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Matt Nathanson

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Born 28th March, 1973 in Lexington, MA, Matt N is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. He released his debut album Please in 1993. His 2008 song "Come On Get Higher" was certified Platinum by RIAA. He plays acoustic and electric guitar.


Willie Nelson

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Born Willie Hugh Nelson, 30 April 1933, in Abbott, Texas, WN is an American musician, singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor and activist who is one of the most recognised artists in country music. He wrote his first song aged 7, and joined his first band aged 10. He has acted in over 30 films, has co-authored several books and is an activist for the use of biofuels and for the legalisation of marijuana.


Ric Ocasek

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Born Richard T. Otcasek in Baltimore on 23rd March 1949, RO is an American musician, songwriter and music producer, who was best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in multi-platinum selling band The Cars (1978-1988). He released his first solo album Beatitude in 1982. He has produced records for many different artists including Weezer, Guided By Voices and Jonathan Richman.


’Roy Orbison

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Born Roy Kelton Orbison 23 April, 1936 (died 6 December, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male rock-and-roll performers projected strength. He performed with minimal motion and in black clothes, matching his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses.


Dolores O’Riordan

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Born Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan, 6 September 1971, in Ballybricken, County Limerick, Ireland, (died 15 January 2018, London), D O’R was a musician, vocalist and  and singer-songwriter for The Cranberries, who played keyboards, guitar and bass. She was known for her lilting mezzo-soprano voice, her emphasized use of yodelling and for her strong Limerick accent. In April 2014, O'Riordan joined and began recording new material with the trio D.A.R.K.

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