AJ: PITTSBURGH'S ONE-HIT WONDERS

by A.J.from 105.9 The XThe one hit wonder is defined in the music industry as a band or an artist that is known primarily for having just one hit single. This artist's entire embodiment of work is many times narrowly defined by just one microscopic piece of it. Being a one hit wonder is a phenomenon that is intriguing enough for VH1 to dedicate hours of programming to ranking and listing them and for radio stations to devote entire weekends featuring them. To be a one hit wonder has to be both a curse and a blessing. The financial riches and fame that come from just one hit song are life changing, but the flip side is the frustration that surely must come from only being known for just one popular song. Sure, after a period of time there is adoration and nostalgia that comes from hearing a one hit wonder, but there is also an initial level of disgust from the overexposure that is the byproduct of popularity. I'm lookin' at you Baha Men?Yes, I own an autographed photo of ...