The unsung trumpet player who helped shape KC and the Sunshine Band's sound as head of their horn section wrote & produced this disco funk gem for his debut solo LP.
Wow, what a sad end, but I also really enjoyed diving deeper into Ronald's life as an artist. I will admit that it took me longer to fully appreciate KC & The Sunshine Band, however, a few years ago I picked up their first three albums for dirt cheap and decided to give them another chance. Perhaps as we age our music tastes begin to widen & change, or maybe we just gain a greater sense of appreciation and respect. Nevertheless, my initial interests in funk were always the earlier part of the decade and the heavier, grittier, more soulful, and jazzy sounds. Now, I find myself buying more boogie and dare I say, even some disco! I have since grown to enjoy those first three KC albums, but after reading this article I have an even deeper appreciation for the main man behind their music. I'd love to hear some Ocean Liners (if they recorded anything?) and his solo record. I have definitely added the latter to my ever-growing "want" list.
Wow, what a sad end, but I also really enjoyed diving deeper into Ronald's life as an artist. I will admit that it took me longer to fully appreciate KC & The Sunshine Band, however, a few years ago I picked up their first three albums for dirt cheap and decided to give them another chance. Perhaps as we age our music tastes begin to widen & change, or maybe we just gain a greater sense of appreciation and respect. Nevertheless, my initial interests in funk were always the earlier part of the decade and the heavier, grittier, more soulful, and jazzy sounds. Now, I find myself buying more boogie and dare I say, even some disco! I have since grown to enjoy those first three KC albums, but after reading this article I have an even deeper appreciation for the main man behind their music. I'd love to hear some Ocean Liners (if they recorded anything?) and his solo record. I have definitely added the latter to my ever-growing "want" list.
Oh my goodness what a sad way for each of them to end their lives, I felt so subdued after reading it!