Showing posts with label Motown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motown. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and more Inducted into R&B Hall of Fame


The official opening of the R&B Hall of Fame Museum was announced last week. They plan to honor artists, producers, and others who have contributed to the genre's success. The legendary Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin are among the 23 inductees for the Class of 2013. Check out who else made the list after the break!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Song of the Day: Marvin Gaye "Come Live With Me Angel"




In honor of  the late singer/songwriter/composer Marvin Gaye's birthday, I'm posting one of my favorite songs by him from his classic 1976 album I Want You. Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 and died on April 1, 1984--one day before his 45th birthday after a heated argument with his father, who shot him dead...

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Diana Ross Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Special Merit Awards


She's been nominated 12 times for a Grammy, but Diana Ross finally received one today for her contribution to the music industry and her impact on the world after 50+ years of music. Her acceptance of the award was bittersweet with the recent and shocking news of singer Whitney Houston's death. She said while accepting her award, that her greatest lifetime achievement were her five children, who were onstage with her to accept the award. Congrats to Ms. Ross!

See also: Diana "The Boss" Ross to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Diana "The Boss" Ross to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award


It will be her first Grammy, but it will be well-deserved and looong overdue. Diana Ross, the highest-selling female act of all time, will be honored by the Grammys on Saturday and will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the music industry and the world...