Soul Music Archives - Page 21 of 46

Chess Records To Be Sold To GRT

The owners of Chess Records announced that they had reached a deal with General Recorded Tape (GRT) to sell the legendary Chicago imprint today (November 2, 1968). Although a purchase…

11/02/2012

Soul Music

Al Green’s Lover Laid To Rest After Suicide In Soul Singer’s Mansion

Mary Woodson, the woman who threw a pot of boiling grits on soul singer Al Green and then committed suicide, was laid to rest today (October 24, 1974). Woodson, who…

grouchygreg 10/24/2012

Soul Music

Angela Davis Sues Flying Dutchman Records Over ‘Soul And Soledad’

Angela Davis announced a lawsuit against Flying Dutchman Records today (October 23, 1971). Davis, a legendary political activist, took issue with Flying Dutchman using her name, photographs and voice on…

grouchygreg 10/23/2012

Soul Music

B.T. Express Hits #1 With Single “Do It”

B.T. Express Hit #1 today!

10/19/2012

Soul Music

Soul Singer Al Green Severely Burned After Lover Attacks Him

Al Green assaulted by lover who commits suicide in the singer's mansion...

10/18/2012