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Brass Construction
81,472 listeners
BRASS CONSTRUCTION Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968. Brass Construction were the brainchild of keyboards player and singer Randy Muller… read moreBRASS CONSTRUCTION Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968. Brass Construction were the brainchild of keyboards player and singer Randy Muller (b. Guyana). In 1975, their debut album changed the face of dance music and is still a huge influ… read moreBRASS CONSTRUCTION Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968. Brass Construction were the brainchild of keyboards player and singer Randy Muller (b. Guyana). In 1975, their debut album changed the face of dance music and is still a huge influence some 30 years on. Randy originally formed the band in B… read more
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The Salsoul Orchestra
96,049 listeners
The Salsoul Orchestra was formed in 1974 in New York City, U.S.A. It was disbanded in 1982. The Salsoul Orchestra was the 'house orche… read moreThe Salsoul Orchestra was formed in 1974 in New York City, U.S.A. It was disbanded in 1982. The Salsoul Orchestra was the 'house orchestra' of Salsoul Records. It was mainly Vincent Montana, Jr. who wrote, conducted and produce… read moreThe Salsoul Orchestra was formed in 1974 in New York City, U.S.A. It was disbanded in 1982. The Salsoul Orchestra was the 'house orchestra' of Salsoul Records. It was mainly Vincent Montana, Jr. who wrote, conducted and produced the orchestra. The orchestra routinely included up to fift… read more
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T-Connection
66,404 listeners
T-Connection was a disco group from Nassau, Bahamas who scored two almost-Top-40 hits in 1977-1979. They performed much better on the Hot D… read moreT-Connection was a disco group from Nassau, Bahamas who scored two almost-Top-40 hits in 1977-1979. They performed much better on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where they had five Top 10 hits, including "Do What You Wanna Do,… read moreT-Connection was a disco group from Nassau, Bahamas who scored two almost-Top-40 hits in 1977-1979. They performed much better on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where they had five Top 10 hits, including "Do What You Wanna Do," which hit #1. Group members included brothers Theo an… read more
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Gwen McCrae
206,633 listeners
Gwen McCrae (née Mosley born in Pensacola, Florida, on 21 December 1943; died February 2025) was an American singer remembered for her 197… read moreGwen McCrae (née Mosley born in Pensacola, Florida, on 21 December 1943; died February 2025) was an American singer remembered for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". McCrae grew up singing in her Pentecostal church and later … read moreGwen McCrae (née Mosley born in Pensacola, Florida, on 21 December 1943; died February 2025) was an American singer remembered for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". McCrae grew up singing in her Pentecostal church and later discovered secular singers like Sam Cooke and Aretha Frankli… read more
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First Choice
105,783 listeners
First Choice is a three-piece 70s disco girl group, similar to The Three Degrees but more sassy, with Rochelle Fleming on lead. "I got… read moreFirst Choice is a three-piece 70s disco girl group, similar to The Three Degrees but more sassy, with Rochelle Fleming on lead. "I got something for your mind, your body & your soul"/ "It's Not Over" are prob… read moreFirst Choice is a three-piece 70s disco girl group, similar to The Three Degrees but more sassy, with Rochelle Fleming on lead. "I got something for your mind, your body & your soul"/ "It's Not Over" are probably their most sampled lines (from the perennial "Let … read more
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Melba Moore
113,650 listeners
Melba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway product… read moreMelba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway production of Hair. Although she has continued her thespian inclinations, winning an award for her perfor… read moreMelba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway production of Hair. Although she has continued her thespian inclinations, winning an award for her performance in the musical Purlie, Moore has also forged a success… read more
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Stargard
33,175 listeners
Stargard was a three-piece female funk music band consisting of original members Rochelle Runnells, Debra Anderson, and Janice Williams. St… read moreStargard was a three-piece female funk music band consisting of original members Rochelle Runnells, Debra Anderson, and Janice Williams. Stargard was best known for their 1977 hit song "Which Way Is Up?" which served as a theme… read moreStargard was a three-piece female funk music band consisting of original members Rochelle Runnells, Debra Anderson, and Janice Williams. Stargard was best known for their 1977 hit song "Which Way Is Up?" which served as a theme for the movie of the same name starring Richard Pryor. The … read more
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Double Exposure
43,071 listeners
Double Exposure is an American, Philadelphia-based disco group. They are best known for their 1976 hit, "Ten Percent". The grou… read moreDouble Exposure is an American, Philadelphia-based disco group. They are best known for their 1976 hit, "Ten Percent". The group formed in 1961 with Leonard "Butch" Davis, Charles Whittington, Jimmy Williams and Joe… read moreDouble Exposure is an American, Philadelphia-based disco group. They are best known for their 1976 hit, "Ten Percent". The group formed in 1961 with Leonard "Butch" Davis, Charles Whittington, Jimmy Williams and Joe Harris. They were originally known as the United Image and … read more
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Change
183,364 listeners
There are at least six bands/artists with the name Change: 1: This great band is one of the best, but also one of the most underrated ensem… read moreThere are at least six bands/artists with the name Change: 1: This great band is one of the best, but also one of the most underrated ensembles in the soul, disco and R&B genres during the first half of the 80s. They created a catchy… read moreThere are at least six bands/artists with the name Change: 1: This great band is one of the best, but also one of the most underrated ensembles in the soul, disco and R&B genres during the first half of the 80s. They created a catchy, smooth and polished disco, and later R&B and pop funk … read more
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Bobby Thurston
26,749 listeners
Bobby Thurston hails from Washington D.C As American disco singer, born in 1954 he outperformed with his hit single 'You Got What It T… read moreBobby Thurston hails from Washington D.C As American disco singer, born in 1954 he outperformed with his hit single 'You Got What It Takes'. It was the first single ever to be eleased on the Dutch disco label "Rams Horn Re… read moreBobby Thurston hails from Washington D.C As American disco singer, born in 1954 he outperformed with his hit single 'You Got What It Takes'. It was the first single ever to be eleased on the Dutch disco label "Rams Horn Records". Bobby originally sang backing vocals and played… read more