The Isley Brothers, American rhythm-and-blues and rock band that began recording in the late 1950s and continued to have hit records in the ’60s and...
Cannonball Adderley, byname of Julian Edwin Adderley, (born September 15, 1928, Tampa, Florida, U.S.—died August 8, 1975, Gary, Indiana), one of the most prominent and...
Al Sharpton, in full Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr., (born October 3, 1954, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American civil rights activist and minister. Sharpton began preaching...
Doo-wop, style of rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll vocal music popular in the 1950s and ’60s. The structure of doo-wop music generally featured a tenor lead vocalist...
Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who revolutionized the music industry with his unique blend of blues, gospel, and R&B. Born...
Stevie Wonder is a name that is synonymous with music. He is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has been entertaining audiences for over...