With the rise of disco and the birth of quiet-storm R&B, 1975 was a great year for music. Legends like Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and more released songs that have ...

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On a gloomy Thursday afternoon, Chase Shakur arrived at Midtown’s Astro Studios in a frantic state. Having just gotten a haircut, he’d rushed across town to make it in time for this interview. It was ...

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Explore iconic ‘70s female singers who defined a decade. Discover their timeless music, unforgettable voices and lasting ...

The blues was the foundation of early rock and roll, and these albums from the 1970s were classic examples of the genre.

The music of the 1960s and 1970s wasn’t just about legendary bands that dominated the charts — it was also an era filled with ...

Known as Daddy G, he recorded with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Willis and others, but he was best known for the Gary U.S. Bonds ...

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