Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Grammy Award-winning American country singer-songwriter. Cash is widely considered to be one o

Was a Grammy Award-winning American country singer-songwriter. Cash is widely considered to be one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century.

Was an accomplished jazz pianist born in Arnold, Pennsylvania. Given the title "The White Tatum" by

Was an accomplished jazz pianist born in Arnold, Pennsylvania. Given the title "The White Tatum" by jazz legend Art Tatum, Costa is best known for his work as musical director of the children's television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Is an international artist and photographer who exhibited his work successfully in America and becam

Is an international artist and photographer who exhibited his work successfully in America and became famous with his provocative photo-novel "Vladracul", a photo-story loosely based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Johnny de Brest used the photo-booths of the Berlin subway as his studio and transformed into ever changing objects, creating momentary, one-take Dada-esque installations, that are satiric, poetic and provocative. He'd quickly changed into a pop character, like Elizabeth Taylor, Kurt Cobain, Eminem, Jack White (The White Stripes) or himself in some state of mind.

Is an Australian musician. He has recorded nine albums under either this name, his birth name of Mar

Is an Australian musician. He has recorded nine albums under either this name, his birth name of Mark Lizotte or the epithet Diesel. Two of his albums have been No. 1 Australian hits and he has also played on several albums by his brother-in-law, rock singer Jimmy Barnes. Best known as a singer and guitarist, Diesel is also competent on bass guitar, drums and percussion and keyboards.

Was a leading 20th century artist, whose works have been exhibited in Germany, France, Netherlands,

Was a leading 20th century artist, whose works have been exhibited in Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Japan and the United States. He has been influential upon other notable artists, who were students in his Paris gallery. His preferred medium of aquatint etching is a technically difficult artistic process, of which Friedlaender has been a pioneer.

Was an American jazz violinist and bassist.Frigo was born in Chicago, Illinois, and studied violin f

Was an American jazz violinist and bassist.Frigo was born in Chicago, Illinois, and studied violin for only three years beginning at age 7. In high school he started to play double bass in dance orchestras, and would continue his career as a bassist for several decades. In 1942 he played with Chico Marx's orchestra and did a comedy routine on violin with Marx on piano. He entered the United States Coast Guard during World War II only to find himself playing in a band on Ellis Island with Al Haig and Kai Winding.

Was an American cartoonist noted as the creator of the comic strip B.C. and co-creator of the strip

Was an American cartoonist noted as the creator of the comic strip B.C. and co-creator of the strip The Wizard of Id. Hart was recognized with several awards, including five from the National Cartoonists Society, and the Swedish Adamson Award. In his later years, he sparked controversy by incorporating overtly Christian themes and messages into the strips.[1]

Is a Mexican singer. He is the son of actor and composer Juan José Laboriel and actress Francisca L

Is a Mexican singer. He is the son of actor and composer Juan José Laboriel and actress Francisca López de Laboriel.He accomplished a chain of more than 50 hits on the radio.

Is an Irish singer and composer.Due to a mix-up, two follow up single were released almost simultane

Is an Irish singer and composer.Due to a mix-up, two follow up single were released almost simultaneously; "Save Me" and "In London". With confusion by radio stations over which to play, both singles flopped. Another single released in late 1980, a cover of a recent Cliff Richard song, "Give A Little Bit More" was a more concerted effort and although it narrowly missed the chart, the momentum from Eurovision was now lost. Logan blames his lack of success in the UK on poor management and his inexperience.

Was an Irish singer and songwriter born in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. With his

Was an Irish singer and songwriter born in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. With his mix of country songs, Irish ballads and easy listening music which he had a passion for, he achieved success in both England and Ireland.

Is an Irish singer of Country and Irish genre born in Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland.He is most fa

Is an Irish singer of Country and Irish genre born in Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland.He is most famous for the song "Nora", sometimes known as "Maggie", though his most famous hit was Mursheen Durkin, with which he hit No 1 in the Republic of Ireland.

Was a country music singer. He is most famous for recording the David Allan Coe song "Take This Job

Was a country music singer. He is most famous for recording the David Allan Coe song "Take This Job and Shove It".Born Donald Eugene Lytle in Greenfield, Ohio, United States, he began playing guitar by age six and made his first record at age 15.[citation needed] After a time served in the United States Navy (which included a court-martial for assault)[1], he began performing under the name Donny Young

Is a Romanian Jazz musician, of Romani ethnicity, whose family has a long musical tradition dating b

Is a Romanian Jazz musician, of Romani ethnicity, whose family has a long musical tradition dating back to the 17th century.

A country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. He was nominated for the 2008

A country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. He was nominated for the 2008 Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year for Kicking Stones. Reid was named Male Artist of the Year at the 2008 CCMA Awards.A new single, "A Woman Like

Was an early rock and roll singer from Liverpool, England. He was a contemporary of the Beatles, and

Was an early rock and roll singer from Liverpool, England. He was a contemporary of the Beatles, and sang with several of their rival groups, including The Searchers from 1960 to 1961, and The Remo Four from 1962 to 1963.

Is a British Pye Records recording artist.He had his first outings in clubs in his hometown but with

Is a British Pye Records recording artist.He had his first outings in clubs in his hometown but without big success.[1] Discovered by Pye record producer Robin Blanchflower, the man who launched Carl Douglas to the top of the charts with "Kung Fu Fighting

Is an English singer-songwriter best known for his 1981 album Walking Into Mirrors and the hit singl

Is an English singer-songwriter best known for his 1981 album Walking Into Mirrors and the hit single "Screaming Jets".Johnny was born in Bethnal Green, East London. He then moved to Hackney at the age of seven where he enjoyed a normal idyllic childhood,

Is a Taiwanese actor and former member of music group 183 Club.Johnny started as a national basketba

Is a Taiwanese actor and former member of music group 183 Club.Johnny started as a national basketball player in Taiwan and was later invited to shoot a drama named My MVP Valentine (2002). This drama eventually made him popular and he joined Jungiery. He has also starred in another idol drama, Snow Angel. Johnny left Jungiery Star in late 2007 and joined the ?? team in the Chinese Basketball Association.

Is an Australian singer, composer, producer, disc jockey and television producer and host.The follow

Is an Australian singer, composer, producer, disc jockey and television producer and host.The following year he formed a backing band called Johnny Young and Kompany. Kompany members were John Eddy (guitar), Tony Sommers (guitar), Jim Griffiths (bass) and Warwick Findlay (drums). An Easybeats tour to Perth in early 1966 resulted in them presenting him with the rights to Step Back which was co-written by Stevie Wright and George Young.

Is an American musician best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show. His musical instrument

Is an American musician best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show. His musical instrument is the trumpet.he started out in music at an early age, starting first with the violin and later moving on to the trumpet.

Is an American figure skater. With partner Kenneth Shelley, she is a three-time United States pair s

Is an American figure skater. With partner Kenneth Shelley, she is a three-time United States pair skating champion (1970–1972) and two-time Olympian (1968 and 1972). Starbuck was from Downey, California. She was first paired with Shelley for a show in 19

A Mexican participant in a Mexican reality show, "La Academia". She was arguably the most controvers

A Mexican participant in a Mexican reality show, "La Academia". She was arguably the most controversial participant and is credited for the seasons very high ratings. Jolette always wanted to be an artist; after finishing her school she studied Communications at university. In 2005 Jolette decided to enter the castings of the Tv Azteca's Reality Show "La Academia" , where she was finally accepted and became one of the 18 students who participated on that reality show. She lasted there 17 weeks, being one of the most supported students. Jolette's participation in this reality show was undeniably controversial: although her performances on stage were harshly criticized by Lola Cortez and Arturo López Gavito (members of the critics panel), she had the ability to arouse sympathy among the audience, which caused her a prolonged stay on the show, despite her obviously limited vocal capabilities.

Is a Golden Melody Award winning Taiwanese Mandopop singer. To date, Tsai is one of the most success

Is a Golden Melody Award winning Taiwanese Mandopop singer. To date, Tsai is one of the most successful and popular singers in the Mandarin music market.

Is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes.[3] He is als

Is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes.[3] He is also an accomplished solo artist, and has collaborated with the Greek musician Vangelis, as part of the duo "Jon & Vangelis".

Is a Jazz musician, composer, artist, and piano player who now resides in New York City, USA.Canadia

Is a Jazz musician, composer, artist, and piano player who now resides in New York City, USA.Canadian-born Jon Ballantyne started playing piano at a very early age and began formal study at the age of six. His father is also a pianist and both parents are