The mantra of Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll mantra may not completely apply to Barry White; but the Sex part sure does. If there is any other artist who has been the backdrop to fornication more than Barry White, we would like to know who that might be.

On the surface, a Rock band that had extensive success in the Pop charts for seven years would have decent shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although Huey Lewis and the News were very successful during the 80’s, the more their career is looked at, the more likely it is that they may not get inducted.

It is inarguable that the Blues are one of the most important genres in modern music. It has been a huge part of developing Rock and Roll, and the amount of artists who have looked to interpret the Blues and make it their own are uncountable. Most are unsuccessful at putting any kind of unique spin on it; Canned Heat is not one of those bands.

As the British Invasion dominated the 60’s, few American bands seemed able to stand up to them. The Turtles were one of those bands that were successful in doing so; even though many casual fans may have thought they were British.