Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a South African writer and performer. He made his first professional appearance singing the lead

Is a South African writer and performer. He made his first professional appearance singing the lead role in Menotti’s opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors at age twelve. His poetry has been published internationally, while he is also known for penning several plays and collections of short stories, as well as the fictional biography of a guru, Sunshine - The Booklet of the Biography.

Was a leading British classical pianist of the 1950s and 1960s, popular in both the UK and the Unite

Was a leading British classical pianist of the 1950s and 1960s, popular in both the UK and the United States. He was known to American audiences as "London's Liberace", he frequented Carnaby Street and claimed to have inspired the Beatles' choice of collarless suits after Brian Epstein spotted him wearing a Pierre Cardin creation.Lythgoe was well-spoken, good-looking and a natural communicator, and his several television series helped to popularize classical music in the UK and the USA.

Is a retired English actor, singer and entertainer best known for his role as Lance-Corporal Jack Jo

Is a retired English actor, singer and entertainer best known for his role as Lance-Corporal Jack Jones in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and Sam Cobbett in the Yorkshire Television sitcom My Old Man.

Is a British pop music singer.He made his recording debut as Wes Sands (recorded by Joe Meek, who al

Is a British pop music singer.He made his recording debut as Wes Sands (recorded by Joe Meek, who also was his manager), and later continued as Clive Sands. He finally had a hit in 1976, with a cover version of the Hoagy Carmichael penned song, "My Resist

Was a widely regarded British illustrator and painter of landscapes and portraits.He began contribut

Was a widely regarded British illustrator and painter of landscapes and portraits.He began contributing professionally at the age of 19 before graduating from Central Art School. When he noticed another artist named Upton was working for the Evening Stand

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster b

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster boy for the Southern California confessional singer-songwriter movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2004, Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by fellow American musical artist and good friend, Bruce Springsteen.

Was an influential American R&B singer.In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was

Was an influential American R&B singer.In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was present for the recording of "Sixty Minute Man" for Federal Records and produced by Ralph Bass, which was a huge hit in 1951, and was one of the earliest rock and roll records. After several more hits, including "Have Mercy Baby", McPhatter quit the group in 1953 because he made little money and gained virtually no fame, in spite of his voice being the lead on most of the group's songs. McPhatter then signed to Atlantic Records after forming a group, The Drifters. "Money Honey", "Such a Night", "Honey Love", "White Christmas" and "Whatcha Gonna Do" became huge hits.

Was an American artist, a painter, and one of the leading figures in Abstract Expressionism.He was b

Was an American artist, a painter, and one of the leading figures in Abstract Expressionism.He was born in Grandin, North Dakota. In the late 1920s and early 1930s he studied at Spokane University in Washington, graduating in art in 1933. He taught at the Spokane Art Center, a Federal Art Project during the Great Depression; and at Washington State University. Along with Worth Griffin, Still co-founded the Nespelem Art Colony in 1937 that produced hundreds of portraits and landscapes depicting Colville Indian Reservation Native American life over the course of four summers.

A female Ryukyuan J-Pop singer who debuted in 1996 with a self-titled EP titled Cocko. A track from

A female Ryukyuan J-Pop singer who debuted in 1996 with a self-titled EP titled Cocko. A track from the EP, "Sing a Song ~No Music, No Life~", was used in an advertising campaign for Tower Records Japan. In March 1997, she released her major label debut s

Is a female musical artist originating from Cameroon and based in Paris, France. Winner of the Radio

Is a female musical artist originating from Cameroon and based in Paris, France. Winner of the Radio France Internationale Découvertes Prize in 2001 with the song "Muenge Mwa Ndolo", she toured worldwide and her first album, Sepia, was released in 2001. This album was nominated in 2002 for the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards, and won the German World Music CD Critics' Awards. Her second album Sisea was released in 2003.

An American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, co

An American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, co-produced Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Tusk albums; Caillat recalls being around the likes of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie as a child.[1] The popularity of Caillat's MySpace profile led her to become the number-one unsigned singer in her genre for four months.[2] Her popularity on the social network was partially due to her song "Bubbly," and the songs on her profile have been played more than forty-two million times (as of May 31, 2008).[

An American Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop singer-songwriter. He was born in the Richmond Hill section of Quee

An American Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop singer-songwriter. He was born in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, New York, and is of Puerto Rican descent. Colby's parents discovered his talent at age 3 when he won first place at a talent show by signing a Michael Jackson song. By age 9, Colby's parents had relocated to Orlando, Florida where he began collaborating with producer/songwriters, Full Force, who were responsible for numerous hits by the Backstreet Boys, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, 'N Sync, and Britney Spears. Colby's rise to fame began at 10 when he became the youngest recording artist ever signed to Motown Records to do a song for major motion picture soundtrack.

Was the youngest son of photographer Edward Weston and brother of photographer Brett Weston. He dedi

Was the youngest son of photographer Edward Weston and brother of photographer Brett Weston. He dedicated his life to photography and the theater.Cole Weston was associated with the Forest Theater Guild for over 50 years, serving as president a number of times. He directed over 30 plays in Carmel's outdoor Forest Theater.[1] Cole had six children including photographer Kim Weston.

An English television presenter and former singer. She was the youngest member of the girl group The

An English television presenter and former singer. She was the youngest member of the girl group The Nolans, in which she sang alongside her sisters. She has since then appeared on various television shows both as a presenter and panellist as well as appearing on reality television programmes.Nolan was a member of The Nolans in the 1980s. She joined the group in 1980 when she was fifteen years old. Her first television appearance with her sisters though was on 5 February 1974 when she was nine-years old, as the Nolans appeared on the It's Cliff Richard! television series.[1] On 14 Janary 1987 she appeared alongside her sisters Anne, Bernie and Linda in the BBC sitcom Filthy Rich & Catflap.[2]

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Lee Harris, she is the 2002 U.S. junior champion. Th

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Lee Harris, she is the 2002 U.S. junior champion. They placed 12th at the 2002 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. Before teaming up with Harris, Appel competed with Adam Kaplan on the intermediate an

A French-Canadian operatic soprano, particularly associated with lyric roles in the French, Italian,

A French-Canadian operatic soprano, particularly associated with lyric roles in the French, Italian, and German repertories.she studied voice at "L'École de musique Vincent-d'Indy" from 1953 to 1955, and then privately with Laurette Bailly. After winning a voice competition in 1958, she entered at the Montréal Music Conservatory, where she was a pupil of Roy Royal, Otto-Werner Mueller. In 1961, she made her stage debut with the "Théâtre lyrique de Nouvelle-France", as Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia. With the same company she sang Lakmé, the following year.

Was an American Impressionist painter.Cooper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dr. Colin Cam

Was an American Impressionist painter.Cooper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dr. Colin Campbell Cooper and Emily William Cooper. He studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Thomas Eakins, and at Académie Julian in Paris.

Is an English pop singer/songwriter, best known as a member of the pop group The Zombies, and for hi

Is an English pop singer/songwriter, best known as a member of the pop group The Zombies, and for his participation on various albums with the Alan Parsons Project.Blunstone's plaintive, wistful voice was one of the factors making The Zombies' single, "She's Not There" (written by fellow band member Rod Argent), such a big hit worldwide. After the amicable split of the band, shortly after completing the baroque-pop classic LP, Odessey and Oracle, Blunstone briefly worked in the insurance business before resuming his musical career.

A Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who plays in the blues, rock, and swing genres.In 1988,

A Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who plays in the blues, rock, and swing genres.In 1988, following his association with Vaughan, James released his self-titled debut album, which yielded several international hit singles, as did the followup S

Was an Irish artist and surrealist.In 1953, he moved to Bangor where he designed for the New Theatre

Was an Irish artist and surrealist.In 1953, he moved to Bangor where he designed for the New Theatre; he also designed sets for the Circle Theatre and the Lyric Theatre. At around this time he exhibited alongside Daniel O'Neill at the Tooth Galleries in London. In the same year (1954), he started his career as an art teacher at the Belfast College of Art and at Coleraine Technical School, eventually becoming head of art at Friends' School, Lisburn. The 'Dublin Magazine' at this time said of him: 'Apart from the brilliance of his paint, he has one rare quality in his inexhaustible capacity for wonder'.

Is a bassist, songwriter and vocalist. He is a founding member of the band XTC. Though less prolific

Is a bassist, songwriter and vocalist. He is a founding member of the band XTC. Though less prolific than bandmate Andy Partridge, Moulding wrote many of the group's most popular songs, including their first three UK hit singles: "Life Begins At The Hop",

Is an English musician, record producer and record label boss.Newman is a member of the art rock ban

Is an English musician, record producer and record label boss.Newman is a member of the art rock band, Wire. When the band temporarily split in 1980, Newman pursued a solo career. His first solo LP, A-Z, was released in 1980 on the Beggar's Banquet label.

Is of Basque and Irish descent, a writer, archeologist, artist, and singer/songwriter. He lives in t

Is of Basque and Irish descent, a writer, archeologist, artist, and singer/songwriter. He lives in the United States. He studied and graduated from Santa Monica College in performing arts and music. Then obtained a BA and MA degree in Linguistics and Anthropology from prestigious California State University, Northridge.

Is a Scottish electronic musician.He performed all over the world as a dancer most famously as a mem

Is a Scottish electronic musician.He performed all over the world as a dancer most famously as a member of Matthew Bourne's[1] cutting-edge theatre company 'Adventures In Motion Pictures' (AMP) where he created roles in the original productions of the gro

Is an American pop music singer, dancer and actress, better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her

Is an American pop music singer, dancer and actress, better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Smile," "As Long As You're Loving Me," "Graduation (Friends Forever)", and "The Itch.