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Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick Feud Escalates

Aretha Franklin has accused fellow music icon Dionne Warwick of libel relating to remarks made at Whitney Houston’s funeral in 2012.

Tagged as: 60s, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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R.I.P. Kerry Turman of The Temptations

by Paul Cashmere

Kerry Turman, longtime bass player for The Temptations, has been found dead in his hotel room.

Tagged as: 60s, soul, The Temptations, USA

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R.I.P. Motown Writer Sylvia Moy 1938-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sylvia Moy, a writer for Motown Records and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, died on Saturday (April 15) at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, MI at the age of 78. According to family members, she died from pneumonia.

Tagged as: 60s, motown, pop, soul, Sylvia Moy, USA

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Check Out The New TLC Song ‘Way Back’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

TLC, the duo of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, are back with a brand new single, Way Back.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, R&B, soul, TLC, USA

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Darryl Hall Sues New York Town Over Venue Occupancy Limits

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Daryl Hall is not happy with the town of Pawling, NY over their restrictions on how many people he can allow for an outside venue at his club.

Tagged as: 70s, Daryl Hall, Hall & Oates, John Oates, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Larry Dodson Sr To Retire From The Bar-Kays

by Paul Cashmere

Larry Dodson Sr, the lead singer of legendary soul group The Bar-Kays for he past 47 years, will retire at the end of 2017.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Larry Dodson Sr, soul, The Bar-Kays, USA

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John Legend Plays Surprise Gig On London Railway Station

by Music-News.com

John Legend surprised London commuters on Wednesday morning with an impromptu performance at St. Pancras International train station.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, R&B, soul, USA

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R.I.P. Clem Curtis of The Foundations 1940-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Clem Curtis, the unique voice who led The Foundations on Baby, Now That I Found You, has died at the age of 76. No cause of death has been announced although his family confirmed his passing.

Tagged as: 60s, Clem Curtis, pop, soul, The Foundation, UK

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Noise11 Presents Booker T Jones Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The legendary Booker T Jones will tour Australia in April for Bluesfest Touring, presented by Noise11.com.

Tagged as: 60s, Booker T & The MGs, Booker T Jones, soul, USA

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Lionel Richie SXSW 2012 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey Cancel Dates

by Music-News.com

Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey have scrapped a third of their joint tour dates after having to reschedule the shows due to the Hello singer’s knee surgery.

Tagged as: 70s, 90s, contemporary, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, pop, soul, USA

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Aretha Franklin Honoured In All-Star New York Show

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Michael Dorf, owner of City Winery in New York, held his annual salute concert at Carnegie Hall on Monday night with this year’s show surrounding the music of Aretha Franklin.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Aretha Franklin, soul, USA

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Gladys Knight Ends Association With Son’s Restaurant

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Gladys Knight has won her legal battle to cut ties with her son’s struggling restaurant.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Gladys Knight, soul, USA

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Mavis Staples Inducted Into Blues Hall of Fame

by Music-News.com

The Blues Hall of Fame has named seven new members for 2017 along with inductees for albums, singles and literature.

Tagged as: 60s, blues, Mavis Staples, soul, USA

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R.I.P. Leon Ware 1940-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Veteran producer, songwriter and performer Leon Ware died on Thursday (February 23) at the age of 77. The cause of death has not been announced.

Tagged as: 60s, Leon Ware, soul, USA

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Rag’n’Bone Man Analyses His Hit ‘Human’

by Music-News.com

After a record-breaking week of album sales – Rag’n’Bone Man takes us behind the scenes in the latest instalment of the Beats by Dr. Dre Beat x Beat series. Alongside his producer Two Inch Punch, they offer an exclusive look at the making of the track ‘Human’, which has now gone platinum and is currently

Tagged as: 10s, pop, Rag 'n' Bone Man, songwriter, soul, UK

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Rag’n’Bone Man Hangs Onto UK No 1

by Music-News.com

Rag’n’Bone Man’s debut album Human continues to perform well following its record-breaking success on last week’s Official Albums Chart.

Tagged as: 10s, pop, Rag 'n' Bone Man, songwriter, soul, UK

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Aretha Franklin Announces Her Retirement

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the greatest singers in history, Aretha Franklin, has announced her retirement.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Aretha Franklin, soul, USA

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Hold On Sam Moore Is Coming For Trumped Up Party

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sam Moore, one-half of the great R&B duo Sam & Dave, has said that he will perform at the Thursday Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration.

Tagged as: 60s, Sam Moore, soul, USA

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Christmas Day 2016 Marks 10th Anniversary of the Death of James Brown

by Paul Cashmere

Christmas Day, it is the day James Brown died.

Tagged as: 60s, James Brown, soul, USA

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Aretha Franklin Subject of The Music Of at Carnegie Hall

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Michael Dorf is back for his fourteenth “The Music of” charity concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, this year saluting the music of Aretha Franklin.

Tagged as: 60s, Aretha Franklin, soul, USA

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Beyoncé Dominates Soul Train Awards

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Beyonce took home four gongs at the 2016 Soul Train Awards.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Beyonce, hip-hop, pop, soul, USA

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John Legend Looks To Marvin Gaye For Inspiration

by Music-News.com

Ahead of the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Darkness and Light’ on Friday (2nd December), John Legend has covered Jocks&Nerds in a great shoot.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, R&B, soul, US

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R.I.P. Sharon Jones 1956-2016

by Paul Cashmere

Sharon Jones of soul and funk band The Dap Kings, has lost her battle with cancer at age 60.

Tagged as: 00s, jazz, R.I.P. Sharon Jones 1956-2016, Sharon Jones, soul, USA

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Bruce Springsteen To Receive Presidential Medal of Honor

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Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross were among the 21 people named today to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen To Receive Presidential Medal of Honor, Diana Ross, rock, soul, USA

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Prince Paisley Park To Start Fan Vocal Sessions

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN has gone from a place of mourning to a full-blown tourist attraction in record time.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, funk, Paisley Park, Prince, Prince Paisley Park To Start Fan Vocal Sessions, rock, soul, USA

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Beyonce And Jay-Z Speak Out For Hillary Clinton

by Paul Cashmere

Beyonce and Jay-Z have spoken up for Hillary Clinton, speaking at her rally in Cleveland.

Tagged as: 90s, Beyonce, Beyonce And Jay-Z Speak Out For Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jay-Z, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Bruno Mars Labels Adele ‘A Diva’

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Bruno Mars has labelled collaborator Adele a “diva with attitude”.

Tagged as: 10s, Bruno Mars, funk, pop, soul, USA

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Mary J Blige’s Husband Wants $170k A Month In Alimony

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Mary J. Blige’s estranged husband has filed for temporary spousal support as the couple thrashes out its divorce.

Tagged as: 90s, Mary J Blige, Mary J Blige's Husband Wants $170k A Month In Alimony, R&B, soul, USA

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Mike Love, The Beach Boys Rod Laver Arena 2012. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Beach Boys and The Temptations Team For Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Mike Love’s The Beach Boys and Otis Williams’ The Temptations will perform Australian dates in 2017.

Tagged as: 60s, Australian Tour, Beach Boys, pop, rock, soul, The Beach Boys and The Temptations Team For Australian Dates, The Temptations, USA

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Toni Braxton Back In Hospital, More Shows Postponed

by Music-News.com

Toni Braxton has postponed a concert after being hospitalized due to complications related to her battle with lupus.

Tagged as: 90s, More Shows Postponed, pop, soul, Toni Braxton, Toni Braxton Back In Hospital, USA

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