grouchygreg, Author at RareSoul.com

MICHAEL JACKSON DEBUTS THE “MOONWALK” TO 50 MILLION PEOPLE

Iconic singer Michael Jackson hit the stage and debuted his trademark "moonwalk" dance move today (May 16, 1983). Michael Jackson thrilled an audience of over 50 million people who tuned…

grouchygreg 05/16/2013

Soul Music

THE TEMPTATIONS RECORD “PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE” AND HATE THE SONG; SINGLE SHOOTS TO #1

The Temptations were in Motown's Studio A today (May 15, 1972), where they laid down the initial tracks for their hit single "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." "Papa Was a…

grouchygreg 05/15/2013

Rhythm&Blues

BROOK BENTON’S HOUSE ROBBED WHILE SINGER TOURS

Singer Brook Benton was relieved of numerous valuable items today (May 14, 1961), when his house on Long Island was robbed. Brook Benton had taken up residence in the St.…

grouchygreg 05/14/2013

Videos

Stevie Wonder Performing “That Girl” Live At His Birthday Party

In 2008, Stevie wonder through the crowd with a rousing performance of his classic single "that girl," during a birthday party celebration in New York. Hundreds of revelers join Stevie…

grouchygreg 05/13/2013

Soul Music

MICHAEL BOLTON FORCED TO PAY ISLEY BROTHERS $5 MILLION OVER PLAGIARISM CHARGES

A jury ruled in favor of The Isley Brothers today (May 9, 2000), and awarded the legendary soul singers a $5.4 million verdict against Michael Bolton. Michael Bolton had been…

grouchygreg 05/09/2013