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The Isley Brothers

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Cannonball Adderley

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Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton, in full Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr., (born October 3, 1954, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American civil rights activist and minister. Sharpton began preaching...
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Quincy Jones

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Quincy Jones is a record producer, musician, and film producer who was convinced at an early age to explore music by his teenage friend Ray...
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Doo-wop

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Doo-wop, style of rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll vocal music popular in the 1950s and ’60s. The structure of doo-wop music generally featured a tenor lead vocalist...
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Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye was an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential...
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Ray Charles

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Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who revolutionized the music industry with his unique blend of blues, gospel, and R&B. Born...
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Stevie Wonder

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Stevie Wonder is a name that is synonymous with music. He is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has been entertaining audiences for over...
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Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century. Born in Gary, Indiana in 1958, Jackson began his career...