Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is lead singer of the Christian band Pillar, which was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazine's 2

Is lead singer of the Christian band Pillar, which was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazine's 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. Beckley started the band in 1998 in Kansas.

An Australian artist who dedicated his life to his art practice without getting recognition during h

An Australian artist who dedicated his life to his art practice without getting recognition during his lifetime. He experienced his first creative surge in the most difficult of circumstances: as a prisoner of war during World War II, drawing his surroundings, and despite adversity, inspired by the beauty of Japan. After the war, Robert Mitchell studied art at East Sydney Technical College, together with fellow art students John Coburn, Jon Molvig, Jean Weir, Stan De Teliga. Frank Hinder was among his teachers and became a life-long friend.Robert Mitchell was one of the first Australian artists to embrace Abstract Expressionism, exemplified by the likes of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Robert Mitchell drew inspiration from a variety of sources: current art movements, architecture, Japan, but also advertising and fashion. In his hands, these influences merged into something completely unique and individual, culminating in his Collage Paintings, evoking the joy, spirit and happiness of creation and life itself.

Was an eminent artist and teacher of Germanic origin, best known for large figural works, portraits,

Was an eminent artist and teacher of Germanic origin, best known for large figural works, portraits, and still lifes. Born at Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine, he emigrated from Russia in 1908. Brackman studied at the National Academy of Design from 1919 to 1921,

Was an American figure skater . Robbie was the son of Bob and Freda Bradshaw, where he and his broth

Was an American figure skater . Robbie was the son of Bob and Freda Bradshaw, where he and his brother Dennis and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From the age of 8 years old, Robbie knew he wanted to be a figure skater, and dedicated the next 11 year

Is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.In the late 1950s he moved to New York C

Is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.In the late 1950s he moved to New York City to work as a freelance arranger. In the 1960s he also worked as a studio musician, co-led a quintet with Clark Terry and worked in and wrote for the Th

Better known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul. He is an original m

Better known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul. He is an original member of The Beale Streeters.[1] and is sometimes referred to as the "Lion of the Blues". Along with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Junior Parker, Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with the blues and R&B.[1]

Was an American sculptor and professor of ceramics in the Art department at UC Davis for four decade

Was an American sculptor and professor of ceramics in the Art department at UC Davis for four decades.tarting in the 1960s, Arneson and several other California artists began to abandon the traditional manufacture of functional items in favor of using everyday objects to make confrontational statements. The new movement was dubbed " Funk Art," and Arneson is considered the "father of the ceramic Funk movement."

A Canadian artist and publisher, currently based in Vancouver. His practice includes carving gem sto

A Canadian artist and publisher, currently based in Vancouver. His practice includes carving gem stones, making sculptures, drawing pictures, writing stories, and publishing books.In 2006 his book Ten Counting Cat was awarded second prize in the Alcuin Awards for "excellence in book design in Canada".[3] Teeny Ted from Turnip Town (2007), created in association with nanoscientists at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, and written by Malcolm Chaplin, is the world's smallest book, at 69 x 97 micrometres square.[4] Chaplin's other books include Alien Alphabet (1994), The Elephant Book, and The Matchbook-a fireside fable.

Is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician.After years of local Detroit-area succes

Is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician.After years of local Detroit-area success, recording and performing in the mid-1960s, Seger achieved superstar status by the mid-1970s and continuing through the 1980s with the Silver Bullet Band.

Is a French painter and sculptor.He is widely recognized as a progenitor of the figuration libre mov

Is a French painter and sculptor.He is widely recognized as a progenitor of the figuration libre movement that began in Paris around 1980 as a reaction to the art establishment in general and minimalism and conceptual art in particular.

When he was 13 and living in Denmark with his family, his older brother bought a guitar. Terji quick

When he was 13 and living in Denmark with his family, his older brother bought a guitar. Terji quickly got interested and learned a few chords from his brother. He then taught himself by studying tablature books in the local library and playing along to his favourite guitarplayers. He has never had singing lessons, but has a naturally solid basso voice. He played in the Faroese band Flux before being asked to join T

Bryar began playing drums at age 4. He later became interested in jazz and orchestral percussion and

Bryar began playing drums at age 4. He later became interested in jazz and orchestral percussion and considered attending college to study classical percussion. However after questioning the idea of formal classical training, Bryar began to play in local bands. Here he began imitating some of his favourite drummers such as Neil Peart and Dave Weckl. "I wanted to be in a band that would write songs, buy a van, and sell everything we owned to tour the country every day of the year. And it wouldnÆt matter who we played with or where we played".[1] After being unable to find a band that wanted to tour, Bob decided to quit music and went to Gainsville Florida to study and graduated with a degree in recording engineering.

Cray started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, hi

Cray started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect

Is an American singer best known as a contestant on the hit TV show Making the Band 4. He is current

Is an American singer best known as a contestant on the hit TV show Making the Band 4. He is currently a member of the group Day26, which was formed by Diddy on August 26, 2007.

Also known as 3D, is an English artist and musician. Originally famous as a graffiti artist and a me

Also known as 3D, is an English artist and musician. Originally famous as a graffiti artist and a member of the Bristol group known as "The Wild Bunch", Del Naja went on to become a founding member of the band Massive Attack in addition to working with James Lavelle as a collaborator on the UNKLE albums Never, Never Land and War Stories.

Was a French sculptor. He was a student of Alexandre Falguière and Denys Puech.

Was a French sculptor. He was a student of Alexandre Falguière and Denys Puech.

He was a French artist who used Orphism, which is similar to abstract art, abstraction and cubism in

He was a French artist who used Orphism, which is similar to abstract art, abstraction and cubism in his work. Delaunay concentrated on Orphism, while his later works were more abstract, reminiscent of Paul Klee. His key influence related to bold use of colour, and a clear love of experimentation of both depth and tone.

An American artist and illustrator recognized for the distinctive style of his drawings and his crit

An American artist and illustrator recognized for the distinctive style of his drawings and his critical, satirical, subversive view of the American mainstream. He currently lives in Southern France.Crumb was a founder of the underground comix movement and is regarded as its most prominent figure. Though one of the most celebrated of comic book artists, Crumb's entire career has unfolded outside the mainstream comic book publishing industry. One of his most recognized works is the "Keep on Truckin'" comic, which became a widely distributed fixture of pop culture in the 1970s. Others are the characters Devil Girl, Fritz the Cat, and Mr. Natural.

Is an English singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of UK electronic rock band Temposhark.

Is an English singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of UK electronic rock band Temposhark. Diament runs his own UK record label Paper and Glue, whilst also working with and advising a number of contemporary British artists, in particular the painter Stella Vine.

An Australian figurative painter, and was a member of the Antipodeans group of artists, formed in 19

An Australian figurative painter, and was a member of the Antipodeans group of artists, formed in 1959 to oppose what they saw as the dominance of an excessively formal abstractionism in Australian art of the day. His work is represented in most major public collections. He is a self-taught artist.Dickerson is a self-taught artist who refused to go to art school; he now dominates the top-end of the market. The style of his work is described as lone characters with long noses and whimsical often averted, eyes. He says it is, "the same style I've always used," and does not intend to change it.[2]

Was an American ice dancer who competed with his wife Patricia Dineen. The duo won Silver (Junior) d

Was an American ice dancer who competed with his wife Patricia Dineen. The duo won Silver (Junior) dance title at the 1960 United States Figure Skating Championships and then the bronze in the senior division at the 1961 United States Figure Skating Champ

Was a British bass of the mid-twentieth century.Robert Easton was severely wounded in the trenches i

Was a British bass of the mid-twentieth century.Robert Easton was severely wounded in the trenches in the First World War, having a leg amputated, and when he was invalided out of the army he was offered training, first as an accountant, which he realised quickly he was not suited for, and then as a singer.

A Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League

A Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has been nominated for the Vezina Trophy in each of his three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times. His dominating play during his rookie season resulted in the New York media and Rangers fans giving him the nickname "King Henrik".[1] During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, he led the Sweden national men's ice hockey team to their second Olympic Gold Medal.

In 1993, Orrall made his debut on the country charts with the Top 20 single "Boom! It Was Over". Lat

In 1993, Orrall made his debut on the country charts with the Top 20 single "Boom! It Was Over". Later singles proved unsuccessful, however, and Orrall soon lost his record deal with RCA Records. He then teamed up with songwriting partner Curtis Wright to form a duo called Orrall & Wright, which charted two more singles in 1994. After Orrall & Wright disbanded, he returned to songwriting and record producing, primarily in country but occasionally in indie rock as well.

Was an American animator, producer, director, and puppeteer best known for his work on the Looney Tu

Was an American animator, producer, director, and puppeteer best known for his work on the Looney Tunes series of cartoons from Warner Bros. and the television shows Time for Beany, and Beany and Cecil.