Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Pat Boone with his Pop-influenced remake of R&B hits “Ain’t that a shame” and Two hearts”, made him one of the most 50s influential music artists of all times. Rock and roll music style evolved and originated in American starting in the late 1940s to early 1950s. With the mixing of rhythm and blues, gospel music, country and wes…
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Before the likes of The Jackson 5 and The Beatles, there was a quartet that paved the way for vocal harmony groups in the music industry. The group was composed of four brothers Harry, Donald, Herbert, and John, also kno…
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Eddie Cochran is undoubtedly one of the most influential musicians in the history of rockabilly music. He was an American songwriter, singer, and musician who made a significant contribution to the rock and roll scene in…
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Elvis Presley is an icon in the world of music. Known as the King of Rock and Roll, he captivated audiences with his unique sound and energetic performances. His impact on the music industry is immeasurable, and his lega…
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If you are a music lover, then you must have heard of Jimmy Yancey. He was a talented pianist and one of the pioneers of the boogie-woogie genre. He was born in 1898 in Chicago, where he spent most of his life playing mu…
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If you’re someone who loves jazz, you’re most likely familiar with Lionel Hampton. He’s a legendary artist who gained success in the late 1930s and has influenced countless others in the genre since. From his beginnings…
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If you're a fan of 50s and 60s music, then you've probably heard of The Coasters. These legendary R&B icons made their mark in music history with their infectious melodies and witty lyrics. While the band may not have be…
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If you're a fan of jazz music, the name Jimmy Blythe is likely to be familiar to you. For those who are unfamiliar, Jimmy Blythe was a talented pianist who was active in the early days of jazz. He was one of the pioneers…
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If you're a lover of rockabilly and swing music, you've surely tapped your feet along to the rhythm of Stray Cats' tunes. The trio, made up of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom, rose to fame in the late seve…
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Imagine yourself on a sunny day, hanging out by the beach, feeling the waves against your skin, and listening to some groovy tunes. Sounds like heaven, right? Well, thanks to the musical style known as surf music, that's…
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In the gruff, raspy voice and intricate piano-playing style of Speckled Red, we hear the essence of the blues. Born in Arkansas in 1892, Red was exposed to the unique musical culture of the Mississippi Delta at a young a…
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In the history of jazz, one name that resonates with the genre's golden age and the '20s and '30s is that of Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra. He was a clarinetist, composer, and bandleader who created some of the most si…
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In the world of music, there are some legendary musicians whose creative genius transcends time and continues to inspire generation after generation. Dion DiMucci, popularly known as Dion, is one such artist. Born in the…
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Jazz and blues music has always been a beautiful and vibrant art form that blends together a mix of emotions and musical elements. Cleo Brown, a prominent figure in jazz and blues music in the 1930s, was one of those fig…
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Jazz is one of the most innovative and exciting genres of music, and Fats Waller is one of its most celebrated artists. Born in 1904, Waller grew up in Harlem during the early years of jazz and became one of its most pro…
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