Russ Ballard and The Hooters

The Hooters, formed in Philadelphia by Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian, are best known for their mid-'80s hits "And We Danced" and "All You Zombies." Their rock, folk, and ska blend, featuring a distinctive melodica sound, earned them a dedicated following. Hyman and Bazilian also collaborated with Cyndi Lauper, co-writing the hit "Time After Time," and composed Joan Osborne's Grammy-nominated "One of Us." Despite a decline in popularity, they reunited for tours and continued releasing music, maintaining a legacy in rock history.

Russ Ballard, born in England, is a legendary rock musician and songwriter known for hits like "Since You Been Gone" (Rainbow) and "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You" (Argent, Kiss). He found early fame with The Roulettes, later fronted Argent, and launched a solo career in 1974. Renowned for collaborations with artists like Roger Daltrey and America, his songs have featured in "Miami Vice" and dominated dancefloors across Europe, solidifying his influence in rock music.