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November 01 Ronald Bell of Kool & the Gang (1951) LaTavia Roberson of Destiny’s Child (1981) David Foster (1949) Lou Donaldson (1936) Carmen Lundy (1954) November 02 Maxine Nightingale (1952) Nelly (1979) Melvin Edmonds of After 7 (1953) J. D. Souther (1945) November 03 Brian Poole of the Tremeloes (1941) Lulu (1948) November 04 George Huff (1980) Sherri Payne of the Supremes (1944) Jeff Lorber (1952) Harry Elston of […]

November 10, 1977 – The Temptations leave Motown The year was 1977 and The Temptations were a mess. Yes, THE Temptations, the act that nearly defined soul music in the 60s and early 70s. But the loss of Dennis Edwards and Eddie Kendricks, combined with a series of mediocre, uninspired albums on Motown in the […]

He was a complicated genius who became the Renaissance Man of popular music in the second half of 20th Century. Quincy Jones was more than a name; he was a legend woven into the tapestry of soul, jazz, classical and pop music. Today we say a sad goodbye to Mr. Jones at age 91. He […]

(November 4, 2024) Whether he’s putting vocals and his own unique spin on the John Coltrane classic “A Love Supreme,” teaming with Avery*Sunshine to reimagine Dionne Warwick’s “Déjà Vu” or covering remaking ballads by soulful chanteuses like Angela Bofill and Denise Williams, Will Downing has proven that he knows how to make a cover song […]

On November 8, the much-anticipated return of VM’s 80’s Soul Classics series continues with Volume 8, promising to deliver a perfect mix of forgotten gems and exciting new discoveries. This latest installment is set to transport listeners back to a time when soul, boogie, R&B, funk, and fusion reigned supreme. With its rich combination of […]

(October 31, 2024) Detroit, Michigan – Some of the most legendary names in Rhythm & Blues are set to be celebrated, as the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its nominees for the Class of 2025. Nominees include influential icons and groups such as Sade, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Legend, […]

(October 22, 2024) While some music trends change and evolve, certain things can stand throughout generations. Since the 1950’s it can be argued that soul music complete with lush harmonies and arrangements is one of the musical lanes in which artists who choose to enter can find success. The latest group to drive in this […]