Introduction to Five Man Electrical Band Five Man Electrical Band is a Canadian rock band who is best known for their hit “Signs” during the 70s music era. Formed in Ottawa, the lineup initially consisted of Dean Hagopian, Vern Craig, Brian Rading, and Rick Bell. Hagopian left later, Les Emmerson came in … Read more
Introduction to Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in 1937 – died in 2006) was a Mexican-American singer and musician whose songs were crossover hits during the 70s music scene. Born in Texas to a Mexican father and American-born mother, Huerta made his first public appearance at age 10, when … Read more
Career summary Gonzalez was a British band, specializing on R&B and funk. Personnel change occurred too frequently and amounted to over 30 musicians that came and left. The original lineup consisted of Godfrey McLean and Bobby Tench, to be rounded out by Delisle Harper and Lennox Langton. Tench left later on to … Read more
Introduction to George Baker Selection The 70s music group George Baker Selection was led by Dutch singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter Johannes Bouwens born December 8, 1944 in Hoorn, Holland. His original band was formed in 1967 as the Soul Invention, but in 1969 changed it’s name to George Baker Selection. From … Read more
Introduction to Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids were a parody rock n’ roll band who figured very much in the 70s music scene. The band formed in 1969, in Boulder, Colorado. The group’s original lineup consisted of vocalist/keyboardist Kris Moe, guitarist Linn Philips, Mick Manresa … Read more
Introduction Ambrosia is an American rock band from Southern California formed in 1970 and originally consisting of Joe Puerta, David Pack, Burleigh Drummond & Christopher North. The band is recognized nationally for their two big hit songs in 70s music, “How Much I Feel” & “Biggest Part Of Me” and both coincidentally … Read more
Introduction Alive N Kickin’ (aka Alive and Kicking & Alive’N Kickin’) were a one hit wonder band out of Brooklyn, New York. Their 1970 Billboard top ten song “Tighter, Tighter” peaked at #7 on The Billboard Hot 100 and was a gold record selling over 1 million copies. The song was written … Read more
Who are the Chakachas? The Chakachas were a group of studio musicians based in Belgium, first appearing the in the 1950s playing Latin soul and jazz, with some European music thrown in. The band was formed by Gaston Bogaert and started out in the late 1950s. They scored some Belgian hits such … Read more
Introduction Yvonne Elliman (born Yvonne Marianne Elliman in 1951) is an American singer who rose to fame through her song “If I Can’t Have You”, at the height of the disco craze. She also played in the production of Jesus Christ Superstar as one of the members of the original cast. While … Read more
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,” “We Both Deserve Each Other’s Love,” “Where Did We Go Wrong,” and their most popular, “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again.” Formerly as Love Men Ltd., the group then … Read more
France Joli – this name might be unfamiliar to some of you, but upon hearing her smash hit ‘Come to Me’ from 1979; you will surely going to recognize this Diva. The song is still loved and played on different radio stations throughout America. France Joli is known widely as a Canadian … Read more
Introduction to Evelyn “Champagne” King Evelyn “Champagne” King is an American disco/dance and R&B singer. Discovered while working as an office cleaner (together with her mother) at Philadelphia International Records, producer Theodore Life helped her to sign a contract with his company Galaxy Productions and then to RCA Records. Her 1977 debut, … Read more