Hundreds of R&B and Soul groups have achieved varying forms of success in the music business over the decades, but only a relative few have had lasting success. And among those, even fewer have been able to have lasting careers -- ones that are either legendary or have the potential to be so. Using a calculation formula that includes vocal creativity, chart-topping songs and albums, awards won, name recognition, songwriting ability and other factors, your R&B/Soul Guide has crafted a list of picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk groups in music history.
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11/21/2011 9:22:34 PM
11/21/2011 8:56:02 AM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 2 on the list is Earth, Wind & Fire. Out of all the groups on the list, EWF is the one that most epitomizes the word "band" because it's made up of about a dozen accomplished musicians and two lead vocalists. The group ruled the 1970s and early '80s with its infectious brand of feel-good funk, Soul and pop, epitomized by songs like "Boogie Wonderland," "September" and "Let's Groove." For more about Earth, Wind & Fire and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
11/20/2011 6:24:01 PM
The 2011 American Music Awards ceremony was held Sun., Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles and of course, many of the brightest stars in the music industry were on hand for the occasion. Among them: Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez (pictured here with rapper Pitbull) and double award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj, among others. If you missed the show or want a closer look at some of the events, here's our photo gallery of many the 2011 AMAs best visual moments.
11/19/2011 7:59:10 PM
Some of the more interesting news and rumors from the past week:
- R&B legend Patti Labelle is being sued by a neighbor who claims the singer verbally and physically attacked her and a child.
- Chris Brown and a reality show star are both denying rumors that they made a sex tape together. ...
11/18/2011 12:20:44 PM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 3 on the list is family band The Jacksons, who were known as The Jackson 5 until they were forced to change their known after leaving Motown Records in the mid-1970s. The group, which made it this high based mainly on the amazing vocal performances of a young Michael Jackson, wasn't just a musical act during its day, it was a cultural phenomenon. For more about The Jacksons and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
11/17/2011 2:41:29 PM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 4 on the list is the best R&B trio of all time, The Supremes, also known as Diana Ross & The Supremes. The group, which served as the inspiration for the semi-fictional musical Dreamgirls, sang some of the most iconic tunes in Motown history during the '60s, including "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." For more about Diana Ross, the Supremes and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
11/16/2011 1:59:09 PM
For the past several months, yours truly has been telling you up-and-coming singer-songwriter Mateo, a protege of music producer Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, who's best known for his work with Alicia Keys. And here's the latest offering by Mateo, a remix of his song "Fool for You," which features singer-songwriter Dawn Richard. Dawn, whom you might know from her time in the short-lived R&B-pop group Danity Kane or her current membership in the hip-hop/R&B trio Diddy-Dirty Money. "Fool for You" will be featured on Mateo's Love & Stadiums II EP, which is due out Dec. 6, 2011. This version of the song, which you can stream via the link below, again proves that he's a real and substantive R&B singer who's someone to keep an eye on.
11/16/2011 6:46:36 AM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 5 on the list is legendary act The Miracles, aka Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Although best known for their Motown-era songs, including "Tears of a Clown" and "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," featuring Smokey Robinson as lead singer, The Miracles continued on after Smokey's departure and even had one disco hit, "Love Machine," in the mid-'70s. For more about The Miracles and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
11/15/2011 5:59:01 AM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 6 on the list is superstar vocal group Boyz II Men. The group, which formed more than 20 years ago in Philadelphia, is a household name in the U.S. and around the world thanks to hits like "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love to You." And even though their popularity has dipped in recent years, the Grammy-winning group remains active in the music industry. For more about Boyz II Men and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
11/14/2011 8:13:20 AM
During November 2011, about.com is counting down its picks for the dozen best R&B, Soul and Funk music groups of all time. No. 7 on the list is former Houston-based vocal group Destiny's Child. This might seem surprisingly high, but from 2000 to 2005, they reached greater heights than many of the legends that came before them, such as a slew of No. 1 hit singles and multiple Grammy awards. And this was despite lineup changes and various other behind-the-scenes drama. For more about Destiny's Child and the list of Greatest R&B Groups Ever, check out the links below.
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