The album covers were overseen by John Berg, the head of the art department at Columbia Records, and Nick Fasciano designed the logo, which has adorned every album cover in the group catalog. “Guercio was insistent upon the logo being the dominant factor in the artwork,” says Pankow, ...
Robert Lamm Looks Back On The 50th Anniversary Of Chicago II The old adage says that you have your whole life to write songs for your debut album and then six months to write for the follow-up. In the case of Chicago, their 1969 debut (as the Chicago Transit Authority) was… ...
There are a number of myths surrounding the title of Iron Butterfly's one hit song, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," which clocks in at more than 17 minutes on the bestselling album of the same name. According to most sources, however, the title came about after the band's vocalist and keyboa...
“Gravy smothers, covers, and makes everything taste better. The album Gravy is the persona of what the new cool is. It’s that feeling when you’re at your absolute best, got on your best clothes, exuding confidence in every step and word,” says BJ The Chicago Kid. He adds, “...
Felton was asked by Miles Davis to join his group. Felton performed on the Man With a Horn album and toured with Miles for over two years. While working with Miles, he also recorded with Ramsey Lewis, Robert Irving, the Dells and others. He also found the time to tour with top blues...
“Hotter than Hell”and it delivered a recording contract with Warner Brothers. The dance-pop/techno-pop tempo dictated the tones of the rest of her album recordings and she was on her way to stardom. … When you figure out why there’s aDua Lipanote in the middle of a Sunday Sports ...
on stage. The personalities are flowing together not only to put on a great show but also to come together in the creation of their first album, due out later this spring. They’ve each exposed their own talents and creativity in bringing together the best songs and sounds for the album....
release, GRAMMY.com caught up with Keef while he was at home in Los Angeles. Below, the Chicago-born rapper breaks down the album's lyrics and music, its most surprising guest appearance, how he views his own legacy, and his return to his hometown for the first time in over a decade...
BJ added, “I’m sick of soul music having an old name. When you’re in the hood, and they love you, they give you a nickname. To me, the nickname of soul music is ‘gravy.’ Gravy smothers, covers, and makes everything taste better. The album Gravy is the persona of what the...
Nice share viaThe Bluegrass Situation. —Anne Holub , and features interviews with the owners of,Record Emporium,Vintage Vinyl, , for "Goth Beach Party", off their debut album 's latest single "On and On", off their most recentThrill Jockeyrelease,....