January 1985: The Time Flies High with "The Bird"
Behind the Prince associates' last squawk of the '80s.
Minnesota Historical Society
Prince's first solo concert happened in his home of Minneapolis.
SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan offers personal reflections on 2020, with music as an antidote to lockdown, loneliness and turbulent times and essential for lifting the spirit... Talkin' Esther Phillips, Aretha, Dionne...as well as three films that truly moved me....
(Ollie and Jerry)
August 1984: Ollie and Jerry Peak at #9 on the Hot 100 with "Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us"
The duo never recorded a studio album, but had a top 10 hit in 1984.
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RIP Dancer Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones, Dead at 65
The "Soul Train" dance legend starred in both "Breakin'" movies and toured with Madonna.
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Paul Stanley of KISS: 'Otis Redding Changed My Life'
The Starchild recalls seeing Otis live in concert.
Motown Spotlight, December 2020
With Yuletide musical nods to The Temptations, our Motown columnist Sharon Davis continues a review of the label's 1977 album output and shares about a new collection of performances by longtime Motown champion, Dusty Springfield and more...
Get Ready: An Ode to Eddie Kendricks' Excellent Vocals
A salute to The Temptations' high-voiced hero.