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Fats Waller’s Life Celebrated
IT'S FATS WALLER DAY - IN AMSTERDAM!
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Bill Cosby Turns Down $3 Million Advance From Warner
It was announced that Bill Cosby would be leaving Warner Bros/7 Arts Records today (June 1st, 1968). According to reports, Bill Cosby turned down a $3,500,000 contract from Warner Bros/7…
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The Jackson 5 Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Jackson Five was inducted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today (May 29th) 2007.
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10 Facts About Legendary Singer/Poet Gil Scott-Heron
1. Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago, but lived in Tennessee during his early years, before settling in the Bronx. 2. Gil Scott-Heron attended college at Lincoln University and earned…
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Wynonie Harris Debuts
Wynonie Harris made his recording debut with Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra on May 26th, 1944.