70s Music

Formed in 1965 in London, Pink Floyd was a rock band that became popular from London’s underground music scene in…

Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend or popularly known as Pete Townshend was an English singer, guitarist, co-founder and leader of the…

Born on March 26, 1994. Diana Ross is one of the most successful American singers and artists of all time.…

Introduction to Classic Rock The 1960s: Rock Music Comes of Age The 1970s: Rock vs. Disco The 1980s: John Lennon,…

  Introduction GQ was an American disco and R&B group who scored a handful of hits on the disco and…

Introduction Con Funk Shun is a funk and R&B band formed during the late 1960s. From a backup band, Con…

Introduction Celebration was a short-lived group formed by Beach Boys’ Mike Love during the 70s music era, as his side…

Introduction John & Ernest were another of those “one hit wonder” acts, who scored short-termed popularity via the Top 40…

  Jan Hammer (born on April 17, 1948 in Prague) was a Czech composer, pianist and keyboardist known for his…

Introduction The Velvet Underground is not some typical oldies music/classic rock group. They are one of the most influential rock…

Introduction Carl Douglas is an R&B and pop singer-songwriter, recording artist and “one hit wonder” from Jamaica known for his…

Introduction Wild Cherry was a funk rock group hailing from Ohio. They are known for their single “Play that Funky…

Introduction Minnie Riperton is most known for her 70s music era-hit “Lovin’ You” which features her very’ high “whistle register”…

Introduction M was a new wave/synth pop “group,” a one-man project of English singer and musician Robin Scott. M gained…

The Weather Girls The Weather Girls are a female R&B and dance music duo originally consisting of Izora Armstead and…

Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during…

Introduction Shocking Blue is a now-defunct classic rock band from The Hague, Netherlands, known for their international hit single “Venus”during…

Introduction Chairmen of the Board was an American soul group mostly active during the 70s music era. Their famous hits…

Introduction to Cate Brothers Oldies music fans will probably recognize the Cate Brothers. Consisting of twin brothers Earl and Ernest…

Introduction American disco group C.J. and Company achieved recognition for their disco hit “Devil’s Gun”  which peaked at #36 on…

Introduction Oldies music fans — especially classic rock enthusiasts in particular — may instantly remember Bram Tchaikovsky and his eponymous…

Introduction Brass Construction is a now-defunct Brooklyn-based funk group formed in 1968. During the mid-70s music era they achieved a…

  Introduction Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley are members of the folk duo Brewer & Shipley who are known for…

Introduction Barry De Vorzon (born in 1934) and Perry Botkin Jr. (born in 1933) are American composers and producers, both…

Introduction The Bellamy Brothers are an American pop and country duo who reached the peak of their career during 70’s…

Introduction: Early beginnings and becoming stars in their native Canada The beginnings of The Guess Who hail back as far…

Introduction Bull and the Matadors are a defunct American funk band from Illinois, known for their 60s music era-hit single…

Introduction Boomer Castleman (1945-2015) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and inventor hailing from Texas. Oldies music fans…

Introduction Early life and start in the music business Singer-songwriter and musician Burton Cummings was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada…

Introduction Billy Craddock’s early musical career Known for his biggest hit “Rub It In” in 1974, American country and rockabilly…

Introduction Oldies music fans will remember Alicia Bridges is the singer best known for her worldwide disco hit “I Love…

Introduction Gene Cotton was an American pop/folk singer and songwriter born  in Columbus, Ohio in 1944  but later moved to…

Introduction Consisting of Jimmy Brown, Regi Hargis Hickman, Ray Ransom and Eddie Irons, Brick is an American funk/R&B, disco group…

Introduction for Bobby Bloom Former member of a doo-wop group The Imaginations in the early 1960’s, Bobby Bloom was born…

Introduction to The JB’s The JB’s (also billed under the names The J.B.s, The James Brown Soul Train, Maceo and…

Introduction to April Wine April Wine is a Canadian classic rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia, featuring the singing and…

Introduction to Delaney & Bonnie Delaney & Bonnie were an American husband-and-wife duo Delaney Bramlett (born in 1939 – died…

Introduction Studio 54 fixtures during the 70s music era, Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band was a disco musical ensemble formed…

Introduction to Edison Lighthouse Edison Lighthouse is a British pop music group, formed by record producers Tony Macaulay and Barry…

Introduction Brighter Side of Darkness is now a defunct American R&B and soul group whose way to their brief fame…

Introduction to Bloodstone Bloodstone is a American funk/R&B/soul act formed in Kansas City, Missouri during the early 1960s. Led by…

Introduction to Blue Magic Blue Magic is the name of one of the best-known Philly soul groups during the 70s…

Introduction B.T. Express was one of the funk/disco/soul acts who enjoyed a string of hits during the 70s music era.…

Introduction to Dean Friedman Dean Friedman (born in 1955 in Paramus, New Jersey) is an American singer-songwriter best remembered for…

Introduction to Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band Dennis Coffey (born Dennis James Coffey in Detroit, Michigan in 1940)…

Introduction to Disco-Tex and his Sex-O-Lettes Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were founded by the flamboyant musician and performer Sir Monti…

Introduction to Dave Edmunds Dave Edmunds (born David William Edmunds in 1944) is a Welsh/British guitarist, singer and record producer.…

Introduction The DeFranco Family featuring Tony DeFranco were a Canadian family of Italian heritage and a 1970s pop group hailing…

Introduction The Babys is a British hard rock band that was active from 1975-1981. The band originally consisted of John…

Who is Climax? Climax is a now-defunct American pop and classic rock band formed during the 70s music era. The…

Introduction: Cymarron is a now-defunct American soft rock band from the 70s music era. They achieved momentary fame through their…

Introduction: Crabby Appleton is a now-defunct American pop-rock band from Los Angeles, California. Singer-songwriter Michael Fennelly (formerly of Millennium) founded…

Introduction to Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb in 1951) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter whose…

Introduction: City Boy was a classic rock band originating from Birmingham, England. The band was known for their only US…

  Introduction The Charlie Daniels Band is an American country and southern rock band fronted by (who else?) Charlie Daniels…

Introduction: Carl Carlton is an American artist who sings R&B, soul and funk. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1953, he…

Introduction Blue Swede is a short-lived Swedish classic rock and pop band hailing from Stockholm. They achieved fame via their…

Introduction Blues Image is a US classic rock band hailing from Tampa, Florida in the mid-1960s. Founded by Mike Pinera,…

  Introduction: Rick Derringer (born Richard Zehringer in 1947) is an American singer and guitarist, specializing on classic rock and…

Introduction: Rickie Lee Jones is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer who covered many genres such as R&B, pop, soul…

Introduction to Cliff DeYoung Cliff DeYoung (born Clifford Tobin DeYoung in 1945) is an American actor, singer and musician, having…

Introduction to Les Crane Les Crane (1933-2008) was an American radio disc jockey, television personality, and a one-time recording artist,…

Introduction to Cherry Ladd Cheryl Ladd is an American actress and singer who became famous in 1970s for her role…

Introduction to Yes Yes is one of the most successful and influential progressive rock/classic rock bands to have ever emerged…

Introduction to Ashton, Gardner and Dyke Ashton, Gardner And Dyke were formed in 1969, consisting of Tony Ashton (vocals and…

Introduction to Ashford and Simpson Ashford & Simpson are a husband, Nickolas “Nick” Ashford (5/4/1942 – 8/22/2011) & wife, Valerie…

Introduction to Bell & James Bell and James were an American duo hailing form Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia.  LeRoy Bell and Casey…

Introduction to Love Unliimted Orchestra Singer Barry White and the all-girl trio Love Unlimited’s own backing band, The Love Unlimited…

Introduction to The First Class The First Class was a studio project for singer-songwriter John Carter, formed in the UK.…

  Introduction to Tom T. Hall Thomas “Tom T.” Hall (born in 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky) is a Grammy…

Introduction to The Delegates The Delegates were a one hit wonder “group” from the 70s music era formed in Pittsburgh,…

Introduction to The Independents The Independents were a R&B vocal group in the 70s music era, originating from Chicago, Illinois.…

Introduction to The Honey Cone The Honey Cone was a late 60s to early 70s music era all-girl R&B group…

Introduction to The Hillside Singers 70s music era folk group and one hit wonders The Hillside Singers were originally assembled…

Introduction to The Glass Bottle The Glass Bottle was a now-defunct contemporary rock and pop group who rose fleetingly in…

Introduction to The Flaming Ember The Flaming Ember was one of the few white soul bands to figure on the…

Sir Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, London,…

Introduction to The Bells The Bells were a late 60s to early 70s music era Canadian rock band formed in…

Introduction to The Assembled Multitude The Assembled Multitude was a 70s music era act and the brainchild of the late…

Introduction to Richie Furay Richie Furay is an American singer and songwriter who was part of the legendary 60s rock…

Introduction to Ronnie Dyson Ronnie Dyson was an American singer and actor, best known for his 1970 Top 10 single…

Introduction to Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists Paul Humphrey (born Paul Nelson Humphrey on October 12, 1935 in…

Introduction to Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots Rigdon Osmond “Rick” Dees III is an American radio and comic…

Introduction to Norman Greenbaum Norman Greenbaum is an American rock singer-songwriter best known for his 1970 hit “Spirit in the…

  Introduction to Manu Dibango Manu Dibango is a jazz saxophonist and vibraphonist hailing from Africa’s French Cameroon.  An only…

Introduction to Love & Kisses Love and Kisses is the name of the disco group founded by French singer Alec…

Introduction to Liz Damon’s Orient Express Liz Damon’s Orient Express was an American easy-listening and international music band originating in…

Introduction to Leon Haywood Leon Haywood (born in 1942 in Houston, Texas) is an American funk/soul singer-songwriter and keyboardist, as…

Introduction to Leblanc and Carr Good friends Lenny LeBlanc and Pete Carr were billed as LeBlanc and Carr, best known…

Introduction to Larry Groce Larry Groce (born in 1948, in Dallas, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter and now is a…

Introduction to Lady Flash The vocal trio, called Lady Flash, were created as a backing  group for Barry Manilow in…

Introduction to Lamont Dozier Lamont Dozier (born in 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American songwriter, record producer and a…

Introduction to Jimmy “Bo” Horne Jimmy “Bo” Horne (born in 1949 in West Palm Beach, Florida) is an American singer…

Introduction to Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan are a husband-and-wife country music duo known for…

Introduction to Iron Horse Ironhorse was a Canadian rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1979, by Randy Bachman…

Introduction to Hotlegs Hotlegs were an English pop/rock band who appeared fleetingly with a hit called “Neanderthal Man” in 1970.…

Introduction to Hudson Brothers The Hudson Brothers were 70s music era pop group from Portland, Oregon. They consisted of Bill…

Introduction to Henry Gross Henry Gross (born in 1951 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer and songwriter who…

Introduction to Five Man Electrical Band Five Man Electrical Band is a Canadian rock band who is best known for…

Introduction to Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in 1937 – died in 2006) was a Mexican-American singer…

Career summary Gonzalez was a British band, specializing on R&B and funk. Personnel change occurred too frequently and amounted to…

  Introduction to George Baker Selection The 70s music group George Baker Selection was led by Dutch singer, guitarist, pianist…

Introduction to Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids were a parody rock n’ roll…

Introduction Ambrosia is an American rock band from Southern California formed in 1970 and originally consisting of Joe Puerta, David…

Introduction Alive N Kickin’ (aka Alive and Kicking & Alive’N Kickin’) were a one hit wonder band out of Brooklyn,…

Who are the Chakachas? The Chakachas were a group of studio musicians based in Belgium, first appearing the in the…

Introduction Yvonne Elliman (born Yvonne Marianne Elliman in 1951) is an American singer who rose to fame through her song…

Introduction to L.T.D. L.T.D. is a North Carolina-originated R&B/funk group who are known for their hits such as “Love Ballad,”…

Short career summary Montreal, Quebec native France Joli is a singer best remembered for the disco favorite “Come to Me.”…

Introduction to Evelyn “Champagne” King Evelyn “Champagne” King is an American disco/dance and R&B singer. Discovered while working as an…

Firefall was once big in the 1970s charts with “You Are The Woman”…. Firefall is the name of an American…

Formation and early days The all-girl vocal group trio The Three Degrees was the brainchild of producer and songwriter Richard…

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker – the core of Steely Dan Donald Fagen and Walter Becker first met while attending…

Introduction to “Slowhand” Eric Clapton has been considered one of the greatest axemen of all time. He had been with…

Introduction to Little Sister Little Sister is the name of the short-lived R&B vocal harmony trio. It was formed by…

Introduction to High Inergy High Inergy were a 1970s all-girl R&B/soul/disco quartet. They consisted of sisters Vernessa and Barbara Mitchell,…

Formation of Black Sabbath One of the most famous heavy metal bands was formed in Birmingham, England in the late…

Who is Vicki Lawrence? Born Vicki Anne Axelrad, Vicki Lawrence is an Emmy-winning actress, comedienne, and singer, mostly known by…

Who is Cheryl Lynn? Cheryl Lynn is an American singer who is popularly known for her 1978 disco hit “Got…

Early life and showbiz career Meat Loaf is Marvin Lee Aday in real life. He was born on September 27,…

Who is Frijid Pink? Frijid Pink is an American psychedelic/blues rock, formed in 1967. Their first two singles on Parrot…

Career summary Foxy was a dance/disco/Latin music group consisting of singer/guitarist/front man Ish Ledesma, Richie Puente (percussions; he was the…

Introduction to David Geddes David Geddes is a singer and sometime drummer/vocalist of the band The Fredric (who were alternately…

Introduction to Rick James Rick James was an American singer-songwriter, produder and musician who popularized funk music particularly in the…

Short introduction to Norman Connors Norman Connors is a noted American jazz drummer. Among the several R&B hits that have…

The band’s career at a glance Blondie is an American punk/new wave band, formed in New York City in 1974.…

Short introduction First Choice were an American all-female vocal trio in 1971. They were a group with a lot of…

American rock band King Harvest goes down to history as one of the countless one-hit wonders (despite the second and…

Introduction to King Floyd King Floyd was an American soul and funk singer and songwriter. After his time in the…

Introduction The Detroit Emeralds were an American R&B vocal group, who had undergone several lineup changes. Their first real hit…

Introduction to Jimmy Castor Jimmy Castor (1940-2012) was a former singer and funk/pop saxophonist. Castor’s first solo hit as a…

Introduction to William DeVaughn William DeVaughn is an American R&B singer-songwriter and musician, a government employee who hit it big…

Brief introduction to the Buoys The Buoys were a short-lived American group who had garnered only one major hit, “Timothy.”…

Introduction to Latimore Latimore, the professional and family name of Benjamin Latimore, is an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter…

Introduction to Teri DeSario Teri DeSario is an American singer-songwriter whose single “Yes I’m Ready” almost topped the Billboard pop…

Introduction to Sammy Johns Although singer-songwriter Sammy Johns penned hit songs for other artists, he is best known for his…

Sly Stone’s early life and formation of his band Sly Stone was born Sylvester Stewart in 1944 in Denton, Texas…

Starting on R&B and soul R&B/soul/dance vocal group The Whispers formed in Watts, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California in…

Formation and early days Pop/soft rock group Orleans formed in New York City, New York in the early 1970s. The…

A little bit something about Jackson Browne Jackson Browne is an American folk and country singer-songwriter who has seen prominence…

First, a little bit something about Boston… Formed by MIT grad Tom Scholz in the 1970s, Boston once held the…

Introduction to the reggae legend The late Bob Marley (1945-1981) is one of Jamaica’s greatest treasures. He was a singer,…

The band’s career in a summary Kiss is an American hard rock band, famously identified for the black-and-white makeups on…

Get to know the band at a glance Brownsville Station is a Michigan rock and roll band that was popular…

A short introduction on Barbara Fairchild Barbara Fairchild is a country and gospel singer, most popularly known for her only…

Short introduction to Frederick Knight One-hit wonder Frederick Knight had a significant hit with “I’ve Been Lonely For So Long”…

Who are El Chicano? El Chicano are an American music group formed in the 1970s, whose repertoire include chicano rock…

Introduction to Kiki Dee Kiki Dee (born Pauline Matthews in 1947) is a British singer. In the US, Dee became…

 Who is Laura Lee? Laura Lee is an American R&B/soul/gospel singer-songwriter. Her songs, especially during the 1960s and the 1970s,…

Short introduction to Instant Funk were a funk and disco group, formed in the 1970s. Intially they performed as back-up…

Introduction to 8th Day 8th Day was a 1970s American R&B group, actually put up together by the Motown songwriting…

Introduction to Stephen Bishop Stephen Bishop (born in San Diego, California, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor, whose…

Introduction to the Crusaders The Crusaders are a group of musicians who are distinctively versatile — having their roots in…

Who was Love Unlimited? Love Unlimited was an R&B vocal group formed by Barry White. The all-girl trio (which comprised…

Introduction Lobo is a singer-songwriter born in Tallahassee, Florida. Starting his career playing with numerous bands like the Rumors (which…

  Kansas at a glance Kansas is the name of an American rock band, most popular and active throughout the…

John Lennon – A Rock Icon John Lennon was an English musician, writer and artist, belonging to one of the…

Short introduction to Five Flights Up Five Flights Up was an American R&B quintet, virtually coming down to history as…

Gloria Gaynor is an American and former disco singer, best known for the massively famous disco hit “I Will Survive.”…

Formation as the Doc Thomas Group and as Silence Mott the Hoople’s origins hark back to Herefordshire, England during the…

Introduction to one of the greatest pop/R&B groups The Jackson Five (The Jackson 5, or the Jacksons) are an American…

  Formation of the band, stint at CBGB, and first album In 1974, the group that would be the Ramones…

The Brotherhood Of Man are a British pop group formed 1969 by songwriter and producer Tony Hiller. Their first single…

Introduction to Hot Butter: Hot Butter was an instrumental cover band playing in the pop and easy listening genre in…

Jean Knight’s short career summary Known for her huge hit single “Mr. Big Stuff,” Grammy-nominated soul and funk singer Jean…

Introduction to Polly Brown Polly Brown (sometimes spelled Browne) is a British singer known for her 1975 US Top 20…

Introduction to the 5000 Volts 5000 Volts were a British R&B/dance group formed in London in 1974. Their single “I’m…

Paul Davis life and music at a glance The late Paul Davis was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He achieved…

Steve Miller’s early life and formation of his own band Steve Miller was born on October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee,…

The band’s origins and early career The group Blue Öyster Cult hailed from Stony Brook College in Long Island, New…

Who is Terry Jacks? Terry Jacks is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer. Born in Winnipeg on March 29,…

Introduction The Floaters were a short-lived R&B vocal group in the 1970s who achieved fleeting fame via their #2 Billboard…

War had their beginnings in Long Beach, California way back in the early 1960s. High schoolers Howard E. Scott (guitars)…

One of the defining Philly soul acts The Stylistics is one of the most popular groups to come out of…

Foghat’s formation and early days Although the band’s sound was unmistakably American, all of the members of Foghat are actually…

The Clash had undergone a lot of personnel changes, but the classic lineup consisted of leader Joe Strummer (vocals, guitar;…

Career summary Electric Light Orchestra or ELO was a British rock group known for its so-called “chamber rock” or “symphonic…

Early life and career Donald “Don” McLean was born in New Rochelle, New York in 1945. When he was younger…

Introduction Gladys Knight & The Pips were a family R&B/soul vocal group. Together with Knight are her cousins who served…

Although not widely regarded by critics or the mainstream audience, award-winning Canadian rock band Rush has remained one of the…

Rod Stewart was born Roderick David Stewart on January 10 in Highgate, in North London. As he grew up, soccer…

Introduction Known for their global hit “You Sexy Thing,” British pop band Hot Chocolate started out in 1969, formed by…

Formation of the band The formation of Little Feat occurred in Los Angeles, California in 1969. Little Feat was founded…

Where, why and how was the group formed? The roots of the Commodores were in Tuskegee, Alabama in the late…

Introduction America is a 70s music era classic rock and soft rock band that was formed by Dan Peek, Gerry…

Alice Cooper’s career in a summary Alice Cooper is an American hard rock/heavy metal rock singer-songwriter, actor and radio disc…

Introduction to Robert John Born Robert John Pedrick Jr. in 1946, Robert John is an American singer-songwriter possessing a falsetto…

Introduction to Rita Coolidge The very versatile and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Rita Coolidge is known for her hit songs “We’re…

Introduction to Mac Davis Mac Davis is a country singer and guitarist, who also enjoyed crossover chart hits such as…

Introduction to Patrick Hernandez Patrick Hernandez is a French singer known for his international disco hit “Born To Be Alive”…

Introduction to the Hues Corporation The Hues Corporation were an American soul/pop/disco act known for their #1 1974 hit “Rock…

Introduction to Denise LaSalle Denise LaSalle is a R&B/soul singer songwriter who achieved an R&B chart-topper with “Trapped By A…

Introduction to Major Harris Major Harris was an American rhythm and blues singer who had collaborated with various groups including…

Introduction to the Jones Girls Sisters Brenda, Valorie and Shirley Jones started their career as the R&B/soul group the Jones…

Who is Jay Ferguson? Jay Ferguson is an American rock/pop singer and musician best known for his association with Spirit…

Introduction to Nick Gilder Apart from his work with the band Sweeney Todd, Nick Gilder also has had a considerable…

Introduction to David Essex David Essex is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Although largely unknown in the United States,…

Introduction Bread was an American soft-­rock group, formed by David Gates and James Griffin in Los Angeles, California in the…

Introduction The Dramatics were an R&B/soul/pop vocal group originating from Detroit, Michigan in the USA. Before labeling themselves as The…

Early career phase and his stint with Traffic David Thomas “Dave” Mason was born in Worcestershire, England in 1944. By…

From The Ohio Untouchables to Ohio Players Ohio Players’ lineup, throughout their lifetime, had been constantly shifting. It was in…

Origins in London, and first album It was in London, England where the roots of Uriah Heep originated. Vocalist David…

Introduction to the pioneers of Southern rock The Allman Brothers Band was formed in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg…

Introduction Kool & the Gang are a New Jersey-originated jazz/R&B/funk/soul band that have become one of the successful groups on…

Formation of James Gang In Cleveland, Ohio, the James Gang was formed with founding members Jim Fox (drums), Tom Kriss…

Brief career summary Facts of Life was an American soul and disco group, assembled in the 1970s by singer Millie…

Who is Enchantment? Enchantment are an R&B and soul vocal band, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1967 Under the label,…

Formation as Total Concept Unlimited Formed in Los Angeles, California, the band that would be Rose Royce started as an…

A little bit of introduction about the group Rufus was a multi-racial American funk group who produced one of the…

Early days and first UK hit Blues-rock band Ten Years After is an English rock band, formed in Nottingham in…

Introduction Rupert Holmes is a British-American singer-songwriter who gained fame through his #1 hit song “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”…

Introduction to Dan Hill Dan Hill is a Canadian singer-songwriter most famous for his 1977 ballad “Sometimes When We Touch”…

Introduction to Shirley Brown Shirley Brown is an American R&B singer best known for his #1 R&B hit single, “Woman…

Short career summary on Morris Albert Mauricio Alberto Kaisemann aka Morris Albert is a soft rock singer and songwriter who…

Short career summary on Daddy Dewdrop Richard Monda aka Daddy Dewdrop is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his…

Their career in a summary Emerson, Lake and Palmer are a progressive rock supergroup whose core lineup consisted of keyboardist…

Introduction Peter Frampton (born in 1950 in Kent, England) is an English rock singer-songwriter and musician known for his hits…

The band’s career in summary Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish funk, disco, soul and R&B band that had…

Formation and early days Unlike many emerging sweet-sounding soul vocal groups at that period who hailed from Memphis, Tennessee or…

Early life and musical influences The guitar legend Carlos Santana was born Carlos Augusto Alves Santana on July 20, 1947…

The peerless country lass Emmy Lou Harris in a summary… She has achieved numerous country chart-topping hits and countless awards…

The Blackbyrds – an introduction The Blackbyrds are an American R&B and jazz/funk group known for their hits such as…

Introduction to Richie Havens Richie Havens was an American folk rock/funk singer-songwriter and musician. All of his albums charted on…

Introduction to Luther Ingram Luther Ingram was an American R&B singer-songwriter, popular in the 1970s. He achieved his first R&B…

Early life and career The future disco queen Donna Summer was born Donna Adrian Gaines on December 31, 1948 in…

A family that loves music The family patriarch and founder of the Staple Singers was Roebuck Staples who was born…

Who are Mac and Katie Kissoon? The brother-and-sister vocal pop/rock duo, Mac and Katie Kissoon were both born in Port…

Who are the Emotions? The Emotions were an all-girl R&B group who hailed from Chicago, Illinois. They consisted of three…

Her career in a summary Mildred “Millie” Jackson is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. She is also…

How the Doobie Brothers was formed? The Doobie Brothers are primarily known for their 70s music era-hit “What a Fool…

 Formation and early career phase Despite the group’s name carrying founder (and sometime lead singer) Harold Melvin’s name, it was…

Introduction Natalie Cole was an American African-American singer, songwriter and musician. More than just the daughter of the legendary crooner…

Stevie Wonder was born Stevie Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He has been blind since infancy.…

The Eagles — in a nutshell Eagles are one of the most successful rock groups in the 1970s, having sold…

Short career summary Eruption is an R&B/disco band formed in the London, UK in 1974. After a few minor successes,…

Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes The Amboy Dukes were a Detroit progressive rock band that launched the career of…

Introduction Known for his 70s music era Top Ten hit “Magnet and Steel”, Walter Egan is a New York-born classic…

Short career summary on Ian Gomm Ian Gomm is a British singer-songwriter who is also known as a former guitarist…

Early life James Taylor was born James Vernon Taylor on March 12, 1948 to a well-to-do family in Boston, Massachusetts.…

Early life and career Singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt’s ability to bridge many musical styles that even extend to Mexican/Latin and Cajun…

Formation of Traffic One of the founding members of Traffic, Steve Winwood (keyboards/singer-songwriter), once became a member of the Spencer…

Taylor’s early career and association with Sam Cooke Johnnie Taylor might well be known especially for oldies music fans as…

Who is Looking Glass? Looking Glass was a 1970s pop-rock band hailing from New Jersey, USA. The group was founded…

Early formation The seeds of classic rock band Pink Floyd originated in London, England. The initial lineup consisted of Syd…

A short introduction to The Free Movement The R&B group The Free Movement’s career was fleeting, highlighted by their only…

Introduction to the Jaggerz The Jaggerz were a classic rock group known for their only true hit “The Rapper”. Founder…

Early life and career Blue-eyed soul, classic rock and jazz singer Boz Scaggs was born William Royce Scaggs on June…

Introduction to the Fuzz The Fuzz were an American all-girl R&B vocal trio. D.C., initially calling themselves The Passionettes. The…

Early life and career Although always compared to his peer Jimi Hendrix, blues rock/classic rock axeman Robin Trower is a…

Formation of the group Humble Pie is regarded as one of the biggest influences for many rock and heavy metal…

Brief career summary on Nicolette Larson Nicolette Larson was a pop and country songstress, who was famed for her Top…

Introduction Eddie Holman (born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1946), is an American singer who performs in several genres such as…

    Introduction Donnie Elbert (born in 1936 – died in 1989) was an American R&B and soul singer known…

Introduction Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown in 1940 – died in 2011) was an American R&B/soul/country/pop whose claim to…

Introduction Dickie Goodman (born Richard Dorian Goodman in 1934 – died in 1989), was an American music producer whose records…

Introduction Deodato (born Eumir Deodato de Almeida in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1943), is a Brazilian musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer,…

  Deep Purple at a glance Deep Purple are a British classic rock band founded in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England in…

  Formation and early career phase Oldies music fans may be familiar with Molly Hatchet, who is an American classic…

Introduction Best known for songs such as “Pieces of April” and his #5 Billboard hit “Please Come to Boston,” country…

Leif Garrett — one of the popular teen idols of the 1970s Leif Garrett is an American disco, rock and…

The band’s early days, struggles and shifting personnel Pianist and vocalist Rick Davies formed what would be the classic rock…

Introduction The Carpenters (or simply Carpenters) were a sibling duo composed of musician-songwriter Richard and his sister Karen. They were…

Introduction Peter Brown is an American disco/dance singer, born in Blue Island, Illinois in 1953. He was not to be…

Introducing the Lost Generation The Lost Generation were an R&B/soul vocal group hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Some of the members…

Introduction Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods are an American pop group, formed in 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Discovered by The…

Introduction Apollo 100 was a short lived 1972 group of studio musicians who were put together by multi-instrumentalist and arranger…

  Introduction Albert Hammond is a prolific songwriter and composer as well as an occasional singer, originating from the British…

Introduction: Joe Cocker (1944-2014) was an English singer-songwriter and musician famed for his gritty voice and his impassioned and intense…

Introduction Andrew Gold (born Andrew Maurice Gold in 1951 – died in 2011) was a multi-talented singer-songwriter, musician (having played…

Introduction: Argent is a British classic rock band formed by former Zombies leader Rod Argent in 1969. The band included…

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  A short summary on David Gates: David Gates (born in 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American singer­ songwriter…

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George Clinton: the founder of Parliament (as well as Funkadelic and P-Funk) The architect of Parliament, Funkadelic and P-Funk was…

Short summary on Queen Queen is an English rock band fronted by the dynamic and charismatic leader, the late Freddie…

Sir Paul McCartney – A Rock Royalty Of all the solo careers of the Beatles members, Sir Paul McCartney has…

Short introduction to Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye was an American R&B/soul/funk singer-songwriter and musician who was responsible trailblazing a new…

Joni Mitchell’s early life and career Joni Mitchell was born Roberta Joan Anderson in Alberta, Canada on November 7, 1943.…

Short career summary on Jim Croce Jim Croce’s career started in the mid-1960s with his first album Facets, which was…

When it comes to Southern rock, no one does it better than Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd are one of the…

Fleetwod Mac – One of the best-selling acts of the 1970s Fleetwood Mac were formed in London, UK in the…

Who is Al Green? Al Green is one of the most influential soul singers the 20th century has ever produced.…

A summary about “The Quiet Beatle” George Harrison (born February 25, 1943 – died November 29, 2001) was singer-songwriter and…

The rock legend Bob Seger Bob Seger evolved from being one of the hard-rockin’ musicians into one of the pillars…

One of the most influential singer-songwriters in the history of modern music Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young has one of the…

No one can deny David Bowie’s tremendous influence on rock and pop music. His ability to adapt himself to the…

Formation of the band Three Dog Night Three Dog Night is an American pop/rock/blue-eyed soul band originating from Los Angeles,…

Introduction to Led Zeppelin English classic rock group Led Zeppelin are considered one of the most critically and commercially successful…

An introduction to Neil Diamond Singer-songwriter-composer Neil Diamond has enjoyed a long career that boasts hundred million record sales to…

Introduction to Earth, Wind and Fire Grammy Award-winning Earth, Wind and Fire are one of the most popular, commercially successful…

One of the most famous groups of all time, the Bee Gees are a British-Australian group who catapulted into worldwide…

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Introduction to Aerosmith Aerosmith is a successful hard rock group out of Boston, MA. The group had 21 Top 40…

  From stars in their native Sweden, ABBA became a global pop culture phenomenon ABBA was a pop group from…