Tag: American R&B

  • John Blackwell dies at 43

    John Blackwell Jr., a drummer best known for his work with Prince, has died at the age of 43. His wife announced his death Tuesday on Instagram. Blackwell was diagnosed with brain tumors in 2016, according to his wife, who posted on his social media accounts. Blackwell began playing drums at the age of 3,…

  • Mick Hayes Interview, New York based singer songwriter | 2017

    Mick Hayes Interview, New York based singer songwriter | 2017

    New York based singer songwriter / guitar virtuoso Mick Hayes just released a music video for his latest single “Hard 2 Explain” which premiered with Huffington Post. – How is it going with Mick Hayes online and in the music world? Things are looking up these days, I’m really looking forward to hearing some industry feedback…

  • Prince Top Songs: Canadian Billboard Encyclopedia (1980-2006)

    Prince Top Songs: Canadian Billboard Encyclopedia (1980-2006)

    Prince Greatest Hits – Billboard Top Canadian Hit Singles. Canadian Top 100 Singles Billboard Charts. 1980 I Wanna Be Your Lover – 62 1983 Little Red Corvette – 14 1983 1999 – 9 1983 Delirious – 32 1984 When Doves Cry – 1 1984 Let’s Go Crazy – 2 1984 Purple Rain – 3 1984…

  • Kool & The Gang – Hit Singles and Billboard Charts

    Kool & The Gang – Hit Singles and Billboard Charts

    Kool & The Gang hit singles – Billboard Top Canadian Hit Singles. Canadian Top 100 Singles Billboard Charts. 1969 Kool & the Gang – 81 1970 Kool’s back again – 68 1974 Jungle Boogie – 29 1974 Hollywood Swinging – 15 1974 Higher Plane – 73 1975 Spirit of the boogie – 71 1975 Caribbean Festival…