Music
Musicians with disabilities - from the Blind Boys of Alabama to Beethoven, from music producer Simon Illa to singer Sinead O'Connor - continue to make music that delights and engages us. Want to learn more about people with disabilities who are rocking the music scene today? Ready to read about country music star Clay Walker, Divinyls rocker Chrissy Amphlett, the UK's Mat Fraser, and more? Then check out the articles here to find out who's doing what, and why you should listen.
Phil Collins of Genesis fame has been described as “cheesy but talented” and “one of the best drummers alive.” That’s why fans worldwide were heartbroken when Collins broke the news that he’ll no longer be banging away at a drum kit due to a spinal...
Brittle bone disease put Simon Illa in a wheelchair, but it didn't affect his brilliant career as an East Coast music producer. Read how he overcame the odds to be nominated for an Emmy.
Podcasts are hitting the Internet, covering disability matters from autism to assistive technology. Try OUCH! for the irreverent, and a multitude of other sites for advice and information from people with disabilities and experts in the field.
Disabilities affect five of six members of breakout Australian indie rock band Rudely Interrupted, but the only crying at their concerts consists of tears of joy.
Musicians with Disabilities Rock Out in "Rudely Interrupted"
Articles
Sinead O' Connor Uses Bipolar Disorder to Make New Album, Theology
Bipolar disorder influenced Irish singer Sinead O'Connor while making her two-disc release, Theology. The first features haunting, melodious tunes, while the second rocks.
DDA Helps People Have Fun with Music
Started by two drummers with disability, the DDA strives to make the music industry more accessible to, and eliminate stereotypes about, musicians with disabilities.
Related video
Boys on Wheels Show Off Disability Stereotypes
Having cerebral palsy inspired the raucous comedy of Swedish phenom Jesper Odelberg, who parodies disability in hilarious fashion with his band Boys on Wheels.
Blind Boys of Alabama Celebrate Seven Decades of Song
From its beginning more than 70 years ago singing in the choir at a school for children who were deaf and blind, The Blind Boys of Alabama still tours with gospel favorites.
Evelyn Glennie, Solo Percussionist, is Profoundly Deaf
Profoundly deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie plays 60 instruments, has won two Grammies and gives 100 concerts a year. But she still has time for to support the charities that are close to her heart.
Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Confronts Multiple Sclerosis
What's it like, living with a disability? This rock front woman for the Divinyls tells about her fears and triumph after discovering she has MS.
