Artists & Music In Review

Boston is a band whose name is synonymous with classic rock and the booming arena rock sound of the 1970s. Formed in the mid-1970s by guitarist and songwriter Tom Scholz in Boston, Massachusetts, the band quickly rose to stardom with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1976. Featuring enduring hits like "More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," and "Foreplay/Long Time," Boston became one of the best-selling debut albums in music history, propelling the band into the rock stratosphere. The band's sound, characterized by Scholz’s meticulously crafted guitar riffs, Brad Delp’s soaring vocals, and lush harmonies, set them apart from their peers. Scholz, an MIT-trained engineer, brought an attention to detail and technical precision to his music that created a highly polished and unique sound. He built much of his own recording equipment and used his engineering skills to create the band’s signature multi-layered guitar sound that became a hallma...

 KC and The Sunshine Band, formed in 1973 in Hialeah, Florida, are pioneers of the disco and funk music scene, known for their catchy hits that became anthems of the 1970s dance floors. Led by Harry Wayne Casey, better known as KC, the band infused R&B, funk, and disco into a vibrant sound that encouraged their audiences to get down and dance. The band’s journey to stardom began in the recording studios of TK Records in Miami, where KC worked in the warehouse and used his spare time to experiment with music production. Along with bassist Richard Finch, KC began crafting songs that featured a distinctive mix of funky bass lines, rhythmic percussion, and brass sections. This formula would soon catapult them to international fame. KC and The Sunshine Band's breakthrough came with the release of their self-titled second album in 1975, which included the hit single "Get Down Tonight." This song, along with other hits like "That’s the Way (I Like It)" and "(S...