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Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast sound or adult-oriented rock) is a broad music style and aesthetic commonly associated with soft rock, one of the most commercially successful genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz,[1] R&B, and disco, common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies. The term yacht rock was coined in 2005 by the makers of the online video series Yacht Rock, who connected the music with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of boating. Considered a pejorative term, prominent artists that have been labeled “yacht rock” include Christopher Cross, the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Rupert Holmes, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Toto and Supertramp.
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 […]
Hall and Oates Daryl Hall and John Oates are the NUMBER-ONE SELLING DUO in music history! Beginning as two devoted disciples of earlier soul greats, Daryl Hall & John Oates are today soul survivors in their own rights. They have become such musical influences on future generations of popular artists that Spin Magazine’s September 2006 cover headline read: “Why Hall and Oates are the New Velvet Underground.” One of the […]
THIRD WORLD - THE REGGAE AMBASSADORS Celebrating 47 years, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion". With 9 Grammy nominations and catalog of charted smash hits, including (“Now That We […]
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