Richard Allen Street (former The Temptations member) Funeral Service BUENA PARK, Calif., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — For Immediate release From Mrs. Cynthia Street I would like to announce funeral arrangements for my Husband former Temptation Richard A. Street have been finalized. The public viewings will be held Thursday …
Remembering Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner of the Ohio Players: “Free at 69”
by A. Scott Galloway
January 27, 2013
Some kids claim Superman their hero. Mine was “Sugarfoot.” Small in stature yet larger than life, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner was a Black Rock Star – the alter ego I could not have dreamed nor conjured better…and secretly wished I could be.
Legendary 90’s Group Hi-Five Produced a Special Song
and Video “You Never Know” and is Donating the Proceeds to the Families
of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy
Touched by the tragedy in Newtown, and their own experiences Hi Five was compelled to respond to the horrific incident in CT, as a result of gun violence. The group put together this video to honor the families and help raise awareness.
(PRWE January 08, 2013
Legendary R & B group Hi-Five has produced a tribute video to their song “You Never Know” for the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — While renowned as a performer, band leader and composer, “Dave Brubeck was a giant not only in music but in spirit,” said Milken Archive founder Lowell Milken. “His work will continue to speak an eternal message of hope for the brotherhood of man.”
He was a great friend of the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music, which recorded The Gates of Justice in 2001 as well as his choral cantata The Commandments in 2007. These compositions explored the profound nature of humanity’s record of war and peace, prejudice and understanding.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Five-time GRAMMY® winner Celine Dion, GRAMMY and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson, and seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher are the first performers announced for “We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY® Salute To Whitney Houston.” The one-hour special will celebrate Houston’s life and artistry through interviews and performances from various artists paying homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner, and will include Houston’s own most memorable performances of her career.
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Johnnie Bassett, the celebrated Detroit blues guitarist and vocalist, died from complications of liver cancer on Saturday, August 4 at Saint John Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was 76 years old.
Gretchen Valade, owner of Mack Avenue Records, reflects, “Johnnie Bassett was a wonderful musician and a good friend. Whenever I walked into a room where he was playing, he would start singing ‘Georgia,’ my all time favorite. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Final Farewell is Open to the Public
BOSTON, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The funeral for Herb Reed, Vocal Group and Grammy Halls of Fame member and founder of The Platters is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2012. Members of the international, national and local music communities will join Reed’s music family and friends to celebrate the life of the last remaining member of the historically significant quintet. To continue, please click “MORE”!
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for a look back on the life of go-go music legend Chuck Brown. The show, which originally aired on Friday, June 1, is now available on demand.
Brown, “The Godfather of Go-Go,” died recently at the age of 75. To continue, please click “MORE”!
BOSTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — As founder and naming member of the legendary group The Platters, Herb Reed racked up an impressive list of achievements. He and his group performed sold-out shows in more than 100 countries; made nearly 400 recordings and sold millions of albums, earning the group membership in the Rock and Roll, Vocal Group and Grammy Halls of Fame. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The Godfather of Go Go, Chuck Brown, Passes… One of music’s leading talents in the R&B scene, Chuck Brown, from the Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers fame in the 70’s has recently passed away (May 16th, 2012). Mr. Brown was well known for his relentless energy on stage and …
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