SITE DESIGNED, WRITTEN, EDITED BY JONATHAN L-WHERE THE MUSIC HITS THE FAN! TM 2004-2006 Click here to go to Gallery Click here to Archives/past months options Listen to Jonathan L & Bret V's "Balls To The Wall Fantasy Baseball Show" Promo-click April 30 Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Caroline Dunst was born on April 30, 1982 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA to Klaus Dunst, a German medical-services exec. who's now stationed in New Jersey while the rest of his family lives on the West Coast. Klaus separated from Kirsten's mother Inez Dunst, a former art-gallery owner. Was a Ford model as a child. Beat out Christina Ricci for roles in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) and Little Women (1994).One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People of 1995.Nabbed the lead role of Peter Parker's girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson, in Spider-Man (2002) after Kate Hudson and Alicia Witt turned it down. Voted the 2nd Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002. Is a fan of the television show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" She is Swedish/German. Birthday's today: Jill Clayburgh, Willie nelson, Cloris Leachman, Merrill Osmond, Mimi Farini, Babette Van Veen, Phil Garner, Kelly Duncan, Michael Waltrip, Booby Vee, Diane Hurley, Nan Zhang, Bill Plympton, Burt Young, Isiah Thomas, Zohra Lambert April 29 Uma Thurman One of the most gorgeous woman in the world. The tall 6' actress was born in Boston in 1970. Thurman had been briefly married to Gary Oldman, from 1990 to 1992. In 1998, she married Ethan Hawke, her co-star in the offbeat futuristic thriller Gattaca (1997). The couple had two children, Levon and Maya. Hawke and Thurman filed for divorce in 2004. Former model. French cosmetics firm Lancome have employed her as a spokesmodel for their company since June 2000. Named after the goddess of light and beauty in Indian Mythology. Named #21 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Her mother, Nena, was once married to LSD proponent Timothy Leary. The marriage lasted less than a year (1964-1965). Their marriage, which took place in Nepal, was the subject of a 15-minute documentary entitled "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." Nena married Uma's father, Robert Thurman, two years later in 1967. The film roles Uma will always be remembered for will be "Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2", and "Pulp Fiction". All three will hold up over time. Birthday's today: Master P, Eve Plumb, Jerry Seinfeld, Nora Dunn, Daniel Day-Lewis, Deborah Iyall (Romeo Void), Tommy James, Lonnie Donegan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Mulgrew, Richie C. Robertson (Fabulous Poodles), Hugh Hopper (Soft Machine), Reggie Miller, Andre Agassi, Zubin Mehta, April Stevens, Dale Ernhardt (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK ends: New one on the way Catherine Phoenix Arizona (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) CATHERINE SAYS: I would have to say my fav female vocalist of all-time would be Janis Joplin. You can feel her voice in your soul when she sings and it can be amazing. Of course that's just my opinion. She had something no one has ever had since...her raspy but beautiful voice makes you feel as if she's in your head and heart. I don't think anyone else compares. Lamia Cross Singer/songwriter Paris France www.lamia-cross.com www.myspace.com/melamia LAMIA SAYS: Whitney Houston, just because I love her voice and she was the fist female vocalist I discovered when I was a child, who thrilled me so much. And, I think others might say Mariah Carey, she is also very popular. David Sadof Host of High Fidelity 97.5-FM Houston Texas www.myspace.com/thelastdj DAVID SAYS: Jonathan, it would be unfair to answer this question without acknowledging the technical ability of such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. All of whom are amazing and are contenders for this title. As much as I respect them, they're not artists that I actually listen to very often with the exception of Sarah Vaughan's live version of "Misty" on the album, Sassy Swings The Tivoli. It's a very funny version of the song. My choice for 'Greatest Female Vocalist Of All-Time' goes to Emmylou Harris. Emmylou has a wonderful voice that is both beautiful and expressive. While her solo work is outstanding, there is no one better than her when it comes to singing harmony. Her voice has complemented a wide variety of artists from Gram Parsons to Elvis Costello. Plus, I find her voice very soothing to listen to and that's probably the best reason of all. Michele Norfolk United Kingdom www.myspace.com/micheleangela MICHELE SAYS: Hi Jonathan. No question, it has to be ARETHA! No one can touch her. Rockin' Ranch Palmdale California www.myspace.com/rockinranch ROCKIN'RANCH SAYS: Barbra Streisand of course. I hate to say it cuz she bugs me so much the last few years. But it really is true. There is one other singer that is the best too but she is sooo off the deep end I cannot even mention her. In the rock world I would say that Gwen Steffani is the best until she started putting out crap. April 28 Jessica Alba The 5' 61/2" most talked about actress these days was born in Pomona, California on April 28, 1981, Jessica Alba and her family moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, when she was an infant. Three years later, her Air Force father brought the family back to California, then to Del Rio, Texas, before finally settling in Southern California when Jessica was nine. Was #1 on Maxim's Hot 100 Babe List (2001). Her show "Dark Angel" (2000) was canceled after two seasons on Fox. Voted #4 in the Top 10 Sci-Fi Babes in 2002 for her role as Max in "Dark Angel" (2000). Voted in at #6 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition (June 2002). Loves to play golf. Her second cousin is skateboarding legend Steve "Salba" Alba. Named #5 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Ranked and Voted #1 by AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2006. Ok...you get the point. "Fantastic Four" and "Sin City", you were most likely watching because of...Jessica. Nuff said. Birthday's today: Penelope Cruz, Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Bruno Kirby, Jay Leno, Chengjiang Li, Marcia Strassman, Ann Margret, Mary McDonnell, Jennifer Sciole, Nate Richert, Jean-Paul van Gastel, Nancy Lee Grahn, Eddie Jobson, Barry Larkin, Chris Young, Simbi Khali, Jeremy John Beadle, Steve Kahn, Pete Stoyanovich Q of THE WEEK: almost over Indigo United Kingdom www.myspace.com/indigo_storm INDIGO SAYS: I don't know who others would say is the greatest vocalist, but I have a choice of my 2 favourites, that's Kirsty MacColl, and Mama Cass. They were both outstanding vocalists, and the range they both had, had been unequaled before or since. Indie x Living Dead Girl Phoenix Arizona www.myspace.com/phoenixlivingdeadgirl LIVING DEAD GIRL SAYS: This is a very difficult question, you know. I'd say probably some opera singer I've never heard of. I think people will pick something like Ella Fitzgerald or some other diva, but have no idea why. Dana Somewhere in California www.myspace.com/fierylocks DANA SAYS: Greatest female vocalist of all time (IMO) would have to be Mahalia Jackson. I believe this because when I listen to her beautiful, inspiring voice I'm moved to tears. As far as who others would think is the greatest that'a a tuffy, but I'll say K.D. Lang because she has a voice that is smooth as honey. Her voice is classical yet contemporary. Stefer Feffer Pittsburg California (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) STEFFER SAYS: Tina Turner- her voice and energy is awesome I'd say others will say Mariah Carey- her high notes are amazing. Keren Gloucestershire United Kingdom www.myspace.com/kezisyours KEREN SAYS: Wow thats a question and a half! Do we go rock, classical, pop, country?????? I don't think I could possibly pick one, as the others are the best in their field. Rock: Tina Turner Soul: Aretha Franklin...with Joss Stone a possible contender in years to come Classical: Catherine Jenkins Pop: Beverley Knight Country: Faith Hill I'm sure no one else would agree with me, and thats because we are all individual and are tastes are different. Other wise the world would be a boring place! JONATHAN: Good words of wisdom Keren. :) Cory James Air Personality KUPD-FM Phoenix Arizona www.myspace.com/theradioqueen CORY SAYS: So, I'd have to say this is a hard question Jonathan. First off, because there are so many things that make a vocalist great. Range. Screamability. Depth. Emotability. Ya know? So the best I can do is say Aretha Franklin, Chrissie Hynde, and Courtney Love all come to mind. Yeah, I know Courtney is hard to swallow for a lot of people, but she has more heart and insanity than most anyone in music, so I have to include her. Does it count as an answer if I picked three???? I wish someone could be all three in one. Bonnie Raitt maybe? Probably not, but close. JONATHAN: Cory, it seems this was a harder Q for most. Some already knew who their choice would be, but many simply cannot settle on one. Who knew? lol Phalkon Filmaker Stanwood Washington www.myspace.com/ravensbreath PHALKON SAYS: Hmm, tough one. I will have to say Stevie Nicks. She has such an amazing voice. As for who others might pick, I don't know. A lot of my friends like Cher. Also an amazing voice. JONATHAN: I don't know how many are aware that Stevie Nicks is a product of Phoenix, Arizona. She was born and raised here. Her father Jess Nicks owned a lot of land in the area. April 27 Anne Suzuki Nicknamed Ankoromochibe, Anne was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1987. The 19-year old rising star of TV and film loves Pokemon, modern dance and rollerblading. Actors she admires are Shingo Katori and Asaka Seto. A popular child actor in Japan, she made her Hollywood debut in Snow Falling On Cedars in 1999. Recent projects Anne has been involved with are; 1. Kûchû teien (2005) (as An Suzuki) .... Mana Kyobashi 2. "Ganbatte ikimasshoi" (2005) TV Series .... Etsuko "Etsuneh" Shinomura 3. Tau man ji D (2005) .... Natsuki Mogi ... aka Initial D (International: English title) Birthday's today: Mica Paris, Pedro Feliz, Sheena Easton, Casey Kasem, Judy Carne, Cuba Gooding Sr., Sandy Dennis, Marco Pirroni (Adam and the Ants), Larry Elder, Ace Frehley (Kiss), Anouk Aimee, Arther van Dijk, Emma Taylor-Isherwood, Sally Hawkins, Anna Alvim, Herb Perersen (Desert Rose Band), Chris Carpenter, Yoshiaki Fuiiwara, Pete Ham (Badfinger), Andre Gower, Coretta Scott King (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) Sissy The Singer Burbank California www.sissymusic.com SISSY SAYS: Well Janis Joplin der!! :) SOUL SOUL AND MORE SOUL. PASSION. HONEST. NOVEL TRIPLE HARMONIC VOCAL. POWERFUL/ FIRST CHICK SINGER TO OWN IT. SHE CHANGED THE FRONTIER OF MUSIC LANDSCAPE TO BE THE FIRST WHITE FEMALE BLUES ROCKSTAR. CHANNELED HER DEMONS INTO HER ART. REAL/ NO BULLSHIT. POSTER CHILD FOR FEMALE LIBERATION JONATHAN: For those of you in Phoenix that listen to my shows, this is Sissy The Singer that I've been playing for weeks. As some have said to me..."Man, she's beautiful". Agreed. But beautiful looks doesn't translate into airplay. One listen to "Fly Away", you will be mesmerized on how Sissy is about the closest to Janis Joplin I've heard in years. Sissy is herself of course. Yet, whether it's Rock, Country, and the Blues, this is one talented lady. Her raspy voice is an instant attention getter! Angel on fire Somewhere in Oregon (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) ANGEL SAYS: Shakira!! End of story. :) JONATHAN: Really? End of story. :) Calamity Pain Roller Derby Jammer Tempe Arizona www.myspace.com/calamitypain www.myspace.com/azderbydames CALAMITY SAYS: WOW there are so many. I would say Etta James. Her gritty raspy voice goes straight through your ribs right to your heart before making a stop at your soul. Runners up: Wanda Jackson - The queen of bitch ass rock and roll. Oteph - Her words are amazing Texas Terri Bomb - This says it all www.myspace.com/texasterri Loretta Lynn - Van Lear Rose is one of my fav cds Wendy O' Williams - The Plasmatics - www.myspace.com/plasmatics -as if didn't know. And I have to give metion to local girls. My Doll. Drea's voice is amazing, and holy hell can she play a mean guitar! www.myspace.com/mydoll That was fun!!! Haha, thanks for asking! Tamera (aka sweet t) Kansas City Missouri www.myspace.com/ladyl33ta TAMERA SAYS: That's a tough call!!! And I can't think of just one!!! Patsy Cline, Joni Mitchell, Mama Cass Elliot, Carly Simon, Natalie Merchant, Chrissie Hynde, Melissa Etheridge and Amy Lee are just a few of my top picks. Why? Because they all rock!!! Not to mention they can sing a gajillion times better than I could ever dream of! I have no idea what others would say!!! We all have different likes, dislikes, and opinions, as we are entitled to having. That's what makes all of us unique!!! Angelica Tempe Arizona www.myspace.com/12angelica07 ANGELICA SAYS: Duh...Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde). Celia Cruz is pretty damn awesome too! JONATHAN: I do believe that Johnette was supposed to play in Tucson tonight and Phoenix on Friday night. She cancelled, due to some kind of illness (yeah right). With her history of drugs and alchohal, who really knows? She is a fine vocalist though. Tanya Ypsilanti Michigan www.myspace.com/tanyanarhi TANYA SAYS: It's gotta be Billie Holiday / Aretha Franklin. I'll predict others will say Madonna or something equally weak, because the modern day qualifications require popularity to be the measure of greatness. Popularity is measured by media attention. Media attention is measured by itself, thus an ugly vicious cycle. JONATHAN: Not to be disagreeable Tanya, but all vocalists, even the greats have been pumped by the media, going back to the beginning of time. I don't believe it's only the modern media. Just my humble opinion. :) April 26 Joan Chen Born Chong Chen, the 5'4" Chen was born in 1961 into a family of doctors and educated in China at the Shanghai Film Academy and the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Languages, Joan Chen was discovered by veteran Chinese director Jin Xie while observing a filming with a school group. Her performance in Xiao hua (1980) (aka "The Little Flower") won China's Best Actress award, and resulted in the Chinese press dubbing her "The Elizabeth Taylor of China" for having achieved top stardom while still a teenager. Her trademark is classy traditional feminine beauty of the 1930's Chinese Gentry. US citizen since 1989. Has one elder brother, Chuan Chen, an artist who goes by the professional name of Chase Chenoff. Selected by Self magazine as one of "The Nine Best Bodies for the 90s". Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world (1992). Birthday's today: Jet Li, Kevin James, Sara Downing, Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Giorgio Moroder, Carol Burnett, Jessica Lynch, Nikki Martinez, Jordana Brewster, Emily Booth (Eurotrash), Claudine Auger, Giancarlo Esposito, Teresa WaeiBbach, Howard "Leon" Reeder (Champaign), Gary Wright (Spooky Tooth), Anna Mucha, Michael Damian, Ryan O' Donohue, Bobby Rydell, Duane Eddy (R.I.P.) More Q of THE WEEK: Greatest Female vocalist of all-time Dreamer Los Angeles California www.myspace.com/wtfmom DREAMER SAYS: Hmm...I absolutely love Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin. they have been rocking my world for about 25 years now...and no one even compares to their unique and soulfull voices! :) Ree_N_Vegas Las Vegas Nevada www.myspace.com/reenvegas REE SAYS: IMHO... Billie Holliday... she was raw and full of passion. Billie once said anyone can sing the blues as long as they have felt them. She felt them and it came through. Peace ~ Love ~ Rock N Roll Jools Liverpool England www.myspace.com/jools66 JOOLS SAYS: Wow, this is a major one for me J!! My immeditate reaction is MICA PARIS!! Purely because of the power of her voice, she is as diverse as she is mellow, lots of duets and lots of years of power vaccuming to this lady. She is pure inspiration!!! Mega thanks for including me in this one! xxxjoolsxxx JONATHAN: Damn, Jools...I wish everyone had the enthuiasm that you have. :-) Alicia Tucson Arizona (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) ALICIA SAYS: Hi Jonathan! This is an easy one for me. No.1 female vocalist of all time: MADONNA. She never repeats herself, constantly reinventing herself. She knew what she was doing since she started. She's an extremely business savvy , sharp woman! No one can touch her. Dina D'Alessandro Musician Los Angeles California www.myspace.com/dinadalessandro DINA SAYS: I think Karen Carpenter is the greatest of all time! She has the most crystal clear, beautiful voice ever. Others would probably say Patsy Cline. There's something very sincere about her voice that everyone can connect with. I'm a big fan of hers as well. Shorty B Southern California www.myspace.com/shortlilqtb SHORTY B SAYS: Aretha Franklyn. She is the Queen of soul. She has an amazing range, she is a power house and you can feel every bit of her when she sings! April 25 Renée Zellweger Look for Renée to star as Janis Joplin in a future film titled "Piece Of My Heart". The "Bridget Jones" star was born in Katy, Texas in 1969. Swiss father, Norwegian mother. She was a part of the Katy High School Bengal Brigade and Cheerleaders. Chosen by 'People Magazine' as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world (2001). Her salary for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) $11,000,000, Cold Mountain (2003) $15,000,000, Down with Love (2003) $6,000,000, Chicago (2002) $10,000,000 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) $3,750,000. Kind of tells you what stratosphere she is in. The 5' 4" beauty has an inifinty for musicians. Her marraige to Country singer Kenny Chesney lasted a few months. There are few actresses as good as her. She is in a class of her own. Birthday's today: Cat Wilson, Marguerite Moreau, Talia Shire, Fish (Marillion), Al Pacino, Billy Rankin, Jacque Jones, Andy Bell (Erasure), Paul Mazursky, Michael Brown (Left Bank), Steve Ferrone (Average White Band), Tim Duncan, Sofia Helin, Jonathan Angel, Jerry Leiber, Travis Fryman, Laura Birn, Hank Azaria Q of THE WEEK continues Jeannie99 Fresno California (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) JEANNIE99 SAYS: I would have to say MARIAH CAREY. SONG: "We Belong Together". Why? She has the voice for it. To answer your other question. MARIAH CAREY. SONG: "We Belong Together". First thought was Arthea Franklin. Brigette Spang Los Angeles California (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) BRIGETTE SAYS: NO question for me.....I think Sheryl Crow is the greatest female vocalist of all-time. I think the teeny boppers will say Avril Lavigne or Gwen Stefanie. But Sheryl does it all. She writes, she plays, she is beautiful and I can go on. My favorite vote is for Sheryl Crow. There may be some older female vocalists and I suppose it depends on the "style" you are looking for but still I vote for Sheryl. JONATHAN: Brigette, I haven't heard the term teeny boppers in quite some time. -lol Jules United Kingdom www.myspace.com/julescreation JULES SAYS: Hi there Jonathan, well to be honest with you, I personally think Kylie Minogue. She has a great voice, has sang for a while now, as well as being an actress, and she has done well changing her style of songs over the years, shes one of those singers, that every age loves, whether old, young, male, female, party, home dicso, club etc, singing dancing. :) I think you will find many people do like her as a great singer also, I know there are so many out there, but I would say her. :) KYLIE your the best. :) !!!!!!! Sarah of the Monkey Basket Wirral United Kingdom www.myspace.com/stinglestick SARAH SAYS: Hmm thats a tricky one...I will have to say Dusty Springfield for effortless ,smooth ,velvety tones! Although I do enjoy a bit of Christine Aguilera! (blush!) Laurie West Sacramento California www.myspace.com/crestedkisses4me LAURIE SAYS: Absolutely love the vocal style of Annie Lennox. She has a very powerful yet soulful voice. She is AWESOME... and has a very unique style that is all her own. Shimmer Alabama www.myspace.com/shimmer5 SHIMMER SAYS: I see Stevie Nicks as the greatest female vocalist, because she explored many avenues, that had not been explored openly. Her enchanting lyrics combined a powerful voice, and abiltity to deliver hard and heavy rock, make her the best pick for me. Others would say is? I would think the choices would range from Billie Holiday to Bette Midler, for obvious reasons. My pick of Stevie Nicks has to do with the time in which I found her music. A time of growth and change. Her music at that time, served as a suitable companion to my feelings. The others mentioned, are great singers of respectable talent, well known within the musical world. Due to the precise skill, clear application of training, and passion for sharing their talent. Many have embraced them. April 24 Kelly Clarkson Ironic that Kelly's birthday falls in the weeks that the Q of THE WEEK is about the 'Greatest Female Vocalist'. She has been mentioned quite a bit so far. The 2002 winner of "Americal Idol" has carved an incredible career since. Kelly was born in 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas. She shares the same birthdate as Barbra Streisand. The tiny 5'4" singer performs barefoot. Originally wanted to be a marine biologist but changed her mind when she saw the movie 'Jaws'. Was an extra on the show 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'. Was a cocktail waitress at a comedy club in Arlington, Texas and at Hyena's Comedy Club in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Her first single sold nearly 250,000 copies in its first week. Sang the National Anthem at The Day of Service in Washington D.C., on September 11, 2002. Christina Aguilera co-wrote her hit, "Miss Independent". Is of Greek and Irish Descent. Ranked #92 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World (2005). Birthday's today: Barbra Streisand, Jill Ireland, Shirley MacLaine, Emma Andersson, Michael O' Keefe, Chipper Jones, Eric Bogosian, Vince Ferragamo, Richard M. Daley, Billy Gould (Faith No More), Jack Blades (Damn Yankees), Joey Vera (Armored Saint), Richard Sterban (Oak Ridge Boys), Glenn Cornick (Jethro Tull), Paula Yates, April Mills, David J (Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), Shane McDermott, Jim Capaldi (Traffic R.I.P.) NEW Q of THE WEEK: Who is the GREATEST FEMALE Vocalist of all-time? And, who do you think others would say is? Why on both? Mélanie France (from myspace.com-no fowarding URL) MéLANIE SAYS: Hi Jonathan !! For me the greatest female vocalist is Alison Shaw from the Cranes. She is the best because she is absolutely unique, I never heard such a strange and beautiful voice. She express so many feelings in it. Others people won't say this because this kind of voice is so special. I suppose that they will talk about Celine Dion, Mariah Carey. I think those singers have great voices, but they are not unique . Cheers ;) JONATHAN: Good one Mélanie. Alison has a beautiful voice. Cosmico United Kingdom www.myspace.com/c0smic0 COSMICO SAYS: Janis Joplin. There's this ad on tv here at the moment which uses "Piece of my Heart", and I guess it's stuck in my head! She was bloody brilliant though! I also like, Siouxie, Debbie Harry, Pauline Murray (Penetration), Poly-Styrene, Eddie Reader, Annie Lennox, Grace Slick...the list could be endless really! x Hestia Jones Hogsmeade United Kingdom www.myspace.com/rez38 HESTIA SAYS: Gretchen Wilson.*winks* Because there isn't anyone out there that sounds like her. She's one of a kind. I love her music. She's the one singer I would pay top money to see! Cyndi Bristol Connecticut www.myspace.com/cexyfariegirlcyndi CYNDI SAYS: Hello Jonathan ....Do I have to pick 'just' one? I never like to pick just one! But I would have to say Madonna, for her voice is so distinctive and she always pushes the limits and is always changing. For these reasons I feel many would agree and see what I see. Sade is also a favorite of mine for 'her' very distinctive voice. Oh yes and, Barbra Streisand in mid career like the late 70's & early 80's. Janis Joplin >>> Kick ass! Shakira WoW :O OK I'll be quiet now ;) JONATHAN: Oh Cyndi, you never have to be quiet. ;-) ~Debbi~ Southern California www.myspace.com/justmedeb DEBBI SAYS: Hello Jonathan. I personally think Mary J Blige. That woman is just awesome. She has been through a lot and has the most awesome music. Plus she has made it back despite it all. I think people would say Aretha or Janis Joplin as well as a few others. Because they were and are great singers. JONATHAN: I hadn't thought about Mary J, but that is a good choice Debbi. April 23 Joanna Krupa The 5'7" model was born in 1981 in Warsaw, Poland. Was raised in Chicago, now lives in California. Has a younger sister, Marta Krupa. Named #78 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list. Has two dogs, Mickey and Jezzabelle. Her nickname is JoJo. She has appeared on TV series such as "Son Of A Beach", "Las Vegas", "ER", "The Man Show", and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". In 2006 she will a few small roles in films. Consider her an up and comer. Birthday's Today: George Lopez, John Cena, James Russo, Valerie Bertinelli, Su Ingle, Andruw Jones, Jan Hooks, Captain Sensible (The Damned), Steve Clark (Def Leppard), Michael Moore, Shirley Temple, Tony Atlas, Narada Michael Walden, Joyce DeWitt, Rachel Skarsten, Elaine Smith, John Miles, Maggie Blake, Tessa Wyatt, Blair Brown, Judy Smith, Roy Orbison (R.I.P.), Sandra Dee (R.I.P.), Herve Villechaize (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK continues: (see all of last week) Beth Richard The Addictions Austin Texas www.theaddictionsmusic.com BETH SAYS: Jonathan, this is an impossible question for me to answer so I will name a few- Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, Pat Benetar, Joan Jett, Maria Carey, Courtney Love, Madonna, Diana Ross, BETH RICHARD- (of course I have to include myself on this list or else what the fuck am I doing with my life)- Missy Elliot, that Clarkson girl, Bonnie Raitt, Gwen Stefanie, I hate to say but X-Tina Agullara, Heart, I'm sure I could name 50 more but these are a few off the top of my head. JONATHAN: Beth...you cheated -LOL ~ Mike Mena Sothern California MIKE SAYS: Wow! Choices, choices. Hard to pick one. I think I'd have to say Billie Holiday. The anguish and emotion in her voice. The uniqueness. Others might have similarities but I'd have to say Billie. For me personally, Chrissie Hynde is runner up. Other people will say Madonna. ~ Phil Rind former lead vocalist Sacred Reich Phoenix Arizona PHIL SAYS: Ella Fitzgerald. Hands down. Best vocalist of ALL TIME. Why? Phrasing, vibratto, range, tone, that fucking incredible voice! She made a ton of records with Louie Armstrong. If he wants you singing with him that's a good enough endorsment for me. Plus she invented scatting. Tell me what other singer invented a new way of singing. There are a lot of great singers out there, with a great voice, or a unique style, or whatever they have going for them. None of them can match the timelessness of her voice and material. None. I rest my case. JONATHAN: Ok Phil, you made quite a case there, but she's great, not the best though. ~ Laura Brady M99.5 SNMM Local Music Coordinator Palm Springs California LAURA SAYS: Oops i may be too late on this.. but I truly love PINK!!! I'm not really into pop-rock music, but I've seen her perfrom live before and her voice is stunning and her attitude is brilliant!!! I love her new video for the song "Stupid Girl". Thank god someone finally said something about these silly, anorexic, Hollywood, little dog toting fools!!! PINK ROCKS!!!! We are actually featuring her this weekend on the M995 Sunday Music Meeting in our Chicks that Rock segment!!! Now who do I think people willpick as great female singers. Hmmmmm, old school maybe Janis Joplin or Stevie Nicks. New School: Gwen Stefani, Lauren Hill or maybe a Kelly Clarkson. Hard to guess...but im sticking with PINK!!!!! JONATHAN: Ok, ok then...it's PINK. April 22 Sheryl Lee For all you Laura Palmer/Madeleine Ferguson fans of the TV series "Twin Peaks". Sheryl was born in Ausburg, Bavaria, Germany in 1967. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado, spending much of her youth studying dance before knee injuries ended her hope of becoming a dancer. "Dead, wrapped in plastic" is how Sheryl Lee entered onto the scene as Laura Palmer, the doomed homecoming queen on the cult TV series "Twin Peaks" (1990). Lee worked with "Twin Peaks" (1990) mastermind David Lynch again on the film Wild at Heart (1990), and resurrected Laura Palmer one last time for Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). Lee has gone on to have a long and adventurous career since then. Appearances have included the Stuart Sutcliffe biopic Backbeat (1994), the John Carpenter film Vampires (1998), and the TV series "L.A. Doctors" (1998). Married to musician Jesse Diamond, son of singer Neil Diamond; they have a son named Elijah. Was originally cast as Mary Alice Young for the ABC series "Desperate Housewives" (2004) in its pilot episode, but was replaced by Brenda Strong. Birthday's today: Marilyn Chambers, Jason Miller, Jack Nicholson, Glen Campbell, Laura Henner, Johnny To, Anna Eriksson, Arthur Baker, Peter Frampton, Ryan Styles, Bimbo Coles, Lewis Biggs, Selah Victor, Terry Francona, Jack Nitzsche, Byron Allen, Chris Makepeace, Shira Zimbeck, Sherri Shepherd, Catherine Mary Stuart, Steve Bond Q of THE WEEK continues (see last Monday) Today, some of my music industry friends chime in JJ Fabini OM, PD, Air Talent Ft. Wayne Indiana www.myspace.com/jjfabini JJ SAYS: OK, here. Best female vocalist of all time? If we're talking rock, I would put my money on Janis to win the award. Reasons (many of which have nothing to do with her music) include an incredible "Don't Fuck With Me" attitude when having one wasn't exactly in fashion for women. She could drink her contemporaries under the table, snort half of Columbia and treat men like pieces of meat. Her vocal stylings were unique to say the least, she had a talent for amassing incredible players to back her, and she fought for everything she gained. ~ Jeff R Cushman PD/Afternoons WOMX Orlando Florida JEFF SAYS: Joan Jett. Her "owwwwww" is top notch! People will say Janis Joplin. She's good too. I didn't say her cause everyone will say her. ~ Jackie Selby MD/Air Talent Denver Colorado JACKIE SAYS: Shit. That is hhhhhhaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrdddddddd to answer! Ella Fitzgerald-- man she moves me! Jazz singers are the best, and I am not just saying that because I am playing Martini Music in Denver! I suppose people may respond with rock singers, but please. ~ Joey Gusto PD WBER Rochester New York JOEY SAYS: Tori Amos. Why: Just listen to