Gwen McCrae helped the pre-Bicentennial U.S. find another use for the “Rockin’ Chair,” turning the piece of furniture into one of the soundtracks of the summer of 1975. McCrae was one of the ...

A 1970s promo photo of Miami singer Gwen McRae who hit No. 9 pop and No. 1 R&B in the summer of 1975 with her hit “Rockin’ Chair.” Courtesy Joe Stone Gwen McCrae helped the pre-Bicentennial ...

The diverse music of Styx is transformative and relatable. While ebullient songs, such as “Rockin’ the Paradise” and “Light Up,” invite listeners to grab life by the horns, the rich ...

Affectionately known as the "queen of the rare groove", McCrae had a 1975 soul smash with Rockin' Chair. Her catalogue - which also includes the dancefloor anthem All This Love That I'm Givin', as ...