PETER BJORN AND JOHN

Peter Bjorn and John

Peter Bjorn and John (unofficially abbreviated as PB&J) are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band's members: Peter Morén (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Björn Yttling (bass guitar, keyboards and vocals) and John Eriksson, known in his solo work as Hortlax Cobra (drums, percussion and vocals). Yttling also worked as producer for the band's first four albums and Seaside Rock.

They are best known for the 2006 single "Young Folks", which featured Victoria Bergsman, formerly of The Concretes, and was a top 20 hit in the UK Singles Chart, as well as being featured in football video game FIFA 08 and the singing game Lips. It was also named NME's second-best track of 2006, beaten only by "Over and Over" by Hot Chip. In Australia it was voted number 16 in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 for 2006.

Origin: Stockholm, Sweden

Genres: Indie rock, indie pop, neo-psychedelia

Years active: 1999–present

Labels: Wichita, Parasol Records, Almost Gold Recordings

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Peter, Bjorn and John - One Eyed Jacks (New Orleans Concert) 9/26/11

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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS

The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are an English electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.

Also known as: The 237 Turbo Nutters, The Dust Brothers, Chemical Ed & Chemical Tom (Respectively)

Origin: Manchester, England

Genres: Big beat, electronica, techno, trip hop, alternative dance, neo-psychedelia

Years active: 1991–present

Labels: Junior Boy's Own, Astralwerks, Freestyle Dust, Virgin, Ultra

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Chemical Brothers Glastonbury 2011 video mix

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Chemical Brothers - We Are The Night (2007) 

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LENNY KRAVITZ

Lenny Kravitz

Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor and arranger, whose “retro” style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads. In addition to singing lead and backing vocals, Kravitz often plays all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and percussion himself when recording. He is known for his elaborate stage performances and music videos.

He won the Grammy Award for "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and most consecutive wins in one category for a male. He has been nominated for and won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, BRIT Awards and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. On December 1, 2011, Kravitz was made an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He played the role of Cinna in the film The Hunger Games.

Birth name: Leonard Albert Kravitz

Also known as: Lenny Kravitz, Lenny, Romeo Blue (former)

Born: May 26, 1964 (age 48), New York City, United States

Genres: Rock, funk rock, hard rock, neo-psychedelia, neo soul

Occupations: Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, record producer, arranger, actor, interior designer, clothing designer

Instruments: Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, harmonica, keyboards, percussion, sitar, piano, synthesizer

Years active: 1988–present

Labels: Virgin, Roadrunner, Atlantic

Associated acts: Karl Denson, Danny Dyer, Vanessa Paradis, Madonna, Slash, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Sheryl Crow, Guns N' Roses, Baha Men, Michael Kamen, Angie Stone, Cree Summer, Lionel Richie, Zoro, Craig Ross, Jay-Z, Jazzanova, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Draco Rosa, Wisin & Yandel, Erykah Badu.

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Lenny Kravitz - Rock In Rio 2011 Full Concert

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GROOVE ARMADA

Groove Armada

Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'". The group has released eight studio albums to date, four of which have charted in the UK Albums Chart top 50.

Origin: London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Genres: Big beat, electronica, trip hop, downtempo, neo-psychedelia

Years active: 1996–present

Labels:Columbia UK (1996–2008),Bacardi (2008–2009), Cooking Vinyl (2009–present).

Members: Andy Cato, Tom Findlay

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