Charles Hardin Holley was an American singer and songwriter who was a central pioneering figure of mid-1950's Rock and Roll.

Billy Joe Thomas was an American singer widely known for his pop, country, and Christian hits during the Golden Days of Radio.

Andre Previn (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin) was a German-American pianist, composer, and conductor popular in three major genres; Hollywood, Jazz, and classical music.

William Clarence Eckstine was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing era.

Frankie Carle (Francis Nunzio Carlone) was an American pianist and bandleader during the 1940's and 50's.

Leroy Anderson was an American composer of short, light concert pieces.

Pearl Mad Bailey was an American actress and singer.

David Warren Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer, considered one of the foremost exponents of "cool jazz".

Damaso Perez Prado was a Cuban bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger who popularized mambo in the 1950's.

Si Zentner was an American trombonist and jazz big-band leader during the Golden Days of Radio.