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Artist: War
One of the most popular funk groups of the '70s, War were also one of the most eclectic, freely melding soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock influences into an effortlessly funky whole. Although War's lyrics were sometimes political in nature (in keeping with their racially integrated lineup), their music almost always had a sunny,... [+] Read More
Artist: Kim Gordon
While some of the basic facts about Kim Gordon's life are a little fuzzy, there's nothing fuzzy about her influence on the music scene. Sources differ concerning the date and place of her birth, with some claiming she was born in 1953 in Rochester, NY, while others state that she entered the world in 1958 in Los Angeles, CA. None, however, deny... [+] Read More
Artist: Cellarful of Noise
Cellarful of Noise, apart from being the title of Beatles manager Brian Epstein's autobiography, was the recording pseudonym of Donnie Iris' right-hand man, songwriter, and keyboardist Mark Avsec. As the longtime leader of Iris' group, the Cruisers (not to be confused with Eddie and the....), Avsec's imaginative vocal arrangements and expert... [+] Read More
Artist: Bill Elgart
Bill Elgart, often credited as Billy Elgart is one of many American jazz musicians who have settled in Europe. Quite often based out of Munich, Elgart's credits include appearances on some choice Paul Bley records, an appropriate bandleader to bring up in this context as he has in his own biographical writings explained what has come to be... [+] Read More
Artist: Peter Tosh
Singer, musician, composer, and rebel Peter Tosh cut a swathe through the Jamaican musical scene, both as a founding member of the Wailers and as a solo artist. He toured with the Rolling Stones and had an international hit with a duet with Mick Jagger, then toured again to equally rapturous world audiences as the headlining act. His words would... [+] Read More
Artist: Lee Underwood
As the guitar armies marched through the '60s and '70s temporarily vanquishing all other instruments into the dust, there stood a loner who didn't quite march under any one flag. He didn't play the rock and blues licks that were the stock in trade of Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton. He really didn't even play very loud, because often the only drums... [+] Read More
Artist: Rob Mazurek
Originally rooted in the tradition of hard bop jazz, cornetist Rob Mazurek developed into one of the most consistently exciting pure improvisers of his time. As a founding member of the multi-faceted Chicago Underground collective and the 21st century fusion outfit Isotope 217, his playing has redefined musical boundaries through vibrant sonic... [+] Read More
