David Ruffin was not the only Temptation who went on to solo success
Ken Shane
Shelby Lynne gave another powerful performance in MA
When Luther Vandross died in 2005 a storied career ended
Rob Smith declares his love of Air Supply in his new “Vinyl Diaries” column.
Jimmy Ruffin’s biggest hit is a Motown classic
The Revelations debut their new video on Popdose today
It was the beginning of a Hall of Fame career for Hall & Oates
The Hold Steady held forth in RI last week
Candi Staton is known for a disco hit but there is much more
“Jungle Boogie” was the first big hit in a storied career
The legendary songwriters had a smash of their own in ’84
The 200th edition of Soul Serenade features the Jive Five
Singer/songwriter Richard Shindell appeared recently in Massachusetts
It began in a barbershop and became the Parliament-Funkadelic juggernaut
A Motown immortal is celebrated in recent reissues
Professor Longhair’s music is the sound of Mardi Gras
Barbara Mason had an early Philly Soul hit in ’65
Before “War” Edwin Starr hit it big with “25 Miles”
Liverpool and the American south came together in Muscle Shoals
Marvin Gaye’s ’77 hit was huge, it’s influence even greater
Shirley Brown scored big but it was too late for Stax
Betty Everett & Jerry Butler scored with a cover of a beloved Everly Brothers hit
Claudine Clark’s one hit burned brightly in 1962