The legendary performer whose poetic style of songwriting has influenced a whole generation of songwriters, making him one of the most unforgettable figures in the history of music. Made famous by songs such as Chelsea Hotel, Suzanne and the infamous Hallelujah, and with a career spanning five decades, Leonard Cohen is still one of the most respected and revered musicians around.
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Musical deity and comedic visionary? Bath-born founder member of The Rubber Bishops and one of the top stand-up comedians in Britain today. He was winner of the Best Live Stand Up 1999 Award, and is team captain on BBC TV's Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Bill also starred in the sitcom Black Books and had his own series on BBC 2 entitled Is it Bill Bailey?; he also appeared in the British comedy film Saving Grace, alongside Brenda Blethyn and Martin Clunes.
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One of the great British punk bands from the '70s, whose hits included 'Ever Fallen In Love' and 'Orgasm Addict', featuring original members Pete Shelley and Steve Diggles.
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The man behind the Good Times soundsystem used at the Notting Hill Carnival, regular DJ on London 94.9FM and co-founder KISS FM. Norman also takes his brand of deep, soulful house to Miss Moneypenny's, and is a much-respected DJ across the country. Norman was awarded the MBE in the Queen's honour's list 2002 for services to music.
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Barratt and Fielding created the characters of Vince Noir and Howard Moon in the upstairs room of a North London pub back in the '90s. Their Edinburgh Festival debut in 1998 won them the much coveted Perrier Award for Best Newcomer and they have since gone on to take BBC TV by storm, whilst picking up more awards for live shows along the way. 'A big bouffant-haired corker of a show' (The Times)
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The acclaimed experimental Japanese recording artist and producer, taking his name from the Planet Of The Apes character.
'I never heard something like that before.' - Healer Selecter.
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