How Sam Cooke Invented the Afro - Dangerous MindsThe name of music writer Peter Guralnick may not resonate with rock music fans the way names like Lester Bangs and Richard Meltzer do, likely because his work is informal, thoughtful, and restrained compared to that of many of his self-aggrandizingly, flamboyantly gonzo contemporaries from the early days of rock writing coming into its
Teddy Pendergrass, R&B Soul Singer, Dies at 59 (Published 2010)Teddy Pendergrass, R&B Soul Singer, Dies at 59 - The New York Times
Inside Otis Redding's Masterpiece '(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay'"(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" co-writer Steve Cropper and other Otis Redding collaborators look back on the singer's final masterpiece.
Here's The REAL Truth About The Woman Who Threw Hot Grits On Al GreenWe've all heard abut the hot grits incident, but most of us don't know ALL of the details about the woman involved in the..
Barry White (1944-2003) - Find a Grave MemorialRhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter. Born in Galveston, Texas, he recorded his first album at the age of 16. He is best known for his soulful, smooth, mellow bass singing voice, which he used to sing love songs from the 1970s up through the 2000s. White had 106 gold albums, 41 platinum singles, 20 gold platinum singles...
Stevie Wonder Producer Malcolm Cecil on Crafting 'Music of My Mind'Producer and engineer Malcolm Cecil taught Stevie Wonder how to use the TONTO — the instrument that would change his career forever.
Former Delfonics' Singer, Major Harris, Dead at 65Major Harris, lead singer of The Delfonics, died last week at the age of 65.
A Few of the Singers from the 40's, 50's & 60's that Died Too Youngsingers of all musical fields from the 40's-60's that died young.
Three Soul Singers Who Left Us Way Too SoonSoul Singers whose lives ended just when then were at their peaks.
Report: Isaac Hayes likely died of strokeFortworth Star-TelegramIsaac Hayes Authorities in Memphis say Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke. The deep-voiced soul singer died Sunday after he was found unconscious at his Memphis residence. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said Tuesday that paperwork filed by Hayes'...
Classic Albums: Stevie Wonder's InnervisionsVideos by American Songwriter STEVIE WONDER Innervisions (MOTOWN) With Talking Book, soul hit-machine Stevie Wonder created a modern album to be reckoned with: “You Are The Sunshine of My Life” and “Superstition” topped the r&b and pop charts, earning three Grammys in the process for the song cycle outlining his romance with singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright. […]