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Rhythm&Blues
Ray Charles Fined $10,000 For Possessing Heroin
Singer Ray Charles was sentenced to five years probation and fined $10,000 today (December 3, 1966), after he…
12/03/2012
Louis Armstrong’s Letters To His Mistress and Lovechild Go Up For Auction
LETTERS TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S MISTRESS GO UP FOR AUCTION!
11/30/2012
Dinah Washington, Nat “King” Cole Win At First Televised Grammy Awards
A number of black musicians took home awards during the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards, which were held today…
11/29/2012
Janis Joplin Performs With Tina Turner During Rolling Stones Performance
Singer Janis Joplin hit the stage for an iconic performance with Tina Turner today (November 27, 1969). The…
11/27/2012
Motown Signs Legendary Poet Langston Hughes
Motown announced the signing of legendary poet Langston Hughes in industry trade magazines today (November 22, 1963). In…
11/22/2012