Category: Lite AC

Lionel Richie’s Success and a Few Tour Dates

Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee, AL in 1949, staying home after graduation to accept a tennis scholarship to nearby Tuskegee Institute. School was not his thing, so he dropped out. The only going to college really did for him was his meeting other college kids who talked him into joining their band, the Commodores. […]

Prince Guitar Going on Auction

With Prince’s passing in the past month, things are starting to settle and items are starting to be sold. One item in particular is the bright yellow guitar he used for songs like “Gett Off” and “Cream.” It’s being auctioned off by Heritage Auctions and it has quite the starting price. The price you have […]

Gene Simmons and Other Music Headlines

Here are your Monday morning music headlines… Gene Simmons did not expect the firestorm of passion and outrage last week after making a comment about the death of music icon Prince. Gene basically said Prince’s passing was ‘pathetic,’ suggesting that Prince brought it on to himself with drug abuse and overdose. The plot thickened as […]

Surprising Names Who Didn’t Mind Being in the Background

Harmonies are what enrich a song and add vocal depth to the lead singer. What you may find interesting is that many accomplished lead singers were more than happy to add their vocals to up and upcoming projects or singers albums and singles. Here are more surprising names of famous singers playing the supporting role […]

Prince to Be Honored at Billboard Music Awards

The music world stopped for a moment on April 21 when Prince passed away at the age of 57. He was more than a singer, musician, artist, and performer. He was everything we wanted music to be. At the Billboard Music Awards, Madonna will be honoring Prince and we think she’s the perfect fit for […]

Famous Artists Who Didn’t Mind Doing Background Vocals

It’s not often that a vocalist who adds what is called ‘background vocals’ or harmonies get recognition, but when that singer is themselves a star, it’s a fairly big deal. Here are more famous singers who dropped by the recording studio to add their two cents, or harmonies to a song. “Fame” by the late […]