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LITTLE WILLIE JOHN DEAD IN PRISON CELL WHILE SERVING TIME FOR MANSLAUGHTER

Detroit R&B singer Little Willie John died of pneumonia in a prison cell today (May 26, 1968). Little Willie John was serving time at the Walla Walla Prison, for a…
Posted by grouchygreg 05/26/2013
Posted inRhythm&Blues Soul Music

MARVIN GAYE SHOT AND KILLED -BY HIS FATHER

Singer Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father Marvin Gay Sr. today (April 1, 1984). Marvin Gaye had just finished his "Sexual Healing Tour," and took up residence…
Posted by 04/01/2013
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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…
Posted by grouchygreg 01/11/2013
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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…
Posted by grouchygreg 12/11/2012
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