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R.I.P. Curtis Mayfield: How The IRS Created A Legendary Career

R&B icon Curtis Mayfield died today (December 26, 1999) in Roswell, Georgia. Mayfield had been in poor health for almost 10 years, after he was paralyzed from the neck down…
Posted by grouchygreg 12/26/2012
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R&B Star Johnny Ace Dead; Shoots Himself Backstage Playing Russian Roulette

Rising R&B star Johnny Ace shot himself in the head today (December 25, 1954) while backstage at Houston's City Auditorium. Johnny Ace, born John Marshall Alexander, was playing a game…
Posted by grouchygreg 12/25/2012
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A “Magic Moment” For The Drifters Today

R&B group The Drifters hit the recording studio today (December 23, 1958) to record what would become one of their best known singles, “This Magic Moment." The Drifters history begins…
Posted by grouchygreg 12/23/2012
Posted inRhythm&Blues Soul Music

Gene Chandler Convicted Of Selling Heroin

R&B star Gene Chandler was convicted today (December 22,1976) for his role in a heroin sale in May and June of this year. The “Duke of Earl” was convicted on…
Posted by 12/22/2012
Posted inRhythm&Blues Soul Music

“Dreamgirls” Debuts On Broadway To Critical Acclaim

The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" opened today (December 20, 1981) at The Imperial Theatre in Manhattan. "Dreamgirls" was based upon the success of legendary girl groups like the Supremes, the Shirelles,…
Posted by 12/20/2012

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