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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…

Introduction Studio 54 fixtures during the 70s music era, Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band was a disco musical ensemble formed…

Introduction Brighter Side of Darkness is now a defunct American R&B and soul group whose way to their brief fame…

Introduction to Alvin Cash and the Crawlers Alvin Cash and the Crawlers was a group consisting of Alvin Cash (1939-1999)…

Introduction to Bobby Hebb Bobby Hebb (born in 1938 – died in 2010) was an American singer-songwriter best known for…

Introduction to Bloodstone Bloodstone is a American funk/R&B/soul act formed in Kansas City, Missouri during the early 1960s. Led by…

Introduction to Blue Magic Blue Magic is the name of one of the best-known Philly soul groups during the 70s…

Introduction B.T. Express was one of the funk/disco/soul acts who enjoyed a string of hits during the 70s music era.…

Introduction The Five Satins are an R&B vocal group famous for their R&B hit in 1956 “In the Still Of…

  Introduction: The Crystals are an American pop and R&B vocal group formed in New York, one of Phil Spector’s…

Introduction: Claudine Clark is an American R&B singer born in Georgia but spent her formative years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her…

Introduction The Clovers were one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1950s, having scored numerous high-charting R&B singles, and a…

Introduction: Carl Carlton is an American artist who sings R&B, soul and funk. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1953, he…

  Introduction to Chris Kenner Chris Kenner was an R&B singer and songwriter originating from New Orleans.  He started his…

Who is Chuck Jackson? Rhythm-and-blues balladeer Chuck Jackson has one of the most beautiful, versatile voices in modern music, with…

Introduction to Bunker Hill Bunker Hill (born David Walker on May 5, 1941 – died in the 1980s) was an…

  Introduction to Bo Diddley Armed with his signature rectangular guitar, Bo Diddley (born Ellas Otha Bates in 1928 –…

Introduction to The Intrigues The Intrigues were a Philadelphia trio (formed in 1968) whose own slick brand of soul brought…

  Introduction to The Dixie Cups The Dixie Cups were one of the more well-known all-girl groups to ever emerge…

Introduction Barbara George (born Barbara Ann Smith in 1942 – died in 2006) was an American R&B singer-songwriter fondly remembered…

Introduction to Sonny Knight Sonny Knight (born Joseph Coleman Smith 1934-1998) was an African-American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, musician and…

Introduction to Ashford and Simpson Ashford & Simpson are a husband, Nickolas “Nick” Ashford (5/4/1942 – 8/22/2011) & wife, Valerie…

Introduction to Love Unliimted Orchestra Singer Barry White and the all-girl trio Love Unlimited’s own backing band, The Love Unlimited…

Introduction to The Falcons The Falcons were an R&B vocal group, famed for their single “You’re So Fine”, released on…

  Introduction to The Exciters The Exciters were a 60s music era R&B/soul group consisting of three female members –…

Introduction to Thurston Harris Thurston Harris (1931-1990) was an R&B and pop/rock singer whose claim to one-hit wonder fame was…

Introduction to Valerie Carr Valerie Carr (born 1936), is a New York-born African-American singer whose exquisite vocal talent led her…

Introduction to The Larks The Larks were a North Carolina-originated R&B/soul/gospel group from the 50s music era, not to be…

Introduction to The Esquires The Esquires were an R&B/doo-wop vocal group hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; originally they had been a…

Introduction to The Jive Bombers The Jive Bombers are a one-hit wonder group formed in New York City from the…

  Introduction to The Equals Deriving their name from the fact that the group was racially integrated, The Equals’ sound…

Introduction to The Independents The Independents were a R&B vocal group in the 70s music era, originating from Chicago, Illinois.…

Introduction to The Honey Cone The Honey Cone was a late 60s to early 70s music era all-girl R&B group…

Introduction to The Hollywood Flames were an American doo-wop/R&B vocal group formed in Los Angeles, California in 1949. The original…

Introduction to The Four Voices were an R&B vocal group consisting  of Allan Chase, Sal Mayo, Bill McBride and Frank…

  Introduction to The Four Knights The Four Knights had a prolific two-decade career as one of the in-demand doo-wop…

Introduction to The Aquatones The Aquatones were a 50’s music era doo-wop group out of Valley Stream, New York.  They…

Introduction to Sonny Charles Born Charles Hemphill in 1940 in Indiana, Sonny Charles is an American soul singer. He was…

Introduction to Robert Knight Robert Knight is an American soul singer primarily known for his late 60s music era hit…

Introduction to Ronnie Dyson Ronnie Dyson was an American singer and actor, best known for his 1970 Top 10 single…

Introduction to Ray Bryant Ray Bryant (born December 24, 1931 – died June 2, 2011) was American jazz pianist and…

Introduction to Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists Paul Humphrey (born Paul Nelson Humphrey on October 12, 1935 in…

If you think back to the music of the 60s, you probably remember The Beatles. There are few musical groups…

  Introduction to Little Willie John William Edward John (famous as “Little Willie” because he was small and childlike, even…

Introduction to Little Joe and the Thrillers Little Joe and the Thrillers (sometimes called Little Joe Cook and the Thrillers)…

Introduction to Little Milton Little Milton (born James Milton Campbell Jr.) was an R&B/soul/blues singer, guitarist and also a sometime…

Introduction to Les Cooper and the Soul Rockers Les Cooper and the Soul Rockers was a band led by, of…

Introduction to Lee Dorsey Lee Dorsey was an American R&B and pop crooner who achieved successful recording career in the…

  Introduction to Lavern Baker LaVern Baker, born Delores Lavern Baker (November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an…

Introduction to Lady Flash The vocal trio, called Lady Flash, were created as a backing  group for Barry Manilow in…

Introduction to Lamont Dozier Lamont Dozier (born in 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American songwriter, record producer and a…

If you were a 90s kid, you most surely know about many of the child stars from way back then. But…

The 1960s is probably the most phenomenal decade when it comes to music — there’s the British Invasion, folk and…

The term “one-hit wonder” refers to an artist who enjoys a hit on the national US chart — most specifically…

For almost all artists, having a hit on the US Billboard charts (most importantly the Hot 100 or pop chart)…

Introduction to Ketty Lester Ketty Lester is an American traditional pop/R&B singer and actress of the early 60s music era. …

  Introduction to Jesse Belvin Jesse Belvin was an R&B singer-songwriter/pianist who was credited by having co-written the song “Earth…

Introduction to Jessie Hill Jessie Hill (1932-1996) was an American singer-songwriter, performing in R&B and Louisiana blues. The New Orleans-born…

Introduction to Jay and The Techniques One of the earliest known racially integrated bands, Jay & the Techniques’ material is…

Introduction to J.J. Jackson Jerome Louis Jackson, more popularly known as J.J. Jackson, is an R&B and soul singer, whose…

Introduction to Jackie Lee Singer-songwriter Earl Lee Nelson was a part of the R&B/doo-wop duo vocal duo in the 60s…

Introduction to H.B. Barnum H.B. Barnum (born Hidle Brown Barnum, on 15 July 1936) achieved his only hit “Lost Love”…

Introduction to Hank Ballad and the Midnighters Hank Ballard and The Midnighters began in the early 1950’s as a doo…

Introduction to Gloria Lynne Gloria Wilson, known by the stage name of Gloria Lynne, was an American jazz singer from…

Career summary Gonzalez was a British band, specializing on R&B and funk. Personnel change occurred too frequently and amounted to…

Introduction to Fontella Bass Fontella Bass (born on July 3, 1940 in St. Louis, MO) was an American soul and…

Introduction to Gene Allison 50s music-era singer Gene Allison (Versie Eugene Allison) was born in Pegram, Tennessee and grew up…

Introduction to Frankie Ford New Orleans rock and roller Frankie Ford rose to distinction during the 50s music scene with…

Short career summary on Garland Green Garland Green (born Garfield Green Jr. in 1942) is an American R&B and soul…

Introduction to Fred Hughes Fred Hughes (not to be confused with another singer Freddie Hughes, who hailed from Oakland, California…

Introduction to Etta Jones Etta Jones (not to be confused with the legendary singer Etta James) was an  American 60s…

Introduction to Ernie K-Doe Ernest Kador Jr., aka Ernie K-Doe, was an American R&B singer known for his hit song,…

Career Summary Ernie Freeman (born Ernest Aaron Freeman in 1922 – died in 1981) was a 1950s music-era African-American pianist,…

Introduction to Ernie Fields Ernie Fields (born Ernest Lawrence Fields in 1904 – died in 1997) was an African-American bandleader.…

Introduction to Sam Cooke Sam Cooke (1931-1964) was an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and businessman. During the 60s music era, Cooke…

Introduction Earl Grant (born in 1931 in Idabel, Oklahoma – died in Lordsburg, New Mexico in 1970) was an American…

Introduction To The Bar-Kays The Bar-Kays are a 1967 formed soul, R&B and funk group that went through a major…

Johnny Ace’s short but significant career The history of music is filled with tragic endings and sudden accidents that marked…

Early life Even though he passed away at the young age of 25, the life Of Johnny Ace had been…

A short introduction to the Fiestas The Fiestas hailed from Newark, New Jersey and formed in 1958. New York-based Old…

Who are the Chakachas? The Chakachas were a group of studio musicians based in Belgium, first appearing the in the…

The R&B legend was born… Barbara Acklin a renowned singer and songwriter in the early years of her career were…

Introduction to L.T.D. L.T.D. is a North Carolina-originated R&B/funk group who are known for their hits such as “Love Ballad,”…

Introduction to Evelyn “Champagne” King Evelyn “Champagne” King is an American disco/dance and R&B singer. Discovered while working as an…

Formation and early days The all-girl vocal group trio The Three Degrees was the brainchild of producer and songwriter Richard…

Short career summary on Don and Juan Don and Juan were an R&B/doo-wop vocal group consisting of Roland Trone and…

Short career summary on Dean and Jean Dean & Jean were a short-lived R&B/pop/soul duo from Ohio. They recorded material…

Introduction to Little Sister Little Sister is the name of the short-lived R&B vocal harmony trio. It was formed by…

Introduction to High Inergy High Inergy were a 1970s all-girl R&B/soul/disco quartet. They consisted of sisters Vernessa and Barbara Mitchell,…

Introduction Ben E. King was one of the singers of the R&B/doo-wop vocal combo The Drifters before launching his solo…

Introduction to Roy Brown Singer-songwriter Roy Brown is widely considered as the pioneer of rock and roll. Brown was born…

Who is Cheryl Lynn? Cheryl Lynn is an American singer who is popularly known for her 1978 disco hit “Got…

Introduction The Isley Brothers was formed in 1954, originally as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O’Kelly Jr., Rudolph and…

Introduction to the group The Impressions are an R&B/doo-wop/soul band formed in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1958, the band’s original…

Introduction to Wilbert Harrison Wilbert Harrison (1929-1994) was an American R&B/rock and roll/pop singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, hailing from North…

Early life and career Joe Simon, who was born in Louisiana in 1943, began singing at a local church where…

Introduction to Linda Jones The late Linda Jones was an American soul songstress. She began her recording career in 1963,…

Introduction to Rick James Rick James was an American singer-songwriter, produder and musician who popularized funk music particularly in the…

Short introduction to Norman Connors Norman Connors is a noted American jazz drummer. Among the several R&B hits that have…

Introduction Ivory Joe Hunter was an American singer-songwriter and pianist, covering in a number of genres that included R&B, blues,…

Short introduction First Choice were an American all-female vocal trio in 1971. They were a group with a lot of…

Short introduction on the Crescendos The Crescendos were a short-lived American rock and roll group, originating from Nashville, Tennessee. Their…

Introduction to King Floyd King Floyd was an American soul and funk singer and songwriter. After his time in the…

Introduction The Detroit Emeralds were an American R&B vocal group, who had undergone several lineup changes. Their first real hit…

Introduction to Jimmy Castor Jimmy Castor (1940-2012) was a former singer and funk/pop saxophonist. Castor’s first solo hit as a…

Introduction Dyke and the Blazers were an R&B and funk group formed in 1965. One of their first singles “Funky…

Introduction Gary U.S. Bonds is an R&B/pop/rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician. Anderson, who was born in Florida, moved to…

Introduction to William DeVaughn William DeVaughn is an American R&B singer-songwriter and musician, a government employee who hit it big…

Introduction to Latimore Latimore, the professional and family name of Benjamin Latimore, is an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter…

Introduction to the Contours The Contours were an R&B group, one of the first acts the Berry Gordy’s fledgling label…

Sly Stone’s early life and formation of his band Sly Stone was born Sylvester Stewart in 1944 in Denton, Texas…

Introduction to Slim Harpo Slim Harpo was an American blues singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player who got his name from…

Introduction to the Impalas The Impalas were an American doo-wop vocal group in the late 1950s, one of the few…

Starting on R&B and soul R&B/soul/dance vocal group The Whispers formed in Watts, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California in…

Short career summation on Brenda Holloway Brenda Holloway is an American singer-songwriter, and was a Motown Records artist during the…

Short career summation on Dick and Dee Dee Dick and Dee Dee are an American R&B/pop duo of singer-songwriters who…

Short career summation on Inez and Charlie Foxx Siblings Inez and Charlie Foxx were a pair of singer-songwriters, active during…

Career summary on Jimmy Charles Jimmy Charles is a former American R&B singer. Charles was born in Paterson, New Jersey…

Who is Madeline Bell? Madeline Bell is an American singer who has done prolific session work, notably with friend Dusty…

Short introduction to Frederick Knight One-hit wonder Frederick Knight had a significant hit with “I’ve Been Lonely For So Long”…

Introduction to the Cleftones American R&B and doo-wop group the Cleftones were known for their 1961 hit “Heart and Soul.”…

 Who is Laura Lee? Laura Lee is an American R&B/soul/gospel singer-songwriter. Her songs, especially during the 1960s and the 1970s,…

Short introduction to Instant Funk were a funk and disco group, formed in the 1970s. Intially they performed as back-up…

Introduction to 8th Day 8th Day was a 1970s American R&B group, actually put up together by the Motown songwriting…

Who was Love Unlimited? Love Unlimited was an R&B vocal group formed by Barry White. The all-girl trio (which comprised…

    Early life and music career Soul singer-songwriter Joe Tex was born Joseph Arrington Jr. in Rogers, Texas, in…

Short introduction to Five Flights Up Five Flights Up was an American R&B quintet, virtually coming down to history as…

  Introduction of the 5th Dimension The 5th Dimension are an American vocal group, formed in Los Angeles, California in…

Gloria Gaynor is an American and former disco singer, best known for the massively famous disco hit “I Will Survive.”…

  Who are the Cookies? The Cookies were a 50s-60s all-girl R&B group originating from Brooklyn, New York. Aside from…

Introduction to one of the greatest pop/R&B groups The Jackson Five (The Jackson 5, or the Jacksons) are an American…

Formation and early career The Spinners were formed in Michigan, in 1957. Five friends — Billy Henderson, Henry Fambrough, Pervis…

Jean Knight’s short career summary Known for her huge hit single “Mr. Big Stuff,” Grammy-nominated soul and funk singer Jean…

A short introduction to Johnnie and Joe Johnnie and Joe were a duo particularly active in the 1950s. They consisted…

Who are the Jelly Beans? The Jelly Beans are one of those bands who were fleetingly active, in this case,…

Career in a summary The Chambers Brothers are a racially-integrated American band founded during their formative years in the early…

Introduction to the Friends of Distinction The Friends of Distinction were an R&B vocal group whose original and classic lineup…

Introduction The Floaters were a short-lived R&B vocal group in the 1970s who achieved fleeting fame via their #2 Billboard…

Introduction to the Essex The Essex were an American R&B group mostly remembered for their #1 hit in 1963, “Easier…

War had their beginnings in Long Beach, California way back in the early 1960s. High schoolers Howard E. Scott (guitars)…

One of the defining Philly soul acts The Stylistics is one of the most popular groups to come out of…

Introduction Gladys Knight & The Pips were a family R&B/soul vocal group. Together with Knight are her cousins who served…

Introduction Known for their global hit “You Sexy Thing,” British pop band Hot Chocolate started out in 1969, formed by…

Where, why and how was the group formed? The roots of the Commodores were in Tuskegee, Alabama in the late…

Introduction to Tony Clarke Tony Clarke (1940-1971) was an American soul singer-songwriter whose claim to fame during his short lifetime…

An Introduction To One of the Most Influential Guitarists of All Time B.B. King (birth name Riley B. King) is…

Introduction to Robert John Born Robert John Pedrick Jr. in 1946, Robert John is an American singer-songwriter possessing a falsetto…

Introduction to Rita Coolidge The very versatile and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Rita Coolidge is known for her hit songs “We’re…

Introduction to Shirley Ellis Shirley Ellis was an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter best-known for a number of hit such as “The…

Introduction to the Bobbettes The Bobbettes were an American R&B group. Their first single, the uptempo track called “Mr. Lee”,…

Introduction to the Danleers The Danleers were an American R&B/doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s-1960s. The band’s single “One Summer…

Introduction to Denise LaSalle Denise LaSalle is a R&B/soul singer songwriter who achieved an R&B chart-topper with “Trapped By A…

Introduction to Major Lance Major Lance was an American R&B singer who was famed for 1963 single “Um, Um, Um,…

Introduction to Major Harris Major Harris was an American rhythm and blues singer who had collaborated with various groups including…

Introduction to King Curtis King Curtis was an American professional saxophone player and sometime bandleader and session musician. He once…

Introduction to the Jones Girls Sisters Brenda, Valorie and Shirley Jones started their career as the R&B/soul group the Jones…

Introduction Sammy Davis Jr. is considered one of the legendary all-around entertainers. Initially a tap dancer, he fought against all…

Introduction The Dramatics were an R&B/soul/pop vocal group originating from Detroit, Michigan in the USA. Before labeling themselves as The…

Introduction Kool & the Gang are a New Jersey-originated jazz/R&B/funk/soul band that have become one of the successful groups on…

Brief career summary Facts of Life was an American soul and disco group, assembled in the 1970s by singer Millie…

Who is Enchantment? Enchantment are an R&B and soul vocal band, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1967 Under the label,…

Introduction to Larry Graham Larry Graham is an American bass player and soul singer who is credited with the slapping…

Formation as Total Concept Unlimited Formed in Los Angeles, California, the band that would be Rose Royce started as an…

A little bit of introduction about the group Rufus was a multi-racial American funk group who produced one of the…

Introduction The Coasters were an American doo-wop/R&B/rock and roll group first formed in Los Angeles, California in 1955. The Coasters’…

Early life and teaming with Calvin Scott Clarence George Carter was born on January 14, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama. Blind…

Introduction to the Edsels Known today primarily for their hit single “Rama Lama Ding Dong,” the Edsels were formed in…

Who is Tyrone Davis? Tyrone Davis was an American soul singer, also known as Tyrone The Wonder Boy. For the…

Introduction to William Bell William Bell is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter who has achieved a degree of success…

Introduction to Teresa Brewer Teresa Brewer was an American popular singer. She started singing when she was quite young, and…

Introduction to Shirley Brown Shirley Brown is an American R&B singer best known for his #1 R&B hit single, “Woman…

Introduction to the Chantels The Chantels, an all-girl African-American group, took part on the airwaves in the late 1950s, tackling…

Introduction to Betty Everett Betty Everett was an American R&B and soul singer as well as pianist. Everett released the…

The band’s career in summary Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish funk, disco, soul and R&B band that had…

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

Formation and early days Unlike many emerging sweet-sounding soul vocal groups at that period who hailed from Memphis, Tennessee or…

Introduction to Jimmy Clanton Jimmy Clanton (born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American singer. Clanton hit the peak of…

Short introduction to The Dreamlovers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s The Dreamlovers appeared on the music scene in the early 1960s with two…

Introduction to Shorty Long Frederick Earl “Shorty” Long was an R&B singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist known for his 1968 song…

Introduction to Luther Ingram Luther Ingram was an American R&B singer-songwriter, popular in the 1970s. He achieved his first R&B…

The Inventor of Funk and The Godfather of Soul James Brown is one of the most influential artists, leading him…

A family that loves music The family patriarch and founder of the Staple Singers was Roebuck Staples who was born…

A short introduction to Tommy Edwards Tommy Edwards (1922-1969) was an R&B/jazz/pop American singer, songwriter and pianist, born in Richmond,…

Introduction Known for her self-penned Top 10 hit song “Yes, I’m Ready” in 1965, sweet-voiced Barbara Mason exemplified the “Philly…

Who are the Emotions? The Emotions were an all-girl R&B group who hailed from Chicago, Illinois. They consisted of three…

Her career in a summary Mildred “Millie” Jackson is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. She is also…

 Formation and early career phase Despite the group’s name carrying founder (and sometime lead singer) Harold Melvin’s name, it was…

Introduction Natalie Cole was an American African-American singer, songwriter and musician. More than just the daughter of the legendary crooner…

Stevie Wonder was born Stevie Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He has been blind since infancy.…

Welcome to our site for Chuck Berry. Here you will find videos, resources, articles, news and much more all about…

Short career summation on the Devotions The Devotions are a doo-wop group known for their novelty song “Rip Van Winkle”…

Short career summary Eruption is an R&B/disco band formed in the London, UK in 1974. After a few minor successes,…

Short career summary of the Adlibs The Ad Libs were a black Doo-wop group from Bayonne, NJ. In late 1964…

The Crests were an interracial R&B/doo-wop vocal group who achieved the peak of their career in the late 1950s until…

Introduction to Roy Hamilton Roy Hamilton was an American singer best know for his versions of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”…

Born to entertain Oldies music fans could very well call Rufus Thomas an all-around entertainer. Aside from being a singer…

A short introduction to The Free Movement The R&B group The Free Movement’s career was fleeting, highlighted by their only…

Career summary on Marv Johnson Marv Johnson was a Michigan-born singer-songwriter and pianist, known in the modern music history as…

Short career summary on Al Hibbler Al Hibbler was a baritone singer, blind from birth. His versatility led him to…

Introduction to Jan Bradley Jan Bradley is an American soul singer-songwriter who is best known for her 1963 hit R&B…

Introduction to the Fuzz The Fuzz were an American all-girl R&B vocal trio. D.C., initially calling themselves The Passionettes. The…

Introduction to one of the most underrated singers Maxine Brown is an American R&B, soul and gospel songstress from the…

Introduction The Dells were an R&B vocal group, formed in Harvey, Illinois in 1952. The original members were Johnny Funches,…

Introduction to the Flirtations The Flirtations were an all-girl R&B vocal group who started their professional career in the 1960s.…

A short summary on Mel Carter’s career Mel Carter is a R&B and pop singer principally famous for his 1965…

Introduction Eddie Harris (born in 1934 – died in 1996) was an American jazz musician and comic recording artist, proficient…

Introduction Eddie Holman (born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1946), is an American singer who performs in several genres such as…

Introduction Don Covay (born in 1938) is an American singer-songwriter distinguished for his compositions for other artists as well as…

Introduction Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown in 1940 – died in 2011) was an American R&B/soul/country/pop whose claim to…

  Nappy Brown and his music at a glance Nappy Brown was an American R&B singer who was known for…

Introduction Bobby Hendricks (born in 1938, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American singer-songwriter who built his reputation by being a…

Introduction Bobby Freeman (born in 1940) is an American R&B/soul/pop singer-songwriter best remembered for his 1958 single “Do You Wanna…

Introduction Bill Doggett (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1916 – died in 1996) was an American R&B jazz pianist, organist…

What is Arthur Alexander’s most successful song? Alexander’s most successful hit was the R&B classic “You Better Move On” which…

Introduction to Eddie Floyd Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd in 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an African-American R&B singer-songwriter.…

Introduction Barbara Lynn (Ozen) is a Texan-born R&B guitarist and singer-songwriter. She learned to play piano, but got hooked up…

Introduction to Barbara Lewis Barbara Lewis is considered one of the pioneers of R&B due to her smooth style and…

Who are the Chiffons? The Chiffons were an African-American all-girl vocal group primarily known for their hits “He’s So Fine”…

The band’s career in a summary KC and the Sunshine Band is an American funk/R&B/disco group known for their hits…

George Clinton: the founder of Parliament (as well as Funkadelic and P-Funk) The architect of Parliament, Funkadelic and P-Funk was…

Short introduction to Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye was an American R&B/soul/funk singer-songwriter and musician who was responsible trailblazing a new…

Who is Al Green? Al Green is one of the most influential soul singers the 20th century has ever produced.…

Who doesn’t know Little Richard and his iconic style? He was a force in the forming of modern rock and…

Introduction to Earth, Wind and Fire Grammy Award-winning Earth, Wind and Fire are one of the most popular, commercially successful…