Arthur Brown, born in 1942 in Whitby, England, is a pioneering English singer renowned for his theatrical performances and powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice. He gained international fame with his band, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and their 1968 hit single "Fire," which topped the UK Singles Chart and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. Brown's flamboyant stage presence, featuring extreme face paint and a burning helmet, has influenced artists like Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and Peter Gabriel. His music spans genres including shock rock, progressive rock, and psychedelic rock, leaving a lasting impact on the evolution of theatrical rock performances. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Brown_%28musician%29?utm_source=openai)) Craig Leon, born in 1952 in Miami, Florida, is an American record producer, composer, and arranger instrumental in launching the careers of seminal artists such as the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie. After moving to New York in the early 1970s, he served as an A&R representative at Sire Records, where he discovered and developed groundbreaking acts. Beyond his influential role in the punk and new wave movements, Leon has produced over 150 albums across various genres and has composed classical works performed by esteemed orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Leon?utm_source=openai))