Articles for: ‘This Day in Soul’ Category
Otis Redding: Soul King
Otis Redding was one of the founding fathers of soul music. Some even called him the “King of Soul” for his early influence on the genre. Today’s a good day to celebrate a king’s born day.
Chaka Khan: Second Time Around
Borrowing a song from the ample catalog of singer/songwriter Prince, Chaka Khan launched the second stage of her career in 1984.
Janet Jackson & James DeBarge: Young Love
For a brief but sensationalized time in 1984 the legendary musical families, The Jacksons and The DeBarges, were linked when Janet Jackson married James DeBarge.
Rick James: Pain Is Pleasure
James Ambrose Johnson Jr., b.k.a. Rick James had his fair share of romances, many of which became the subject matter of his music. James was usually able to turn his romantic strife into musical success.
Michael Jackson: Alone At The Top
When you throw two musical masterminds like Michael Jackson and R. Kelly in the studio together, would you expect anything less than history making?
