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MARIAN ANDERSON FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO SING WITH METROPOLITAN OPERA IN NYC

Opera singer Marian Anderson became the first African-American to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City today (January 7, 1955). The performance was a standing room only event,…

grouchygreg 01/07/2013

Soul Music Wax Facts

Lou Rawls Hits #1 With “Love’s A Hurtin’ Thing”

Gospel/soul singer Lou Rawls hit number one today (November 12, 1966) with the song "Love is a Hurtin' Thing," from his album Soulin'. Soulin' was the second of three albums…

11/12/2012

Rhythm&Blues Wax Facts

CBS Keeps Lena Horne’s Civil Right’s Song “Now” Off New York Radio

Lena Horne's civil rights record "Now" was vetoed from CBS Radio's playlist in New York according to reports (November 5, 1963). Program Director Joseph Cook said his decision to keep…

grouchygreg 11/05/2012

Wax Facts

Clarence Carter Opens Studio In Atlanta Today

Blind R&B singer Clarence Carter announced the opening of a recording studio in Atlanta today (October 26, 1974). Carter opened the 24 track studio, which was named Future Stars, also…

grouchygreg 10/26/2012

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music Wax Facts

R.I.P. Solomon Burke AKA The Wonder Boy Preacher

Pioneering soul singer Solomon Burke died of natural causes today (October 10, 2010) on the way to one of his many concerts.

The singer, known as “The King of Rock & Soul,” died on a plane at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam in Holland last night (October 10th), on the way to Amsterdam, at the age of 70.

Burke, who was born in Philadelphia, was on his way to give a concert at Paradiso Hall with the Dutch band De Dijk.

Solomon Burke has sold over 17 million records in his lifetime. In addition to producing records, Burke was great at producing babies.

He is survived by 21 children, 90 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.

grouchygreg 10/10/2012