The horn section was one of if not the best I’ve ever heard and seeing Robert “Kool” Bell the founder of Kool & The Gang for 60 years now as as a continuous, original member enjoying himself and having a good time was a treat. The guys he selected for “The Gang” really do ...
Ex-Kool and The Gang lead singer heading hereSharifah Arfah
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
“I wish George was here and the rest of the original members because they well deserve this recognition,” says his wife, Hahn Brown. “These gentlemen of the band itself needs to be recognized for their body of work and the changes they made...
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.
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...
Heart’s Nancy Wilson is best known for her six-string prowess, but she’s capably 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...
Journeywas on a short break when singerSteve Perryrecorded his first solo album,Street Talk, in 1984. Its first single made its intentions clear from the start, showcasing Perry's voice, alone and cavernous, for the opening lines. "Oh Sherrie" doesn't break from Journey's radio-friendly ...
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...