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So Exited. The Pointer Sisters were founded in the late 1960s by the sisters June and Bonnie Pointer, later joined by Anita and Ruth. After Bonnie’s departure in 1977, the trio experienced the greatest success of their career. With their unique mix of R&B, soul, pop, funk, jazz, rock, and country, along with precise harmonies and a dynamic stage presence, they set new standards in American pop music. Raised in the gospel tradition, they broke through genre boundaries and achieved...
Walk On By . Dionne Warwick, born as Marie Dionne Warrick on December 12, 1940 in Orange, New Jersey, is one of the most significant voices in American pop music. With a career spanning over six decades, she enchants her audience with her warm, velvety voice and unmistakable phrasing. Raised in a family steeped in gospel music, she began her musical journey in church at an early age. Her major breakthrough came in the 1960s through her collaboration with Burt Bacharach and Hal David –...
Queen Of Rock 'N Roll. Anna Mae Bullock's musical journey from humble beginnings to global superstardom is marked by personal challenges, professional triumphs, and an unwavering will. Growing up in a rural community, she discovered her love for music in the church choir. In St. Louis, she met Ike Turner, joining his band "Kings of Rhythm" as a background singer in 1957. She quickly took center stage and adopted the stage name Tina Turner. The 1960s and early 1970s brought the duo Ike &...
The Giants Of Soft Rock. Air Supply's story began in 1975 when Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met during the Australian production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Despite different backgrounds, they bonded over their shared love of The Beatles and formed Air Supply. Their 1976 debut album featured the hit "Love and Other Bruises," gaining them attention in Australia. Their breakthrough came in 1980 with the album "Lost in Love," featuring hits like "All Out of Love" and "Every Woman in the...
Through The Decades. Starship's story begins with Jefferson Airplane, the pioneering psychedelic rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1965. Known for hits like "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit," they became symbols of the 1960s counterculture and were headliners at Woodstock in 1969. By the early 1970s, Jefferson Airplane's lineup began to change. Paul Kantner, a founding member, formed Jefferson Starship in 1974, blending rock with mainstream elements and achieving success with...