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Steven Van Zandt, Musician, producer, actor and radio host

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The year 1999 was an important one for the multifaceted performer Steven Van Zandt, who released his fifth solo album that year, made his debut as an actor on the hit television series 'The Sopranos', and reunited with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on an extended world tour. Van Zandt is known for his political awareness, having organized Artists United Against Apartheid, which included such icons as Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Run-D.M.C.

Author: Firrincili, Dan
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
Biography, Van Zandt, Steve

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Ben Harper, musician and songwriter

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The music of musician and songwriter, Ben Harper's incorporates blues, reggae, folk, rock, gospel and other styles. He is an extremely spiritual man although he does not subscribe to any one particular region.

Author: Exum, Kaitlen J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
United States, Harper, Ben

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DMX, rap musician and actor

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DMX born as Earl Simmons is one of rap music's most popular figures. He has won the Sammy Davis Jr. award in March 2000.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
DMX

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Subjects list: Musicians, Personality profile
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