Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Enya


Eithne Ní Bhraonáin better known as Enya. She began hr career in 1980, when she joined her family band known as "Clannad."Her 1988 album Watermark propelled her to further international fame and she became known for her unique sound. In 2000 her album A Day Without Rain, sold 15 million copies. She was named the best female artist in 2000.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Barnaked Ladies


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A Canadian band, initially a duo, Barenaked Ladies got its start in 1988. Titled Gordon, the band's first album proved a smash in Canada, but failed to generate much excitement among American audiences. The album occupied the No. 1 spot on the Canadian pop charts for eight weeks, and it remained inhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif the Canadian Top 10 for ten months. Total sales ultimately topped 800,000, earning the band Group of the Year honors at the prestigious Juno Awards (Canada's equivalent of the Grammys). The band's most famous song "One Week," is number one on the top 100.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barenaked_Ladies

Friday, April 9, 2010

The Who


The Who was an American rock band in the late 1970's. All four of the band members grew up in London. The Who was best known for their live performaances in which at the end of their concerts would destroy their instruments. Moon, the drummer of the band died at the age of 32 in 1978. The band was inducted into the Rock n' Roll hall of fame in 1990 in its first year of eligibility. The band was in the news recently for its performance in the Super Bowl.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who

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