Read More Rhythm&Blues Berry Gordy’s Motown Announces Distribution Deal With Harvey Fuqua’s Harvey Imprint Berry Gordy’s Motown imprint announced a distribution deal with Harvey Fuqua and his Harvey Records today (October 20,… bygrouchygreg10/20/2012
Read More RareSoul.com Exclusive! Rhythm&Blues Soul Music R&B Star Sam Cooke Shot and Killed in Los Angeles R&B singer Sam Cooke was shot and killed today (December 11, 1964) in a Los Angeles Motel. Cooke… bygrouchygreg12/11/2012
Read More Wax Facts MARIAN ANDERSON FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO SING WITH METROPOLITAN OPERA IN NYC Opera singer Marian Anderson became the first African-American to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City… bygrouchygreg01/07/2013
Rhythm&Blues Alan Freed Loses Rights To Use The Name “Moondog” Alan Freed lost the rights to use the name “Moondog” Billboard magazine announced today (December 4, 1954). Freed,… bygrouchygreg12/04/2010