The Dells
The Dells were one of the finest and longest-lived R&B vocal groups in history, and what’s most amazing is that they did it with nearly...
Author : joe bodego
Bo Diddley
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Bo Diddley was an American musician who played a significant role in the development of rock and roll music. Born as Ellas Otha Bates, he...
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Minnie Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her five-octave vocal range and her 1975 hit single “Lovin’ You.” Born on November 8, 1947,...
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The Visionary Behind Earth, Wind & Fire Maurice White, a trailblazing singer, drummer, songwriter, and producer, remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century...
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In 1950s Chicago, two Polish Jewish brothers founded the hugely influential Chess Records label. Working with artists like Chuck Berry and Howlin’ Wolf, they released...
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Founded in 1950, Chess Records captured a vibrant new style of American music with roots in the American South that influenced and inspired rock and...
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Charles Stepney was a highly influential American record producer, arranger, and composer. Born on August 26, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, Stepney made significant contributions to...
Booker T. Washington – Atlanta Compromise Speech
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On September 18, 1895, African-American spokesman and leader Booker T. Washington spoke before a predominantly white audience at the Cotton States and International Exposition in...
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Briggs v. Elliott was a pivotal court case in the United States that contributed to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954,...