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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 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

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

Soul Music

James Brown Sentenced To Six Years Over Wild Police Car Chase; Turns To FBI For Help

Legendary singer James Brown was sentenced to prison today (December 15, 1988), after leading police on a wild chase in South Carolina. James Brown appeared in court in South Carolina,…

12/15/2012

RareSoul.com Exclusive! Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

R&B Star Sam Cooke Shot and Killed in Los Angeles

R&B singer Sam Cooke was shot and killed today (December 11, 1964) in a Los Angeles Motel. Cooke was in the company of a woman named Lisa Boyer at the…

grouchygreg 12/11/2012