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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 ...
26 Years Ago Today, Britney Spears Dropped ‘…Baby One More Time’—Here’s Why It’s Timeless
Britney Spears dropped her debut studio album, .Baby One More Time, which would usher in a new era for pop music. Fast forward 26 years, and… The post 26 Years Ago Today, Britney Spears Dropped ‘…Baby ...
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.