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Major Lance’s “The Monkey Time” Changes The Face Of Music History

Major Lance was in the recording studio today (May 8, 1963), where he recorded the Curtis Mayfield penned tune "The Monkey Time." This track is special in many ways. The…
Posted by grouchygreg 05/08/2013
Posted inDoo-Wop Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

R.I.P. Curtis Mayfield: How The IRS Created A Legendary Career

R&B icon Curtis Mayfield died today (December 26, 1999) in Roswell, Georgia. Mayfield had been in poor health for almost 10 years, after he was paralyzed from the neck down…
Posted by grouchygreg 12/26/2012
Posted inRhythm&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…
Posted by 12/22/2012
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