As one of the most innovative and influential artists in music history, Ray Charles' soulful voice, virtuosic piano playing, and pioneering fusion of jazz, gospel, R&B, and blues changed the course of popular music forever. Known as "The Genius," Charles' unforgettable performances and groundbr...
The 1970s marked a transformative era for country music. Artists explored new sounds and styles, pushing the genre’s boundaries. Traditional country melodies blended with more polished production techniques, creating a diverse musical landscape. During thisdecade, country music saw the rise of iconic...
Disco fever reached its peak in the late '70s, and a majority of the top disco songs on this list are from that time frame. And yes, you’ll find repeat artists listed – especially the unforgettable Donna Summer. Ask any disco fan to try and choose just one favorite Donna Summer song...
The alt-rock boom pushed some artists into a brighter spotlight with larger music video budgets. But in the first half of the decade, clips for all but the biggest pop stars were modest affairs, typically without narrative or special effects. Seeing someone walk and talk and sing and move ...
a jam-band favorite and a ballad-to-rocker template shared by hundreds of artists over the years. But once "Free Bird" kicks in during the muscular back half with intertwining guitar solos and (in the famous live version) a barnstorming finale, it's the foundation on which '70s hard rock...
Few artists were immune to the draw of disco by the end of the '70s. Everyone from theRolling Stonesto Pink Floyd toRod Stewartincorporated 4/4 beats into their music, often with career-boosting results.Electric Light Orchestratried their hand at it on their 1979 albumDiscovery.Jeff Lynnesaid...
Few artists were immune to the draw of disco by the end of the '70s. Everyone from theRolling Stonesto Pink Floyd toRod Stewartincorporated 4/4 beats into their music, often with career-boosting results.Electric Light Orchestratried their hand at it on their 1979 albumDiscovery.Jeff Lynnesaid...
Few artists were immune to the draw of disco by the end of the '70s. Everyone from theRolling Stonesto Pink Floyd toRod Stewartincorporated 4/4 beats into their music, often with career-boosting results.Electric Light Orchestratried their hand at it on their 1979 albumDiscovery.Jeff Lynnesaid...
in the world of Top 40 music in this decade. Written by radio and music industry veteranEd Osborne, each overview highlights the important trends and some of the representative songs and artists that shaped the music landscape and occupied the Top 40 charts during this decade of music. ...
Few artists were immune to the draw of disco by the end of the '70s. Everyone from theRolling Stonesto Pink Floyd toRod Stewartincorporated 4/4 beats into their music, often with career-boosting results.Electric Light Orchestratried their hand at it on their 1979 albumDiscovery.Jeff Lynnesaid...