Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter L

The lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Five Man Electrical Band. He also recorded as a solo ar

The lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Five Man Electrical Band. He also recorded as a solo artist, charting in Canada with "Cry Your Eyes Out."He is best known for the song "Signs", which was a hit for the Five Man Electrical Band in 1970 and also

Is a Ukrainian painter, poet, playwright and performer. He is most famous (or infamous) for his absu

Is a Ukrainian painter, poet, playwright and performer. He is most famous (or infamous) for his absurd, highly satirical, and at times politically incorrect and obscene short plays. Their average duration is five to fifteen minutes, with one exception. Po

An American folk singer/songwriter. She got her start singing in Boston's Haymarket subway stop in 1

An American folk singer/songwriter. She got her start singing in Boston's Haymarket subway stop in 1985. She performed in several duos and trios, including "Double Edge" with Ellie Mae Higgins, but settled into a solo career after a few years.In 2005 Les

Was an Australian cartoonist and journalist.On his return to Australia, he joined the A.M. magazine

Was an Australian cartoonist and journalist.On his return to Australia, he joined the A.M. magazine as an illustrator before returning to the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, where he had his first assignment as a political cartoonist.His popularity

Was a popular singer and later songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also known as Johnny Worth

Was a popular singer and later songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also known as Johnny Worth (or John Worth) and John Worsley.[2] Allmusic journalist Bruce Eder states, "Vandyke is one of those rare talents in English pop music whose songwriting su

A Masters from Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts, USA), and a Masters of Fine Arts from the

A Masters from Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts, USA), and a Masters of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, USA). Her style is mostly contemporary exploring the relationship of words, body, emotion, and society. Her work crosses traditional artistic lines and includes printmaking, photographs, lithographs, drawing, sculptures, performing arts, and lyrics. She is widely exhibited throughout the United States.

An English soprano, broadcaster and media personality.Garrett has had an extensive music career. A g

An English soprano, broadcaster and media personality.Garrett has had an extensive music career. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, she won the Decca Prize of the Kathleen Ferrier Award in 1979, thereby launching her career.[2] During her time as principal soprano at English National Opera, she became well-known for her performances in productions of the operas Serse, Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte and Die Fledermaus.[1]

Is an American singer-songwriter of the "girl group era". She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop

Is an American singer-songwriter of the "girl group era". She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit, "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. Following the hit, she became one of the most recognized teen pop singers of 1963-1967.

An English model, actress, and singer, now also known by her married name of Twiggy Lawson. In the 1

An English model, actress, and singer, now also known by her married name of Twiggy Lawson. In the 1960s, at 16, she became the first prominent teenage model. She was known for her large eyes, long eyelashes, and thin build, and is regarded as one of the most famous models of all time. Twiggy went on to star in movies, and appeared as a judge on the reality show America's Next Top Model. She now[when?] models for Marks and Spencer to promote their recent rebranding, and appears in seasonal television She commercials with others, such as Myleene Klass, as well as other forms of media for the campaigns.

Is an English dancer and TV presenter, best known as a long-serving host of the BBC children's progr

Is an English dancer and TV presenter, best known as a long-serving host of the BBC children's programme Blue Peter. She was educated at the independent Royal Ballet School

A French pop-R&B singer of French, Vietnamese and Polynesian decent, born on February 4, 1985 in Le

A French pop-R&B singer of French, Vietnamese and Polynesian decent, born on February 4, 1985 in Le Mans, France.In 2007, she recorded a duet single with the R&B singer Bobby Valentino, "Accorde-moi".The same year, she covered several 1980s songs on her a

An American singer and a songwriter.Phillips, who was born in Glendale, California, began her musica

An American singer and a songwriter.Phillips, who was born in Glendale, California, began her musical career as a vocalist in the early 1980s, singing background parts for Christian artists Mark Heard, Randy Stonehill and others. After a short time, Phill

Is an American singer.Leslie Carter is the older sister of Aaron Carter and younger sister of Nick C

Is an American singer.Leslie Carter is the older sister of Aaron Carter and younger sister of Nick Carter. Aside from her brothers, Nick and Aaron, she also has two sisters: (Aaron's twin sister) Angel (a model) and BJ. She also has an older half-sister n

A Canadian singer-songwriter. She performs as a solo artist under the name Feist and as a member of

A Canadian singer-songwriter. She performs as a solo artist under the name Feist and as a member of the indie rock group Broken Social Scene. At the 2008 Juno Awards on 6 April 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, she was the top winner with five awards, including Songwriter of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year and Single of the Year. On 20 October 2008, she told the Canadian press that, following the success of her last album, The Reminder, she felt she needed to step away from the pressures of the music industry to consider her next career move and "rest for a minute".[1]

Is an American artist, television correspondent, and arts education advocate. Her multi-disciplinary

Is an American artist, television correspondent, and arts education advocate. Her multi-disciplinary work is influenced by the Surrealists and often incorporates found objects and photographic images into collage and assemblage constructions and installat

Better known by his stage name Lucky Starr, is an Australian singer.He began his rock 'n' roll caree

Better known by his stage name Lucky Starr, is an Australian singer.He began his rock 'n' roll career in 1957 as lead singer of The Hepparays. He was a regular on Bandstand and Six O'Clock Rock, and took over from Johnny O'Keefe as host of the latter for a season in 1960. He is best known for his tongue-twisting performance of "I've Been Everywhere", written by Australian singer-songwriter Geoff Mack.

Is a pop singer. He was the lead singer for the '70s pop sensation the Bay City Rollers during their

Is a pop singer. He was the lead singer for the '70s pop sensation the Bay City Rollers during their most successful period.McKeown joined the Bay City Rollers in late 1973, replacing original lead singer Nobby Clark. The group's intense popularity, nickn

Was a British entertainer, singer and songwriter. Sarony was born in Surbiton, Surrey and died in Lo

Was a British entertainer, singer and songwriter. Sarony was born in Surbiton, Surrey and died in London.In the Great War, Sarony served in the London Scottish regiment in France and Salonika. His stage credits after the war include revues, pantomimes and

Is an English artist and illustrator, now living in Poynton, Cheshire.He studied at the Manchester C

Is an English artist and illustrator, now living in Poynton, Cheshire.He studied at the Manchester College of Art and Design and gained a travelling scholarship. Prevented from travelling abroad because of World War II, he instead went to London. In 1943,

She has recorded two critically acclaimed albums of her own; in addition, she has co-written several

She has recorded two critically acclaimed albums of her own; in addition, she has co-written several singles for such artists as George Strait, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill.Leslie grew up in her birthplace o

An American country singer-songwriter who could play as many as 100 different musical instruments, w

An American country singer-songwriter who could play as many as 100 different musical instruments, was a successful comedy actor in Western films over three decades.

Was an English actress, dancer and acrobat, best known for her work in Burlesque at the Gaiety Theat

Was an English actress, dancer and acrobat, best known for her work in Burlesque at the Gaiety Theatre, and in musical theatre at Daly's Theatre, in London.Lind was born at her parents' residence in Birmingham, England, and was christened at Saint Thomas church. Her father, Henry Rudge, was a brass founder and chandelier maker. Her mother, Elizabeth Rudge, was an actress whose career was brief and confined mostly to the Birmingham area. Lind was one of the Rudge Sisters, all of whom became well known performers. Lind also had two brothers who were brass founders.[1]

Is a Slovenian professional tennis player, coached by Biljana Veselinovic. Srebotnik is right-handed

Is a Slovenian professional tennis player, coached by Biljana Veselinovic. Srebotnik is right-handed, 1.80 m, weighs 65 kg and lives in Dubai. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 20 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour on August 7, 2006. Her nickname amongst fans is Kata.Although she has a career-high of No. 20 in singles, she has had better results in the doubles circuit. With 18 victories in WTA doubles tournaments (as of July 2008) and a career-high doubles ranking of No. 3, she is considered as one of the better doubles players on the WTA Tour.

Was the first student of Yip Man in the discipline of Wing Chun in Hong Kong.

Was the first student of Yip Man in the discipline of Wing Chun in Hong Kong.

Was a Russian pianist. He was the winner of the first International Frederick Chopin Piano Competiti

Was a Russian pianist. He was the winner of the first International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in 1927.The family moved a lot during his early childhood. When they settled down in Moscow in 1914, he was sent to music school. He studied with Yelena Gnessin, a pupil of Ferruccio Busoni. At the same time, he studied composition with Alexander Gretchaninov and achieved admirable results.