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Introduction to Donovan

Donovan is a Scottish folk and pop singer and guitarist, at first being dubbed as the “British Bob Dylan.” He later developed his own...

Introduction to David Gates

David Gates (born in 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American singer­ songwriter and musician best known as the lead singer of the soft-­rock...

Introduction to Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas

Part of the British Invasion and Merseybeat scene in the 60s music era, Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas emerged with hits, most of...

Introduction to Bill Haley and the Comets

Bill Haley and the Comets were founded and led by Bill Haley (1925­ 1981). His act is considered one of the earliest architects of...

Andy Gibb – A Teen Idol Lost

Andy Gibb was a British/Australian singer-­songwriter, the youngest of the Gibb brothers also known as the Bee Gees. Born in Manchester, England in 1958,...

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...

Introduction to Parliament

The architect of Parliament, Funkadelic and P-Funk was George Clinton. He was born on July 22, 1941 in North Carolina but grew up in...

The Legend of Queen

Queen is an English rock band fronted by the dynamic and charismatic leader, the late Freddie Mercury. Their brand of pseudo-operatic rock and kitschy...

Introduction to Paul McCartney and Wings

Of all the solo careers of the Beatles members, Sir Paul McCartney has had the most prolific one and is certainly rock royalty. During...

The Prince of Soul, Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American R&B/soul/funk singer-songwriter and musician who was responsible trailblazing a new sound when he was in Motown Records in the...

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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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