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Rockapella


Blanket statement alert: "Rockapella is the biggest name in contemporary a cappella." This is not an opinion, it's pretty much fact. If you ask anyone if they've ever heard of a cappella music, they say "Uhh..I *think* so..." But if you ask them if they remember, say, the group that did that "Carmen San Diego" show a while back, the light of recognition shines in their faces, and they snap their fingers and say "Oh YEAH! I remember them!" and the proceed to do a horrible Barry Carl impression of the hook on the theme song.

That being said, here's a little more about the history of the group: The original Rockapella quartet, a group of young Brown University alumni, was formed for the sheer love of performing; singing on New York City street corners with a hat out at their feet. Eventually they caught the eye of a producer putting together a television special about the growing genre of "contemporary" a cappella music. After filmmaker Spike Lee and entertainer Debbie Allen signed on to host this program, it became Spike & Co.: Do It A Cappella, and aired for several years on PBS, producing a soundtrack and video (now many years out of print) as well. This in turn led to a regular appearance on Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego, a kid's game show on American public television, which in turn led to a Japanese recording contract.

Personnel have changed over the years, although the addition of Jeff Thacher as vocal percussionist in 1992 helped define the "vocal band" sound. A 1998 Folger's commercial appearance brought them back into national recognition and helped them land their first U.S. record label contract. Their fan base just continues to grow as they maintain their position as the kings of contemporary a cappella.


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Barry Carl/Ron Levy: The SoLow Project (CD)
Price: $14.97
"Bear" going "so LOW" isn't news to anyone, but this SOLO recording just might raise a few eyebrows. Fans familiar with long-time Rockapella bass Barry Carl's previous recorded works won't find... more
   


Rockapella Live in Japan (CD)
Price: $15.97
While all Rockapella fans will mightily enjoy this generous collection of 22 songs,undoubtedly their Japanese fans will especially enjoy the extended introductions in the local tongue - these guys... more
   


Rockapella/Scott Leonard: Christmas (TTBB Songbook)
Price: $10.00
At last! Holiday favorites as performed by Rockapella, arranged by Scott Leonard. The book is octavo-sized (6"x9"), with an introductory letter by Scott and discography. Now available exclusively... more
   


Rockapella/Scott Leonard: Hits (TTBB Songbook)
Price: $10.00
This long-awaited collection of Rockapella favorites written by Scott Leonard is sure to please any fan of the legendary contemporary a cappella group's style. "Hits" is the book's name, and it... more
   


Rockapella: 2
Price: $15.97
Following the smash success of their U.S. record label debut, long-time favorites Rockapella deliver more of the signature sound that their fans know and love. Some things don't change over the... more
   


Rockapella: Christmas (CD)
Price: $16.97
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Rockapella: Comfort and Joy (CD)
Price: $16.97
Rockapella fans, this one's sure to delivery all the holiday harmony goodies you could ask for! Don't miss the group's first full-length recording featuring ALL bass done by Barry Carl replacement... more
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Rockapella: In Concert (DVD)
Price: $14.97
As contemporary a cappella's most popular group, Rockapella has had a long relationship with PBS dating back to "Do It A Cappella" and a five-year run on "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?."... more
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Rockapella: Smilin' (CD)
Price: $16.97
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Scott Leonard: 1M1M: 1 Man, 1 Mike (2007 CD)
Price: $16.97   $13.58
June 25, 2007 - Now in stock!
One-man acappella? Has he gone too far? Every drum, bass, and hooty hoot on this completely original, entirely acappella release was created vocally... more
   


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