One-Hit Wonder: Steam

One-Hit Wonder: Steam

Introduction Steam was a classic rock and pop band known for their only hit “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” during the late 60s music era and eventually became a “one hit wonder” song and oldies music classic. “Steam” didn’t really exist as a band, and the track was instead recorded … Read more

The Cowsills, a Successful Family Pop Group

The Cowsills a Successful Family Pop Group

Introduction: The Cowsills is an American bubblegum pop-rock band formed during the 60s music era. They entirely composed of the Cowsill family, who hailed from Newport, Rhode Island. Among their biggest hits are “The Rain, the Park and Other Things,” “Indian Lake” and “Hair.” They family revived the group during the 1990s … Read more

The Short Musical Career of Crazy Elephant

The Short Musical Career of Crazy Elephant

Introduction to Crazy Elephant Crazy Elephant is one of the several manufactured studio groups by the Kasenetz-Katz production duo during the bubblegum pop fad in the late 60s music era. Session singer Robert Spencer (formerly of the Cadillacs) sang most of Crazy Elephant’s songs, including the hit “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’,” a … Read more

The Music of The Cuff Links

The Music of The Cuff Links

Introduction to The Cuff Links The Cuff Links are American rock/bubblegum pop studio group headed by Ron Dante, who also formed and headed a fictional group The Archies (of “Sugar, Sugar” fame). Formed during the late 60s music era, the group’s biggest hit was 1969’s “Tracy,” still their best-known effort. Their other … Read more

History of The Jackson Five

The Jackson Five

Introduction to one of the greatest pop/R&B groups The Jackson Five (The Jackson 5, or the Jacksons) are an American pop/soul/blues group whose greater prominence spanned from the 60s up to the 80s. Hailing from Gary, Indiana, they are comprised of siblings: Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Michael; in 1976 another brother … Read more

Classic Rock Profiles: The Lemon Pipers

Classic Rock Music

A short introduction to The Lemon Pipers The Oxford, Ohio band The Lemon Pipers are best known for their 1967 bubblegum-pop hit single “Green Tambourine.” The band was signed to Buddah label, which was then run by the late record executive Neil Bogart. The band’s first single “Take A Look Around” didn’t … Read more

Introduction to Andy Kim

Introduction to Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a Canadian singer­-songwriter who hails from Montreal, Quebec. Several classic oldies music and pop tunes are connected to him. After releasing a series of unsuccessful singles, he encountered producer/Steed Records boss Jeff Barry who signed Yuoakim to his label. His first single under Steed, “How’d We Ever Get This … Read more