grouchygreg, Author at RareSoul.com

JAMES BROWN WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT GRAMMYS; MICHAEL BOLTON SNAPS ON CRITICS!

Soul singer James Brown received the lifetime achievement award at the Grammys today (February 25, 1992). James Brown was given the honor during the 34th annual ceremony, which took place…

grouchygreg 02/25/2013

Videos

Jimi Hendrix & The Experience’s FINAL Performance Together

Jimi Hendrix and The Experience hosted their final performance today (February 24, 1969). The group's final show took place at Royal Albert Hall, in the United Kingdom. The Royal Albert…

grouchygreg 02/24/2013

Videos

The Jackson 5 Make Television Debut Today

Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 made their television debut today (February 21, 1970) on Dick Clark's hit music variety show, "American Bandstand." In this clip, the group perform's their…

grouchygreg 02/21/2013

Wax Facts

MALCOLM X ASSASSINATED; CONNECTION TO JAZZ, MUSIC AND REEFER IN A CHICKEN THIGHBONE

Legendary civil rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated today (February 21, 1965). Malcolm X was shot by three different gunmen, who hit the activist a total of 21 times, as…

grouchygreg 02/21/2013

Rhythm&Blues

CHUCK BERRY BEGINS JAIL SENTENCE OVER SEX WITH 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Rock 'n roll star Chuck Berry began a two year prison sentence today (February 19, 1962), for violating The Mann Act. The singer had been accused of transporting a 14-year-old…

grouchygreg 02/19/2013