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National Rock/Pop Singers
Seldom has a performer been strongly considered for an Academy Award in both acting and music, yet Frank Stallone has managed to pull it off. His fiery portrayal of a brutish bartender Eddie in the film Barfly had Hollywood insiders abuzz at Oscar time, and his #1 hit Far From Over, from the film Staying Alive, was likewise touted for a 'Best Song' nomination. It’s all in a day’s work for Frank a gifted artist who is equally comfortable on screen or on the concert stage.
This Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist has been everything from a street singer, a rock singer, to a big band singer. Frank was also nominated for a Grammy for best soundtrack and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song from the film Staying Alive. Frank has written songs for 11 films,and has recorded 8 solo albums and has had his music on the Billboard charts 8 times and still plays to SRO crowds in arenas and concert halls from Los Angeles to London.
Frank made his on-screen singing debut, performing the self-penned song, sung acapella , 'Take You Back', in the opening scene of the film ROCKY in 1976.
Frank has appeared in over 58 movies. One of his most memorable on- screen appearances was his role as Ed Bailey, a dangerous gunslinger in Tombstone, and as Eddie the bartender in Barfly, which gave rise to serious consideration for Frank for an Academy Award nomination, and won the acclaim of renowned film critic Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times. “Barfly is a terrific film that features an outstanding performance by Frank Stallone…he’s both captivating and terrifying at the same time!”
On stage Frank is a natural performer. His singing, guitar playing and broad experience of playing all over the world has given him an edge as a performer. “I can’t wait to get out there and sing,” notes Frank. That same kind of upbeat anticipation colors every creative endeavor he undertakes. Frank’s lifelong musical journey continues, and his enthusiasm for entertaining remains unshaken. |
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Music has always been Piero Esteriore’s passion. He demonstrated exceptional musical talent at an early age of six. He took lessons on how to play his two favorite instruments, the piano and guitar. He also learned how to play the drums at the music school of Aesch, Switzerland. After 9 years and a lot of hard work, Piero mastered the piano, guitar, and drums.
The Swiss reality television show MusicStar 2004 (Similar to American Idol) became Piero’s television breakthrough, where he was one of 3 finalists out of 3000 applicants, proving his skills to a broad audience.
2004 became even more exciting for Piero when he represented Switzerland in The Eurovision Song Contest, gaining him exposure to 200 Million European viewers. Taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, Piero garnered more experience and critical acknowledgement.
Following his success with Eurovision, Piero toured with The Vic Vergeat Band through the fall of 2005. Most recently, Piero finished work in the recording studio and completed a single and video with Mario Winans.
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Sonny Geraci is one of a select few pop singers to have top 5 songs with two different bands. It started in the mid-sixties when a new band emerged from Cleveland, Ohio. They were the Outsiders, and would forever be remembered for the monumental smash hit, "Time Won't Let Me". With Sonny as the lead singer, the Outsiders went on to record four albums and three more Top 40 records for Capital Records, "Respectable", "Help Me Girl", and "Girl In Love".
Then Sonny created a new group called "Climax" with the help of Marc Gordon and producer Larry Cox. The new band recorded the song "Precious and Few", which immediately went to #1 nationally. Sonny "puts a smile on the audiences' faces." I love people, meeting them and signing their autographs. The fans are the reason I continue to perform.
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With over 70 million records sold, BJ's vocal versatility is as apparent today as it was when he recorded his first hit in 1967, “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”.
Since the mid-1960s, BJ Thomas has become one of the most recognized and respected voices of the American musical landscape. He has impacted many areas of popular music with 15 Top 40 pop hits, 10 Top 40 country hits, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove awards and 15 Gold and Platinum Records. He is the only artist to successfully move to the top of three music genres not as a crossover and also have crossover success.
“As a singer,” BJ states, “I have the chance to lift the spirits of the audience and make them feel good, at least for the evening.”
It's an attitude people have noticed. Fans frequently approach BJ to thank him for the impact of his songs ranging from the mega hit “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” to country smashes like “New Looks From An Old Lover.” BJ's music is testimony to the fact he is a survivor. He has overcome personal adversity and addiction as well as weathered professional storms to emerge musically stronger than ever.
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The Godfather of Motor City Rock & roll is still out there burning it up after thirty-five years. His band is hot and tight, still covering the entire Mitch Ryder Song Book: from the early 60's hits like "Devil With The Blue Dress On" through 70's projects like "Detroit Memphis Experiment" to the 80's John Cougar-Mellencamp produced "Never Kick A Sleeping Dog". Into the next century Mitch Ryder continues his "Rite of Passage".
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In 1964, when the British Invasion was in progress and American rockers were tough to find on the U.S. pop charts, Johnny Rivers was one of the first to regain a foothold; his first Top 10 record came right in the midst of Beatlemania. His formula was much the same as the British style vintage American rock n' roll and R&B played with a verve and simplicity that gave his music a contemporary edge. Over the next four years his funky, go-go rock gave him a steady stream of Top 10 records. His first #1 record came when, against the advice of the record company, he abruptly switched gears and began cutting ballads.
* 17 Gold records * 29 chart hits * Two Grammy Awards, * Sold more than 30 million records * In 2006, the singer/songwriter/producer continues to perform before sellout crowds worldwide. *The “Secret Agent Man” has many other accomplishments and has made significant contributions to the history of rock ‘n roll.
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Who is this Everett Dean you may ask? A hillbilly rock-and-roller with the energy and power of a freight train so that even after the show the energy and electricity is still in the air! Whether Everett is performing hillbilly, a rocker, or even a love ballad, he fills each and every person with excitement, making them feel that he’s singing to them personally.
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