Singer/keyboardist Lonnie Jordan is best known as a founding member of WAR and is still with the group. WAR is one of the most popular funk groups of the ‘70s. The group first appeared on a Los Angeles stage over 30 years ago and to commemorate that, the multi-platinum performs released a new The Very Best of WAR collection. The two-CD set features 34 of their best songs including Why Can’t We Be Friends, All Day Music and Slippin’ into Darkness. The self-described Afro-Cuban rock-jazz-blues band fuses rock, Latin rhythms, funk, blues, jazz and soul into a distinctive sound all their own. After having toured the world, they are set to enter the studio to release their 24th album.
Ace is one of the most recognizable males in American Idol history. This Grammy nominated songwriter co-hosted American Idol Extra as well as guest starred on Bones and Half & Half. Ace co-produced his self titled album Ace Young and served as executive producer of his and other artists upcoming records. On stage, he just recently made a huge impact playing Kenickie on Broadway’s Grease. His performance at the Macy’s Day Parade enticed the play’s producers to ask him back for a short-run in the lead role of Danny Zuko.
Since 1991, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of American soul with his pitch perfect voice and silky style. Besides his career as a singer/songwriter, he has starred on Broadway in the musical Chicago. Brian has also hosted BET’s Soul Sessions and can be heard weekdays on the nationally syndicated radio show, The Brian McKnight Morning Show. Fans of The Apprentice will recognize him from season two of The Celebrity Apprentice. Brian thinks his album Ten is the best record he’s done in years. Last year he released his Christmas CD, I’ll Be Home For Christmas.
Sisters Savvy and Mandy are rising stars who burst onto the teen music scene last year. The duo released their debut EP, Here We Are, in October and charted two songs on Radio Disney’s Top 30 Countdown. Waiting For The Heartbreak was also named one of the top 50 songs of 2008 by Radio Disney’s listeners. After modeling for Teen Vogue, Target, Macy’s and others, the girls moved into acting in commercials. Savvy and Mandy were named to the Radio Disney Incubator Hall of Fame. The girl’s high energy shows bring a positive message of inner strength with strong vocals and upbeat rock n’ roll sound.
Kristy and Lindsey Landers make up the teen pop/rock duo Official Hot Mess (O.H.M.). The duo received their first record deal before graduating from high school. Their debut album 2 Girls - Fallin Angel went to the top of the charts in Asia, Australia and parts of Europe. Official Hot Mess’ original music has been featured on such television shows as The Hills, The City, My Super Sweet 16, Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse. By age 13, these young ladies had written their first original pop/rock song and at 14 they formed their first band and played venues across Florida. On the big screen, O.H.M. appeared in Kissing Strangers and had lead roles in The Brotherhood V: Alumni.
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Singer/keyboardist Lonnie Jordan is best known as a founding member of WAR and is still with the group. WAR is one of the most popular funk groups of the ‘70s. The group first appeared on a Los Angeles stage over 30 years ago and to commemorate that, the multi-platinum performs released a new The Very Best of WAR collection. The two-CD set features 34 of their best songs including Why Can’t We Be Friends, All Day Music and Slippin’ into Darkness. The self-described Afro-Cuban rock-jazz-blues band fuses rock, Latin rhythms, funk, blues, jazz and soul into a distinctive sound all their own. After having toured the world, they are set to enter the studio to release their 24th album.
Ace is one of the most recognizable males in American Idol history. This Grammy nominated songwriter co-hosted American Idol Extra as well as guest starred on Bones and Half & Half. Ace co-produced his self titled album Ace Young and served as executive producer of his and other artists upcoming records. On stage, he just recently made a huge impact playing Kenickie on Broadway’s Grease. His performance at the Macy’s Day Parade enticed the play’s producers to ask him back for a short-run in the lead role of Danny Zuko.
Kristy and Lindsey Landers make up the teen pop/rock duo Official Hot Mess (O.H.M.). The duo received their first record deal before graduating from high school. Their debut album 2 Girls - Fallin Angel went to the top of the charts in Asia, Australia and parts of Europe. Official Hot Mess’ original music has been featured on such television shows as The Hills, The City, My Super Sweet 16, Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse. By age 13, these young ladies had written their first original pop/rock song and at 14 they formed their first band and played venues across Florida. On the big screen, O.H.M. appeared in Kissing Strangers and had lead roles in The Brotherhood V: Alumni.