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GOSPSOUL: ARETHA FRANKLIN’S FATHER OPENS NEW BETHEL CHURCH

Aretha Franklin's father Reverend C.L. Franklin opened the New Bethel Baptist Church today (March 10, 1963) in Detroit. The original New Bethel Baptist Church was located on Hastings Street, but the…
Posted by grouchygreg 03/10/2014
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GOSPSOUL: The Temptations Performing “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In”

The Temptations made an appearance on the hit series “Shindig” today (February 10, 1965), where they performed the Gospel number, "When The Saints Go Marchin' In." "Shindig" was a variety…
Posted by grouchygreg 02/10/2014
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ARETHA FRANKLIN’S FATHER SHOT IN BOTCHED ROBBERY ATTEMPT

Aretha Franklin's father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, was shot during a botched robbery inside of his Detroit home today (June 10, 1979). The incident occurred when six men involved in the…
Posted by grouchygreg 06/10/2013
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RIP Mahalia Jackson; RARE Funeral Service Footage

Mahlia Jackson's funeral was held at today (January 31, 1972) at The Arie Crown Theater, where singers like Sammy Davis Jr, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Lou Rawls and Dick Gregory paid…
Posted by grouchygreg 01/31/2013
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SUPERSTARS GATHER FOR MAHALIA JACKSON’S FUNERAL

A variety of superstars gathered to mourn for Mahalia Jackson, whose funeral was held today (January 31, 1972). The legendary gospel singer had checked herself into a hospital on January…
Posted by 01/31/2013

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