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History of the Lettermen

Vocal group The Lettermen are one of the few acts that still perform today even after their contemporaries have either retired or died off....

Introduction to Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Their career in a summary Emerson, Lake and Palmer are a progressive rock supergroup whose core lineup consisted of keyboardist Keith Emerson, bassist/guitarist/vocalist Greg Lake,...

Biography of Tab Hunter – 1950s idol

Introduction Tab Hunter is an American actor and singer popularly known for his 1950s box office hits and the 1957 Billboard chart-topper "Young Love." Born...

Biography of Peter Frampton

Introduction Peter Frampton (born in 1950 in Kent, England) is an English rock singer-songwriter and musician known for his hits “Show Me The Way”, “Baby...

Introduction to Average White Band

The band's career in summary Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish funk, disco, soul and R&B band that had their biggest success from 1974-1980....

History of the Temptations

One of the most important acts to come out of the 20th century is the R&B/soul vocal group the Temptations. In terms of influence,...

Introduction to Chi-Lites

Formation and early days Unlike many emerging sweet-sounding soul vocal groups at that period who hailed from Memphis, Tennessee or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Chi-Lites origins...

Biography of Carlos Santana

Early life and musical influences The guitar legend Carlos Santana was born Carlos Augusto Alves Santana on July 20, 1947 in Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco...

History of the Spencer Davis Group

Introduction The Spencer Davis Group is a British 1960s beat, rock and blue-eyed soul group known for their hits “Keep On Running,” “Somebody Help Me”...

History of Patsy Cline

Introduction to a country-pop music legend Patsy Cline is still considered one of the most influential singers even over fifty years after her death in...

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10 Must-Listen Albums from British Bands of the 70s: Essential Classics

The 1970s were a vibrant era for music, especially for British bands who left an indelible mark on rock and roll. This decade saw...

10 Iconic British Glam Rock Bands That Defined the 70s

Glam rock emerged in the 1970s as a vibrant and theatrical genre. Originating in the UK, it captivated audiences with its flamboyant fashion, energetic...

New Hollywood: How the ’60s Redefined American Cinema

The 1960s was a golden era for TV and film, with many stars crossing over between the two mediums. Some of the most memorable...
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