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R.I.P. Carl Gardner: 10 Facts About The Coasters
Carl Gardner, the last surviving member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Coasters, passed away on 6/12/11 at Port St. Lucie Hospice Home at 7:15 P.M. after a…
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Sly Stone Hospitalized With Heart Problems; Facing Cocaine Charges
Legendary soul singer Sly Stone is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles for heart issues it was reported today (June 10th, 2011). The 68-year-old singer was supposed to appear in a…
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Motown Announces Acquisition Of First Broadway Play, ‘Pippin’
Motown Records announced it had acquired its first Broadway musical in its 11 year history today (June 10th, 1972). The label acquire the rights to "The Adventures of Pippin" from…
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Capitol/EMI Records Releases 20 Rare Soul Songs; Rare Albums Available For Download
In honor of Black Music Month, Capitol/EMI has released a new digital compilation, The Soul Of Capitol Records: Rare & Well-Done (Vol. 1). The collection, available now for download purchase…
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Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr. Announce Marriage Today
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. announced that they would be getting married today (June 7th 1969). The pair, who were signed to Soul City Records, were the driving force…