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Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey ...
Sam Moore, who sang 1960s hit ‘Soul Man’ in legendary Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era ...
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Just a Song Before We Go: What Was the Last U.S. Top-40 Hit by The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones stand as the epitome of longevity in the rock and roll world. Now into their seventh decade of making music together, the band has overcome all manner of drama and tragedy to ...
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Six iconic music legends that shockingly have not had Billboard No. 1 single
You would expect though, that really iconic artists, often legends of music, would have a few number ones on the Billboard ...
Sam Moore: Steven Van Zandt, Chuck D and More Pay Tribute to Soul Legend
Following the death of Sam Moore, many of the artists inspired by the Sam and Dave singer turned to social media to pay tribute to the soul legend.
Busta Rhymes & MC Sha-Rock: When Two Hip-Hop Legends Meet
Busta Rhymes was elated to finally cross paths with MC Sha-Rock, who’s credited as the first female MC. In a video posted to ...