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Artists / Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 02:02 PMMartha Reeves & the Vandellas were an american vocal group. They were one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960's performing primarily soul, but also pop and rock'n'roll.
In 1967 the groups' name was officially changed from Martha & The Vandellas to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, to conform with the recent changes of The Supremes and The Miracles's names to profile their featured lead singers.
Line up :
Martha Reeves (1960-1972) (born July 18, 1941)
Annette Beard (1960-1964) (born July 4, 1943)
Rosalind Ashford (1960-1969) (born September 2, 1943)
Gloria Williams (1960-1961) (August 1, 1942 - July 5, 2000)
Betty Kelley (1964-1967) (born September 16, 1944)
Sandra Delores Reeves (1967-1972) (born April 12, 1948)
Sandra Tilley (1969-1972) (May 6, 1945 or 1946 – September 9, 1983)
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995
Active 1960 - 1972
In 1967 the groups' name was officially changed from Martha & The Vandellas to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, to conform with the recent changes of The Supremes and The Miracles's names to profile their featured lead singers.
Line up :
Martha Reeves (1960-1972) (born July 18, 1941)
Annette Beard (1960-1964) (born July 4, 1943)
Rosalind Ashford (1960-1969) (born September 2, 1943)
Gloria Williams (1960-1961) (August 1, 1942 - July 5, 2000)
Betty Kelley (1964-1967) (born September 16, 1944)
Sandra Delores Reeves (1967-1972) (born April 12, 1948)
Sandra Tilley (1969-1972) (May 6, 1945 or 1946 – September 9, 1983)
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995
Active 1960 - 1972
#12
Artists / Van McCoy
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 01:56 PMReal Name: Van Allen Clinton McCoy
Born January 6, 1940. He died of a heart attack at age 39 on July 6, 1979.
American solo artist, singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. Co-founder of the Vando label. Often thought of as a disco producer because of his work in the 1970s.
He was in a doo wop group called The Starlighters with his brother Norman McCoy in the early days. They released the single "The Birdland". As a solo artist, he released numerous singles throughout the 1960s to the 1970s. He also wrote hits for and produced for many other artists. His last album was The Lonely Dancer. Often associated with publisher Blackwood Music.
Active 1961 - 1978
Born January 6, 1940. He died of a heart attack at age 39 on July 6, 1979.
American solo artist, singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. Co-founder of the Vando label. Often thought of as a disco producer because of his work in the 1970s.
He was in a doo wop group called The Starlighters with his brother Norman McCoy in the early days. They released the single "The Birdland". As a solo artist, he released numerous singles throughout the 1960s to the 1970s. He also wrote hits for and produced for many other artists. His last album was The Lonely Dancer. Often associated with publisher Blackwood Music.
Active 1961 - 1978
#13
Artists / Slim Williams
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 01:43 PMReal Name: Warren Lash Williams
Warren "Slim" Williams is an American award-winning film composer, actor, singer and songwriter.
Fate led Slim and three other American musicians to Montreal, Canada where the group "Tchukon" was formed. Slim helped propel the band to national heights when they won the CBC's Rock Wars (Best Band in Canada) and then on to win The U.S talent competition Star Search (Best Band in North America). He himself has performed with legendary artists such as Bo Diddley, Ben E King, Big Mama Thorton and has shared the stage with artists including Smokey Robinson, Oscar Peterson, Daniel Lavoie, The Neville Brothers and Joe Cocker just to name a few.
As a Musical Director, Williams has been involved with some colossal projects such as the Atlanta Olympic Games TV special, The World Basketball Championships in Toronto and five years with the Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival working with such greats as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer and Joy Behar.
Years active : 1981 - present
Warren "Slim" Williams is an American award-winning film composer, actor, singer and songwriter.
Fate led Slim and three other American musicians to Montreal, Canada where the group "Tchukon" was formed. Slim helped propel the band to national heights when they won the CBC's Rock Wars (Best Band in Canada) and then on to win The U.S talent competition Star Search (Best Band in North America). He himself has performed with legendary artists such as Bo Diddley, Ben E King, Big Mama Thorton and has shared the stage with artists including Smokey Robinson, Oscar Peterson, Daniel Lavoie, The Neville Brothers and Joe Cocker just to name a few.
As a Musical Director, Williams has been involved with some colossal projects such as the Atlanta Olympic Games TV special, The World Basketball Championships in Toronto and five years with the Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival working with such greats as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer and Joy Behar.
Years active : 1981 - present
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Artists / Nona Hendryx
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 01:40 PMReal Name: Nona Bernis Hendryx
American singer born on October 9, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey.
Hendryx got her start recording in 1962 with Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Cindy Birdsong in the vocalgroup Patti LaBelle And The Bluebells. When Birdsong left for Supremes the other three members changed the group's name to LaBelle, transforming themselves into futuristic disco-funk divas.
Nona Hendryx wrote a number of songs for the band before their breakup in 1976 and she went on to pursue a solo career with her self-titled debut album the next year. She has worked with such diverse collaborators as Prince, Laura Nyro, Allen Toussaint, Talking Heads, Bill Laswell, and Bootsy Collins and many others.
Years active 1961–present
American singer born on October 9, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey.
Hendryx got her start recording in 1962 with Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Cindy Birdsong in the vocalgroup Patti LaBelle And The Bluebells. When Birdsong left for Supremes the other three members changed the group's name to LaBelle, transforming themselves into futuristic disco-funk divas.
Nona Hendryx wrote a number of songs for the band before their breakup in 1976 and she went on to pursue a solo career with her self-titled debut album the next year. She has worked with such diverse collaborators as Prince, Laura Nyro, Allen Toussaint, Talking Heads, Bill Laswell, and Bootsy Collins and many others.
Years active 1961–present
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Hot Tracks / Hot Tracks Series 1, Issue 5
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 09:36 AMReleased 1982
A1 - The Cave Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What You Wanna Do - Do What You Wanna Do
A2 - Slim Williams - That's The One
B1 - Van McCoy - A Tribute To Van McCoy
B2 - Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Medley
A1 - The Cave Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What You Wanna Do - Do What You Wanna Do
A2 - Slim Williams - That's The One
B1 - Van McCoy - A Tribute To Van McCoy
B2 - Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Medley
#16
Artists / Soft Cell
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 08:16 AMEnglish synthesizer duo, who came to prominence in the early 1980s.
Their lyrics often focus on love and romance as well as the darker side of life, with subjects such as the nightlife, kinky sex, transvestism, drugs and murder.
They had a huge world-wide hit in 1981 with a cover version of "Tainted Love," a northern soul classic originally sung by Gloria Jones (the wife of Marc Bolan), that they followed up with more charting singles and one of the first remix Albums "Non-Stop Ecstatic Dancing." Their self-penned non-album single "Torch," missed the No.1 spot of the UK charts by a hairbreadth.
"The Art Of Falling Apart'," produced with Mike Thorne and the then new CMI Fairlight at hand with endless efforts by Dave Ball aiming at perfection followed in 1982. It spawned two singles chosen against the will of the record companies; "Where The Heart Is," and "Numbers," the first on youthful frustration, the later about frequently changing sexual partners and neither sold too well.
The commercial pressure finally collided with their artistic ambitions which led to solo and side projects and two farewell shows in January 1984 even before "This Last Night In Sodom," was released.
They reunited in the early 2000's and toured with a 4th studio album "Cruelty Without Beauty," following in 2002. Once again they reunited for a final well documented "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye," live show in 2018 and the recording of a new single.
However, a 5th studio album accompanied by various singles followed in May 2022. Anniversary events and documentations as well as reissues and new recordings / mixes in tow.
Members: Dave Ball, Marc Almond
#17
Hot Tracks / Hot Tracks Series 1, Issue 4
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 08:13 AMReleased 1982
A1 - Soft Cell Tainted Love/Where Did Our Dub Go
A2 - David Gamson - Honey Honey, Sugar Sugar
B1 - Meco - Pop Goes The Movies
B2 - The Twins - The Desert Place
All remixes by Mike Lewis, Steve Algozino
A1 - Soft Cell Tainted Love/Where Did Our Dub Go
A2 - David Gamson - Honey Honey, Sugar Sugar
B1 - Meco - Pop Goes The Movies
B2 - The Twins - The Desert Place
All remixes by Mike Lewis, Steve Algozino
#18
Artists / Lipps, Inc.
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 08:06 AMLipps, Inc. was a funk/disco band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, featuring Cynthia Johnson on lead vocals, best known for the 1980 worldwide chart-topping hit "Funkytown".
The name "Lipps, Inc." is a play on the words "lip sync". Cynthia Johnson was the group's lead vocalist and saxophonist who also co-wrote some of the band's songs. The rest of the group consisted of a changing lineup of session musicians, including guitarist David Rivkin, guitarist Tom Riopelle or bassist Terry Grant. Steven Greenberg wrote and produced most of the group's music.
Lipps Inc.'s first release was the 1979 single "Rock It". The act released its debut album "Mouth to Mouth" in late 1979. The second single from this album, "Funkytown", spent four weeks at #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States. The 7" single sold over two million copies within a few months and was awarded a platinum record within the same year of its release, soon after followed by double-platinum. "Funkytown" hit #1 in 28 different countries around the world.
Lipps Inc.'s later singles couldn't top the band's initial success (another Hot 100 entry was "Rock It", which peaked at #64); however, more dance hits were released throughout the 1980s, including "How Long?" in 1981 (originally a hit for Ace) reaching #4 on the U.S. dance chart.
In 1983, after the third album "Designer Music" Johnson discontinued to appear under the band name Lipps, Inc. Instead Margie Cox, better known as Ta Mara of Ta Mara & The Seen, and Melanie Rosales tried to replace Johnson and released another, final album "4" in 1983 under the band's name. But neither of them couldn't replace the voice of Cynthia Johnson, and shortly after the absence of success lead to the disbandment of the group.
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Artists / Sister Sledge
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 08:04 AMSister Sledge is an American musical group formed in 1971, and originally consisted of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kathy, and Kim.
Known for their work with Chic in the late-1970s, Sister Sledge reached the height of their popularity during the disco era. The group was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1971, when their ages ranged from 12 to 16. They recorded their first single, "Time Will Tell," for the Philly-based 'Money Back' label. For the first few years, the group called itself Sisters Sledge.
In 1972, Sister Sledge signed with ATCO Records and recorded its second single, "Weatherman," which was followed by The Jackson 5-like "Mama Never Told Me" in 1973. It wasn't until 1979, when Chic leaders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards produced "We Are Family", that Sister Sledge really exploded commercially. "He's the Greatest Dancer" and the album's eponymous single both reached number one on the R&B charts, in the US.
In 1989, Kathy left the group to pursue a solo career. Joni passed away on 10th March 2017. In 2020, Kim left the group.
As of 2025, Debbie performs as part of group "Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary", with daughter Camille Sledge, son David Sledge, nephew Thaddeus Sledge, and vocalist Tanya Tiet. Meanwhile, Kathy performs as part of the group "Sister Sledge Live feat. Kathy Sledge" with guest vocalists and dancers.
Known for their work with Chic in the late-1970s, Sister Sledge reached the height of their popularity during the disco era. The group was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1971, when their ages ranged from 12 to 16. They recorded their first single, "Time Will Tell," for the Philly-based 'Money Back' label. For the first few years, the group called itself Sisters Sledge.
In 1972, Sister Sledge signed with ATCO Records and recorded its second single, "Weatherman," which was followed by The Jackson 5-like "Mama Never Told Me" in 1973. It wasn't until 1979, when Chic leaders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards produced "We Are Family", that Sister Sledge really exploded commercially. "He's the Greatest Dancer" and the album's eponymous single both reached number one on the R&B charts, in the US.
In 1989, Kathy left the group to pursue a solo career. Joni passed away on 10th March 2017. In 2020, Kim left the group.
As of 2025, Debbie performs as part of group "Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary", with daughter Camille Sledge, son David Sledge, nephew Thaddeus Sledge, and vocalist Tanya Tiet. Meanwhile, Kathy performs as part of the group "Sister Sledge Live feat. Kathy Sledge" with guest vocalists and dancers.
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Artists / ABBA
Last post by NRG Tracking - Jul 24, 2025, 08:03 AMSwedish pop group ABBA, founded in 1972, became famous when they won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. It started a decade of almost uninterrupted string of hits and major selling albums.
After the group stopped releasing new material in 1982 (they never officially disbanded) there was a relative lull in their popularity – which came to an end in 1992 when "Gold (Greatest Hits)" was released. The compilation has become one of the world's best-selling albums of all time.
In 1999, a musical based on ABBA hits called 'Mamma Mia!' opened in London. With various international productions, in 50 countries in all 6 continents, it is one of the most popular musicals of all time.
ABBA were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, in the category of 'Performers'.
ABBA released a new album in November 2021. Live shows with ABBA appearing as virtual 'abbatars' started in London in May 2022.
Agnetha Fältskog (born April 5th, 1950): vocals
Björn Ulvaeus (born April 25th, 1945): guitars, vocals
Benny Andersson (born December 16th, 1946): keyboards, vocals
Anni-Frid Lyngstad (born November 15th, 1945): vocals
After the group stopped releasing new material in 1982 (they never officially disbanded) there was a relative lull in their popularity – which came to an end in 1992 when "Gold (Greatest Hits)" was released. The compilation has become one of the world's best-selling albums of all time.
In 1999, a musical based on ABBA hits called 'Mamma Mia!' opened in London. With various international productions, in 50 countries in all 6 continents, it is one of the most popular musicals of all time.
ABBA were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, in the category of 'Performers'.
ABBA released a new album in November 2021. Live shows with ABBA appearing as virtual 'abbatars' started in London in May 2022.
Agnetha Fältskog (born April 5th, 1950): vocals
Björn Ulvaeus (born April 25th, 1945): guitars, vocals
Benny Andersson (born December 16th, 1946): keyboards, vocals
Anni-Frid Lyngstad (born November 15th, 1945): vocals