The legend Patti Labelle, is apart of the first class of entertainers to be honored with stars on a new Walk Of Fame site outside of New York’s Apollo Theatre.
Also joining Patti LaBelle, is a list of Legendary artist such as The King of Pop Michael Jackson, The Godfather of Soul James Brown, Quincy Jones, [...]
Philly Soul Classics: Artists and Music from The Sound of Philadelphia
The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) and Philadelphia International Records (PIR)
Patti LaBelle Inducted Into Apollo Walk Of Fame in NYC
R&B Legend Teddy Pendergrass dies at 59
On Wednesday, January 13th, Teddy Pendergrass died at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after fighting a long illness.
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Pendergrass or Teddy P for short, is known for such love ballads as “Turn Off the Lights” and “Love TKO”.
As reported by CNN.com, Teddy’s family did not reveal details about his illness, but did mention that [...]
Soulful Singer, Fayette Pinkney, from the Three Degrees, Dies at 61
Ms. Pinkney was an original member of the Three Degrees who lent her voice to the 1970s hits “When Will I See You Again?” and “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia).”
The death was confirmed by Abington Health Lansdale Hospital. The cause was acute respiratory failure, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
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The World Of Philly Soul featured on iTunes
iTunes presents “The World of Philly Soul” as a featured section with all the music from the Philly Soul era. This feature includes digital music from artists such as MFSB, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, The Delfonics, The Stylistics and more!
Visit iTunes for a full listing of [...]
Randy Cain of the Delfonics, dies at 63
Randy Cain, founding member of Philly soul band the Delfonics, died Thursday. He was 63. The cause of death is unknown.
Cain, who sang such hits as “La La Means I Love You,” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” formed the Delfonics with brothers William and Wilbert Hart while attending Overbrook High in the [...]
