Bobby Eli, a celebrated guitar player, songwriter and veteran of Philadelphia's venerable 1970s soul, disco and R&B scenes, died earlier this week at 77 years old. As a musician, Eli was perhaps best ...

When we talk about being Philly Proud, the "Sound of Philly" is also included. Music has a deep and rich history in the city. Philadelphia's own, The Stylistics is part of that history with songs like ...

In the late '60s and '70s, Philadelphia became known for two things in the world of pop culture. One was the movie "Rocky," and its story of triumph in the ring, and the other was the rise of a ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Sound of Philadelphia, a celebration of “50 years of Philly Soul,” took place ...

Bobby Eli, producer and lead guitarist of Philly studio band MFSB, has died. The news was confirmed by the Spinners’ official Instagram account — Eli famously played on recordings with the Spinners, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Three years after The O'Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the two men who wrote and produced their biggest hit, "Love Train," will be joining them on Monday.

Having lived my entire life in western Colorado, with the exception of three months in Pueblo in 1969, I often wonder how I became such a big fan of soul music. I've loved soul music for as long as I ...

Director Bill Nicoletti’s “The Philly Sound…Heard ‘Round the World” will screen at this year’s festival. The film documents the history of Sigma Sounds Studio. University of Pennsylvania alumnus John ...