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This category is for bands and artists whose name begins with the letter P.

P.M. Dawn

R&B group best known for songs such as "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss."

Pachora

Sites about the New York-based world music/jazz quartet.

Pacifier

Previously known as Shihad (after a mishearing of the word "jihad" in a movie), the New Zealand-based rock-metal band changed its name after the World Trade Center attacks.

Pagan Love Orchestra

The Pagan Love Orchestra is Jai Uttal's backing group.

Pagano, Lindsay

Sites about the Philadelphia soul/pop singer.

Page, Patti

Patti Page was the best selling female vocalist of the 1950s with hits including "With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming," "All My Love," "The Tennessee Waltz," and "The Doggie in the Window."

The first pop artist to overdub harmony vocals onto her own lead, her solo "With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming" was listed as being performed by the Patti Page Quartet.

She had her own weekly television series, The Patti Page Show, beginning in 1955 and she received a Grammy for her album Live at Carnegie Hall in 1999.

Palmer, Robert

Robert Palmer, Britain's leading 'blue-eyed soul' singer, born 19 January 1949, Batley, Yorkshire, England, died (from a heart attack) 26 September 2003, Paris.

Palominos, Los

Please only submit sites about the Tejano group Los Palominos.

Grammy/Latin Grammy award winning Tejano group.

Pan American

Information on the Pan American, a solo project of Mark Nelsons who is guitarist & vocalist for Labradford.

Pantera

Submit Pantera webrings, fan clubs, communities and directories to this category.
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Papas Fritas

Sites about the Boston-area pop band.

Paramore

Paramore is an American pop rock band formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004. The band primarily consists of Hayley Williams (lead vocals), Josh Farro (lead guitar), Jeremy Davis (bass), and Zac Farro (drums).

Parker, Graham

Graham Parker (b. London, 1950) is remembered mostly from the period when pub rock became the British new wave, the era that also made the reputations of Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson.

Parker's 1976 debut album was Howlin Wind with the Rumour (Brinsley Schwarz (guitar), Bob Andrews (keyboards), Martin Belmont (guitar), Andrew Bodnar (bass) and Steve Goulding (drums).

He had moderate success in the UK and the USA culminating with Squeezing Out Sparks (1979) which charted in both the UK (#18) and US (#40) and is considered by many of his fans to be his best record.

Endless touring in 3000 seaters without ever graduating to stadiums took its toll, however, in the years since has returned to his Dylan-influenced singer songwriter roots, bringing out many fine solo albums, including Human Soul, Struck by Lightning, 12 Haunted Episodes and Mona Lisa's Sister. He continues to tour solo and sometimes with a band, and is attempting to gain success as a novelist.

Parsons, Gram

Country-rock pioneer.

Passion Seeds, The

Modern pop group, whose debut album was called "Release". Led by Zach Ziskin, a singer/songwriter from South Florida.

Pastels, The

Only sites about the band called The Pastels are appropriate for this category. Sites about artists using pastels should be submitted to Arts/Visual_Arts/Painting/Painters/Pastels/.
Sites about the twee pop band based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Paul, Les

Pioneering electric guitarist. Had a string of hits in the 50s with his wife, vocalist Mary Ford. Inventor of the solid body electric guitar.

Paul Colman Trio

Christian band based in Queensland, Australia. Members are: Paul Colman (vocals/guitarist/songwriter); Grant Norsworthy (bass/vocals); and Phil Gaudion (drums/percussion/vocals).

Pavers, The

Sites about the aggro/melodic punk rock band.

Payable on Death

Submit street teams, fan clubs, etc.

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Peach

British band comprised of producer/remixer Pascal Gabriel, vocalist Lisa Lamb, and songwriter Paul Statham. Due to a name confict, they were known as Peach Union in the USA. The group disbanded in 1998 shortly after the release of their debut album.

Pearl Jam

There are several Pearl Jam web sites that have multiple addresses that access the same content. Before you submit a site, be sure that it does not have another address that directs you to the same page. There can only be one listing for the site.

Example: www.tenclub.net, www.tenclub.com, and www.pearljam.com all link to the same page with the same content, but it is redundant to have all three listed so the only one that is used is www.tenclub.net.

Pearl Jam is a rock group based out of Seattle, Washington. They formed in the early 90's and have since built up a loyal fan base spanning the entire globe.

Peeps into Fairyland

Sites about the Scottish group.

Penn, Michael

For albums, please submit reviews to the appropriate album subcategory.

Singer/songwriter Michael Penn is best known for the song "No Myth" from his 1989 debut album "March." In addition to three other albums - most recently 2000's "MP4 (Days Since a Lost Time Accident)" - he also scored the films "Hard Eight," "Boogie Nights," "The Anniversary Party" and "Melvin Goes to Dinner."

Penn is married to singer/songwriter Aimee Mann and is the brother of actors Sean and Chris Penn.

Pennywise

Four-piece "energetic skate-punk" band from Southern California, US.

Their debut EP, A Word from the Wise, was released in 1989.

Pentangle

Experimental folk/rock group from England, UK. When they formed in 1966 they consisted of Jacqui McShee (vocals), Bert Jansch (guitar), John renbourn (guitar),Danny Thompson (bass), and Terry Cox (drums). Their first album, released in 1968, was self titled.

Pepper, Jim

Jim Pepper, of Kaw and Creek Indian heritage, was a jazz composer and saxophonist and created a unique synthesis of Native American music and modern jazz. He died in 1992 at the age of 50.

Perez, Amanda

Singer/songwriter from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Perez, Belle

Belgian singer/songwriter, whose real name is Maribel Perez.

Her debut album, Hello World, was released in September, 2000.

Perfect Circle, A

Los Angeles based Alternative Rock band. Members are: Billy Howerdel (composer/guitar); Maynard James Keenan (words/vocals); Paz Lenchantin (bass/violin); Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar); and Josh Freese (drums).

Perkins, Christopher

Sites for the hip hop artist Christopher Perkins, also known as Vitamin C.

Perry, Steve

Singer-songwriter formerly of the 80's band Journey.

Pesch, Doro

German rock/metal queen Doro Pesch entered the music scene when her band "Warlock" released their debut album, "Burning The Witches", back in 1984. Five years and three records later, Doro left Warlock to start her international solo career with the release of "Force Majeure". Since then, she's recorded six more studio albums, a live CD, and a couple of compilations and remixes. Her latest album, "Love Me In Black", was released in 1998.

Pet Shop Boys

This category lists official sites, fan sites, discographies and other web sites related to the British pop duo Pet Shop Boys.

Peter, Paul and Mary

Please submit only sites that concentrate on collecting the words to songs sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. These sites may also contain additional elements as long as the primary focus is on lyrics.

Sites about the politically active, urban folk trio: Peter, Paul & Mary.

Petrucci, John

Guitarist, born on July 12, 1967, in Long Island, New York, US. Regular contributor to Guitar World Magazine.

Peyroux, Madeleine

Life and works of the French-American singer.

Peña, Jennifer

Tejano music's newest and brigtest star, 14 year old Jennifer Peña.

Phair, Liz

For albums, please submit reviews to the appropriate subcategory.

Indie-rock singer-songwriter known for her provocative lyrics. Her 1993 debut album "Exile in Guyville," which she says is a song-by-song response to the Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main Street," is widely regarded as a classic.

Phantom Planet

If your site does not deal with the band Phantom Planet please find an appropriate category to submit it to under Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists.

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Pharcyde

The Pharcyde: Hip Hop artists from California, USA. Including the members Phoenix (aka Slimkid Tre), Imani and Bootie Brown. Known for their songs like "Ya Mama", "Runnin'", "Drop" or "Passin' me by".

Phat Chance

Sites about the Christian pop/rock band.

Phatfish

Five-piece Christian worship band based in Brighton, England.

Philip, Don

Miami-based singer best known for singing a duet with Britney Spears.

Phillips, Glen

Sites related to the solo work of ex-Toad the Wet Sprocket guitarist Glen Phillips.

Phillips, Grant-Lee

Previously the lead vocalist of Grant Lee Buffalo, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter occasionally appears as a troubadour on the TV series "Gilmore Girls."

Phillips, Sam

Leslie "Sam" Phillips is a singer/songwriter, the wife of singer/songwriter/producer T-Bone Burnett. After recording several albums for the Contemporary Christian market as Leslie Phillips, she married Burnett, changed her stage name to Sam, and started recording for the mainstream market.

Phish

This category is for sites primarily about Trey Anastasio. If your site is about Phish as a whole, please submit to the appropriate section here.
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Phoenix

Please submit ONLY sites about the French band Phoenix to this category.

Bands based in or around Phoenix, Arizona should submit their sites to the appropriate Regional/ category.

French rock/soul/rhythm band that has released one album, "United."

Piano Magic

British indie/alternative band led by Glen Johnson since 1995. The band has followed a policy of using many guest artists, and has recorded for over 15 labels with over 30 former members.

Pickett, Wilson

Soul/gospel/R&B singer from the 60's. Before he embarked on his solo career he was a member of The Falcons, with whom he had several hits.

He was signed to Atlantic Records, and notable hits include Land of 1000 Dances, and Mustang Sally.

Picture House

Dublin based band together since 1995. Picture House are: Dave Brown (vocals/guitar); Geoff Woods (keyboards); John Boyle (drums); Aonghus Ralston (bass); and Steo Farrell (guitar).

Piebald

Emo/Rock band from Somerville, MA, USA. Band members are: Travis Shettel (vocals/guitar); Andrew Bonner (bass); Aaron Stuart (guitar); and Jon Sullivan (drums).

Pillar

Tulsa, Oklahoma based Christian Rock band, first formed in 1998. Pillar are: Rob Beckley (vocals); Brad Noone (drums); Noah Israel (guitar); and Kalel (bass).

Pimp Daddy Welfare

Pimp Daddy Welfare is an independent rap artist out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pink

Information about R&B performance artist P!NK.

Pitney, Gene

Born Febuary 17, 1941 Gene Francis Alan Pitney in Hartford, Connecticut, US. Pitney's first hit was "I Wanna Love My Life Away", which he wrote himself. He had 16 top forty songs in the USA from 1961 to 1968.

Pixies

Please submit only English-language sites related to the Boston rock band The Pixies to this category. Sites related to bandleader Black Francis's solo persona Frank Black should be listed under Arts:Music:Bands_and_Artists:B:Black,_Frank.
The Pixies were one of the first rock bands to be characterized as "alternative rock", and a key influence for many of the bands who pioneered the genre (e.g. Nirvana, Radiohead, Blur). Formed in Boston in 1986, this non-traditional rock quartet created a style that blended punk, jazz, surf and rock n' roll into something original for their time. They created five studio albums during their five year creative period, and broke up in 1991. The band reunited in 2004 to critical and popular acclaim.

Platinum Blonde

Submit sites related to Platinum Blonde including biographies, articles, interviews, etc.
Popular 1980's Canadian rock band consisting of members Mark Holmes (vocals, bass), Sergio Gali (guitar), Chris Steffler (drums), Kenny MacLean (keyboards, bass), Sascha Tukatsch (drums; replaced Steffler).

Play

Only submit sites related to the music group Play in this category. Generally such media or fan sites include information, forums, articles, interviews, and/or media files related to the artist. Only completed sites (not under construction) should be submitted. Additionally, sites with a primary focus of selling CDs would be more appropriately submitted to a Shopping category.

Play is a Swedish all girl pop quartet comprised of Rosanna Munter (aka Rosie), Faye Hamlin, Anna Sundstrand, and Anais Lameche. The group released their self-titled debut album in June of 2002.

Plone

Electronic trio from Birmingham, England.

Plum

Austin, Texas based Pop band. Members are: Jon Bookout (guitar/vocal); Steve McAllister (bass/vocal); John Arradondo (drums); and Stewart Cochran (keyboards).

Plus One

Christian boyband.

Plush

Solo project of Liam Hayes, born in Chicago, USA.

Poe

This category links about and related to the alternative rock singer/songwriter Poe, who fronts the band of the same name.

Pogues

Information sites about the Pogues and its member's past and present projects (Radiators from Space, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, Low & Sweet Orchestra, etc).

Pointer Sisters, The

Originally a quartet of sisters Ruth, Anita, June and Bonnie Ponter, from Oakland, California. Bonnie went solo in 1978, and the remaining trio continued. with great success in the early 1980s. Ruth, Anita and June were recently in a revival of the musical review

Poison

Web Sites for the rock band Poison also known as The Glam, Slam Kingz Of Noize

Polaris

Band made up of three members of the group Miracle Legion using pseudonyms: Muggy (Mark Mulcahy), Jersey (Dave Mcaffrey) and Harris Polaris (Scot "Spot" Boutier).

Polaris is best known for providing the theme song and much of the incidental music for the Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete and Pete."

Polyphonic Spree, The

A self-described "choral symphonic pop" group from the Dallas, Texas area.

The group was founded by Tim DeLaughter and has had from 13 to 27 members. The three original members, Tim DeLaughter, Mark Pirro, and Brian Wakeland were former members of the band Tripping Daisy.

Popol Vuh

German progressive rock band led by keyboardist/composer Florian Fricke and known for scoring many of director Werner Herzog's films.

Porcaro, Jeff

Sites which deal with Toto in general should be submitted to that category.

Drummer born in Hartford, Connecticut, US. Percussionist for Toto and many television programs.

Powderfinger

Together since 1990, this Australian rock band's influences include: Neil Young , Rolling Stones, Doors, Led Zeppelin, Steppenwolf and Rodriguez.

Powderfinger are: Jon Coghill (drums); John Collins (bass); Ian Haug (guitar/vocals); Bernard Fanning (lead vocals/guitars/piano); Darren Middleton (vocals/guitar/keyboard).

Powles, Tim

New Zealand born drummer for The Church as well as a solo artist and producer.

Premiata Forneria Marconi

One of the most popular Italian progressive rock bands. Founded in the early 1970s.

Presley, Elvis

Groups that exist entirely through an online interface (such as mailing lists, chat rooms, forums or Yahoo groups) should be submitted to the Chats and Forums category.
This category contains Web sites dedicated to Elvis Presley.

Preston, Billy

William Everett Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006), a musician often referred to as "The fifth Beatle".

Pretty Violet Stain

Sites about the Australian power-pop band.

Price, Lloyd

Rock and Roll pioneer from New Orleans. Born in 1933, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Prick

Prick is actually only one man, Kevin McMahon. The music is kinda industrial, similar to the band Nine Inch Nails, but better, of course.

Prieboy, Andy

Andy Prieboy replaced Stan Ridgway as Wall of Voodoo's lead singer until the group disbanded. The Los Angeles singer/songwriter has released two solo albums and wrote "White Trash Wins Lotto," a rock opera loosely based on the life of Axl Rose.

Prior, Maddy

Maddy Prior - British singer in the folk tradition - founder member of Steeleye Span. Now performs with her daughter Rose Kemp, and Abbie Lathe.

Proclaimers, The

Scottish pop band, fronted by twins Craig and Charlie Reid. Best known for the songs I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter from America.

Prodigy

Please submit only sites dealing with The Prodigy in this category.

The Prodigy is a dance band from England, with hits such as "Firestarter" and "Breathe."

Project 86

Christian rock band.

Promise Ring, The

The Promise Ring formed in early 1995 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band consists of Scott Schoenbeck (bass), Dan Didier (drums), Jason Gnewikow (guitar), and Davey vonBohlen (vocals, guitar).

Prophet, Chuck

Please submit sites related to the musician Chuck Prophet.

Sites related to the musician Chuck Prophet

Psychedelic Furs

New wave/punk/rock band formed in England in 1977 by brothers Richard Butler and Tim Butler, along with saxophone player Duncan Kilburn and guitarist Roger Morris.

Psycore

Sites about the Swedish band.

Public Image Limited

Pleas submit sites dealing with Public Image Limited or related to the band through former members. Please note that John Lydon and The Sex Pistols have their own categories.

Band formed by John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) following the demise of The Sex Pistols. Many Members have gone on to or came from other distinguished Punk/Rock/New wave bands and continue to thrive in other bands or solo careers.

Puffy

Please only submit sites regarding the Japanese music group Puffy.

Female pop duo from Japan.

Pulp

Anything to do with Pulp, meaning Jarvis Cocker, Steve Mackay, Mark Webber, Candida Doyle and Nick Banks.

It can also mean ex-members like Russell Senior and the rest of Sheffield.

Anything of a non-pulpy nature can be sent elsewhere.

Pulse Ultra

Nu-metal band from Montreal, Quebec.

Puressence

Pop band based in Manchester, England.

Push Stars, The

Three piece Rock band from Boston, whose songs have appeared in movies such as There's Something About Mary; Me, Myself and Irene, and Gun Shy. Members are: Chris Trapper (vocals, guitar); Ryan MacMillan (drums, percussion); and Dan McLoughlin (bass, keyboards).

Puya

Puerto Rican heavy metal band.

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