Rod Temperton, 1949 – 2016: A Thrilling Heatwave Of Hits
The legendary songwriter Rod Temperton passed away earlier this week, as reported on October 5, extinguishing one of pop/soul music’s guiding lights and further solidifying 2016 as one of the…
Kashif 1959 – 2016: “This We Can’t Endure”
2016 has truly been unkind to old school musicians and their fans, with the passing of too many of our artists – particularly during the first half of the year.…
The Non-Isley Isley Brother Who Made the Isleys Blow Up
Chris Jasper is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and former member of the legendary Isley Brothers and, later, Isley, Jasper, Isley. Today, September 19, he released his 14th…
Frank Ocean’s Blond is Number One…But Was It Worth The Wait?
Some artists can release one album and have that project become so popular – and be so good – that it leaves fans clamoring for its follow-up. That first album…
Nile & ‘Nard – Too Chic For The Rock Hall?
(Editor’s Note: There’s a special countdown of the 40 Greatest Songs of the Chic Organization at the end of this article.) What took me so long to do this? Better…