Introduction to Les Cooper and the Soul Rockers Les Cooper and the Soul Rockers was a band led by, of course, Les Cooper (1921-2013), an American R&B and pop/rock musician. Their band had a brief success during the early 60s music scene, with their only big hit “Wiggle Wobble.” Originating from Norfolk, … Read more
Introduction to Lee Dorsey Lee Dorsey was an American R&B and pop crooner who achieved successful recording career in the 60s music era. Born Irving Lee Dorsey in 1924, Dorsey started his career in boxing upon his return from service in the US Navy during WWII. He fought under the alias “Kid … Read more
Introduction to Lavern Baker LaVern Baker, born Delores Lavern Baker (November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an American rock, rhythm and blues singer who had several hit songs in the 1950’s and ’60’s. During the early part of her career LaVern recorded under the names of Little Miss Sharecropper for … Read more
Introduction to Lady Flash The vocal trio, called Lady Flash, were created as a backing group for Barry Manilow in the mid-to-late 1970s. When they were formed, they were first known as the Flashy Ladies and paraded with a lineup that consisted of Reparata Mazzola, Debra Byrd and Ramona Brooks; Brooks was … Read more
Introduction to Lamont Dozier Lamont Dozier (born in 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American songwriter, record producer and a sometime singer, famously known as one of the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting and production team, with brothers Brian and Eddie Holland. The trio defined the 1960s Motown sound, penning and producing hits for the … Read more
If you were a 90s kid, you most surely know about many of the child stars from way back then. But can you recognize them today? Where are they now? Through this gallery we find out how these people fared after they experienced fame as child and teen stars during the decade. Actress … Read more
The 1960s is probably the most phenomenal decade when it comes to music — there’s the British Invasion, folk and protest songs movement, the psychedelia and the large-scale festivals that promoted peace and love. But before 1964, American music was still reminiscent of the styles and sounds of the previous decade — … 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
For almost all artists, having a hit on the US Billboard charts (most importantly the Hot 100 or pop chart) is a dream come true. The one-hit wonders may not have been able to duplicate their earlier successes, but at least they have had a hit on the Billboard Top 40, and that’s … Read more
Introduction to Ketty Lester Ketty Lester is an American traditional pop/R&B singer and actress of the early 60s music era. The Arkansas-born Lester (real name Revoyda Frierson) had been singing since she was young. She was signed to Everest label where she recorded her first single “Queen for a Day.” In 1961 … Read more
Introduction to Jesse Belvin Jesse Belvin was an R&B singer-songwriter/pianist who was credited by having co-written the song “Earth Angel” first performed and recorded by the doo-wop vocal group The Penguins during the 50s music era and thus, made immortal in the annals of 20th-century music. “Earth Angel” would be re-recorded by … Read more
Introduction to Jessie Hill Jessie Hill (1932-1996) was an American singer-songwriter, performing in R&B and Louisiana blues. The New Orleans-born Hill was previously a member of the House Rockets, whose reformation permitted him to be the lead vocalist. His only hit was “Ooh Poo Pah Doo”, which rose to The Top 40 … Read more