Peter Combe was a popular Australian children's musical performer in the 1980s and 1990s. His has had 22 releases, including 7 Gold Albums, 2 Platinum, 3 ARIA awards and 3 ARIA final nominations. Some of his best known songs include Toffee Apple, Spaghetti Bolognaise, and Mr Clickety Cane. His website can be found at www.petercombe.com.au
Ken Nordine ( January 1920) is an American voiceover and recording artist. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ken Nordine is the son of an architect. He attended Lane Technical College Prep High School (Chicago) and the University of Chicago. He has three sons with his wife Beryl whom he married in 1946. Nordine's deep, resonant voice has been featured on many commercial advertisements. One critic wrote that "you may not know Ken Nordine by name or face, but you'll almost certainly recognize his voice."
Neil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As of 2006, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. While Gaiman is most famously known for The Sandman, a series of graphic novels, many of his other works translate well to the spoken word. Gaiman is a prolific blogger and has a noted interest in music. He befriended Tori Amos early in her career after she sent him a demo tape.
Ira Glass (born March 3, 1959) is an American public radio personality originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known for his work as the host and producer of the radio and television show 'This American Life', which is broadcast by the NPR-related associate WBEZ. He is the first cousin once removed of composer Philip Glass.
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Brendan Kelly (born September 8, 1976) is the bassist and co-vocalist of Chicago punk band The Lawrence Arms, as well as guitarist/lead vocalist of The Falcon. Kelly's former bands include Slapstick and The Broadways. He is known for his raspy vocals and drunken demeanor. Kelly graduated from Northwestern University. In 2004, he appeared on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart in a correspondent piece by Ed Helms entitled "The Clash." He has a blog called Bad Sandwich Chronicles.
Douglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which sold more than fifteen million copies during his lifetime), as well as a television series, a stage show, a comic book series, a computer game, and a feature film that was completed after Adams's death.
Ten Minute Cloud have found their voice by self-releasing and promoting their debut album “Stories in 747” in 2007. The record made them an internationally known band, attracting a massive on-line audience. On the 14th of May 2009, this truly original London based three-piece launches their follow up record “Lobo”. Inspired by Brazilian rhythms the album embraces sensual, soulful vocal melodies resonating with an intriguing rockabilly/classical driven guitar sound.