American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer.Bishop learned piano, trumpet, and tuba when

Was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer.Bishop learned piano, trumpet, and tuba when young, and also played flugelhorn and mellophone. He attended Hendrix College, and played professionally with the Louisiana Ramblers in 1927, including in

Is an American blues guitarist/singer. Guitar One Magazine has stated that he might be the best guit

Is an American blues guitarist/singer. Guitar One Magazine has stated that he might be the best guitarist of his generation.Bonamassa's first solo album, "A New Day Yesterday", was released in 2000 and produced by the legendary Tom Dowd. Bonamassa added drummer Kenny Kramme and bassist Eric Czar as bandmates to tour and support the album.After touring to support his first album, Bonamassa and the band returned to the studio in 2002 and worked with producer Clif Magness to release his second album "So, It's Like That." The second album contained more traditional rock music than his previous studio album, attaining number one on the Billboard Blues Chart.

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. The son and grandson of jockeys, he began his pro

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. The son and grandson of jockeys, he began his professional career in Thoroughbred flat racing at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida during the latter end of 1988. According to his NTRA profile,

Was a jazz pianist who began by playing trumpet and piano with New York City dance bands. He joined

Was a jazz pianist who began by playing trumpet and piano with New York City dance bands. He joined Bunny Berigan's band in 1935, then left to join Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band in 1939. From the late 1930's through to the late 1940's he also worked with

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from Southern Illinois Universit

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from Southern Illinois University, Meriweather played ten seasons (1975-1985) in the NBA as a member of the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Jazz, New York Knicks, and Kansas City Kings. He earned NBA All-Rookie honors in his first season, during which he averaged 10.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Over the course of his career, Meriweather averaged 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks.[1]

Was an American blues singer and guitarist.His "Love Me Baby Blues" has been covered by various arti

Was an American blues singer and guitarist.His "Love Me Baby Blues" has been covered by various artists, e.g. (under the title of "France Chance") by Ry Cooder. Arhoolie Records recorded Callicott commercially in the mid-1960's. Some of his 1967 recording

Is an American professional golfer

Is an American professional golfer

Is an American jazz drummer, pianist, Vibraphonist and composer most notable for his work with Wayne

Is an American jazz drummer, pianist, Vibraphonist and composer most notable for his work with Wayne Shorter on the album Adam's Apple. He attended the Philadelphia Conservatory for one year. In the 1960s and 70s Chambers gigged with several high-profile

(born November 5, 1959 in Troy, Texas) was a Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1983-86), Texas Rangers

(born November 5, 1959 in Troy, Texas) was a Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1983-86), Texas Rangers (1988-90) and Houston Astros (1995).

Is an American professional golfer.He did not turn pro until 1992 at the age of 32, having been a wh

Is an American professional golfer.He did not turn pro until 1992 at the age of 32, having been a wholesale credit manager since graduating from college. Daley has been a member of the Nationwide Tour since 2004. He also played the tour in 1997 as well as

Is a former American football running back who played ten seasons for the San Diego Chargers, the Ba

Is a former American football running back who played ten seasons for the San Diego Chargers, the Baltimore Colts, the Washington Redskins, and the Atlanta Falcons from 1976 to 1985 in the National Football League.

Was a professional American football player for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football Leag

Was a professional American football player for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. The defensive lineman was a third-round draft pick in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Saints out of Auburn University. He went on to play 189 games during his 13-year career with New Orleans, recording 52½ sacks. His impressive career earned him an induction into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.

Was an American novelist and journalist from Birmingham, Alabama. He was a foreign correspondent wit

Was an American novelist and journalist from Birmingham, Alabama. He was a foreign correspondent with TIME magazine from 1952-1958 in India, France and England. He continued working with TIME into the 60's. His novels included Stars In My Crown; the World

The son of a docker, Doherty was born on 20 January 1955 in New Lodge, Belfast. Doherty left school

The son of a docker, Doherty was born on 20 January 1955 in New Lodge, Belfast. Doherty left school aged 14 and began work on the docks and as an apprentice plumber, before being arrested in 1972 on his seventeenth birthday under the Special Powers Act. Doherty was interned on the prison ship HMS Maidstone and Long Kesh Detention Centre, and while interned heard of the events of Bloody Sunday in Derry, where 14 civil rights protesters were shot dead by the British Army.

Is an American amateur wrestler commonly referred to as "The Champ". He was originally from New Jers

Is an American amateur wrestler commonly referred to as "The Champ". He was originally from New Jersey. Dubuque attended Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, where he was a two-time state champion wrestler. Competing for the Ind

Is a former basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball

Is a former basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations. At 6'3" (190 cm) Joe-D could play either shooting guard or point guard on offense and was a highly effective defender. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dumars and Isiah Thomas combined to form one of the best backcourts in NBA history. Initially a shooting guard, Dumars moved over to point guard following Thomas's retirement in 1994, sharing ball-handling duties with Grant Hill. Dumars was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Is an American handball player. At age 47 he made the semis in the 2002 Nationals.Championships in o

Is an American handball player. At age 47 he made the semis in the 2002 Nationals.Championships in one-wall singles handball: 1982 1984 1987-1992 1994

Is an American politician and a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 15th distri

Is an American politician and a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 15th district, which encompasses part of Knox County. He has served as a state representative since being elected to the 96th Tennessee General Assembly.

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the late 1950s and 1960s.He won the

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the late 1950s and 1960s.He won the 1955 NCAA Championship as well as the 1956 and 1957 Big Ten Conference Championships. During his amateur career, he also won the Indiana Amateur Champions

Is a Canadian gymnast, martial artist, and stunt performer.

Is a Canadian gymnast, martial artist, and stunt performer.

Was an American tenor singer who was a member of The Lawrence Welk Show television program.Born to a

Was an American tenor singer who was a member of The Lawrence Welk Show television program.Born to an Irish-American family in Grand Island, Nebraska; Feeney first started singing as a boy soprano in his hometown's church choir and after high school, he landed a guest appearance on the show Youth Opportunity Hour. His mother Mary supported him in all of his activities. While he attended to his studies at the University of Nebraska, where he was also football quarterback, he entered several singing contests, which included a spot on the Arlene Francis program, Talent Patrol. [1] In 1956 while he was working at radio station WOW in Omaha, the station manager sent recordings of Feeney's voice to the Welk offices in Santa Monica, California where Lawrence Welk offered him a job on his show. He also attended Magnolia High School in West Virginia.

Is an American-Canadian comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV,

Is an American-Canadian comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, from 1976 to 1984. He is currently a judge on The Second City's Next Comedy Legend.

Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles, California. His name was changed to Joseph Fla

Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles, California. His name was changed to Joseph Flanigan after he was adopted by his stepfather, John Flanigan.[1] He has three brothers and four sisters. When he was six years old, his family moved to a sm

Is a former NASA Astronaut.Edwards was born in Richmond, Virginia, and considers Lineville, Alabama,

Is a former NASA Astronaut.Edwards was born in Richmond, Virginia, and considers Lineville, Alabama, and Roanoke, Alabama, to be his hometowns. He is married to the former Janet Leigh Ragan of Leonardtown, Maryland. He enjoys basketball, running, football