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,…
Dude Imperfect: Quincy Jones Got Some Of It Right, But Mainly Just Didn’t Give AF
The legendary producer Quincy Jones either has several axes to grind, is into un-burying fossilized bones or just enjoys letting skeletons out of (other people’s) closets. Or maybe at this…
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Class of 1977: You Had The Greatest Year in Black Music History! These Classic Soul Jams Celebrate Their 40th Birthdays This Year!
Ahhh, 1977! Maybe you’ve never really thought about it in these terms, but by the time you finish checking out this article and the special djrobblog countdown at the end,…
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“Got to Give It Up” – 40 Facts on the 40th Anniversary of One of the Most Iconic R&B and Pop Songs Ever!
Marvin Gaye would have been 78 years old this past April 2, had he not been shot and killed on April 1, 1984, by his father at 44 years of…
Leon Ware (1940 – 2017) – After the Dance…Rockin’ You Eternally
Criminally Unsung. Those are two words that come to mind when thinking of super talented soul singer and songwriter Leon Ware, who passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017, after…