Sasha, DJ from Bangor, Gwynedd in North Wales
Sasha
World famous DJ and musician.
Music : Singers, Bands, Pop & Rock Stars
Wales has a fantastic musical heritage. One of the few things the Romans ever wrote about the celtic tribes refered to the songs Britons would sing.
Roman author Athenaeus describes songs performed by guests at Celtic feast and ceremonies, the signers were known as 'Bards'.
Two thousand years later we have bards like Tom, Kelly and Aled Jones, Andy Low, Bryn Terfel, Cerys Matthews, Charlotte Church, Dave Edmunds and many many more!
Dave Kelly, musician with a connection to Wales (Gwent)
Dave Kelly
Drummer in Australian rock band TOFOG. Number one album in Australia in 2001.
Michael Ball, musician with a Welsh connection!
Michael Ball
'Love Changes Everything', 'Aspects of Love', 'Les Miserables' and 'Phantom of the Opera' are his numerous musicals. He has, several solo albums to his name. Also Eurovision 1992 with 'One step out of Time'.
Shakin Stevens, from Ely, Cardiff, South Wales
Shakin Stevens
Highly successful Rock and Roll singer. Many UK and international hits such as 'This 'ole house', 'Green door' and 'Merry Christmas everyone'.
Chris Slade drummer from Pontypridd, South Wales
Chris Slade
Drummer with several bands including 'Manfred Mann's Earth Band', 'Uriah Heap', 'AC/DC'. Began with Tom Jones in the 1960's.
Warren Zevon, musician with a Welsh connection!
Warren Zevon
Various hits (Werewolves of London).
Roger Glover, Deep Purple's Bass from Brecon, Wales
Roger Glover
Bass guitarist with monster rock groups 'Deep Purple' and 'Rainbow'.
Mike Peters, musician with a connection to Wales (Rhyl)
Mike Peters
Lead singer in 'The Alarm'.
Tommy Lee, musician with a Welsh connection!
Tommy Lee
Drummer in 'Motley Crue' and co-star of various dubious downloads. You can get to know Tommy a little better by following the 'Tommy Lee Goes to College' show.
Charlotte Church, singer from Llandaff, Cardiff, South Wales
Charlotte Church
Top selling classical artist with a string of hit albums such as 'Voice of an Angel', 'Charlotte Church' and 'Dream a Dream'.
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