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Michael Jackson Arrives To Court To Face Child Molestation Charges

Pop superstar Michael Jackson arrived in court today (January 16, 2004), where he was arraigned on child molestation charges. Michael Jackson had surrendered to authorities in November, and shortly after…

grouchygreg 01/16/2013

Soul Music

WOMAN INVOLVED IN SAM COOKE’S DEATH ARRESTED BY LA VICE SQUAD

The drama surrounding the shooting death of singer Sam Cooke continued today (January 11, 1965), in Los Angeles. One of the major suspects in the murder, Elisa Boyer, was arrested…

grouchygreg 01/11/2013

Soul Music

JAMES BROWN SUED FOR $106 MILLION OVER ALLEGED 1988 GUNPOINT RAPE

The Godfather of Soul was hit with a lawsuit from his former publicist today (January 7, 2005), who claimed that the legendary singer raped her at gunpoint in 1988. The…

grouchygreg 01/07/2013

Rhythm&Blues

JIMI HENDRIX SNAPS; ARRESTED FOR DRUNKEN RAMPAGE

Guitar God Jimi Hendrix was arrested in Sweden (January 4, 1968), for trashing his hotel room during a drunken rampage. Jimi and his band, The Experience were in Gothenburg, Sweden…

01/04/2013

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

Gene Chandler Convicted Of Selling Heroin

R&B star Gene Chandler was convicted today (December 22,1976) for his role in a heroin sale in May and June of this year. The “Duke of Earl” was convicted on…

12/22/2012