Rhythm&Blues Archives - Page 27 of 30

Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” Peaks With Debut Release “Purple Haze”

On October 14, 1967 The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #65 Pop with "Purple Haze", their debut American release. Even though Jimi Hendrix racked up 7 pop hits in his…

10/14/2010

Doo-Wop Northern Soul Rhythm&Blues

Rare Soul Radio.. Welcome to Our New Radio Show

Tune into Rare Soul Radio, hosted by Grouchy Greg and Co-Host Marchitect as they take you on a journey through the history of Soul Music.

10/12/2010

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

This day in Soul… October 11th…

October 11, 1917- Jazz Pioneer Thelonious Monk was born, and would later be the forefather of Be-Bop Jazz. October 11, 1952- Lloyd Price's second single became a two-sided hit when…

10/11/2010

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

Solomon Burke latest album produced by Willie Mitchell

(NEW YORK, NY) – GRAMMY-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer – SOLOMON BURKE, a true soul pioneer and a major architect of American music, debuted his much-anticipated 70th birthday…

10/09/2010

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music Wax Facts

October 9, 1961 Ray Charles hits #1

On October 9th 1961, United States Soul legend Ray Charles topped the pop charts with his hit "Hit The Road Jack." Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004),…

10/09/2010