Alan Freed & Dick Clark: Two Stories, One Scandal
Disc jockey Alan Freed has long been the “face” of the 50s Payola Scandal. But it nearly engulfed another icon, too. How did their two stories differ?
A “Stax Christmas”: A Stockingful of Soul
The holidays will be here before we know it, and Stax is getting ahead of things with a new release of soulful Christmas treats.
The Maestros of “Symphonic Soul”
Musicians like Barry White and Isaac Hayes incorporated orchestral instruments into R&B and soul, creating something altogether fresh.
5 Fake Bands With Real Chart Hits
They may have been the creation of producers or TV execs, but these fake bands managed to leave a mark on the music charts.
5 Pioneering Female Guitarists
While most guitar heroes are men, there are a host of females who helped move the musicianship and instrument forward.