Ann-Margret is known for her amazing talent and has been a big star in movies and music for many years. She was born in Sweden but moved to the United States when she was young, which is where she became a star. People love her for her roles in classic movies like … Read more
Introduction Studio 54 fixtures during the 70s music era, Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band was a disco musical ensemble formed in The Bronx, New York, whose influences they culled from the big band and swing groups of the olden days. They consisted of Cory Daye (lead singer), Stony Browder, Mickey Sevilla, Andy … Read more
Introduction B.T. Express was one of the funk/disco/soul acts who enjoyed a string of hits during the 70s music era. The Brooklyn, New York-based group, formed in the early 70s music era scored four Top 40 hits the Billboard Hot 100 during their heyday: “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied),” “Express,” “Give It … Read more
Introduction to Disco-Tex and his Sex-O-Lettes Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes were founded by the flamboyant musician and performer Sir Monti Rock III (born Joseph Montanez Jr. in 1949), and entertainment maven Bob Crewe. They were a disco group who scored a couple of big hits: “Get Dancin’” and “I Wanna Dance 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 to Bell & James Bell and James were an American duo hailing form Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. LeRoy Bell and Casey James had worked together previously as songwriters and also as both members of Special Blend before they got together as a duo. They were signed to A&M Records to record a full … Read more
Introduction to Love Unliimted Orchestra Singer Barry White and the all-girl trio Love Unlimited’s own backing band, The Love Unlimited Orchestra, also made a name for themselves particularly in the early 70s by recording and releasing their own singles. The 40-piece orchestra (all string-laden) are probably best known by their number one … Read more
Introduction to Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots Rigdon Osmond “Rick” Dees III is an American radio and comic personality best known for his 1976 novelty track “Disco Duck.” He had begun his radio career while still in high school, and after he graduated from university, Dees continued to work in … Read more
Introduction to Manu Dibango Manu Dibango is a jazz saxophonist and vibraphonist hailing from Africa’s French Cameroon. An only offspring of members from Cameroon’s Duala and Yabassi ethnic groups, Dibango learned and enjoyed music as a child while he was attending a Protestant church. He became a member of an influential Congolese … Read more
Introduction to Love & Kisses Love and Kisses is the name of the disco group founded by French singer Alec Constandinos in 1977. The group paraded a variety of male and female singers, and their self-titled debut album contained only a couple of songs which are considered the “double A side:” “I … Read more
The term “one-hit wonder” refers to an artist who enjoys a hit on the national US chart — most specifically the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40. Other factors such as hits on Billboard’s genre-specific charts, success in other regions or countries, or membership in more prominent acts won’t affect an artist’s status … Read more
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 been sampled by many contemporary artists. He later moved to Miami where he produced most of his work. Horne enjoyed many hits in much of the 70s … Read more