Though he was American, he helped define the sound of the British Invasion after settling in London in the early 1960s.

The departure of two key members of any band would usually signal said band's fortunes were headed for a major downturn. 10cc was faced with just such a crisis prior to the making of their fifth album ...

The band that recorded it had just lost its lead singer. Meanwhile, those responsible for it were just starting their careers, with the lyricist still in her teens. And it hit not only once, but twice ...