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Crooner Billy Eckstine Ink’s Million Dollar 5-Year Deal With MGM

MGM Records announced a five-year renewal deal with singer Billy Eckstine today (October 28, 1950).

According to the terms of the deal Eckstine, who signed the deal on October 19th, was to earn as much as $1 million over a 10 year period.

Eckstine received a minimum guarantee of $52,000 per year over the five-year term of the deal.

Additionally he collected revenues and royalties even in the event that he signed with another label at the end of the five year period.

grouchygreg 10/28/2010

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music Wax Facts

On This Day In Soul.. October 16th

October 16 1971 The Persuaders topped the R&B Chart with their now classic "It's A Thin Line Between Love and Hate". The song addressed the issue of woman standing by…

10/16/2010

Rhythm&Blues Wax Facts

The Strangers Hit The Studio To Record Classic “My Friends”

R&B group The Strangers entered the recording studio today (December 28, 1953) and recorded their best known song and collectors item, “My Friends.”

The Strangers origins begin Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, where they originally hailed from.

The group was highly influenced by legendary 1950’s singing group The Swallows.

grouchygreg 12/28/2009

Rhythm&Blues Wax Facts

Chuck Berry Charged With Violating The Mann Act Today

R&B legend Chuck Berry was charged with violating The Mann Act today (December 23, 1959), for allegedly transporting a 14-year-old across state lines for immoral purposes.

grouchygreg 12/23/2009

Rhythm&Blues Wax Facts

The Clovers – One Mint Julep

The Clovers hit the studio today (December 17, 1951) to record their R&B classic, One Mint Julep, a release which helped launch Atlantic Records into the stratosphere.

grouchygreg 12/17/2009