TEENA MARIE REACTION - GAMBLE & HUFF, legendary R&B, Sound of Philadelphia pioneers
December 26, 2010 by MusicThread
Filed under Press, R&B
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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