The Drifters are one of the most iconic and influential doo-wop groups of all time. They helped to shape the sound of rhythm and blues in the 1950s and 60s with their smooth harmonies and infectious melodies. Over the years, The Drifters have had numerous lineup changes, but they have always maintained a high level…
Rock and roll music in the 1960s marked a new era in the industry that pushed so many boundaries that it’s little wonder the explosion of pop culture resulted in so many contrasts of style. There were the hippies who rebelliously embraced freedom while there were racial issues that were shed to light through music….
Regina Belle is an American singer-songwriter and actress who began her career in the 80s. She began as a backup singer for club acts such as The Manhattans and Will Downing. After being discovered by record executives, Belle was signed to a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1987. Her debut album All by Myself…
No, Ad Libs is not what you’re thinking. You probably imagine it’s a slang term used by hip-hop artists to reference a signature vocal effect. The Ad Libs we are referring to here is a music group formed in the 1960s. Let’s dive into who they were and what happened to them. 1964 marked the…
Samantha Fox is an English pop singer, glamor model, and actress. She first appeared in a BBC play, “No Way Out” when she was ten years old. At age fourteen, she performed her first pop band with Richard Smart, Edward Gallagher, and Bob Day. Lamborghini Records offered Samantha her first record deal when she was…
Midnight Star was a band from Kentucky State University, formed in 1976. Their debut album was The Beginning, released in 1980, while the last one was 15th Avenue in 2002. They have nine albums in total, peaking in different positions in the US Pop and R&B charts. The group members were: Melvin Gentry, the guitarist,…
Flushed Away is an animated comedy film released in 2006. Its storyline revolves around a pet mouse called Roddy St. James, who lives in a luxurious apartment. His owners go away for vacation, leaving him to stay alone in the apartment. Fate links him to a sewer rat called Sid, who comes out the sink’s…
James Merrill Brickman, whose stage name is Jim Brickman, is a renowned American songwriter, radio host, and pianist. Playing solo as a pianist has helped him earn around 21 number one albums, two Grammy nominations, and 32 Top 20 radio hits. The celebrated pianist credits his most significant break to his debut album, No Words,…
8 Seconds is a Western drama film released in 1994. The title “8 Seconds” is the amount of time a bull rider needs to complete to get a score. The storyline revolves around a bull rider, Lane Frost, who learns the ropes of bull riding at a young age through his father, Clyde. He ends…