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Queen of Soul's wardrobe malfunction at White House

4423 days ago

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin's bodice slips at Kennedy Center Honors reception. more info

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Q&A: Bobby Womack

4426 days ago

Guardian Music — 'I was on stage with Cyndi Lauper and my trousers split. It seemed like she was going to sing for ever'Bobby Womack, 68, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. At nine he formed a gospel group with his four brothers. They were spotted by Sam Cooke and signed ... more info

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The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of WTF

4426 days ago

Dlisted — Clay Aiken, Simon Cowell's furry tit pies and even the original Underwood, Blair Underwood, would make more sense as Maria than Carrie Underwood, but Carrie Underwood's the one who got the starring role in NBC's live broadcast of The S... more info

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Jazz bassist Marcus Miller injured in bus crash in Switzerland

4430 days ago

Guardian Music — Grammy award-winning musician and 10 band members recovering after bus overturned on motorway, killing driverJazz bassist Marcus Miller and 10 members of his band have been injured following a serious bus crash in Switzerland. The driver of the vehic... more info

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Bobby Womack: soundtrack of my life

4432 days ago

Guardian Music — The soul singer and guitarist reflects on a turbulent career, Janis Joplin's final hours and making his comeback with the help of Damon AlbarnBobby Womack's career began in his teens in Cleveland, Ohio, when Sam Cooke mentored his family band, the Va... more info

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X Factor – Lyric 145 – R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – (AUDIO)

4432 days ago

Mjsbigblog — Check out a recording of the song X Factor finalists, Lyric 145 were SUPPOSED to sing the week they were eliminated. The tune is a reworking of R.E.S.P.E.C.T by Aretha Franklin. more info

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Aretha Franklin Postpones East Coast Concerts

4449 days ago

ContactMusic — Soul star Aretha Franklin has called off her upcoming concerts on the East Coast of America to give her fans more time to recover in the aftermath of... more info

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Aretha Franklin, America and the origin of the 'spirit feel'

4458 days ago

Chicago Tribune — The gospel-truth, if you believe most of the history books: Aretha Franklin didn’t really find her true voice until she began working with producer Jerry Wexler at Atlantic Records in 1967. more info

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Chuck Berry' celebrated at tribute concert as he hints at a comeback at 86

4459 days ago

Guardian Music — Rock hall of fame opens new exhibition on the music pioneer, who says he has six new songs he wants to releaseStill rockin' at 86, music legend Chuck Berry promised a comeback Saturday with six new songs, some written 16 years ago."And as soon as I c... more info

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