Soul singer Archie Bell of Archie Bell and The Drells were the #1 group in the country today (May 27, 1968), with their classic single “Tighten Up.” Unfortunately, Archie Bell had been drafted to serve in the Vietnam war this
Pop singer Michael Jackson celebrated Mother’s Day with his mom Katherine, by giving her a new shiny red Rolls-Royce today (May 12, 1984.) Michael Jackson was celebrating Mother’s Day, as well as the birthday of Katherine Jackson, who was born
Legendary civil rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated today (February 21, 1965). Malcolm X was shot by three different gunmen, who hit the activist a total of 21 times, as he prepared for a speech in the Audubon Ballroom. Prior
RARESOUL.COM BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXCLUSIVE Meet Uncle Billy McCrea. Uncle Billy McCrea was from Jasper, Texas. He estimated his age to be about 89, although two differnt court documents pegged his age at either 98, or 117, depending on what
Comedian Richard Pryor inked a deal with Laff Records it was announced today (January 10, 1971). Laff Records was a legendary, West coast independent record operation, which specializes in releasing adult-themed albums. Over the years, artists like Red Foxx, George
