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Best Sellers From The 70's

Best Sellers From The ’70′s: Foreigner

By Michael Verity | August 16, 2011

Foreigner (Atlantic Records, 1977) Foreigner blasted onto the scene literally overnight and went on to become one of rock's biggest-selling artists of the '70s. Their eponymous debut was their first shot over the bow. Tell Me More Read more »

Number 1 With A Bullet

Number 1 With A Bullet: Nino Tempo And April Stevens’ “Deep Purple”

By Michael Verity | July 26, 2011

Nino Tempo and April Stevens (YouTube) A song Atlantic Records chief Ahmet Ertegun thought was the worst they ever recorded, "Deep Purple" turned out to be a Number 1 hit for Nino Tempo and April Stevens. What Was Their Story? Read more »

Awesome Album Covers

Awesome Album Covers: Ornette Coleman’s “Change Of The Century”

By Michael Verity | July 20, 2011

Ornette Coleman - Change of the Century (Atlantic Records, 1959) We consider another of the cooler album covers from the 1950's jazz world with a look at Ornette Coleman's beautiful Change of the Century. Show Me More Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Major Harris

By Michael Verity | July 15, 2011

Major Harris - "Love Won't Let Me Wait" (Atlantic Records, 1975) … Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Eddie Harris

By Michael Verity | July 15, 2011

Eddie Harris' Theme From "Exodus" Was His First Big Hit (Vee Jay Records, 1961) … Read more »

The Producers

The Producers: Skipper Lee Frazier

By Michael Verity | June 24, 2011

Gettin' Tight: Archie Bell and the Drells (YouTube) A famed DJ in Houston, Skipper Lee Frazier's production portfolio was limited -- kind of like a One-Hit Wonder from the producer's chair. Tell Me All About Skipper Lee Read more »

Best Sellers From The 60's

Best Sellers From The ’60′s: Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”

By Michael Verity | June 14, 2011

Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Atco Records, 1968) … Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Clarence Carter

By Michael Verity | June 11, 2011

Clarence Carter Performs His Hit, "Slip Away" (YouTube) Clarence Carter is a blind singer and guitarist who helped shaped '60s R&B. What's His Story? Read more »