Music Icons GAMBLE & HUFF to be honored by Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia with Lifetime Achievement Gala
March 18, 2011 by MusicThread
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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Lifetime Achievement Award Gala
Honoring Music Icons
Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, a founding resident company of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, presents its Lifetime Achievement Award Gala in honor of Philadelphia legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 6 PM at The Westin Philadelphia. The event is black tie. Read more
LEGENDARY “SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA” PIONEERS GAMBLE & HUFF SIGN WITH WILLIAM MORRIS FOR “ALL AREAS” REPRESENTATION
March 2, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Press, R&B
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEGENDARY ‘SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA’ PIONEERS
KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF SIGN
WITH WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME SONGWRITING TEAM ANNOUNCES
‘ALL AREAS’ REPRESENTATION AS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP APPROACHES
NEW YORK (March 2, 2011) - Legendary “Sound of Philadelphia” pioneers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, one of the most prolific professional songwriting teams of all time, have signed with William Morris Endeavor (WME) in all areas, including film, television, theater, books, and lecture appearances. Read more
TEENA MARIE REACTION - GAMBLE & HUFF, legendary R&B, Sound of Philadelphia pioneers
December 26, 2010 by MusicThread
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2010
JOINT STATEMENT FROM KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF
(Legendary R&B Pioneers, architects of the Sound of Philadelphia, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers)
ON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER TEENA MARIE
PHILADELPHIA — “We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie. She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send or condolences to Teena’s family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy.” Read more
Labelle’s returns with first Album in 30 Years ‘Back to Now’
October 21, 2008 by MusicThread
Filed under R&B, Stories
“Our new album is like going home and eating your Mom’s cooking, if your Mom was a good cook, that is!” - Labelle
Labelle is back with their first full-length album in three decades, Back to Now. Working with top-notch producers like Lenny Kravitz, Gamble & Huff, and Wyclef Jean, Back to Now is filled with explosive new material and the soul-meets-glam rock sound they’re known for.
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