What's New: January 2021

This update features nine new biographies of major figures in the history of American music.  It includes superstar Mexican American singers Selena, Lalo Guerrero, and Jenni Rivera; Chuck Berry, widely recognized as an early creator of rock and roll; “At Last” singer Etta James; country legends Glen Campbell, Eddy Arnold, and Buck Owens; and guitar innovator Les Paul.

Arnold, Eddy (15 May 1918–8 May 2008), country music singer

Berry, Chuck (18 Oct. 1926–18 Mar. 2017), singer, songwriter, guitarist, and one of the founders of rock and roll music

Campbell, Glen (22 Apr. 1936–8 Aug. 2017), country and pop singer and guitarist

Guerrero, Lalo (24 Dec. 1916–17 Mar. 2005), songwriter and musician

James, Etta (25 Jan. 1938–20 Jan. 2012), singer in the genres of rhythm and blues, rock, blues, and jazz

Paul, Les (9 June 1915–12 Aug. 2009), jazz guitarist and electric guitar pioneer

Rivera Saavedra, Dolores Janney “Jenni” (2 July 1969–9 Dec. 2012), singer

Selena (16 Apr. 1971–31 Mar. 1995), singer

The American National Biography (ANB) is updated regularly throughout the year, giving you access to the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Full access to all biographies is available by subscription.

Discover a full list of entries added this year.