Introduction The late traditional pop singer Cathy Carr (1936-1988) was a Bronx, New York native who started her entertainment career as a child performer on The Children’s Hour. As an adult, she went on to etch several placements on the Billboard pop music chart during the 50s music era. However, “Ivory Tower” … Read more
Introduction: City Boy was a classic rock band originating from Birmingham, England. The band was known for their only US hit single “5.7.0.5” during the late 70s music era, and it was considered a feat considering punk rock and new wave gradually rising in the scene. Despite the sizable success, the band … Read more
Introduction The Crickets (also known as Buddy Holly and the Crickets) are an American rock ‘n roll band, formed by the late Buddy Holly in his hometown in Lubbock, Texas. At that time, Holly had been making demos with fellow friends/musicians and so decided to form a band. He was already under … Read more
Introduction The Classics are an all-white doo-wop vocal group hailing from Brooklyn, New York, and were led by Emil Stucchio on lead vocals. The group was rounded off by Tony Victor, Johnny Gambale, and Jamie Troy, two of the members had previously been in another group called the Del-Rays. The Classics once … Read more
Introduction Sil Austin is the late American saxophonist, born in 1929. Although his top preference would always be jazz, Austin recorded in other different genres such as R&B, pop, blues, jump blues, and even country, funk and disco. A self-taught musician, Austin first spent his professional years by playing for groups of … Read more
Introduction The Charlie Daniels Band is an American country and southern rock band fronted by (who else?) Charlie Daniels (born Charles Edward Daniels in 1936). Daniels is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and fiddler whose inputs deemed inestimable to the country, country rock and southern rock world. Daniels and his band are most … Read more
Introduction The Clovers were one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1950s, having scored numerous high-charting R&B singles, and a lone Top 40 hit single “Love Potion #9.” The R&B vocal group composed of Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton and Thomas Woods – all were Armstrong High School students in Washington, D.C. With … Read more
Introduction: Carl Carlton is an American artist who sings R&B, soul and funk. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1953, he started his career during the 1960s when he was still a kid. In 1968, he signed a contract with Back Beat Records, after which he moved to Texas. His single for Back … Read more
Introduction Blue Swede is a short-lived Swedish classic rock and pop band hailing from Stockholm. They achieved fame via their hit cover of B. J. Thomas song “Hooked on a Feeling” which has become a popular classic oldies favorite. It is probably the most famous version of that tune, thanks to Ally … Read more
Introduction Blues Image is a US classic rock band hailing from Tampa, Florida in the mid-1960s. Founded by Mike Pinera, the band experienced some measure of commercial of success during the 70s music era with the now-oldies music hit “Ride Captain, Ride.” Despite a follow-up minor hit with “Gas, Lamps and Clay,” … Read more
Introduction to Chris Kenner Chris Kenner was an R&B singer and songwriter originating from New Orleans. He started his recording career under Baton Records, and in 1957 Kenner recorded and released “Sick and Tired” under Imperial. It didn’t give a hit for him, but it otherwise did for Fats Domino when he … Read more
Who is Chuck Jackson? Rhythm-and-blues balladeer Chuck Jackson has one of the most beautiful, versatile voices in modern music, with his light baritone delivered in a raspy, gruffy style. Although born in South Carolina in 1937, he was eventually raised in Pennsylvania. His career started with The Del Vikings, who were one … Read more
