Paul McCartney and Wings was a rock band formed by former Beatle Paul McCartney. The group was active from 1971 to 1981 and was one of the most successful and enduring projects to emerge from the post-Beatles era. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed Wings along with his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards, vocals)
Charlie Rich (1932-1995) was an American country and soul singer, pianist, and songwriter, known for his versatile musical style that effortlessly blended country, rockabilly, jazz, blues, and soul influences. Born on December 14, 1932, in Colt, Arkansas, Rich gained prominence in the music industry during the 1970s, earning the nickname “The Silver Fox” for his
Nat King Cole (1919-1965) was an iconic American singer, pianist, and trailblazing jazz musician who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born Nathaniel Adams Coles in Montgomery, Alabama, he rose to fame with his warm and velvety voice, effortlessly gliding across genres, from jazz and pop to blues and ballads. Nat King Cole
French-Caribbean singer, songwriter and bassist Adi Oasis has announced dates for her headlining world tour. The upcoming trek begins Feb. 24 at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. The North American leg will resume in April, making additional stops in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. The tour will continue in
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter MAJOR. has unveiled the official video for his single “Joy in the Battle.” The video features MAJOR., dressed in a floral shirt and green fedora, cheerfully singing the uplifting anthem, as some of the lyrics are displayed, along with other animations. “I do my best to sing and speak from experience
Deputy suspects that his appearance at the 66th Grammy Awards will be a day of appreciation. The producer already has it all mapped out. “I’m probably going to be somewhere with a stylist to make sure the fit is right. An afterparty, for sure,” Deputy shares with Rated R&B over Zoom. “But, for the most
The-Dream and Halle Bailey are among the songwriters whose songs from The Color Purple have been shortlisted for Best Original Song at the 96th Oscars. Fantasia’s “Superpower (l),” which was the film’s end credits song, is in the running for one of the five nomination slots. The song was written and produced by The-Dream, who
Mary J. Blige is starting 2024 on top. Her current single, “Still Believe In Love,” logs a second week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Vado-assisted track marks Blige’s seventh chart-topper to hold the top position for two weeks. Out of her eight songs that made it to No. 1, only