A coal miner’s son from West Virginia, Bill Withers had dreams that were bigger than his hometown of Slab Fork. In 1971, Withers began writing and recording soul, R&B, and blues songs that became big hits, including “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and “Lean On Me.” While he’s one of the most recognizable voices in R&B, Withers […]
What constitutes a great drummer is up for debate. But it’s agreed that they’re the musicians who give a song its backbone, aiding a great track and lending the head-banging sound to a set. Whether its flashy showmanship combined with loud beats or simple rhythms accompanied by classic sounds, drummers are masters of feeling and […]
Universal Music Group, the largest major-label conglomerate in existence, has joined forces with ABKCO Music & Records and Concord Music Group to file a huge copyright-infringement lawsuit against Believe SAS, the digital music company formerly known as Believe Music, and its subsidiary TuneCore. As Music Business Worldwide reports, UMG accuses Believe and TuneCore of “industrial-scale […]