Celebrities

Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group The Supremes. Diana Ross wasn’t picked to become the group’s lead singer until Motown honcho Berry Gordy decided that the time was exactly right, and from then on he described the group as “Diana Ross and the Supremes.” From 1965 to 1969 the group had a string of #1 records. In late 1969 Gordy announced that Ross would be leaving the group for a solo career. In the third week of 1970 she played her last concert with The Supremes and started working with the songwriting team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Ross’ first two songs by the team reached #1 on both the pop and R&B charts, justifying her move. Prior to starting a family of her own, she won the title...

Donna Summer was the first female artist to have three number one singles in one year (“MacArthur Park”, “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls”) and she is the only artist to have three number one double albums in a row (Live And More, Bad Girls, and On The Radio). Over the years Donna has proven herself to be a consummate artist and songwriter – she has written or co-written many of her hits, and is currently writing a musical based on her life story. Most recently she has done a benefit performance for GMHC at Carnegie Hall that raised over $400,000 for that organization. She also inked a multi-album deal with Epic Records and her first release for her new label was a live CD recorded at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. This...

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project. In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV’s I Spy made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television’s racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with the The Cosby Show, a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the...

The Beach Boys have often been called “America’s Band”, and Allmusic has stated that “the band’s unerring ability made them America’s first, best rock band.” The group has had 36 United States Top 40 hits (the most by an American rock band) and 56 Hot 100 hits, including four number-one singles. Rolling Stone magazine listed The Beach Boys at number 12 on their 2004 list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. The core quintet of the three Wilsons, Love and Jardine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The 1980′s and 90′s found The Beach Boys performing at milestone events including: the Live Aid Concert, Farm Aid concerts, the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Anniversary...

Sharon Klein Productions can get just about any Pop Icon you can think of for your private function or event. If there’s someone special or unique act you’re looking for let us know. We have the tools and expertise to contact, promote and design any live show or private event you have planned. Just go through our list and you’ll see who we work with. Air Supply, Al Greene, Frankie Avalon, Amy Grant, Anastacia, Gipsy Kings, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, Hall & Oates, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Indigo Girls, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bill Cosby, Carly Simon, Buster Poindexter, James Taylor, Chaka Khan, Celine Dion, Jennifer Holiday, Chicago, Cher, Joel Grey, Craig David, Commodores K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Deborah Cox, Debby Boone, Kim Sozzi,...

Patti Labelle received acclaim and mainstream breakthrough in 1974 with their song “Lady Marmalade”. She is renowned for her passionate stage performances, wide vocal range and distinctive high-octave belting. Her biography, Don’t Block the Blessings, remained at the top of The New York Times best-seller list for several weeks. LaBelle has been called the Godmother of Soul, the High Priestess of Good Vibrations and the Queen Of Rock & Soul. Her solo recording career  earning another U.S. #1 single in 1986 with “On My Own”, a duet with Michael...

Star of the Screen Gems Television program, The Monkees was created with Davy Jones in mind. Then, Micky, Peter, and Mike followed, and that was it. Magic was created.  The Monkees album surpassed all records, and they continue to be best-sellers 30 years later! Davy supersedes the other 3 in talent, and is now performing solo with his own band. This sexy icon first invaded teen hearts as an international idol, and has long been remembered as such. As a serious actor and comedian, rock musician, composer, and artist, he is true to his profession and would be a great draw for your...