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Lady Flash – From Back-Up Vocalists to Recording Stars

Introduction to Lady Flash The vocal trio, called Lady Flash, were created as a backing  group for Barry Manilow in the mid-to-late 1970s.  When they...

The Story and Music of Lamont Dozier

Introduction to Lamont Dozier Lamont Dozier (born in 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American songwriter, record producer and a sometime singer, famously known as...

The Story and Music of Jimmy “Bo” Horne

Introduction to Jimmy "Bo" Horne Jimmy “Bo” Horne (born in 1949 in West Palm Beach, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter, whose works have...

Husband-and-Wife Musicians Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan

Introduction to Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan are a husband-and-wife country music duo known for their #1 country hit "Tennessee...

The Short-Lived Career of Ironhorse

Introduction to Iron Horse Ironhorse was a Canadian rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1979, by Randy Bachman (guitars; former member of Bachman-Turner...

Classic Rock’s One-Hit Wonders: Hotlegs

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

The Music of the Hudson Brothers

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

Henry Gross and His Hit “Shannon”

Introduction to Henry Gross Henry Gross (born in 1951 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer and songwriter who became prominent in the 70s...

The Music of Five Man Electrical Band

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...

The Story and Music of Freddy Fender

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...

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The Middle Ages were a period marked by a deep belief in the supernatural. Superstitions played a significant role in everyday life, influencing decisions...

The Enigma of Medieval Manuscripts: Hidden Secrets and Bizarre Illustrations

Medieval manuscripts contain cryptic languages and intricate illustrations, and their secrets are still not fully understood. Works like the undeciphered Voynich Manuscript and the...

The Impact of Barry White: 70s Love Songs and Smooth Vocals

Barry White's deep, velvety voice and timeless love songs have left an indelible mark on the 1970s music scene. As a defining figure of...