Compelling People — Interesting Lives
Monday
July 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Interviews Musicians
Hard rock/heavy metal band Great White was founded by vocalist Jack Russell and Mark Kendall about 30 years ago. To date the band has released over 20 albums including the platinum Once Bitten … and the double platinum … Twice Shy.
Friday
July 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Interviews Comedians
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 36-year-old comedian Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after performers. After winning TBS’ cutthroat competition, the MySpace Standup or Sit Down Comedy Challenge, Byrne catapulted into a brilliant television and film career.
Monday
July 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Interviews Authors
Noted historian Hugh Ambrose wrote The Pacific, a companion to the HBO miniseries executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, and he served as historical consultant on the project. In the book, the author focuses on the real life stories of five marines who put their lives on the line for our country, fighting in the Pacific Theater of Operations in World War II.
Read more on Hugh Ambrose Interview: Author Pens 'The Pacific' After Promise to His Father, Stephen…
Friday
July 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Interviews Musicians
Described as this year’s breakthrough pop sensation, twenty-two year old Virgin Islander Keidran Jones, better known by his stage name of Iyaz, shot up the Billboard charts to number two with his debut hit single “Replay” last year. The song peaked at #1 in many other territories, including the United Kingdom.
