Putting Motown On The Map
Berry Gordy started out in the music business during the 1950s as a songwriter. He also briefly set up and...
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The Contours
The Contours,originally known as the Blenders, were formed in Detroit in 1958/9 by Billy Gordon, Joe Billingslea, Billy Hoggs and...
The Temptations: Making The Breakthrough
The Temptations came to Motown in 1961, but the origins of the group go back to the 1940s! Eddie Kendricks...
Charles Stepney: The Transcending Musical Genius Pt.2
The Sonic Alchemist: The Story of Charles Stepney Charles Stepney’s story is one of profound musical genius, cultural resonance, and...
Charles Stepney: The Transcending Musical Genius Pt.1
Charles Stepney was born in Chicago in 1931. He played piano and vibraphone but was initially hired by Gene Barge...
The Brunswick and Dakar Records Session Musicians
The studio musicians used by Carl Davis at Brunswick Records, particularly in the early days of his tenure, were musicians...
The Extraordinary Session Musicians at Chess Records
Most studios had a group of musicians that they could call on to play regularly on recording sessions. Some were...
Icons of Detroit Part 2. An Introduction to American Soul and R&B. Volume 6
Icons of Detroit Part 2 continues the story of Motown, covering the years 1968-1972, up to Motown's departure from Detroit....
Icons of Detroit Part 1. An Introduction to American Soul and R&B. Volume 5
Icons of Detroit Part 1 tells the story of Motown Records from 1959 to 1967. It focuses on the people...
Icons of Chicago: An Introduction to American Soul & R&B. Volume 4
Icons of Chicago tells the story of some of the people who made a major contribution to the development of...
We bring you valuable history lessons about Black Musicians, Artists and Music Industry Professionals who have made an impact on music throughout the decades.
