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Rhythm&Blues
R.I.P. Curtis Mayfield: How The IRS Created A Legendary Career
R&B icon Curtis Mayfield died today (December 26, 1999) in Roswell, Georgia. Mayfield had been in poor health…
12/26/2012
R&B Star Johnny Ace Dead; Shoots Himself Backstage Playing Russian Roulette
Rising R&B star Johnny Ace shot himself in the head today (December 25, 1954) while backstage at Houston’s…
12/25/2012
A “Magic Moment” For The Drifters Today
R&B group The Drifters hit the recording studio today (December 23, 1958) to record what would become one…
12/23/2012
Gene Chandler Convicted Of Selling Heroin
R&B star Gene Chandler was convicted today (December 22,1976) for his role in a heroin sale in May…
12/22/2012
“Dreamgirls” Debuts On Broadway To Critical Acclaim
The Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” opened today (December 20, 1981) at The Imperial Theatre in Manhattan. “Dreamgirls” was based…
12/20/2012