Whitfield Records
Whitfield was responsible for ushering Motown into the 1970’s with his “psychedelic soul” genre of music.
He started his career as a $15-dollar-a-day Motown secretary, when he authored Marvin Gaye’s hit “Pride and Joy.” (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
Rick James and Neil Young
Rick James was born James Ambrose Johnson.
He was raised by his mother in a family of eight boys and four girls.
James only had vague recollections of his father, who he labeled a womanizer he “wished” he could “kill.” (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
Jackie Wilson
Wilson was performing his hit single, “Lonely Teardrops” at a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in New Jersey, in September of 1975 when he suffered a massive heart attack.
A battle over his finances broke out between Wilson’s wife, Harlean and lawyers Edward Adourian and Wayne Bryant, who up until 1978, had guardianship over Wilson and controlled his finances. (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
