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Happy Birthday Jerry Butler – December 8, 1939
Jerry Butler was born today (December 8th) in Sunflower, Mississippi. He moved to Chicago at the age of…
02/09/2014
Major Lance’s “The Monkey Time” Changes The Face Of Music History
Major Lance was in the recording studio today (May 8, 1963), where he recorded the Curtis Mayfield penned…
05/08/2013
GOSPSOUL: DONNY HATHAWAY COMMITS SUICIDE
Donny Hathaway committed suicide today (January 13, 1979) in New York city. According to reports, the singer jumped,…
01/13/2013
R&B Star Johnny Ace Dead; Shoots Himself Backstage Playing Russian Roulette
Rising R&B star Johnny Ace shot himself in the head today (December 25, 1954) while backstage at Houston’s…
12/25/2012
Curtis Mayfield Suffers Broken Neck; Paralyzed After Lighting Equipment Falls
Curtis Mayfield Paralyzed After Lighting Equipment Falls On Stage
08/14/2012