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All About Yacht Rock Music

Introduction to Yacht Rock Yacht Rock, a term coined in the early 2000s, refers to a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This style is characterized by its smooth, mellow sound, polished production, catchy melodies, and sophisticated musicianship. The term 'Yacht Rock' was popularized by the online video series of the same name, which humorously chronicled the lives and music of key artists […]

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by British brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s The Bee Gees made their first recordings in the late ‘50s after being discovered by radio DJ Bill Gates, having heard from racing […]

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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood MacEVERY MUSICIAN KNOWS IT’S THE RHYTHM SECTION THAT HOLDS A Band Together. But who knew we’d find as durable an application of that maxim as the one exemplified by the history of Fleetwood Mac? & Over the last thirty years, Fleetwood Mac has comprised fifteen musicians shuffled through six major lineups, resulting in endless tinkerings with tone and genre. Yet the two members to survive it all rarely write […]

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Bob Marley

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Bob Marley

Bob Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994; in December 1999, his 1977 album “Exodus” was named Album of the Century by Time Magazine and his song “One Love” was designated Song of the Millennium by the BBC. Since its release in 1984, Marley’s “Legend” compilation has sold over 250,000 copies annually, according to Nielsen Sound Scan, and it is only the 17th […]

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About Yacht Rock Genre

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 […]

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