella Fitzgerald
Known for popularizing (again) jazz and pop standards of the past; performs with his same orchestra/jazz band - full instrumentation
Michael Buble
Licenses the public performance rights of its members' musical works to venues, broadcasters, and digital streaming services (music stores)
ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors and Composers
Sang with the 314th Army Special Services Band under the stage name Joe Bari; Studied at American Theatre Wing School; 1949: Opened for Pearl Bailey, discovered by Bob Hope
Tony Bennett
Used the “Top and Bottom” singing format that became standard for doo-wop groups
The Ink Spots
She is known for her powerful, deep mezzo soprano voice; Grew up with her mother and started singing at the age of 4
Adele
Worked to establish a commercial radio system in the United States; was formed in response to the “prohibitive” terms of ASCAP
NAB - National Alliance of Broadcasters
1st American artist to hit #1 in the British single charts during 1952 (put him into the Guinness Book of World Records)
Al Martino
term used for a group of celebrities that hung out together; included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop
The Rat Pack
Her style is described as smooth and artful, yet with power in the form of gospel music and soul; Classically trained musician and pianist
Alicia Keys
1939: NAB formed its own performing rights org.; Broke ASCAP’s monopoly
Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)