Are you familiar with Adam Levine who is a songwriter, singer, actor and he even produces records. He also plays multi-instruments and produces records.
I am not. What genre of music does he play? 
I would call his music "pop" and he was the leader singer for the rock band Maroon 5.
How did he get his start?
He was born and raised in LA where he began his career in 1994. He help found the rock band Kara's Flowers where he was also the lead singer and guitarist.