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: All lead vocals were handled by James "J.T." Taylor, whose departure shortly after the album’s release marked the end of the band's top-ten chart dominance.
R&B in the mid-80s was defined by the "synthesizer takeover." The lush strings and live brass of the 70s were being replaced by the Yamaha DX7 and the Roland TR-808. Yet, Kool & The Gang stood at a unique crossroads. They were a band with deep jazz and funk roots (dating back to 1964) who had successfully transitioned into the pop mainstream with the arrival of vocalist James "J.T." Taylor.
Another standout, the title track showcased a more sentimental side. It was a ballad that proved J.T. Taylor’s voice was perfectly suited for the romantic, slow-jam heavy radio formats of the time.
To understand the significance of Forever , one must first understand the landscape of 1986. It was a watershed year for Black music. The strict barriers between genres were crumbling. Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith had broken down the doors between rock and hip-hop, while Prince and Janet Jackson were blending industrial sounds with soul.
: All lead vocals were handled by James "J.T." Taylor, whose departure shortly after the album’s release marked the end of the band's top-ten chart dominance.
R&B in the mid-80s was defined by the "synthesizer takeover." The lush strings and live brass of the 70s were being replaced by the Yamaha DX7 and the Roland TR-808. Yet, Kool & The Gang stood at a unique crossroads. They were a band with deep jazz and funk roots (dating back to 1964) who had successfully transitioned into the pop mainstream with the arrival of vocalist James "J.T." Taylor. Kool The Gang - Forever -1986 - R B- -Flac 16...
Another standout, the title track showcased a more sentimental side. It was a ballad that proved J.T. Taylor’s voice was perfectly suited for the romantic, slow-jam heavy radio formats of the time. : All lead vocals were handled by James "J
To understand the significance of Forever , one must first understand the landscape of 1986. It was a watershed year for Black music. The strict barriers between genres were crumbling. Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith had broken down the doors between rock and hip-hop, while Prince and Janet Jackson were blending industrial sounds with soul. They were a band with deep jazz and
