Gloria Gaynor | Jean Knight | LaBelle | Lizzo | Rednex | Harry Styles | Wild Cherry
Gloria Gaynor
Starting out on the club circuit, Gloria Gaynor got signed in 1971 and started to release disco versions of famous tunes in 1975.
Her best tunes include Never Can Say Goodbye, I Will Survive, You’re All I Need To Get By, and Stop in the Name of Love.
Jean Knight
Starting out singing at her cousin’s bar, Jean Knight soon attracted interest from bands, producers, and eventually the record label Stax.
Knight’s best-known tune is her signature song Mr. Big Stuff but the album has some other cool tunes as well worth checking out.
LaBelle
Starting out as The Bluebelles in 1962, LaBelle changed their name after one of their members left to join The Supremes.
Their best tunes include Lady Marmalade and covers of Wild Horses and Over The Rainbow.
Lizzo
It would take several albums and singles before the world woke up and accepted Lizzo for who she was and her all-inclusive, body-positive message
Her best tunes include Juice, About Damn Time, Truth Hurts, Boys, Tempo, as well as covers of Stayin’ Alive and A Change Is Gonna Come.
Rednex
Rednex debut album, Sex & Violins opened up with their signature song, setting the benchmark for what they were all about: Country crossed with Techno.
Their best tunes include Cotton Eye Joe, The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Old Pop in an Oak, Wish You Were Here, and The Spirit of the Hawk.
Harry Styles
Starting out with One Direction on the talent show X Factor, Harry Styles launched a successful solo career on the back of the boyband’s success.
His best tunes include What Makes You Beautiful, Sign Of The Times, Watermelon Sugar, Lights Up, Adore You, and As It Was.
Wild Cherry
It took Rob Parissi two versions of his band Wild Cherry before he came up with a tune that would make them world-famous.
Wild Cherry is best known for their tune Play That Funky Music which they came up with after having the audience demand dance music from their rock band.
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As a guitarist, a repertoire is the greatest asset you can acquire. It is your ticket to playing with other musicians.
To help you, I’ve gathered all tunes in a Song Book you can play with acoustic duos, Jazz trios, Indie/Rock/Pop bands, and Funk/Soul/Motown ensembles.
Artist & Band Biographies
Behind every single tune you learn, there’s an artist or band with an entire catalog of music, waiting to be discovered.
Find out more about these great women and men, and let their tunes guide you to success with these Artist & Band biographies.
