The Motown icon, however, said signing the future “Thriller” singer and his brothers was a no brainer, and she did know that Michael was special. “How did I know [they had the ‘it’ factor]?
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The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...
From the producers of recent Playhouse concerts Glory Days, Summer of Love, Johnny and June and Blue Suede Shoes, Memphis to Motown features the music of those legendary artists whose music ...
Some 60-plus years later, Motown stands as a piece of living history — a flashpoint where African-American recording artists would find mainstream success. These include names like Marvin Gaye ...
so he stepped down from the band and stayed on at Motown as a solo artist. He was replaced in the band by the younger Jackson brother, Randy. The band’s split from Motown made headlines as it wasn’t a ...
With a 14 piece band and singers, Connor Mc Keon promises to celebrate some of the world’s most loved Soul and Motown artists. Connor and his band, dubbed “The New Kings of Cool” by actress ...
fostered a soulful sound with artists like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. These labels celebrated Black culture and talent, but they weren't perfect. Motown artists were subjected to rigorous ...