Hello,
I do not tend to come here all that much anymore as it has changed since I first joined because people have become nasty with each other but I hope I can just talk about music if that is...
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Hello,
I do not tend to come here all that much anymore as it has changed since I first joined because people have become nasty with each other but I hope I can just talk about music if that is...
Hello All,
Over the years of teaching my students about those who have built their musical heritage, I have been blessed that many of our contacts have become personal friends of mine. One such...
What a wonderful man who was ever so nice! He sent us pictures of when he played at the Apollo - I will miss him.
As Marv stated, Ron was just the nicest man with me and my students!
Some people are what I call "fake" care giving people who are great to meet and talk with but you know that they are just...
One week later and I am going back in time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zPJAqu3r_s
To Luke first...
Eric has been a member since 1995 and it was only him and Eddie. They supplement the background vocals with two female vocalists and the male keyboard players.
To Soulwally...
Hello,
I saw The O'Jays last night at the Niagara Fallsview Casino and even though Walter was ill and could not attend, it was still WONDERFUL! I feel a bit old saying this but the last time I...
What a great thread!
I am like Marv by saying EVERYONE as we have been BLESSED as "my kids" have been able to meet with many of the aforementioned. Beans Bowles, Kat Schaffner, Bobby Rogers,...
In the early 80's I saw The Staples Singers at Harbourfront in Toronto and Mavis tore up "I'll Take You There" with a crowd that went nuts.
Also loved seeing The Tempts and O'Jays together one...
I spoke to her on the phone at Christmas and she seemed to be getting better. Just last week, she mailed an autographed picture for my students. I hope this helps Woodward.
Hi,
I used to post a lot about Thomas Beans Bowles who was like a Grandpa to me and tonight I am watching some old clips of him from Youtube. I think I have shared them before but I would like to...
Wonderful! I have this DVD and love it.
Many years ago, I saw the Staples Singers perform at Harbourfront in Toronto and when they did this song, the entire crowd sang along word for word. Mavis...
For the past year or so, when I would call to check on Sylvester, he was unable to speak on the phone. I do remember our last chat as he reminded me he had Alzheimer's but he remembered me and we...
Hello,
For a long time, I had tried to get Blue Magic on our "Wall of Fame" and a few years ago, I thought it might happen when I spoke to Richard Pratt and he told me everyone was getting back...
I don't know if she could be considered a mega star but I have always found Mavis Staples to be ever so nice to everyone. Sometimes, her sister used to have to tell her, "I mean it, we have to go."
Tom,
I'll tell you about my nice experiences and friendships...by the way, I have never been employed by Motown nor was I ever a groupie. I am a teacher and Motown helped me help my students. I...
Hi,
I have been reading messages here for a while and I get a bit concerned about posting for fear someone gets mad and then it starts an argument so I please ask, none of that as I always come...
"The musicians said the ruling could have "adverse impact on their own creativity, on the creativity of future artists, and on the music industry in general."
This really angers me as what...
That was wonderful Marv.
Many years ago, my phone rang in my school office and I couldn't believe my ears when I heard, "Hello Tim, this is Freddie Gorman speaking." I asked him if I could call...
I am the teacher from Toronto who many years ago came here to Soulful Detroit to talk about artists who paved the way for others so that my kids would know about their musical heritage. Certainly,...
Just a nice song that has a story as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5M22NGw7JI
Hello,
I do not seem to know many of you anymore but that is okay and I am sorry to bore those who do remember me. The Temptations were one of the first groups to ever meet "my kids" and we have...
Just a wonderful man who will be sadly missed.
Such a nice man! My prayers to his family.
I mean no disrespect to the other post on Mr. King but I wanted to add a separate post with some special memories.
On August 24, 1994, my students and I were invited to see B.B. King play at the...