Greg Lake was an English musician and singer best known as a member of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) and as the lead singer and guitarist of the band King Crimson. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Poole, Dorset, England, and began playing guitar and singing at a young age. Lake was known for his powerful, emotive voice and his skilled guitar playing. He played a variety of instruments, including the guitar, bass, and piano, and was also a talented songwriter and producer. Lake co-founded ELP in 1970 and was a key member of...

Keith Emerson was an English musician and keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). He was born on November 2, 1944, in Todmorden, England, and began playing piano at a young age. Emerson was known for his virtuosic keyboard skills and innovative use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments. He played a variety of keyboards, including the piano, organ, and Moog synthesizer, and was particularly known for his use of the Hammond B-3 organ. Emerson co-founded ELP in 1970 and was a key member of the band throughout its career. ELP...

Sandy West was an American rock musician and drummer best known as a member of the all-female rock band the Runaways. She was born on July 10, 1959, in Huntington Beach, California. West co-founded the Runaways in 1975 at the age of 16 and played drums for the band. The group released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." After the Runaways disbanded in 1979, West continued to perform and record music as a solo artist and with various bands. She was known for her powerful drumming...

Jackie Fox, also known as Jacqueline Fuchs, is an American musician and bassist best known as a member of the all-female rock band the Runaways. She was born on December 20, 1959, in Arcadia, California. Fox joined the Runaways in 1975 at the age of 16 and played bass guitar for the band. The group released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." After the Runaways disbanded in 1979, Fox left the music industry and pursued a career in law. She later returned to music and has...

Joan Jett is an American rock musician and guitarist known for her work as a solo artist and as a member of the all-female rock band the Runaways. She was born on September 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jett joined the Runaways in 1975 at the age of 17 and played rhythm guitar for the band. The group released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." After the Runaways disbanded in 1979, Jett pursued a solo career and released a number of successful albums, including "I Love...

Lita Ford is an American rock musician and guitarist best known as a member of the all-female rock band the Runaways. She was born on September 19, 1958, in London, England. Ford joined the Runaways in 1975 at the age of 16 and played lead guitar for the band. The group released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." After the Runaways disbanded in 1979, Ford pursued a solo career and released a number of solo albums, including "Lita," "Dangerous Curves," and "Wicked Wonderland." She is known...

Cherie Currie is an American singer and actress best known as the lead vocalist of the all-female rock band the Runaways. She was born on November 30, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. Currie joined the Runaways in 1975 at the age of 15 and was the face of the band, known for her distinctive voice and energetic stage presence. The group released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." After the Runaways disbanded in 1979, Currie pursued a solo career and released a number of solo albums....

The Runaways were an American all-female rock band formed in 1975 in Los Angeles, California. The group was made up of vocalist Cherie Currie, lead guitarist Lita Ford, rhythm guitarist Joan Jett, bassist Jackie Fox, and drummer Sandy West. The Runaways were one of the first successful all-female rock bands and gained a cult following with their energetic live performances and catchy, rebellious anthems. They released four studio albums between 1976 and 1979, and had several hit singles, including "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," and "Hollywood." The band faced significant challenges due to their young age and gender in a...

Romy Schneider was a German-Austrian actress who was active in the 1950s and 1960s. She was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1938 and began her acting career at a young age. Schneider appeared in a number of films in Germany and Austria before gaining international fame for her role as Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the film "Sissi" (1955). She went on to star in a number of films in Europe and Hollywood, including "The Pedestrian" (1973), "The Assassination of Trotsky" (1972), and "Ludwig" (1973). Schneider was also well known for her personal relationships and her tumultuous private life, which...

Peter Frampton is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his work as a guitarist and vocalist with the rock band Humble Pie and as a solo artist. He was born on April 22, 1950, in Beckenham, Kent, England, and began his career as a member of the band the Herd. He later joined Humble Pie and played on a number of their most successful albums, including “Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore,” which featured live recordings from their concerts at the Fillmore East in New York. As a solo artist, Frampton released a number of successful albums in the...

Jerry Shirley is an English musician and drummer best known for his work with the rock band Humble Pie. He was born on February 21, 1951, in London, England, and began his career as a member of the band the V.I.Ps. He later joined Humble Pie and played on a number of their most successful albums, including "Performance Rockin' the Fillmore," which featured live recordings from their concerts at the Fillmore East in New York. Shirley was known for his powerful drumming style and played a key role in shaping Humble Pie's hard-rocking sound. He also sang lead vocals on...

Greg Ridley was an English bassist and musician best known for his work with the rock bands Humble Pie and Spooky Tooth. He was born on September 23, 1947, in Bradford, England, and began his career as a member of the band the Fourmost. He later joined Humble Pie and played on a number of their most successful albums, including "Performance Rockin' the Fillmore," which featured live recordings from their concerts at the Fillmore East in New York. Ridley was known for his powerful bass playing style and played a key role in shaping Humble Pie's hard-rocking sound. He also...