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R.I.P. Carl Gardner: 10 Facts About The Coasters

R.I.P. Carl Gardner: 10 Facts About The Coasters

Carl Gardner, the last surviving member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Coasters, passed away on 6/12/11...

B.B. King Honored By Brown University

B.B. King was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by Brown University today (May 27,...

B.B. King Honored By Brown University
posted on: May 27, 2011 | author: RareSoul Staff

Happy Birthday Jimmy Bracken

Jimmy Bracken, one of the founders of Vee-Jay records–the U.S.’s largest black-owned record company until...

Happy Birthday Jimmy Bracken
posted on: May 23, 2011 | author: RareSoul Staff
Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Released

Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Rele...

posted on: May 21, 2011 | author: RareSoul Staff

Marvin Gaye’s album What’s Going On was released today (May 21st), 1971. The album instantly became a million-seller, despite the fact...

Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson

Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson

posted on: May 19, 2011 | author: RareSoul Staff

William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. was born today (May 19th), 1940. "My Girl" - The Temptations ...

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