As decades passed, the influence of black musicians in Boston expanded beyond jazz. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, the city witnessed the rise of funk, disco, and soul. Donned the “Queen of Disco” early in her career, Boston native Donna Summer established herself as one of the most impac...
Chick Corea’s music career began in the early ’60s, and he released his first album,Tones for Joan’s Bones,in 1968. He joined Miles Davis’ band in the late ’60s, playing electric piano onIn a Silent WayandBitches Brew. That set Corea up to explore the jazz-rock fusion that real...
In addition to being in the running for best hairstyle of the 60s and 70s, Billy Preston had a resume that most musicians would kill for. Preston worked with everyone from Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones to Sly & the Family Stone, and is one of only two additional musicians to be cre...
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The best short male singers are incredibly talented, regardless of their height. They pack a huge punch musically, with memorable songs and albums that make them beloved by their loyal fans. From Prince to Glenn Danzig, these musicians listed here may loom larger than life, but they really ar...
In the late 60s and 70s, Davis delved into fusion with albums likeBitches BrewandIn a Silent Way, melding jazz with rock, funk, and global rhythms. Mentor to Jazz Greats Davis had an eye for young talent. Through the many iterations of his band, the Miles Davis Quintet/Sextet, Davis pl...
"We have people coming in who are like just out of college up into their 60s and 70s," Blood said. "People who have gotten rid of their CDs and now are going back to CDs or are going back to vinyl." That included fans like 27-year-old Chelsea Wilf who shared her fondest memories...
Several more albums followed, including the much-praised “Moanin’.” Anderson quit singing for several years but re-emerged in the late ‘70s, producing over a dozen more albums. Producer Quincy Jones, a childhood friend, once described Anderson’s voice as the sound of “honey at dusk.”...