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RareSoul.com Exclusive: Lamont Dozier Explains Discovering The Chairmen Of The Board

General Norman Johnson

If the old saying that “bad news comes in threes” is to be believed, then last week’s news about the deaths of Albertina Walker, Solomon Burke and General Norman Johnson certainly proved the saying to be true.

First Albertina Walker passed away on October 8th then the soul world was rocked by the death of Solomon Burke on October 10th.

Then on October 13 General Norman Johnson of the Chairmen of the Board passed away. Although General Norman Johnson’s death was not as widely reported, the impact on Soul music was just as great.

Here is an exclusive clip of Lamont Dozier, owner of the Hot Wax/Invictus label.

10/20/2010
Posted inDoo-Wop Northern Soul

Superbowl of Soul: The Saints Vs. The Colts

The Colts Vs. The Saints
The Colts Vs. The Saints
The 2nd Annual Superbowl of Soul: The Saints Vs. The Colts

The Colts – Never No More The Colts hailed from Bakersfield, California. They formed when three of the group members went to Los Angeles to attend L.A. City College. Their best known hit is “Adorable,” which was made famous by The Drifters.

The Saints – I’ll Let You Slide The Saints recorded for the Wigwam label. Their releases are very hard to find and trade for as much as $4,000. The group also has a track titled “I’ve Been Taken For A Ride” on Kent’s CD For Dancers Only. Listen and sound off!

02/07/2010