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Ed Ruscha Ed Ruscha
Ruscha, Ed (1937– ). American painter, printmaker, designer, and photographer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and studied at the Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, 1956–60. His work has been varied and experimental, often using unconventional materials (such as blood and... Read more
Chris Tucker Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker 1973(?)– Funny from the Start The Big Time An Amalgam of Influences Sources Comedian, actor Although comics like Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Robin Harris helped break down some of the barriers for African American comedians, very few outlets exist whereupon young... Read more
Olu Dara Olu Dara
Olu Dara 1941– Musician At a Glance… Selected discography Sources A highly regarded figure in the jazz scene since the 1960s, trumpeter and cornetist Olu Dara recorded his first solo record at the age of 57. Dara had always shied away from the spotlight, preferring to work with others... Read more
Lionel Richie Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie Singer, songwriter The ballads written and sung by Lionel Richie, both as part of the group the Commodores and during an impressive solo career, have formed a soundtrack for countless American romances from the 1970s on. Richie achieved a string of successes matched by few other... Read more
Mick Jagger Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger Singer, songwriter, producer In a career spanning more than four decades, Mick Jagger has been characterized in many ways—from rock and roll's most demonic performer to one of its keenest business minds. In addition to his years as front man for what has been called "The World's... Read more
Umaru Yaradua Umaru Yaradua
Umaru Yar'adua1951— Politician Umaru Yar'adua was elected president of Nigeria, the most populous and arguably most powerful nation in Africa, in April of 2007. Though his family has been prominent in Nigerian politics since the 1960s, Yar'adua himself was a relative unknown when the powerful... Read more
Walter W. Heller Walter W. Heller
Walter Heller Catapulted into the spotlight as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors during the Kennedy-Johnson years, Walter Heller (1915-1987) became the chief spokesman and exemplar of the "New Economics" which attempted to maximize economic growth through "fine tuning." Walter... Read more
Otis Skinner Otis Skinner
Otis Skinner 1858-1942, American actor, b. Cambridge, Mass. Skinner made his New York debut in 1879. After years as supporting player to Booth and Barrett, he toured with Augustin Daly and later with Modjeska . Enjoying a long and varied career, he won lasting fame in Kismet (1911). Skinner... Read more
Deion Sanders Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders 1967– Professional football and baseball player A Cocky Freshman Proved Baseball and Football Prowess in College Offered Highest Salary for a Defensive Player Left Atlanta to Pursue Super Bowl Dream Returned to Baseball New Wife, New Life Sources Deion Sanders has been a... Read more
Teddy Pendergrass Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass 1950– Vocalist Blue Notes Drummer and Vocalist Permanently Paralyzed by Crash Returned to Recording and Performing Selected discography Sources The consummate African American sex symbolofthe 1970smusic scene, Teddy Pendergrass gained unparalleled adulation from female fans... Read more

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