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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Breakup; Host Farewell Concert

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas performed their farewell concert today (December 21, 1972), in their hometown of Detroit. The legendary singing group called it quits after their performance at Cobo…

12/21/2012

Rhythm&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,…

12/20/2012

Soul Music

Stax Records Files For Bankruptcy

Memphis, Tennessee based record label Stax was forced into bankruptcy today (December 19, 1975). Stax was forced into bankruptcy not because of its roster, or poor sales, but due to…

12/19/2012

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

Sam Cooke Funeral In Chicago; Thousands Mob The Streets

Thousands of fans mobbed the street today (December 18, 1964) in Chicago, Illinois where a funeral for Sam Cooke was held. Sam Cooke's body had been on display for the…

grouchygreg 12/18/2012

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

Singer Al Green Opens Full Gospel Tabernacle Church

Soul singer Al Green opened his own church today (December 17, 1976), in Memphis, Tennessee. Reverend Al Green had left secular music after an incident three years earlier, between himself…

12/17/2012