HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES baritone BERNIE WILSON has died.

December 27, 2010 by MusicThread  
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December 27, 2010

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS ANNOUNCES PASSING

OF HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES MEMBER BERNIE WILSON

PHILADELPHIA - Bernie Wilson, baritone vocalist in the classic lineup of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, died early yesterday from undisclosed medical complications at Kresson View Center in Voorhees, NJ, Philadelphia International Records has announced. Read more

TEENA MARIE REACTION - GAMBLE & HUFF, legendary R&B, Sound of Philadelphia pioneers

December 26, 2010 by MusicThread  
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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

The Temptations return with Back to Front

November 2, 2007 by MusicThread  
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The Temptations are back with their 48th studio release, covering timeless, smooth classics such as “Don’t Ask My Neighbors” and “Love Ballad”. Read more