If you’re a millennial, you probably grew up listening to Michael Bolton as your parents blasted his greatest hits on your home speaker. Michael Bolton’s deep husky voice transcends generations – while your parents loved him, you also grew to love his songs. His music might be ingrained in your memory as … Read more
Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during the 70s music era, where it topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Although they had minor hits such as “California Day” and “The Light of My Life,” Starland Vocal Band is most … Read more
Introduction: Cymarron is a now-defunct American soft rock band from the 70s music era. They achieved momentary fame through their hit single “Rings,” which reached the Top 20 Billboard pop chart. Despite releasing a full-length LP and several other singles, Cymarron wasn’t able to enjoy their success for long, ending up as … Read more
Firefall was once big in the 1970s charts with “You Are The Woman”…. Firefall is the name of an American rock, pop, soft rock and country band who once ruled the 70s airwaves, hitting the pinnacle of commercial success with their single “You Are The Woman”, which they are primarily known for. … Read more
Introduction to Sammy Johns Although singer-songwriter Sammy Johns penned hit songs for other artists, he is best known for his own record “Chevy Van.” The North Carolina native pursued music when he was young, and soon he started to play in local clubs with a group that he formed, The Devilles. In … Read more
Formation and early days Pop/soft rock group Orleans formed in New York City, New York in the early 1970s. The founding members were John Hall (vocals, guitar), Larry Hoppen (guitars, vocals) and Wells Kelly (drums, vocals). Larry’s teenaged brother Lance later joined the group as bassist. John Hall and his wife Johanna … Read more
Introduction to Stephen Bishop Stephen Bishop (born in San Diego, California, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor, whose songs are mostly geared for the soft rock fans and the adult contemporary market. He had been with a group called The Weeds when he was in high school. After several years … Read more
Paul Davis life and music at a glance The late Paul Davis was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He achieved two Top Ten singles “I Go Crazy” and “65 Love Affair.” He had been involved in a couple of music groups before going solo in 1969. His debut album A Little Bit … Read more
Introduction America is a 70s music era classic rock and soft rock band that was formed by Dan Peek, Gerry Buckley and Dewey Bunnell, American citizens raised in England by military parents. The trio met in high school and began playing music together. They were influenced by The Beatles and Crosby, Stills, … Read more
Introduction Bread was an American soft-rock group, formed by David Gates and James Griffin in Los Angeles, California in the late 1960s. In the 1970s, they achieved several hits such as “Make It With You,” “It Don’t Matter To Me,” “If,” “Baby I’mA Want You,” “Everything I Own,” and “Lost Without Your … Read more
Introduction Dan Fogelberg (born Daniel Grayling Fogelberg in 1951 – died in 2007) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who enjoyed the peak of his commercial success in the late 1970s throughout the early 1980s. His most remembered and popular songs are “Leader Of The Band” and “Longer”. After performing at local … Read more
Short career summary on Morris Albert Mauricio Alberto Kaisemann aka Morris Albert is a soft rock singer and songwriter who is considered a one hit wonder with his song “Feelings” which sold over 1 million copies in the US alone and reached #6 on the Top 100 Billboard chart and #2 on … Read more