O. V. Wright at Goldwax, Back Beat, and Hi Records
Overton Vertis Wright was born in Lenow, Tennessee, in 1939. He started singing in church and joined various Gospel groups,...
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Wilson Pickett at Stax
Wilson Pickett was born in Prattville, Alabama, in 1941, where he grew up with his mother. After a difficult childhood,...
Isaac Hayes
When we look at Stax artists of significance, Isaac Hayes stands out because of his abilities as songwriter, producer, and performer/musician. Hayes...
Chess Artists at FAME. Part 4: Maurice & Mac, Bobby Moore, Mitty Collier, Lee Webber, Charles Chalmers
Maurice and Mac, Maurice McAlister and McLauren Green, were both members of the Radiants, a group formed in 1960 by...
Chess Artists at FAME. Part 2: Etta James
Etta James was the best-known Chess Records artist who came to FAME to record an album during 1967, in search...
Bobby Womack at Muscle Shoals and American Sound
Bobby Womack’s career started in the mid-fifties, when he started touring with his family group the Valentinos, mentored by Sam...
Diana Ross: Going Solo in 1970
Diana Ross made her debut as a solo artist in 1970 with the release of the single “Reach Out and...
Norman Whitfield: A Shower of Gold Discs
Norman Whitfield’s career merits a special mention. He has been credited as one of the creators of the Motown Sound and as...
Women At The Top: Whitney Houston and Taylor Swift
To make a fair comparison of how Whitney Houston and Taylor Swift became the “number one artist in the world”,...
We bring you valuable history lessons about Black Musicians, Artists and Music Industry Professionals who have made an impact on music throughout the decades.
