Vincent Montana Jr., the Italian Stallion on the vibes, is a true Philly heavyweight.
Written by Robbie Busch
Philly native Todd Rundgren came up in the city’s rich R&B scene but first made an impression on popular music with his garage rock band Nazz.
Written by A. D. Amorosi
“Wake Up Everybody” was the mood on that record. These jokers weren’t playing.
Written by Chris Williams
Writer A. D. Amorosi goes Round 2 with the famous Philadelphia composer/arranger/producer Thom Bell.
Written by A. D. Amorosi
Composer, arranger, and producer Thom Bell has quietly made his mark on the sound of popular music for the last half century.
Written by A. D. Amorosi
As front man of the beloved Delfonics, William Hart brings an unmistakable falsetto and uncanny songwriting about love and heartbreak.
Written by Ronnie Reese
I had no expectations going into this interview with Teddy Pendergrass at the Conrad Chicago hotel.
Written by Ronnie Reese
The funky ballad of David Bowie’s time in Philly, the making of Young Americans, and his transition into Station to Station.
Written by A. D. Amorosi
After a rather combative interview with Teddy Pendergrass for Wax Poetics 33, I was often asked, “What was up with Teddy that day?”
Written by Ronnie Reese
Gamble and Huff were master chefs in the Philly soul kitchen.
Written by Ronnie Reese
Let it be known: this time around, Bilal is not about love songs.
Written by Marisa Aveling
The Roots first hit the national spotlight as a live hip-hop act with their 1993 indie debut, Organix...
Written by Ericka Blount Danois
U.S.,
On a sunny October morning in 2015, a historic marker was placed in front of Sigma Sound Studios, the Philadelphia landmark recording hot spot.
Written by A. D. Amorosi