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Barett Strong Dead at 81: Motown Singer’s Early Life, Career, and Success Explored

Barrett Strong, popularly known for being one of the first successful singers at Motown Records, has died at the age of 81.#BarrettStrong #MotownRecords
Lamont Dozier Cause of Death Unknown: Motown Songwriter Dead at 81

Legendary Motown songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier passed away at the age of 81.#LamontDozier #Motown
R. Dean Taylor Tragic Cause of Death Hinted at: Former Member of Motown Collective ‘The Clan’ Dead at 82

Canadian singer and songwriter R. Dean Taylor reportedly passed away at the age of 82, his wife confirmed.
Mystery Behind Wanda Young Cause of Death: The Marvelettes Singer Dead at 78

Wanda Young from Motown Records's the Marvelettes reportedly passed away at the age of 78. Wanda Young from Motown Records's the Marvelettes reportedly passed away at the age of 78.
“Heaven Must Have Sent You:” Songs To Remember Bonnie Pointer By

Bonnie Pointer The Pointer Sisters died at age 69, and here are some of Bonnie Pointer's most successful singles both with her sisters and with her solo career:
Atlantic Records Is Accused Of Calling Albums 'Mixtapes' To Underpay Producers

Music producer Eric Dan alleged that Atlantic Records retitles albums to underpay producers. Other producers chimed in and confirmed that other labels use the same practice too.
Michael Jackson, Prince and More: The Best of The Apollo's Last 30 Years

New York City is full of famous music venues but few if any can live up to the flory of The Apollo Theater in Harlem, which has hosted the legendary Amateur Night for more than 50 years, as well as playing host to James Brown's Live at the Apollo, which many consider to be among the greatest live albums of all time. Few realize the dark period the venue went through during the '70s and '80s however, totaling nearly ten years where the famous stage was closed. It would be bought and given a shot in the arm however, reopening during May 1985, ready again to host the rowdiest of concerts. Music Times has dug through the last 30 years to find some of the most momentous events and great concerts held at The Apollo since it reopened.
BJ The Chicago Kid, Schoolboy Q Share "It's True" Music Video [WATCH]

asdBJ The Chicago Kid has shared the music video for his track "It's True" featuring Schoolboy Q, which you can check out below. The clip was directed by BJ himself along with Verluxe, and features the rapper hanging around his hometown of Chicago with his friends and family, while some subtle green animation pops in and out of the frame. It's a touching yet not overly sentimental tribute to BJ's hometown, and sheds a light on the violence that has plagued the city for so long.
Motown Legend Jimmy Ruffin Dead at 78, Soul Great Sang 'Hold on to My Love' and 'What Becomes of the Brokenhearted'

One of Motown's greats, Jimmy Ruffin, passed away Monday (Nov. 18) at the age of 78. Jimmy was the older brother of David Ruffin, a singer for The Temptations who died in 1991. He signed to Motown in the '60s, gaining popularity with songs like "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold on to My Love."
[REVIEW] Boyz II Men Rock 'Resorts World Casino New York City' with Classic Hits and New Music from Latest Album 'Collide'

A cold and rainy night in New York City as my bus from Philadelphia pulls up to 34th street, nothing but panic rushes through my veins as I run with my umbrella, avoiding my straighten hair from doing flips as I gun it for the express A train heading to the Resorts World Casino New York City to hear one of the world's legendary R&B groups, Boyz II Men perform live for the first time in my life.
Stax Records Musical in Development, Aiming for Broadway

'Ray' producer Stuart Benjamin and Concord Music are developing a musical based on the legendary soul and R&B label.
'Motown: The Musical' Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway; Meanwhile, Patti LaBelle Works to Extend 'After Midnight'

What a difference a few decades in music history make. Tomorrow Motown: The Musical will reach its 500-performance milestone at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.