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Cher
Cher ( ; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold fashion and visual presentation, and multifaceted career. Her screen roles often reflect her public image as a strong-willed, outspoken woman. An influential figure in popular culture, Cher has sustained a career spanning more than six decades through continual reinvention.
Donna Summer
American singer (1948–2012)
Quincy Jones
American record producer and composer (1933–2024)
Irene Cara
American singer and actress (1959–2022)
Village People
American disco group
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer and actor. She is the fifth child and middle daughter of the Jackson family. Jackson first gained recognition on the family's variety television series, The Jacksons, on CBS between 1976 and 1977. Thereafter, she saw success as a solo recording artist under multiple record labels in the 1980s and 1990s, including Polydor, Sony Music and RCA, where she released nine studio albums over the course of 15 years. Her most successful releases in the United States were her self-titled debut album (1980) and the 1984 single "Heart Don't Lie". Jackson's other songs include "Night Time Lover", "If You Feel the Funk", "Bet'cha Gonna Need My Lovin'", "Hot Potato", "You're Gonna Get Rocked!", and "Sexbox". Another one of Jackson's songs, "Just Say No" from her fifth album was composed for US first lady Nancy Reagan and Reagan administration's anti-drug campaign.
Barry Manilow
American singer
Bill Conti
American composer and conductor
Dan Hartman
American musician (1950–1994)
Randy Jones
American disco and pop singer
Thelma Houston
American singer (born 1946)
Eddie Kendricks
American singer and songwriter, member of The Temptations (1939-1992)
Harvey Mason
American jazz drummer
Bernard Edwards
American bassist and record producer (1952–1996)
Gwen Guthrie
American singer-songwriter
Amii Stewart
American singer
Walter Murphy
American composer
Patrick Cowley
American musician (1950–1982)
Bonnie Pointer
American singer (1950-2020)
Evelyn Thomas
American musician (1953–2024)
Linda Clifford
American singer
Jackie Moore
American musician (1946–2019)
Meco
Domenico Monardo (November 29, 1939 – May 26, 2023), known as Meco, was an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of his band or production team. Meco is best known for his 1977 space disco version of the Star Wars theme from his album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk; both the single and album were certified platinum in the US.
Vicki Sue Robinson
American musician (1954-2000)
Lady Bunny
American drag queen and musician
Carol Douglas
American singer
Felipé Rose
American musician
Izora Armstead
American singer (1942–2004)
Sarah Dash
American singer (1945–2021)
Kathy Sledge
American singer
Michael Zager
American musician and record producer
Maxine Jones
American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman (born 1962)
Kathleen Bradley
American model, actress, singer
Carrie Lucas
American singer
Roberta Kelly
American musician
Gregg Diamond
musician (1949–1999)
Jimmy "Bo" Horne
American musician
Karen Young
American singer (1951-1991)
Debbie Jacobs
American singer
Phyllis Nelson
American musician (1950-1998)
Jeanie Tracy
American musician
Joni Sledge
American singer
Boys Town Gang
US musical group
Gayle Adams
American musician
Boris Midney
American musician
Judy Cheeks
American singer
Teri DeSario
American singer
Vincent Montana, Jr.
American musician (1928–2013)
Sharon Redd
American musician
Karen Finley
American artist (born 1956)
Carl Bean
American musician and clergyman