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Great news; I remember watching Soul! on PBS in the early '70s & will watch Mr. Soul! documentary soon. Thanks Glencro for the info.

James Burke, a member of the classic Chicago soul group the Five Stairsteps died last Friday, February 19th. He was 70. Burke’s brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, confirmed James’ death to Rolling...

Questlove will direct a new documentary about the career and legacy of Sly Stone.
Per a release, the as-yet-untitled project will follow “the story of the influential artist, king of funk, and...

And here's the newly released Episode 4, The Rise And Fall Of The Soultowne Band. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/kll8_3ABklg

Can't complain about any of the entries on this list (although they could've made it 100 in order to include even more songs). Thanks for sharing!

I'm truly sorry that Mike McLean has passed on. His role as an engineer during the Glory days of Motown played an important part in "The Sound Of Young America". Sorry for your loss Ralph & RIP to...

I Love two of their songs; "The Message" & "Bra". Thanks for sharing the podcast about their debut album.

Wishing a Very Happy Birthday (and many more) to William "Smokey" Robinson. And Happy Birthday In Paradise to Bobby Rogers. As always, thanks for all the great music you've given us over the years....

Truly sorry to hear about this. RIP Bruce Hawes.

I'm Loving this series! The cartoon segments are very done, the music is well chosen and it's wonderful to hear the back story of Kool & The Gang from the surviving band members. Thanks so much to...

I've just watched The Billy Stewart Story via streaming from the PBS site and it's wonderful. Definitely recommended for all of the fans! Here it is!

WHUT Documentaries | FATBOY The Billy...

Newly remastered from the original tapes, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the initial release of The Poet, the Bobby Womack album that served to relaunch his career and established him as a...

It's so Wonderful that Merry Clayton has recovered and is recording again! Thanks Reese for the news.

Just heard about this. We'll see what happens when The Hall makes their decisions. Thanks for sharing, Luciano.

A new documentary about Tina Turner, Tina, will premiere on HBO on March 27th at 8 p.m. ET.
Directed by Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin, Tina is described in a release as “a revealing and intimate look...

Lamont Dozier Remembers Mary Wilson.

Motown Songwriter Lamont Dozier Remembers Supremes' Mary Wilson - Rolling Stone

I've just heard about Mary's passing and I'm In Shock! Thanks for the Music & the Memories and Rest In Peace, Mary.
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Good Question; I say if Cindy Birdsong had turned down the offer to join The Supremes, they would've asked Syreeta Wright (and then Brenda Holloway if Syreeta didn't work out). I don't think that...

May sees the release of Lulu Gold, a new best of that offers 60 tracks across three CDs and a more limited selection on one vinyl record.

The triple CD package works its way through the various...

What a wonderful clip! Thanks so much for sharing Boogiedown!

Someone has already launched a thread on this one (at about the same time as I put this up). Please delete.

Motown has announced a relaunch of their groundbreaking label Black Forum, originally founded in 1971 by Berry Gordy.
The label’s revival will kick off with a release of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s...

Sorry to hear about Jim Weatherly. The songs that he wrote For Gladys Knight & The Pips will keep his memory alive.

You're Welcome Paul!! I've been enjoying my copy of Cellarful 5 since it came out and I'm so happy that the set is doing well. Hope there's 'Many More To Come'. In the meantime...Thanks to You &...

Here's an article with a little more info about the Billy Stewart Documentary.

Documentary on ’60s R&B Star Billy Stewart Airing on PBS Stations | Best Classic Bands