Ex-Kool and The Gang lead singer heading hereSharifah Arfah
The last original members of three-time GRAMMY-winning group Kool & The Gang discuss stories behind their classic hits, hip-hop samples, and how they kept the creativity going on their new album.
Dick Griffey was on the tour, and he was also the founder of Solar Records. He said, “Hey man you guys are doing good, but I think you need a lead singer.” And we said, “Well we never thought about it like that.” And then we thought “well, Earth, Wind & Fire has Philip...
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...
These are singerChaka Khan, instrumentalist-producerAl Kooperand lyricistBernie Taupin, all in the ‘musical excellence’ category; pioneering rock guitaristLink Wrayand hip-hop originatorDJ Kool Hercin the ‘musical influence’ division; and ‘Soul Train’ TV hostDon Corneliusas recipient of the ann...
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...
supported her sister and megawatt lead singer Ann with her backing vocals for decades, as heard on tracks like “Barracuda” and “Heartless.” Ironically, it was Nancy’s lead vocal turn on the 1985 power ballad “These Dreams” that earned Heart their first No. 1 hit on the Billboard ...
“I really wanted to look at what I wanted to do personally and creatively,” he says. “I’ve always loved playing with Grand Funk for all of those years, but all of that travel for most weekends of every month, all year, the time involved became more and more difficult.”...
Eventually J.T. Taylor joins as a vocalist. Was it hard finding a lead singer? Kool: We were on tour with the Jackson 5. Dick Griffey was on the tour, and he was also the founder of Solar Records. He said, “Hey man you guys are doing good, but I think you need a lead singer...
Their music has influenced artists of all genres and is as impactful today as it was when first released. Cymande continues to reach new fans and I think 2024 is going to be a huge year for the band, with sold out concerts around the world, a new record coming out soon, and the ...