Alan Hawkshaw In the 1960’s he was part of the rock ‘n’ roll group Emile Ford and the Checkmates who recorded several hits. In the 1970’s, he was a member of The Shadows, while at the same time, he worked as Olivia Newton-John’s musical...
Marvin Goldstein Highly acclaimed pianist, arranger and entertainer When he was 18 years old Marvin was awarded a music scholarship to Tel Aviv University School of Music, Tel Aviv, Israel. His studies continued at the famed “Mozarteum” of Salzburg,...
Jenny Jordan Frogley She’s opened for Ray Charles, substituted for both Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight and sung at Radio City Music Hall and Opryland . . . . Pick up a local CD and chances are very good that she might be singing back-up vocals or an...
Kelly Eisenhour Kelly Eisenhour is a prolific jazz vocalist. She has performed in various jazz festivals and has toured as guest soloist with the Boston Pops conducted by Keith Lockhart. She is also a songwriter and arranger, and has done numerous projects in that...
Due West Tim Gates, Matt Lopez and Brad Hull Together they are Due West, a country music trio. Their new single “Bible and The Belt” just jumped into the top 60 on the secondary charts. They are also a part of the Nashville Tribute Band, which you may...
Eric Dodge Eric started taking vocal lessons in November of 2002 and has had the opportunity to work with some excellent vocal coaches. He has been able to perform many crowd pleasing shows where the audience has been very involved. Eric recorded his debut album at...
Dishwalla Dishwalla was formed in 1992. Scot Alexander, the bassist, is a member of the Church. He writes a lot of the music including their hit “Counting Blue Cars” Scott told Famousmormons.net : “I think it’s very positive for them (The...
Jason Deere Award-winning songwriter and producer, Jason Deere has written for a plethora of renowned artists including LeAnn Rimes, Josh Gracin, Jessica Simpson, and Latin sensation Wanessa Camargo. His work with groups SHeDAISY and Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband...
Cherie Call Singer/songwriter Cherie Call was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, and has been performing in front of appreciative audiences since she was three. By the time she turned 13, Cherie was writing and performing many of her own songs. Following her high...
Will Butler William Butler is a band member of the band The Arcade Fire. He is the brother of Arcade Fire front man Win Butler. William plays synthesizer, bass and percussion. Will is the grandson of (Famous Mormon) guitarist Alvino Rey. While at Northwestern he...
Brumby The Tingey cousins decided to study at BYU after their missions but had to convince Dylan to leave his other band and move to Provo. Dylan who is not a Mormon, had a harder time adjusting to life in Provo. Tyler Tingey, Spencer Tingey and Self, who all grew up...
Briahna Brett Perkins Briahna Brett Perkins – A professional dancer, choreographer, and classical pianist, Briahna is a five-star entertainer. Drawing comparisons to Martina McBride, Kristin Chenowith, and the young Judy Garland, she feels comfortable in every...
The Lowe Family The Lowe Family has been entertaining hundreds of thousands around the world for over 25 years. All of the Lowe siblings began studying and performing the music of the masters from very young ages. Soon additional instruments, dance classes, and vocal...
The Hughes Brothers In January of 2000, the Hughes Brothers took over the former Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre, Branson’ s landmark theater in the heart of town. The family not only performs there six days a week, but also ownes and manages the theater now renamed...
The Bretts is an award winning two-hour production featuring remarkable musical variety for all ages. Seen on tour throughout the world, on PBS and BYU Television, and as three-time featured guest artists with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Bretts sing Pop,...
Ariel Bybee Ariel Bybee is a mezzo-soprano who was prominent at the Metropolitan Opera for eighteen seasons, from 1977 through 1995. She sang numerous leading roles, including Hansel in “Hansel und Gretel,” Nichlausse in “Les contes...
The Aquabats The Aquabats are an eight-man band. Currently, 2 of the Aquabats are LDS: Christian Jacobs and Chad Larson, the bassist. They’re both active and attend the same ward in Orange County, CA. Band member Travis Barker is not a member of the...
Gary Allan According to Wikipedia Gary Allan is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gary Allan was born Dec. 5, 1967, in Montebello, Calif., with the name Gary Herzberg. He was raised in La Mirada, Calif., and in his teens, he began to play...
Larry Scott The world’s first Mr. Olympia (1965) A skinny kid from Pocatello, Idaho, Scott became interested in body building when he accidently found a magazine and started exercising. He worked hard, but he knew that to really compete, he would have to move...
Edmund Kealoha Parker Karate (1931-1990) Ed Parker invented a martial art known as American Kenpo (Law of the Fist) that now spans the globe. He studied at BYU Provo and received a degree in sociology. Upon graduation he relocated his family to Pasadena California...
Rocky R. Twitchell Rocky is the 1991 Utah Golden Gloves Champ in the 147lbs weight Division and also fought in the” Utah Summer Games” from 1989 to 1991 obtaining a Silver Medal, 2 gold Medals and a Featured Boxer on Dave Fox’s Sports Den for 2...
Rainey Rogers Boxing Bishop McKINNEY, Texas — It’s almost not a fair fight when Rainey Rogers gets in the ring. “He already had an advantage because he doesn’t drink or smoke,” said Barney Flores, who runs the Barney and Me gym where Rogers...
Gene Fullmer Boxing middleweight champion July 21, 1931 – April 27, 2015 He captured the middleweight title in 1957 by decision from legendary champion Sugar Ray Robinson. It was his ability to endure punishment and his tireless attack that carried him to victory. ...
