Singer William Guest, an original member of Gladys Knight and The Pips, died of congestive heart failure on Christmas Eve
On May 16th, 1983 “MOTOWN 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever” aired on NBC and blew the world away. Instantantly, “MOTOWN 25” became a sensation, its live performances of Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Miracles, The Supremes and more stole the hearts of audiences nationwide. The performances became major […]
According to CNN.com Former Temptations member Richard Street has died, his widow told CNN Entertainment on Wednesday. The 70-year-old soul and R&B singer died early Wednesday…
Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is moving from Def Jam to Motown Records, and he is bringing his Compound imprint along with him. You can now call Ne-Yo the senior vice president of A&R at the label. The Atlanta-based artist released the following statement on the news: “I’m honored that I¹ve been given such a prestigious title and […]
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. His former publicist told the Associated Press that the singer and songwriter died in a New York City hospital on Monday. He had undergone radiation treatment for throat cancer. Ashford & Simpson were known for their hit “Solid” […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The Hitsville Museum 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 When: April 14, 1960 What: Originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., “Hitsville” became one of the first black-owned record labels. With its iconic artists and songwriters like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Jackson 5, […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)5750 Wilshire Blvd #300 Los Angeles, CA 90036 When: 1971 What: The House of Hits closes its Detroit home for good, moving its creative headquarters to Hollywood. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music Moments, sponsored by […]
After parting ways from her previous Mathew Knowles management and getting dropped from her label Columbia, Kelly Rowland has just signed a deal with Universal.
Legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye would've celebrated his 71st birthday today. Click here for a retrospective on the musician's career.
One of the legendary architects of the Motown sound, Smokey Robinson, addressed the eager crowd at the South By South West music conference in Texas and told a hilarious story about the beginnings of show business. “Always be thankful if you get a break,” said Robinson.
