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How Aretha Franklin Ended Up On Atlantic Records

Aretha Franklin was born into a musical family, as she sang at New Bethel Baptist, the Detroit-based church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin. Although she was a recorded singer…

grouchygreg 02/04/2014

Birthday Music Facts Rhythm&Blues

10 Facts About Gospel Singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe

1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was born Rosetta Nubin on March 20, 1915, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. 2. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an accomplished guitarist, who learned to play the mandolin…

grouchygreg 02/04/2014

Birthday Music Facts Soul Music

Happy Birthday Wilson Pickett

WILSON PICKETT BORN TODAY!

grouchygreg 02/04/2014

Birthday Music Facts

Happy Birthday Lyn Collins

Soul singer Lyn Collins was born today (June 12, 1948). Lyn was born in Abilene, Texas where she launched a recording career at the tender age of 14. Her biggest…

grouchygreg 02/04/2014

Birthday Music Facts

Happy Birthday Jackie Wilson: 15 Facts About “Mr. Excitement”

R&B singer Jackie Wilson was born today (June 9th, 1934). In honor of his birthday and Black Music Month, RareSoul.com has gathered 10 interesting facts about Jackie Wilson. 1. Between…

grouchygreg 02/03/2014