Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a South Netherlandish lutenist and composer, active in England.Like Peter van Wilder, who also w

Was a South Netherlandish lutenist and composer, active in England.Like Peter van Wilder, who also worked in the Tudor court and was presumably related to him, Philip was probably born in Millam, near Wormhout, or in the nearby village of Wylder ("Wilder" in Dutch). A note in Italian in the Jacobean scorebook anthology GB-Lbl Egerton 3665 describes him as ‘Master Philip of Flanders,

Was an American R&B vocalist. Best known for his role as lead singer in the popular R&B group The Sp

Was an American R&B vocalist. Best known for his role as lead singer in the popular R&B group The Spinners, Wynne scored notable hits such as "One Of A Kind (Love Affair)", "I'll Be Around", "Mighty Love", "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love", and "Then Came You" (with Dionne Warwick). After leaving The Spinners, Wynne never regained the same success, although his voice was featured in hits such as "(Not Just) Knee Deep".

Was a French sculptor of the late 17th and early 18th century. He received commissions for sculpture

Was a French sculptor of the late 17th and early 18th century. He received commissions for sculptures for both the Château de Marly and Versailles. In November, 1701, he was made a full member of the Académie de peinture et de sculpture upon the display of a royal commission of 1700,[3] his small bronze of the Rape of Helen, a svelte composition of three figures with a debt to Giambologna's Rape of a Sabine Woman.[4] He was known for sculpting flowing, graceful, and even flying figures, particularly in his bronzes.[5]

Is a German singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and manager. He came to fame as a contestan

Is a German singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and manager. He came to fame as a contestant on the second season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar, the German version of Pop Idol. Bühler was eliminated in the top 3 after receiving 29.12 percent of the vote.

Was a French sculptor. The son of Jacques Caffieri, he was received as a maître fondeur-ciseleur, j

Was a French sculptor. The son of Jacques Caffieri, he was received as a maître fondeur-ciseleur, joined his father's workshop and sometimes signed his independent works, especially after the death of his father in 1755, P.CAFFIERI. The younger Philippe's style was gradually modified by the new taste for Neoclassicism. Like his father, he drew large sums from the crown, usually after giving many years credit, while many other years were needed by his heirs to get in the balance of the royal indebtedness.

Is a French artist whose work is a combination of photography, painting and video. Back on terra fir

Is a French artist whose work is a combination of photography, painting and video. Back on terra firma for health reasons, never to go back out to sea, he tries to voyage by dabbling in painting, sculpture, music and especially photography, which he holds close to heart. The collection of photos by Brassaï entitled Paris de nuit would inspire his work. He began by learning to touch up photos with an old salt of a photographer who lived in the neighbourhood, then on his own. His career as a photographer was beginning to take off.

Is a French singer and composer. He is best known for his 1986 hit single "Les Divas du dancing", wh

Is a French singer and composer. He is best known for his 1986 hit single "Les Divas du dancing", which deals with the suave swingers of tropical nights and which reached number 8 in the French charts that year.[1] Cataldo himself composed the music for the song, but the lyrics were by musician and translator Jean Schultheis.

Is a Christian Swiss singer-songwriter. Philippe Bieri took the stage name Philipe Decourroux meanin

Is a Christian Swiss singer-songwriter. Philippe Bieri took the stage name Philipe Decourroux meaning "from Courroux" (his home town). He's a drummer and singer, but he also plays the piano and the guitar. He wrote a lots of songs and did eight albums.

Is a French singer, songwriter, composer and radio host on Radio Galaxie (a radio in Nord-Pas-de-Cal

Is a French singer, songwriter, composer and radio host on Radio Galaxie (a radio in Nord-Pas-de-Calais). He participated in many dance projects and remains particularly famous for having created the character of Boris in the late 1990s, which had huge success with the top three hit singles "Soirée disco" and "Miss Camping", and for his hit "Le Dormeur", a top ten hit in France, recorded when he was member of Pleasure Game band, in 1991.[1] He received ten Gold discs during the 1990s in Benelux.

A French pianist and conductor. He has made many recordings during his career, notably one in 1961 o

A French pianist and conductor. He has made many recordings during his career, notably one in 1961 of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic.Philippe Entremont was born to musical parents, for his mother was a Grand Prix pianist and his father an operatic conductor. Philippe first received piano lessons from his mother at the age of six. His father introduced him to the world of chamber and orchestral music. He studied in Paris with Marguerite Long, and entered the National Conservatoire. He won prizes in sight-reading at age 12, chamber-music aged 14, and piano at 15. He became Laureat at the international Long-Thibaud Competition at the age of 16. In the following year he won a prize in the Brussels competition sponsored by Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, and then began his career of serious concert-giving at the piano. He recorded many of Kuhlau's songs.

Was a French sculptor. It was a pupil of Landolin Ohmacht and Baron François Joseph Bosio. From 182

Was a French sculptor. It was a pupil of Landolin Ohmacht and Baron François Joseph Bosio. From 1820 to 1823, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris. After his come back to Alsace, he was appointed sculptor of the Fondation de l'l’Œuvre Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. In 1865, he became a knight of the Legion of Honor. He made the portrait of his friend Émile Souvestre on his tomb at the Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Was a painter. Jean was the son of Nicholas Jean and Marie Grandin[1]. He was at first in the Englis

Was a painter. Jean was the son of Nicholas Jean and Marie Grandin[1]. He was at first in the English Royal Navy, but later devoted himself to painting. He was chiefly a miniaturist, yet also worked with oils.While settled in London, Jean painted portraits of many members of the British Royal Family, amongst them the portraits of George III, of the Queen Charlotte, of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and of their children. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1787 to 1802. Amongst other collections, his works belong to the Victoria and Albert Museum and Windsor Castle.

Is singer and composer. Lafontaine spent a short time in a Jesuit college that he left at 17 to pur

Is singer and composer. Lafontaine spent a short time in a Jesuit college that he left at 17 to pursue a career in music. His first successes came from the writing and recording of jingles for television commercials (including Stella Artois and Coca Cola. Throughout the 1980s he joined the musical comedy "Brel en mille temps", touring in Dakar, Moscow, and Leningrad, and he released three albums. The song "Coeur de Loup" was his first big hit and launched his career once and for all in Europe.

is an illustrator and painter. He attends the School of Visual Arts in the late 80's in New York. H

is an illustrator and painter. He attends the School of Visual Arts in the late 80's in New York. He co-publishes "GIN & COMIX" with Jose Ortega, inspired by RAW magazine, bringing together an international showcase of artists. He draws for numerous prom

In the service of the Sun King's court painter Charles Le Brun when many works of art were required

In the service of the Sun King's court painter Charles Le Brun when many works of art were required for the new, enormous Versailles castle complex.[1]

Was a French painter and etcher, who lived principally and was active in England. He was born in Ber

Was a French painter and etcher, who lived principally and was active in England. He was born in Berlin of French extraction, the son of a Huguenot tapestry-worker. He studied painting at the Akademie der Wissenschaften of Berlin[1] and later under Antoine Pesne, who had arrived in Berlin in 1710. Later, he traveled in Italy and France before arriving in London—"recommended by the Court at Hannover"—probably in 1716. He married in London in 1719 and lived in Leicester Fields.

Is a French singer-songwriter. He had a hit in 1987 in France with his single "Magie noire", devoted

Is a French singer-songwriter. He had a hit in 1987 in France with his single "Magie noire", devoted to the discothèques, which peaked at #10 on the SNEP Singles Chart.

Was a provencal sculptor, of Italian origin, a contemporary and friend of Paul Cézanne and Emile Zo

Was a provencal sculptor, of Italian origin, a contemporary and friend of Paul Cézanne and Emile Zola. He acquired French nationality in 1870. Drawn towards art, and sculpture in particular, Solari went on to attend the School of Fine Arts (Ecole des Beaux-Arts) in Aix.

Was a French sculptor. A native of Pont-à-Marcq, Nord, he died in Paris. His art is neoclassical in

Was a French sculptor. A native of Pont-à-Marcq, Nord, he died in Paris. His art is neoclassical in style; he worked a great deal in stone and in terra cotta. Some of his reliefs may be seen on the facade of the Louvre.

Is a Cypriot singer. He was a member of One, the first Greek boy-band. He participated twice in the

Is a Cypriot singer. He was a member of One, the first Greek boy-band. He participated twice in the Eurovision Song Contest.In 1973 (misled belief has it as 1977), Philippos Constantinos was born in Nicosia, Cyprus. He started performing from childhood. He followed his dream of becoming an actor when he joined a drama school in Athens. He was short listed for the audition for the famous boy band 5ive. He was a backing vocalist in the Cyprus entry in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest.

Was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.He was first taught by his father, Paul

Was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.He was first taught by his father, Paul Joosten Wouwerman, an historical painter of moderate ability. According to a contemporary account he had also studied with Frans Hals (1581/85-1666). Wouwerman became a member of its guild of painters in 1642, and he died after a successful career in his hometown in May 1668.

Is a German independent music singer, guitarist and composer.Boa's music is influenced by British pu

Is a German independent music singer, guitarist and composer.Boa's music is influenced by British punk rock and New Wave, its style swings between pop and avantgarde. A continuous charasteric are the catchy and melodic choruses, interrupted or alienated by atmospheric shifts. Thereby the voice of band member Pia Lund and Boa's own throaty singing contrast diametrically.

Is a musician and a founding member of the Grateful Dead. Lesh played bass guitar in that group thro

Is a musician and a founding member of the Grateful Dead. Lesh played bass guitar in that group throughout their 30-year career.Lesh started out as a violin player. In high school, he switched to trumpet, studying under Bob Hansen, and had a keen interest in avant-garde classical music and free jazz; he also studied under the Italian modernist Luciano Berio at Mills College (classmates included minimalist composer Steve Reich, and future Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten).

An American pop artist from Detroit, Michigan, known for his paintings of banknotes. A friend of art

An American pop artist from Detroit, Michigan, known for his paintings of banknotes. A friend of artist Robert Dowd, he entered the Society of Arts and Crafts, Detroit, where he studied painting with Sarkis Sarkisian. In 1958-9 he began drawing "common objects". In 1960 his work was featured in an Art In America article by Robert Broner on the "Young Artists Group" in Detroit. In 1960 he moved to San Francisco and began work on his first images of banknotes and in 1961 he moved to Los Angeles.

Is a vocalist for the band UFO, which he formed with longtime friends Pete Way and Andy Parker. They

Is a vocalist for the band UFO, which he formed with longtime friends Pete Way and Andy Parker. They recruited guitarist Mick Bolton but later Mogg had a run in with Bolton which ended up in Bolton being fired. UFO had been touring with such bands as Scor