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Forget The Brokenhearted Jimmy Ruffin and Remember The Eccles Cake Connoisseur
READ UP ON JIMMY RUFFIN'S DARK OBSESSION!!
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Marvin Gaye Singing National Anthem at The NBA All Star Game
Marvin Gaye appeared at The Forum in Los Angeles today (February 13, 1983), where he delivered his legendary version of "The Star Spangled Banner." The tune inspired Julius "Dr. J"…
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Happy Birthday Rick James; An Early History
Legendary R&B singer and punk funk pioneer Rick James was born today (February 1, 1948) in Buffalo, New York. Rick James was born James Ambrose Johnson. He was raised by…
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The Hit Man: Eddie Kendricks
By Gentle Jones
Kendricks moved to Detroit at 18 and started a singing group The Primes which performed Doo-Wop and also capably covered Mills Brothers tunes.
Eventually Eddie rose to fame singing first tenor for The Temptations, also often singing with a distinctive falsetto.
GOSPSOUL: The Temptations Performing “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In”
The Temptations made an appearance on the hit series “Shindig” today (February 10, 1965), where they performed the Gospel number, "When The Saints Go Marchin' In." "Shindig" was a variety…