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February Soul Music Birthdays February Soul Music Birthdays February 01 Sadao Watanabe (1933) Chris Clark (1946) Joe Sample (1939) Big Boi of Outkast (1975) Jerry Pike of Atmosfear (1957) Dennis Brown (1957) Shor’ty Billups (1932) Rick James (1948) February 02 France Joli (1963) Stan Getz (1927) Shakira (1977) Eva Cassidy (1963) Mayer Hawthorne (1972) Al McKay (1948) February 03 Johnny Bristol (1939) Dennis Edwards of the Temptations (1943) Johnny Guitar Watson (1935) […]
Legendary songstress Roberta Flack dies at age 88 (February 24, 2025) This one really hurts. She was a one-of-a-kind musical pioneer who impacted us in so many ways, it is difficult to measure. Today we say a sad goodbye to Roberta Flack, who has died at age 88. Her death was confirmed for us by her […]
Legendary singer Jerry “The Iceman” Butler dies at 85 (February 21, 2025) When it comes to music legends, they don’t get much bigger than the singer, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jerry “The Iceman” Butler. We are sad to report that Mr. Butler has died at age 85, leaving an incredible legacy behind. For […]
Release of long lost 1974 WAR live album shows group at its peak (February 9, 2025) A revolutionary band that combined elements of soul, rock, funk, jazz and latin influences and knocked down a variety of barriers with its multi-cultural line-up, WAR established itself in the 1970s as one of the most important and influential […]
Russell Thompkins Jr of the Stylistics returns to “Say Hello” He possesses one of the most memorable voices in soul music history. As lead singer of The Stylistics, Russell Thompkins, Jr. was the immaculate falsetto voice of such all-time favorite songs as “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “You Are Everything,” and “Betcha By Golly Wow.” And […]
CRACKERS IS BACK ! Returning to their spiritual home in London’s West End, Crackers Discotheque opens it’s doors once again. Saturday March 22nd 2025 at TROY 22 in Hanway Street, W1T 1UG (just 100 metres away from Tottenham Court Road station) from 8:00 pm until 1:00 am. Tickets just £10 (and they will sell […]
Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave dies at age 89 Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave dies at age 89 (January 11, 2025) He possessed one of the most recognizable tenor voices in the world, and displayed that powerful gift both as a solo performer and as part of […]
De La Soul to release coveted “Clear Lake Audiotorium” on March 7 De La Soul to release coveted “Clear Lake Audiotorium” on March 7 New York, NY (January 10, 2025) – Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul continues to celebrate their enduring legacy with exciting announcements for 2025. Fans of the group will soon have access to one of […]
On This Day in 1977: Rose Royce hits #1 with “Car Wash” January 1, 1977 – Rose Royce has its first and biggest hit As a principal vehicle for former Motown hitmaker Norman Whitfield’s engaging compositions, Rose Royce ascended to the top of the Soul Music world with a string of great hits and a tight, full […]
Probably one of the most iconic intro’s ever from the Temptations ! December 21, 1964 – The Temptations release the single “My Girl” When it comes to R&B legends, they don’t get much bigger than The Temptations. The signature male vocal group of Motown, the Temptin’ Tempts have stayed relevant for more than 60 years, with […]
