R.I.P. Carl Gardner: 10 Facts About The Coasters
Carl Gardner, the last surviving member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...
Happy Birthday Lyn Collins
Soul singer Lyn Collins was born today (June 12, 1948). Lyn was born in...
Sly Stone Hospitalized With Heart Problems; Facing Co...
Legendary soul singer Sly Stone is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles for...
Motown Announces Acquisition Of First Broadway Play, ...
Motown Records announced it had acquired its first Broadway musical in its 11...
Happy Birthday Jackie Wilson: 15 Facts About “M...
R&B singer Jackie Wilson was born today (June 9th, 1934). In honor of his...
Capitol/EMI Records Releases 20 Rare Soul Songs; Rare...
In honor of Black Music Month, Capitol/EMI has released a new digital...
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R.I.P. Carl Gardner: 10 Facts About The Coasters
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B.B. King Honored By Brown University
B.B. King was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by Brown University today (May 27,...
Happy Birthday Donnie Elbert
Donnie Elbert was born t0day (May 25th, 1936).
Happy Birthday Patti Labelle
Patti Labelle was born t0day (May 24th, 1944).
Happy Birthday Jimmy Bracken
Jimmy Bracken, one of the founders of Vee-Jay records–the U.S.’s largest black-owned record company until...
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
posted on: May 19, 2011 | author: RareSoul Staff
William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. was born today (May 19th), 1940. "My Girl" - The Temptations ...