Marvin Gaye – Eight for 80: His 8 Most Iconic Hits!
Had he lived, legendary Motown crooner Marvin Gaye would have turned 80 on Tuesday, April 2. Sadly, on April 1, 1984, Gaye was tragically gunned down by his father Marvin,…
30 Years Ago: Hip-Hop and R&B finally wed…and here’s the killer tune that tied the knot!
“Have you ever been stabbed in the back, by someone you thought was really cool?” That was the musical question that opened one of the dopest R&B tracks of 1989…a…
Concert Review: These “Old” Young Rascals Still Got Soul!
(March 25, 2019). When Felix Cavaliere, the longtime lead singer and songwriter for the Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), joyfully recalled the unusual No. 1 chart run of their signature…
A Diamond Tribute to 3 Rare Gems: Diana, Gladys and Patti all turn 75 this spring!
(March 18, 2019). There’s always been something really special about the year 1944. For instance, it was the year my beautiful mother was born…and she turns 75 later this year.…
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40 Years Ago, This Iconic Women’s Anthem Hit No. 1!
(March 13, 2019). As far as songs go, if ever there was a gift that keeps on giving, it would be the iconic No. 1 smash that topped the Billboard…