Kool & the Gang is an American funk and pop band that was one of the first successful self-contained African American bands of the 1970s, writing its own songs and its members all playing their own instruments. They were known for their innovative fusion
Robert "Kool" Bell & James "J.T." Taylor from "Kool & the Gang," join us live from Cleveland, Ohio, to talk about being new inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“Where I'm Coming From,”a 16-track collection that shows off the drummer as a versatile multi-instrumentalist who explored Brazilian rhythms, country, cool jazz, romantic ballads and pure dance — proof that members of the Gang had lots to offer...
Much like the NCAA Basketball Tournament, March concerts in Pittsburgh can be divided into four brackets: classic performers, rising stars, Irish music, and hometown heroes. Kool & The Gang, Graham Nash, Winger, Joe Boanamassa, Mariah Carey, Casting Crowns, and Kiss are examples of the first...
The word Rap became attached to Hip Hop in 1979 with the release of Rapper’s Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang.Prior to ’79, the word Rap was attached to a variety of other vocal activities most notably slick, persuasive talk from street hustlers, pimps and players. Rapping was all about...
Herc played, his influence with the music, the songs, the beats that he chose, he knew he had something special there. He dominated the 1970s and created this thing that we call hip-hop," Cindy Campbell told GRAMMY.com in a recent phone interview, with Herc later joining the ...
Learning to Crawl, the third album from the Pretenders, was their first following the loss of founding members James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon, who both died of drug overdoses. Their deaths had a profound impact on vocalist Chrissie Hynde, who wrote “2000 Miles” about Honeyman-Scott ...
Roses songs, but Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan lay a firm foundation with their languid, melodic backing vocals. From the falsetto “oh-oh’s” on “Welcome to the Jungle” to the sinister crooning on “You Could Be Mine,” both members fleshed out the band’s deceptively broad sonic pal...
I am so insanely excited! Blast Masters is now open in Twin Falls and it is an indoor nerf gun arena and a place you can get some other games as well. This is something that I think is going to do so well with the kids in the area. But also, adults.
Foreigner recently received their first nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and they've been working overtime to prove they're worthy of induction. The rockers recently received a campaign endorsement from a friend in a high place: Paul McCartney....