Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is an American artist best known for urban landscape photography.In the early 1990s, after moving to

Is an American artist best known for urban landscape photography.In the early 1990s, after moving to Providence, Rhode Island, he started producing formally complex, often dark depictions of the urban, suburban, and industrial landscape. This work, which grew into the project titled "Wilderness," continued to evolve when Raphaelson moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1995.

Is an English keyboardist/guitarist.Raymond started his musical career as a keyboardist/vocalist for

Is an English keyboardist/guitarist.Raymond started his musical career as a keyboardist/vocalist for the band, Plastic Penny, in 1967. He left after the band split up in 1968. He replaced Christine Perfect (later to become Christine McVie) in British blue

A Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Airdrie, he was

A Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Airdrie, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break. In 1996, he made his mark on the country music charts with the single "My Heart Has a History," propelling him

Is a British tenor who in 2007 became the winner of the first series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent,

Is a British tenor who in 2007 became the winner of the first series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent, singing an operatic aria, "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot. Potts had appeared in amateur opera productions from 1999 to 2003.

Is an English rock singer-songwriter best known for being a member of Free and Bad Company. Both ban

Is an English rock singer-songwriter best known for being a member of Free and Bad Company. Both bands experienced big international success in the 1970s. Before establishing a career as a solo artist, he was also a member of The Firm and The Law.

‘England’s psych-pop guru’, must surely qualify as unique amongst cult independent recording a

‘England’s psych-pop guru’, must surely qualify as unique amongst cult independent recording artists. Not only is his quintessentially English music alive with 19th century literary references and characters that would not be out of place in the pages of

Was a British singer, songwriter and record producer.Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Paul and his twi

Was a British singer, songwriter and record producer.Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Paul and his twin brother, Barry Ryan, were the sons of the singer, Marion Ryan, and had some success as a singing duo during the 1960s. However, the stress of public atte

Was a French painter who was a pioneer of abstract art and an inspiration for the avant-garde Nabi m

Was a French painter who was a pioneer of abstract art and an inspiration for the avant-garde Nabi movement.He studied at the Académie Julian and was a monitor there in the mid 1880s.[1] In the summer of 1888 he travelled to Pont-Aven and joined the small group of artists centered there around Paul Gauguin.[2] While at the Pont-Aven artist's colony he painted a picture that became known as The Talisman, under the close supervision of Gauguin.

Was a French neo-impressionist painter who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the pointill

Was a French neo-impressionist painter who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the pointillist style.He followed a course of training in architecture before deciding at the age of 18 to pursue a career as a painter. He sailed around the coasts of Europe, painting the landscapes he encountered. He also painted scenes of cities in France in his later years.

Simonon was born in Brixton, London, England. His father, Anthony, was a clerk in the civil service

Simonon was born in Brixton, London, England. His father, Anthony, was a clerk in the civil service and his mother, Elaine, was a librarian. He grew up in the South London area of Brixton, spending around a year in Siena, Italy with his mother and stepfather. Before joining The Clash, he had planned to become an artist and attended Byam Shaw Art School (now part of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design) in Archway, London.

Is an American figure skater and 1992 Olympic silver medalist. Born in Dallas, Texas, Wylie began sk

Is an American figure skater and 1992 Olympic silver medalist. Born in Dallas, Texas, Wylie began skating at the age of three. At age eleven, his family moved to Denver, Colorado, where he began to train with Carlo Fassi. Wylie remained with Fassi for nin

Was an American photographer and filmmaker who, along with fellow modernist photographers like Alfre

Was an American photographer and filmmaker who, along with fellow modernist photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, helped establish photography as an art form in the 20th century. His diverse body of work, spanning six decades, covers numerous genres and subjects throughout the Americas, Europe and Africa.Stieglitz would later promote Strand's work in the 291 gallery itself, in his photography publication Camera Work, and in his artwork in the Hieninglatzing studio. Some of this early work, like the well-known "Wall Street," experimented with formal abstractions (influencing, among others, Edward Hopper and his idiosyncratic urban vision). [1] Other of Strand's works reflect his interest in using the camera as a tool for social reform. He was one of the founders of the Photo League, an association of photographers who advocated using their art to promote social and political causes.

Is an American actor.He began pursuing an acting career at age nine when he traveled to Los Angeles

Is an American actor.He began pursuing an acting career at age nine when he traveled to Los Angeles to perform in commercials, on television and in film. His best known role is that of Peter Brady in the parody films The Brady Bunch Movie and its sequel A

One of the world's leading trance music DJs and producers. In 2007, he was voted number four DJ in D

One of the world's leading trance music DJs and producers. In 2007, he was voted number four DJ in DJ Mag's annual Top 100 vote

Is an English singer-songwriter.Starting with the very successful punk-rock band The Jam (1976-1982)

Is an English singer-songwriter.Starting with the very successful punk-rock band The Jam (1976-1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he re-established himself as a successful

Was a French painter and sculptor and is inhumed in the 4th division of the Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Was a French painter and sculptor and is inhumed in the 4th division of the Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Is an American Pop/R&B singer from Baltimore, Maryland.Paula was raised on the west side of Baltimor

Is an American Pop/R&B singer from Baltimore, Maryland.Paula was raised on the west side of Baltimore, and attended Frederick Douglass High School, where she took voice lessons.[1] As a teenager, she sang in vocal groups with Tamar Braxton and Blu Cantrel

Is an American singer/songwriter. Her single "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" reached the top ten o

Is an American singer/songwriter. Her single "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997, and the following year she won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

An American pop singer-songwriter and actress. She currently resides in Corpus Christi, Texas.Paula

An American pop singer-songwriter and actress. She currently resides in Corpus Christi, Texas.Paula DeAnda's major breakthrough came when she auditioned for Clive Davis and was signed to Arista Records on the spot. "Doing Too Much" was the lead single from her self-titled debut album. It was released in July 2006 in the United States. This was followed by the release of her self-titled debut album on August 29, 2006 which features guest appearances by Baby Bash, The D.E.Y., Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, V Nice, Ak'Sent, and P.B.DeAnda worked on the album with several noted musicians including Natalie, Baby Bash, Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo, and producers Happy Perez, Mike Aguirre of the Record Breakers and Stargate. Her second single was "Walk Away (Remember Me)" featuring The D.E.Y., which was released in two versions - one that contains a rap verse, and another that features DeAnda's vocals exclusively. It was written by Ne-Yo,

Is a Portuguese painter, illustrator and printmaker.Rego was born in Lisbon within a rich family, du

Is a Portuguese painter, illustrator and printmaker.Rego was born in Lisbon within a rich family, during Salazar´s regime, which would be a later influence in her work. Rego was sent to St Julian's School, Carcavelos, Portugal before studying at the Slade

Is an American singer-songwriter. She grew up in Georgia and Arkansas and moved to San Francisco in

Is an American singer-songwriter. She grew up in Georgia and Arkansas and moved to San Francisco in 1981. Her music is frequently described as melancholic alternative country, but with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and pop, among other genres. She first

S the singer of the Finnish pop rock band PMMP.PMMP have released three studio albums and have had m

S the singer of the Finnish pop rock band PMMP.PMMP have released three studio albums and have had many hits in their home country. Vesala is, next to Mira Luoti, one of the two singers in the band. She is also the main writer of the songs.Paula recently

Was an American big band singer, who was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania.In her early career, she s

Was an American big band singer, who was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania.In her early career, she sang with orchestras led by Dick Stabile, Artie Shaw, and Al Donahue. In early 1941 she joined Glenn Miller's orchestra, replacing Dorothy Claire. (Marion H

Is a Finnish singer who started her singing career in 1960's. Koivuniemi released her first hit sing

Is a Finnish singer who started her singing career in 1960's. Koivuniemi released her first hit single "Perhonen" (Butterfly) in 1966. In the 1970s her career was in decline, but during the 1980s she had many hit singles in Finland - she received nine gold albums and one diamond album.

Was an actress in theater and motion pictures from New York City.She was the daughter of Fred Stone,

Was an actress in theater and motion pictures from New York City.She was the daughter of Fred Stone, a stage actor, dancing comedian, and owner of the Fred Stone theatrical stock company. Her mother, Allene Crater Stone, acted with her father and was a si