grouchygreg, Author at RareSoul.com

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 tune "The Monkey Time." This track is special in many ways. The…

grouchygreg 05/08/2013

Videos

Video: Stax CEO Jim Stewart Comments On Losing All Masters To Atlantic

In this clip, Stax Records owner Jim Stewart discusses one of the most infamous contract blunders in history. Shortly after the tragic death of Otis Redding, the record label was…

grouchygreg 05/06/2013

Videos

VIDEO: Ozzy Osbourne, Ike Turner and More Celebrate James Brown’s Birthday

A variety of stars congregated to sing happy birthday to The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. In this video, you can spot Ike Turner, Chucki Booker and even Ozzy Osbourne…

grouchygreg 05/03/2013

Soul Music

BARRY WHITE SUFFERS FROM STROKE; PARALYZED

Soul singer Barry White suffered from a stroke today (May 1, 2003) that impacted the right side of his body and ended his professional career. Barry White suffered from kidney…

grouchygreg 05/01/2013

Rhythm&Blues

LATOYA JACKSON’S HUSBAND BEATS HER WITH A CHAIR

Latoya Jackson was rushed to the hospital today (April 21, 1993), after her husband beat her with a dining room chair. The incident occurred in her posh Manhattan apartment, and…

grouchygreg 04/21/2013