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"The Motels" is an American new wave band that was formed in Berkeley, California, in 1978. The band's initial lineup consisted of lead singer Martha Davis, guitarist Dean Chamberlain, bassist Michael Goodroe, keyboardist Robert Pagano, and drummer Brian Glascock. The Motels gained popularity in the early 1980s with their hits, including "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." Martha Davis, with her distinctive voice, was a central figure in the […]
UB40 is a British reggae and pop band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978. The band's name is derived from the Unemployment Benefit, Form 40, which was a document issued to people claiming unemployment benefits. UB40's early lineup consisted of brothers Robin Campbell, Ali Campbell, and Brian Travers, along with Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, and Mickey Virtue. UB40 gained widespread popularity in the 1980s with a series of […]
Flora-Bama Lounge Flora-Bama Lounge & Package Location: Pensacola, Florida Flora-Bama isn't exaggerating with its name, as it literally straddles the line between Florida and Alabama. It's also representative of the Panhandle culture both states share. By that, we mean it's a typical American dive bar where the music is loud and the beer is dirt cheap. The bar is also known for its annual Mullet Toss festival. And, yes, they […]
America’s #1 Beach: St. George Island State Park, Florida This year, St. George Island State Park, located on a pristine barrier island off the Florida Panhandle, earned the title of Best Beach in the United States in Dr. Beach’s annual rankings—released just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. What sets St. George Island apart? Unmatched white quartz sand “It has the finest, whitest sand in the world—made of crystal,” says […]
Yacht rock, originally known as the West Coast sound or adult-oriented rock, is a broad music style and aesthetic that is commonly associated with soft rock. It was one of the most commercially successful genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. The style draws inspiration from sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco. Common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy […]
Toto (stylized as TOTO) is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. David Paich (keyboards, vocals) and Jeff […]
Steely Dan is an influential American rock band formed in 1971 by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Originally based in New York before relocating to Los Angeles, the duo crafted a signature sound that fused rock, jazz, R&B, Latin influences, and advanced studio production, earning them a reputation as one of the most musically sophisticated acts of the 1970s. Rolling Stone famously described them as “the perfect musical antiheroes for […]
James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He was best known for his music, often portraying an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett recorded hit songs, including "Margaritaville" (ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century") and "Come Monday". He had a devoted base of fans known as […]
The original band began as a chance meeting between Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley, in 1977. They met by coincidence, both being the only two dressed in jeans and t-shirts, attending an all-white garb party in Hollywood. J.C. came from Galveston Bay, Texas. Oddly enough, they both turned out to be singer/songwriters, and made plans to get together later and jam. In J.C.’s garage, they began working on their new […]
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