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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Breakup; Host Farewell Concert
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas performed their farewell concert today (December 21, 1972), in their hometown of Detroit.…
12/21/2012
“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
Stax Records Files For Bankruptcy
Memphis, Tennessee based record label Stax was forced into bankruptcy today (December 19, 1975). Stax was forced into…
12/19/2012
Sam Cooke Funeral In Chicago; Thousands Mob The Streets
Thousands of fans mobbed the street today (December 18, 1964) in Chicago, Illinois where a funeral for Sam…
12/18/2012
Singer Al Green Opens Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Soul singer Al Green opened his own church today (December 17, 1976), in Memphis, Tennessee. Reverend Al Green…
12/17/2012