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MICHAEL JACKSON’S HAIR CATCHES FIRE DURING PEPSI COMMERCIAL

Michael Jackson was severely burned today (January 27, 1984), during the filming of a commercial spot for Pepsi. The incident unfolded at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, when Michael…

01/27/2013

Soul Music

APOLLO THEATER OPENS IN HARLEM

The Apollo Theater opened it's doors today (January 26, 1934). The theater was built in 1913, by an architect named George Keister. The Apollo Theater was originally operated as a…

01/26/2013

Soul Music

RICK JAMES WINS BIG AT AMA AWARDS; FIGHTS MTV BAN

R&B/funk veteran Rick James was the big winner at the ninth annual American Music Awards (January 25, 1982). Rick James took home favorite Album/Soul/R&B Artist during the event, which took…

01/25/2013

Soul Music

ARETHA FRANKLIN’S HUSBAND FLIPS OUT, SHOTS FIRED DURING DEBUT SESSION

Aretha Franklin was in Muscle Shoals, Alabama today (January 24, 1967), where she laid down her legendary song "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)." Shortly after…

01/24/2013

Soul Music

BILLY PRESTON HITS THE STUDIO WITH THE BEATLES TO RECORD “GET BACK”

The Beatles held a session in their own recording facility, Apple Studio, where they recorded their hit single "Get Back," today (January 23, 1969) featuring keyboardist Billy Preston. Billy Preston…

grouchygreg 01/23/2013