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The Hit Man: Eddie Kendricks
By Gentle Jones Eddie Kendricks (Edward James Kendrick) was born today (December 17, 1939) in Union Springs, Alabama…
BMF: Berry Gordy, Jr.
Birthday Music Facts celebrates the life of legendary recording executive Berry Gordy, Jr. who was born on Nov.…
BMF: Mabel John
The daily Five@5 celebrates the life of Happy Birthday: Mabel John, who was born on Nov. 3 1930.…
GROUND BREAKING TAMLA/MOTOWN RECORD LABEL FOUNDED
Berry Gordy founded the Tamla label today (January 12, 1959), with an $800 loan from his family. Berry…
After Death, Marvin Gaye’s Life Story Auctioned Off By Court Order
Marvin Gaye's life story was auctioned off posthumously, over his massive debt..