r&b

Formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, California, Toto is a rock band that is currently composed of David Paich on…

Luther Vandross was a singer-songwriter and record producer. He started his career as an in-demand background vocalist for several well-known…

N.W.A or N Wit Attitudes was a hip-hop group that originated from Compton, California. They were one of the first…

Kenny Loggins is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who used to be a part of the duo Loggins and Messina. But…

The Pointer Sisters are an American versatile pop and R&B singing group who came from Oakland, California. It was during…

  Introduction GQ was an American disco and R&B group who scored a handful of hits on the disco and…

Introduction Con Funk Shun is a funk and R&B band formed during the late 1960s. From a backup band, Con…

Introduction One of the numerous “one hit wonder” groups, The Joe Jeffrey Group fleetingly surfaced in the 60s music scene. …

Introduction Joe Jones was an American R&B singer-songwriter, who was responsible with forming the all-girl group The Dixie Cups.  His…

Introduction Jimmy Jones (1937-2012) was an American singer-songwriter whose distinct vocal quality has been described as an effortlessly soulful falsetto. …

Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most…

  Introduction The late Otis Redding was one of the popular artists during the 60s music era. He is now…

Introduction Lipps Inc. is a short-lived R&B and disco group who scored a hit single and now-oldies music classic tune…

Introduction Carl Douglas is an R&B and pop singer-songwriter, recording artist and “one hit wonder” from Jamaica known for his…

Introduction Minnie Riperton is most known for her 70s music era-hit “Lovin’ You” which features her very’ high “whistle register”…

The Weather Girls The Weather Girls are a female R&B and dance music duo originally consisting of Izora Armstead and…

Introduction Prince (born Prince Rodgers Nelson) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for his groundbreaking, eclectic style and flamboyant…

Introduction Whitney Houston was an American singer, actress, film and record producer. She first rose to fame during the 80s…

Introduction Lionel Richie is one of the most successful artists from the 80s music era, only to be eclipsed by…

Introduction Daryl Hall & John Oates aka Hall and Oates were one of the most popular acts during the late…

Introduction Chairmen of the Board was an American soul group mostly active during the 70s music era. Their famous hits…

Introduction American disco group C.J. and Company achieved recognition for their disco hit “Devil’s Gun”  which peaked at #36 on…

Introduction  Brenda and the Tabulations were an American R&B act formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1966. The original formation consisted…

Introduction Brook Benton (1931-1988) was a prolific and successful R&B/pop/soul/rock and roll singer-songwriter who amassed several R&B as well as…

Introduction Bull and the Matadors are a defunct American funk band from Illinois, known for their 60s music era-hit single…

Introduction Consisting of Jimmy Brown, Regi Hargis Hickman, Ray Ransom and Eddie Irons, Brick is an American funk/R&B, disco group…

Introduction American rock n roll and R&B singer/songwriter Bobby Day was a former member of the L.A.-based Hollywood Flames (who…

Introduction to Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans were an American early…

Introduction to Billy Bland American R&B artist Billy Bland (born on April 5, 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) achieved fame with…

Introduction to Ruth Brown Ruth Brown was an American blues singer who brought elements of pop music into her usual…