Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An American singer-songwriter of Chinese-Burmese descent, known professionally as Natalise or Natali

An American singer-songwriter of Chinese-Burmese descent, known professionally as Natalise or Natalise Kalea.Natalise's first single "Love Goes On" from the album Forever Now was made popular when it aired on San Francisco's KYLD, Wild 94.9. Her subsequen

Is a South African artist, born 1976 in Cape Town, South Africa, now based in Berlin, Germany. In 19

Is a South African artist, born 1976 in Cape Town, South Africa, now based in Berlin, Germany. In 1998, he obtained a diploma in Fine Art from Technikon Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by a postgraduate program at the South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art in Johannesburg.Working predominantly with everyday material like charcoal, chalk and paint, Rhode started out creating performances that are based on his own drawings of objects that he interacts with. He expanded and refined this practice into creating photography sequences and digital animations. These works are characterized by an interdisciplinary approach that brings aspects of performance, happening, drawing, film and photography together. Rhode often returns to his native South Africa, creating work in the streets of Johannesburg and continuously registering the traces of poverty and social inequality. An outstanding characteristic of his works is his addressing of social concerns in a playful and productive manner, incorporating these issues into his practice without simplifying or judging them.

A singer-songwriter from Queens, New York who scored success in the 1990s with such hit singles as "

A singer-songwriter from Queens, New York who scored success in the 1990s with such hit singles as "Show Me Love" (which was her debut single and a #1 Club hit) and "Luv 4 Luv".Robin S. was signed by Big Beat Records in 1993, and debut single climbed the

Is regarded as a "one-hit wonder" due to her 1963 million-selling smash "Wonderful Summer"; however,

Is regarded as a "one-hit wonder" due to her 1963 million-selling smash "Wonderful Summer"; however, she was also a session singer under her real name, Jackie Ward. Her voice can be heard in several popular U.S. television series and motion pictures since

Is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his

Is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band.

Is a Colombian-American drummer. He has played in the American punk groups Black Flag and The Misfit

Is a Colombian-American drummer. He has played in the American punk groups Black Flag and The Misfits.From 1978 to 1981, he was the third drummer for Black Flag, performing on the EPs Jealous Again, Six Pack, and their first full-length album Damaged. He later toured and recorded with The Misfits on the seminal Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood album. Robo was a member of what many consider the "classic" Misfits lineup, along with Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, and Doyle.

Is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace. She joined the then-quartet i

Is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace. She joined the then-quartet in 2004, after founding member Terry Jones announced her retirement from the group. Since joining the group, she has recorded three albums and been on sever

A singer, song writer, and actress from Australia. Robyn also was the lead singer of the Australian

A singer, song writer, and actress from Australia. Robyn also was the lead singer of the Australian group Girlfriend.Robyn Loau first came into the spotlight as the lead singer of Australian all girl pop group Girlfriend. The group led by Loau, consisted of Jacqui Cowell, Siobhánn Heidenreich, Lorinda Noble and Melanie Alexander. From their debut single, Take It from Me the band's popularity skyrocketed, with the single reaching number one on the Australian Music Charts. The fantasy of teenage boys and idols of teenage girls, Girlfriend adorned the cover of teen magazines across the country. As their popularity continued to rise, publicity was high, as was public demand. Shopping centre appearances would see the girls mobbed by their fans Success continued with their second single "Girl's Life" also becoming a top 20 hit

An English musical theatre actress. She trained at the Sandy Gray School of Dancing, and the London

An English musical theatre actress. She trained at the Sandy Gray School of Dancing, and the London Studio Centre on full scholarship.Robyn received a 2008 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers Choice Award nomination for Best Takeover in a Role, for her portrayal of Christine in The Phantom of the Opera. Her long association with the show began for her at the age of 19 when she understudied and played the role on numerous occasions. She later took over as Alternate Christine, and in 2007 she finally returned to the show to take over the role in her own right.

A Barbadian singer, model and fashion designer. She is the second artist, and first female, from Bar

A Barbadian singer, model and fashion designer. She is the second artist, and first female, from Barbados to have received a Grammy Award[1][2][3] (the first being Jimmy Senya Haynes).[4] Rihanna is currently signed to the Def Jam Recordings label.[5] She has attained four Billboard Hot 100 number ones thus far ("SOS", "Umbrella", "Take a Bow", and "Disturbia"), tying her with Mariah Carey and Beyoncé as the female solo artist with the most number ones this decade.Rihanna came to fame in 2005 with the release of her debut album Music of the Sun, which featured her breakthrough single "Pon de Replay". Less than a year later, Rihanna released A Girl Like Me and gave her first number one single, "SOS". In 2007, Rihanna released her third studio album

Is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also pla

Is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano and bass guitar.Coming to prominence in the late 1970s with The Soft Boys, Hitchcock afterwords launched a prolific solo career. Hitchc

Is an American singer who was the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" contest organized by NARAS and Ya

Is an American singer who was the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" contest organized by NARAS and Yahoo! Music and announced at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on February 11, 2007. Through online and text message voting, she was placed in the top three alo

A Filipina dancer, singer, and actress. She sings in the popular group SexBomb Girls, and can be see

A Filipina dancer, singer, and actress. She sings in the popular group SexBomb Girls, and can be seen as the protagonist of Daisy Siete, a popular show on GMA Network. Most recently, she repackaged herself as a rap and hip-hop artist with the name RoC.Pangilinan entered dancing contests at a young age, and at age 14 was offered a job at Eat Bulaga!, a popular daytime variety show. Rochelle was only 14 when she started to dance on Eat Bulaga. A group of dancers including Pangilinan began in November 1999 as the 'Chicken Sandwich Dancers,' an offshoot of the Danz Focus (the house dancers of Eat Bulaga). At first there were 4 (Cheryl, Debra, Janine and Rochelle). The group expanded to 3 with the addition of Jopay and Aira. The group expanded to 8, 12 and 13 (during their first FHM Philippines appearance) to an all time high of 22. In 1990 Tom Jones song "Sexbomb" was a hit in the Philippines, and the group was named the SexBomb Dancers by their manager, Joy "Baboy" Cancio.

A British group singer best known for her work in S Club 8 and The Saturdays.In 2005 Rochelle became

A British group singer best known for her work in S Club 8 and The Saturdays.In 2005 Rochelle became part of Children's variety show, Smile. In February 2007 she appeared as a guest on BBC Two music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and hosted BBC's Sunday Morning 'Smile' alongside Reggie Yates and Fearne Cotton from 2006 to 2007. She became part of a group called The TigerLilys who only went as far as a MySpaceMusic page. She also competed in Miss England.

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Keauna McLaughlin, he is the 2008 & 2009 U.S. Nation

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Keauna McLaughlin, he is the 2008 & 2009 U.S. National Champion, the 2010 Four Continents silver medalist, and the 2007 World Junior Champion. He will compete with Mary Beth Marley in 2010-11. With partner S

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer.Kent's early paintings of Mount Monadno

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer.Kent's early paintings of Mount Monadnock and New Hampshire were first shown at the Society of American Artists in New York in 1904, when Dublin Pond was purchased by Smith College. In 1905 Kent ventured to Monhegan Island, Maine, where he based himself for the next five years. His first series of paintings of Monhegan were shown in 1907 at Clausen Galleries in New York to wide critical acclaim, and they form the foundation of his lasting reputation as an early American modernist. Among those lauding Kent was critic James Huneker of the Sun (who would soon deem the paintings of The Eight to be "decidedly reactionary"). Huneker praised Kent's brushwork as athletic and his colorful dissonances as daring

Is the son of rock and roll pioneer, Johnny Burnette. He is best known for his 1980 hit single "Tire

Is the son of rock and roll pioneer, Johnny Burnette. He is best known for his 1980 hit single "Tired of Toein' the Line."Rocky Burnette was part of the early 1980s revival of the rockabilly style. He released his first album, Son of Rock 'n' Roll, on EMI

Is an American pair skater. With partner Calla Urbanski, he is the 1992–1993 U.S. National Champio

Is an American pair skater. With partner Calla Urbanski, he is the 1992–1993 U.S. National Champion. They finished 10th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. The pair was nicknamed "The Waitress and the Truck Driver" by the media because of the former occupations

Is an American singer helped to pioneer the musical genre known as "swamp pop", which combined New O

Is an American singer helped to pioneer the musical genre known as "swamp pop", which combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, country and western, and Cajun and black Creole music. He is generally considered one of the foremost musicians of this sout

Is a British guitarist and singer/songwriter.Rod's growing interest in country, blues and slide guit

Is a British guitarist and singer/songwriter.Rod's growing interest in country, blues and slide guitar, and his early attempts at songwriting, led him to the folk clubs where he and a stripped-down version of the Downtown Faction, by now known as Brethren, played Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly songs alongside their own embryonic efforts.

Is a former English singer and was a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968. He provided vocals for

Is a former English singer and was a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968. He provided vocals for the group's first three albums, including the hit single "Hush". He was replaced by Ian Gillan in 1969.

Is a blues harmonica player, singer and band leader. He has been the driving force behind Rod Piazza

Is a blues harmonica player, singer and band leader. He has been the driving force behind Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers since 1979, along with his wife Honey Piazza on piano and upright bass player Bill Stuve, guitarists such as Alex Schultz and Rick Holmstrom and drummer Jimmy Bott

Was the founder of the 1980s indie band, Aztec Camera, and more recently is a solo performer.Frame b

Was the founder of the 1980s indie band, Aztec Camera, and more recently is a solo performer.Frame became interested in music in the mid 1970s, and was inspired by David Bowie.[1] At the age of 16 he became involved with Postcard Records, and he began to

The lead singer of Scottish rock band, Idlewild and a solo contemporary folk musician. To date, Woom

The lead singer of Scottish rock band, Idlewild and a solo contemporary folk musician. To date, Woomble has released five full-length studio albums with Idlewild, and one critically acclaimied solo album, My Secret is My Silence. Woomble also curated the Ballads of the Book project, released in 2007.Woomble's next album, Before the Ruin, is due to be released on 15 September, 2008 and is a collaboration alongside Kris Drever and John McCusker.Named after the quiet meeting place in Anne of Green Gables, Idlewild was formed in 1995 by Woomble, Rod Jones, Colin Newton and Phil Scanlon. The band were initially known for their energetic live shows and punk-tinged albums, however, their sound has changed to a sweeping, melodic rock sound over time.

Was a well-known singer, songwriter and actor from the Philippines. He is best remembered for such s

Was a well-known singer, songwriter and actor from the Philippines. He is best remembered for such songs as "Lumayo Ka Man" and "Muli".Rodel was the last one in the family of seven kids to arrive in Toronto. He came to Canada as landed immigrant sometime in 1980. After a year in Toronto, Rodel decided to pursue his dream somewhere else - America, the promised “land of promise”, seemed to be the most logical choice. He packed his bag to try his luck in Los Angeles, California.