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1. Liberace (born May 16, 1919, West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.—died February 4, 1987, Palm Springs, California) was an American pianist. Born to Polish and Italian immigrants, he appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 16. He began giving concerts in flamboyant costumes with ornate pianos and candelabra, and though he occasionally performed with symphony orchestras, he built his career playing primarily popular music. Hugely successful, he hosted his own television variety series, The Liberace Show (1952–55, 1969), and appeared in films such as Sincerely Yours (1955). In later years he performed frequently in Las Vegas, Nevada. Are you familiar with the performances of Liberace?

2. Elton John (born March 25, 1947, Pinner, Middlesex, England) is a British singer, composer, and pianist who became one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century with such indelible hit songs as "Rocket Man," "Crocodile Rock," and "Candle in the Wind." He fused as many strands of popular music and stylistic showmanship as Elvis Presley in a concert and recording career that includes the sale of hundreds of millions of records. Are you a fan of Elton John's music and songs?

3. Boy George (born June 14, 1961, London, England) is a British singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the British new wave band Culture Club, which rose to fame in the early 1980s. Boy George, known for his androgynous appearance, with often flamboyant makeup and clothing, was a trailblazing icon of 1980s music and fashion. His voice and charisma defined Culture Club as the band produced multiple top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and in the United States, including "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" (1982), "Time (Clock of the Heart)" (1982), and "Karma Chameleon" (1983) Are you familiar with the Songs and Music of Boy George?