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Jackie Wilson: #1 Fan Gone Wrong
Monday, February 15th, 2010 by RondellC

Jackie Wilson: #1 Fan Gone Wrong

The relationship between stars and their fans can be volatile at times, as was the case for Jackie Wilson in 1961.

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Jackie Wilson: An Exciting Legacy
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 by RondellC

Jackie Wilson: An Exciting Legacy

Over the course of his illustrious career Jackie Wilson inspired artists the likes of Michael Jackson and James Brown. On the anniversary of his passing he is remembered as one of music’s greats.

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Thursday, January 14th, 2010 by Mixmaster

The Love We Lost: On Teddy Pendergrass

By Michael A. Gonzales When I was a child, my mom had never been into music that was too funky. While other parents were bopping their heads to James Brown and showing their kids how to dance as Kool & the Gang blared from the speakers, my bougie mother was content listening to Frank Sinatra singles ...

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Jackie Wilson: Lonely At The Top
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 by RondellC

Jackie Wilson: Lonely At The Top

Jackie Wilson was easily one of the most influential soul singers of his generation. He’s inspired everyone from Michael Jackson to Elvis. Here’s one reason why.

. . This Day in Soul

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by Mixmaster

What About Bobby?

By Michael A. Gonzales With Whitney Houston’s comeback disc I Look to You zooming to the top of the charts, the former “crack is wack” poster child has been making the media rounds. From her star-studded preview party at the Beverly Hilton to the highly anticipated interview with Oprah, the former pop princess turned coke ...

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