Introduction: The Cowsills is an American bubblegum pop-rock band formed during the 60s music era. They entirely composed of the Cowsill family, who hailed from Newport, Rhode Island. Among their biggest hits are “The Rain, the Park and Other Things,” “Indian Lake” and “Hair.” They family revived the group during the 1990s … Read more
Introduction The Babys is a British hard rock band that was active from 1975-1981. The band originally consisted of John Waite (lead singer), Michael Corby (guiter, keyboards), Tony Brock (drums) and Walter (Wally) Stocker (lead guitar). Michael Corby was released from the band in 1978 and was replaced by Jonathon Cain, who … Read more
Who is Climax? Climax is a now-defunct American pop and classic rock band formed during the 70s music era. The achieved fame for their top ten Billboard pop hit “Precious and Few” in early 1972. The group recorded one LP, which made a minor success on the chart. Climax disbanded in the … Read more
Introduction: Cymarron is a now-defunct American soft rock band from the 70s music era. They achieved momentary fame through their hit single “Rings,” which reached the Top 20 Billboard pop chart. Despite releasing a full-length LP and several other singles, Cymarron wasn’t able to enjoy their success for long, ending up as … Read more
Introduction: Crabby Appleton is a now-defunct American pop-rock band from Los Angeles, California. Singer-songwriter Michael Fennelly (formerly of Millennium) founded the band during the late 1960s, and also became its frontman. In the early 70s music scene the band achieved a Top 40 hit with “Go Back.” They didn’t have any hits … Read more
Introduction: City Boy was a classic rock band originating from Birmingham, England. The band was known for their only US hit single “5.7.0.5” during the late 70s music era, and it was considered a feat considering punk rock and new wave gradually rising in the scene. Despite the sizable success, the band … Read more
Introduction Blue Swede is a short-lived Swedish classic rock and pop band hailing from Stockholm. They achieved fame via their hit cover of B. J. Thomas song “Hooked on a Feeling” which has become a popular classic oldies favorite. It is probably the most famous version of that tune, thanks to Ally … Read more
Introduction Blues Image is a US classic rock band hailing from Tampa, Florida in the mid-1960s. Founded by Mike Pinera, the band experienced some measure of commercial of success during the 70s music era with the now-oldies music hit “Ride Captain, Ride.” Despite a follow-up minor hit with “Gas, Lamps and Clay,” … Read more
Introduction: Rick Derringer (born Richard Zehringer in 1947) is an American singer and guitarist, specializing on classic rock and its several branches (including blues and Christian rock). He was a former member of The 1960s group The McCoys, which he was the founder and leader. The band would score a #1 hit … Read more
Introduction: Rickie Lee Jones is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer who covered many genres such as R&B, pop, soul and jazz. Once a mainstream star, she has become a cult favorite as years pass. She is best known for the now-oldies classic song “Chuck E.’s In Love.” Born in Chicago but … Read more
Introduction to Charles Randolph Grean Charles Randolph Grean (born in 1913 – died in 2003) was an American composer and producer who had a single hit along with his group The Charles Randolph Grean Sounde, “Quentin’s Theme” in 1969 (which reached the Top 10 pop). Musically gifted, Grean’s first musical gig came … Read more
Introduction to Bobby Gregg and his Friends Bobby Gregg (born Robert J. Gregg in 1936 – died in 2014) was an American drummer and a sometime record producer. As a soloist and a lead member of his own band Bobby Gregg and His Friends, he scored three Hot 100 singles: “Potato Peeler,” … Read more