Step back to an era when legendary male singers’ raw, passionate voices defined country music. The 1950s marked a golden age for the genre, and these icons left an unforgettable mark on music history.

In the 1960s music fans were treated to some of the greatest singing voices of all time. From Otis Redding to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and many more. It was the golden age of soul singers that seemed ...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the 35 most influential Black male singers of the 1960s who shaped the music landscape and left an indelible mark on the industry. These iconic artists dominated the ...

Denny Doherty, a member of the 1960s folk-rock group The Mamas and the Papas, died Friday at 66. "California Dreamin'" was among the classics in which Doherty sang the male lead. The Mamas and the ...

People refer to the music of singer Andy Williams as “easy listening” for a reason: it’s soft, slow and goes down smooth. But Mark Lanegan doesn’t see it that way. “Andy Williams was so bad-ass,” ...

With 11 solo male releases, country's diversity challenge stands out. By Tom Roland To misquote James Brown, it’s a man’s, man’s, man’s world in country music. In addition to the typical onslaught of ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...