Barry Manilow

Born: Brooklyn, NY, 1946

Years Active: 1972-2006

Influenced by: Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Phil Spector, Elton John

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: In terms of both record sales and career longevity, Barry Manilow is one of the most successful adult contemporary singers ...

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Nov 05 2009 4:30AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: It's always been a tall task to cover the Beatles. Frank Sinatra called 'Something' "the greatest love song ever written," then went out, night after night, and put a hurting on it: "You stick around, Jack, it might show." If the Chairman of the ... Read more

 
Nov 03 2009 6:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: Man, those free credit report jingles can be pretty annoying. But the thing is -- and we hate to admit this -- they're also kind of catchy. Though classic-rock hits have nudged out original jingles as the primary musical vehicle for selling stuff, ... Read more

 
Oct 15 2009 9:30AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: For most artists, performing at the Hollywood Bowl for the first time is exciting enough on its own. Then again, most artists aren't Barry Manilow. The legendary singer is as surprised as anyone that he hasn't yet played the venue -- "I know, I'm ... Read more

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