The 8-Track Tape: Too Iconic to Die
There was a time when 8-track tape was considered cutting-edge technology. Like vinyl, it’s making a (very) tiny comeback.
P-Funk and Earth Wind and Fire
One of the great musical rivalries of the 70s was between Parliament-Funkadelic and Earth Wind & Fire. It was one epic funk battle.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: They (Sorta) Opened the Iron Curtain
Blood, Sweat & Tears had monster jazz-flavored hits. But a tour of the Soviet Union began to erode their popularity. Here’s the story.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “In The Summertime”
Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” conjures up that classic warm-weather vibe — any time of the year. Here’s the backstory.
Sly and The Family Stone’s “Fresh” At 50
No doubt that Sly Stone was an innovator. His 1973 album, “Fresh,” took things to a whole new level. We dig in.