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Jackie Wilson Busted Over 1959 Contract, Attempts To Escape Through Window

Singer Jackie Wilson was arrested, after attempting to escape from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri it was reported today (November 19, 1964). Police were seeking Jackie Wilson over…

11/19/2012

Soul Music

Merv Griffin Gets Into Soul Music With Stax

Legendary television producer Merv Griffin jumped into the soul music business with Stax Records, via a new deal it was announced today (November 18, 1972). Griffin's company, Griffin Productions, announced…

11/18/2012

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

O.C. Smith Hit With $108,000 Lawsuit After Attempting To Buy Out Manager

Singer O.C. Smith was hit with $100,000 lawsuit today (November 6, 1971), claiming he owed his former manager in a contract dispute. Manager Lee Magid filed the lawsuit against O.C.…

11/06/2012