David Bowie was born David Jones but after the Monkees became popular he realized that he would be confused with Davy Jones from that group so he became David Bowie (at least professionally). He first came to fame in 1969 with the release of “Space Oddity” about the exploits of Major Tom. That song only …
Janis Ian only had two popular songs in her career but over the years she has released 24 albums. In 1966 she first became known for “Society’s Child (Baby I’ve Been Thinking).” It was the 1975 hit “At Seventeen” that sold more and garnered her more awards. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award …
Glen Campbell had a cross-over hit in 1975 with “Rhinestone Cowboy,” that is, that it was a hit on both the pop and country charts. On the Cash Box chart it was at #1 for the week of Sept. 7 – 13. On the Billboard Hot 100 (Pop) chart it was at the top for 2 …
ZZ Top formed in 1969 with vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill (until his death in 2021). They released their first album in 1969 but it was 1975 when “Tush” got their first respectable airplay. It was played heavily here in Rochester on WCMF. Heck; CMF is probably still playing this …