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Snoop Dogg, an American rapper, producer, actor and entrepreneur, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. The page details his biography, including his beginnings, legal controversies, and musical evolution from gangsta rap to forays into reggae and funk under different pseudonyms. Also covered are his projects in professional wrestling, other ventures such as his marijuana website and cookbook, his discography, filmography, and awards, offering a broad overview of his career and personal life.

Pearl Jam details the grunge band's history, musical style and discography. It begins by describing their beginnings in Seattle in 1990, including predecessor groups such as Green River and Mother Love Bone. The page covers their rise to commercial success with the album Ten, their conflicts with the music industry, and their political activism. In addition, it presents information on current and past members, as well as their musical evolution over the years. It also includes references, recommended bibliography and external links for further information. A complete list of their studio albums is also presented, including their most recent release, Dark Matter (2024).

Nirvana (band) describes its history, musical style and legacy. It begins with the band's formation in 1987, and chronicles their rise to the mainstream with the album Nevermind. The release of In Utero and the dissolution after Kurt Cobain's death are detailed, along with posthumous releases and legal disputes. The article also covers their musical style, which fuses elements of grunge, alternative rock and punk rock, as well as their influence on music and popular culture. Finally, awards, accolades and discography are listed, offering a comprehensive overview of the band and its impact.

explores hip hop music, defining it as a musical genre born in the United States in the late 1960s. It describes its cultural origins in New York's African American and Latin American communities, highlighting the four key elements that define it: MCing/rap, DJing/scratching, break dancing and graffiti. In addition, it traces the evolution of hip hop from its beginnings in 1970s block parties to its global diversification and the emergence of various subgenres such as gangsta rap, trap and mumble rap. It also examines the etymology of the term and the musical and technological influences that contributed to its development, including the Jamaican roots of outdoor sound systems.

The American rock band The Doors. The article covers the history of the band from its origins in 1965 to the death of Jim Morrison and the subsequent aftermath. It details studio albums, live albums, compilations and band members throughout the band's career. The article also explores The Doors' musical style, philosophy and cultural impact. In addition, mention is made of subsequent projects related to the band, such as the Oliver Stone film and the reunion of some members under the name “The Doors of the 21st Century.

Prince Rogers Nelson (Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 7, 1958-Chanhassen, Minnesota, April 21, 2016), known simply as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, lyricist, entrepreneur, producer, musician and multi-instrumentalist.Known for his eclectic work, his extravagant staging, costumes and appearance; his life full of controversy and his wide vocal range, in addition to having been a virtuoso guitar icon.

Oasis is an English Britpop and alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1991. Previously in 1990, they were known as The Rain, the group featured singer Chris Hutton, guitarist Paul Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan and drummer Daniel Alexander, who were later joined in 1991 by Liam Gallagher on vocals and Tony McCarroll on drums. The last to join the group was Liam's older brother, Noel Gallagher (at his own brother's request), who was given the role of lead songwriter, lead guitarist and backup singer.

Backstreet Boys is an American pop music group founded in Orlando, Florida, on April 20, 1993. The band consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson.They rose to fame with their debut album, Backstreet Boys (1996). The following album, Backstreet's Back (1997) continued the group's worldwide success. They rose to stardom with their album Millennium (1999) and the follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). They also released a greatest hits album, The Hits - Chapter One (2001). The Backstreet Boys and Millennium albums were certified as diamonds by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After a three-year break, the band has released five albums Never Gone (2005), with which Richardson left the group, Unbreakable (2007), This Is Us (2009), NKOTBSB forming NKOTBSB alongside the New Kids on the Block (2011), In a World Like This with the return of Kevin (2013) celebrated their 20th anniversary with their first independent album, and after 6 years their recent album DNA (2019), debuted at number one, more than two decades after the group formed, and 19 years after their last peak in 2000. They became the first boy band to top the U.S. album charts in three decades.

Jazz is an American musical genre born in the late 19th century in the African-American communities of New Orleans,2 Louisiana, which expanded globally throughout the 20th century. The musical identity of jazz is complex and cannot be easily delimited. First, although the term is often used to refer to a musical idiom (as is done, for example, when discussing classical music), jazz is actually a family of musical genres that share common characteristics, but do not individually represent the complexity of the genre as a whole; second, its various “social functions” (jazz can serve as background music for gatherings or as dance music, but certain types of jazz require attentive and concentrated listening) require a different angle of study; and third, the racial issue has always generated a profound debate about jazz, shaping its reception by the public.

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California, formed in 1996. It consists of vocalist, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, lead guitarist Brad Delson, drummer Colin Brittain, and vocalist and songwriter Emily Armstrong. In 2024, the group announced the addition of Armstrong as the new vocalist following the passing of Chester Bennington in 2017, and Brittain as the new drummer replacing Rob Bourdon.7

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa. Its current members are Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Mick Thomson, Shawn Crahan and Sid Wilson. Slipknot is known for the characteristic masks of each of its members, which change as they have released more discography.

life and career of Tupac Shakur, also known as 2Pac or Makaveli. It reviews his early years, his rise to fame as a rapper and actor, and his tragic death. The article explores his musical and cultural legacy, highlighting his impact on hip-hop and his posthumous recognition with awards and honors. It also addresses his legal controversies and personal relationships, providing a comprehensive look at the life of this influential figure. It describes his albums, filmography and biographical documentaries, in addition to analyzing his academic and cultural impact. The site also highlights his participation in the group Digital Underground and his collaborations with other rap artists, as well as his legal troubles and murder.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band2 founded in 1981 in Los Angeles, although it has been based in San Francisco for most of its career.3 It consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo. Metallica is considered one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold more than 125 million albums worldwide.45

life and career of Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known worldwide as Eminem. The text explores his beginnings, his rise to fame through hip-hop, and the impact of his alter ego, Slim Shady. In addition, it describes his most successful albums, his controversies, and his personal problems, including his struggle with addiction. It also covers his multiple awards, his influence on music, and his forays into acting and music production. The site documents his personal relationships, his feuds with other artists, and his achievements as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on the Sunset Strip in 1985. The musical group was founded by vocalist and pianist Axl Rose and guitarist Izzy Stradlin.78.It is one of the most successful rock bands of all time, having sold more than one hundred million records, is considered a global music icon and is part of the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band is also one of the most awarded, legacy and worldwide impacting artistic acts to date. Guns N' Roses is also considered by many to be one of the most influential bands in history due to their great musical legacy.