Barry Manilow Profile

Barry Manilow live at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

You may consider the 1970s as the treasure trove of sentimental romantic ballads, known for their slick and lush production and sweeping, heart-stopping choruses. Up to now, they have remained popular. Several radio stations around the world still play these 1970s love songs, even many years after they faded from the Billboard … Read more

Guide to Disco

Green silhouette of a man and a woman on the disco ball

If there’s one outstanding trend that came out from the 1970s, it’s definitely disco. The term “disco” goes beyond the style of music that dominated all the dance floors during the decade. As the genre exploded to mainstream popularity, it launched an extravagant fashion trend and a momentary escapist fare from either … Read more

Top British Bands of the 70s

Pink Floyd performing on their early 1973 US tour, shortly before the release of The Dark Side of the Moon

The 1970s marked a pivotal moment for the UK’s music landscape, with bands at the forefront of a cultural revolution. Their music wasn’t just groundbreaking; the bands’ distinctive styles and flamboyant appearances significantly contributed to their allure. Despite critiques of their fashion choices, the chart-topping hits were undeniable, setting new records almost … Read more

Artist Profile: Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Formed in 1965 in London, Pink Floyd was a rock band that became popular from London’s underground music scene in the late ‘60s. Since then, the group became one of the most influential and commercially successful bans in the music industry. The band was initially composed of Roger Waters on bass, Nick … Read more

One-Hit Wonders: John and Ernest

John and Ernest

Introduction John & Ernest were another of those “one hit wonder” acts, who scored short-termed popularity via the Top 40 hit “Superfly Meets Shaft” in 1973.  The novelty duo comprised of John Free and Ernest Smith.  But no sooner after their second single “Soul President Number One” , which failed to chart, … Read more

The History of Elton John: Classic Rock’s Piano Man

The History of Elton John: Classic Rock's Piano Man

Sir Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, London, England. He is famous for singing, songwriting, composing, playing piano, producing records, and on occasion, acting. At age three, he began playing the piano on his own, and shocked his family by … Read more

One Hit Wonders of the 70s

One Hit Wonders of the 70s

The 1970s was an amazing decade for music. There was disco, funk, progressive rock, soft rock, and punk rock. The decade launched hugely successful artists who reached the peak of fame and set the musical trends of the era. But of course, the music scene isn’t complete without the one-hit wonders who … Read more

Music of the 1970s

Paul and Linda McCartney

In the 1970s, even though there were still protests, things in the United States began settling down from the way things were during previous decade. Although the scandal of Watergate further disillusioned the country, people found solace in music which continued to evolve with new music genres becoming popular during these years. … Read more

Who are the Three Degrees?

American female vocal ensemble The Three Degrees was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1963. Although the group has had 16 ladies over the years, it has always remained a trio. The current lineup consists of Valerie Holiday and Freddie Pool, with Tabitha King temporarily standing in for Helen Scott, who is now … Read more