We got to sing and cheer for them and they could hear it. Twice the singer had all the musicians stop playing so he could hear us and kept asking for the house lights to come on so that he could see all of us. And they went to all sides of the stage during the whole performance...
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.
they got the idea after going on tour with theJackson 5and observing the success of other big-band funk ensembles likeEarth, Wind & Fireandthe Commodores. When the singerJames “J.T.” Taylorcame on board for their 1979 albumLadies’ Night, Kool & the Gang concocted a series of high-en...
These are singer Chaka Khan, instrumentalist-producer Al Kooper and lyricist Bernie Taupin, all in the ‘musical excellence’ category; pioneering rock guitarist Link Wray and hip-hop originator DJ Kool Herc in the ‘musical influence’ division; and ‘Soul Train’ TV host Don Cornelius as ...
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 ...