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Arthur "Killer" Kane (1949-2004) Punk Rock |
He was the bassist for the legendary early '70s glam-rock band the New York Dolls. "I prayed about it, hoping the Book of Mormon was true," Kane explained in New York Doll, a documentary about his life debuting at this year's Sundance Film Festival. |
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The Killers Modern Rock |
The Killers were nominated for MTVU "Woodie" Award - Best Emerging Artist.
They were also selected as one of the top ten finalists for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize for Artists Achievement in Music.
Brandon Flowers, a Mormon from Las Vegas has spoken out about his chosen career path and his religious beliefs:
"Being a Mormon is just like following any religion.
It's not much different than a lot of them.
But it's difficult sometimes when you are on the road."
Songs of praise A practicing Mormon, 25-year-old Brandon Flowers is married to a primary (Elementary) school teacher and desperate to start a family. Craig McLean talks to the Killers' singer about resisting temptation From the Observer Magazine in The United Kingdom |
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King Sisters
King Family |
One of the big band era's most popular and enduring vocal groups, the
King Sisters -- Donna, Yvonne, Luise and Alyce -- were born and raised
in Salt Lake City, UT. Taking their stage name from their father, vocal
trainer Daddy King Driggs. The King Family had several incarnations up through the early 70's. The show was renewed for the 1966-67 season, and made a brief comeback as a regular series in the Spring of 1969. They also did several guest appearances on Ed Sullivan and Hollywood Palace. In 1967, they began producing a series of holiday specials, beginning with Thanksgiving and Christmas. By 1971, they ended up with a special for every month of the year (there was a joke about "Groundhog Day with the King Family"), many of which were repeatedly aired in syndication for years after. Family-oriented musical variety show featuring the King Sisters and their large, extended musical family, ranging from children to senior citizens. Ozzie Nelson and the King Sisters
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Timothy S. Klugh Dramatic and |
A life long composer and arranger, Timothy S. Klugh has written over 700
musical works. Over the years he has never ceased releasing a
continuous stream of music that has run the gauntlet of genres. His music has appeared on radio, in theatres and most recently across the Internet. Hismusic has received stellar reviews from indie artist magazines, numerous awards from theatres, and over a thousand reviews from fans and othermusic artists. Timothy's intent, in most of his music, is to inspire and stir the emotions.  |
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Gladys Knight Rhythm and Blues, pop, gospel, soul |
She was baptized in August 1997 and
received the endowment one year later. In 2000, she produced her
first inspirational album, Many Different Roads, and in 2002,
she organized a choir “to provide an opportunity for people who
wouldn’t come otherwise to an LDS meeting, where they will hear a
strong Christ-centered message of the restored gospel and feel the
spirit that is present.” The choir is made up of more than 100
members from several stakes in the greater Las Vegas area. They
bring a new level of passion and cultural awareness to the
traditionally reserved LDS hymns. At the request of President
Hinckley “to make your music available world-wide”, they have
introduced their debut album One Voice, available at
most retail music locations.
Click here to watch and listen to Gladys Knight's Testimony of the church Knight Wins Grammy for Duet with Charles, But Where Was She? |
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Low Indie Rock |
It’s no secret that two-thirds of Low – guitarist Alan Sparhawk and drummer Mimi Parker, also husband and wife – are practicing Mormons... References do pop up every now and then, though. www.appelstein.com |
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