Don Menza
Don Menza Musician, bandleader About Don Menza Don Menza: Buffalo’s Jazz Trailblazer When it comes to jazz, few names carry the legacy and influence of Don Menza. Born on April…
David Lucas
David Lucas Composer, singer, and producer About David Lucas David Lucas: Buffalo’s Musical Visionary David Lucas, born David Helfman on April 21, 1937, in Buffalo, NY, is a name that…
Hannah Kerr
Hannah Kerr Music ArtistSinger · songwriter About Hannah Kerr Hannah Kerr: Buffalo's Christian Music Star From the snow-covered streets of Buffalo, New York, to the spotlights of the Christian music…
Lance Diamond
Lance Diamond Music Artist About Lance Diamond Lance Diamond: Buffalo’s Iconic Showman Born on July 3, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, Lance Diamond was a true gem of the city…
John Rzeznik
John Rzeznik Music Artist About John Rzeznik John Rzeznik: Buffalo’s Musical Visionary Born on December 5, 1965, in Buffalo, New York, John Rzeznik grew up to become one of rock…
Robby Takac
Robby Takac Music ArtistBusiness About Robby Takac Robby Takac: Buffalo’s Rock Legend Born on September 30, 1964, in Buffalo, New York, Robby Takac is a name synonymous with passion, philanthropy,…
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco Musiciansinger-songwriterpoet About Ani DiFranco Ani DiFranco: Buffalo's Trailblazing Artist and Activist Born on September 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, Ani DiFranco represents a true force in music…
Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight Singersongwriterrecord produceractormulti-instrumentalistarranger About Brian McKnight Brian McKnight: Buffalo’s R&B Sensation On June 5, 1969, in Buffalo, NY, the world welcomed Brian McKnight—a future icon of R&B and soul…
Sam Noto
Sam Noto MusicianTrumpet About Sam Noto Sam Noto: Buffalo’s Jazz Virtuoso Born on April 17, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, Sam Noto is a name that resonates across the world of…
Gloria Jean
Gloria Jean Actresssinger About Gloria Jean Gloria Jean: Buffalo’s Hollywood Songbird Born on April 14, 1926, in Buffalo, NY, Gloria Jean Schoonover, known to the world simply as Gloria Jean,…