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Jim McCrary August 31, 1939 – April 29, 2012 Jim McCrary was an award-winning photographer whose portfolio includes some of the most iconic rock album covers in history. Born and raised in the Los...
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Tony Sheridan (Born Anthony McGinnity) May 21, 1940 – February 16, 2013 Tony Sheridan was an early English rock and roll singer, guitarist and songwriter who is most often recognized for his work with...
View ArticleDied On This Date (May 26, 2013) Clarence Burke, Jr / The Five Stairsteps;...
Clarence Burke, Jr. May 25, 1949 – May 26, 2013 Clarence Burke, Jr. was the front man for the legendary soul group, the Five Stairsteps. Formed by five siblings in 1965, the “First Family of Soul,” as...
View ArticleDied On This Date (January 7, 2014) Maureen Gray / Philly Sound Singer &...
Maureen Gray DOB Unknown – January 7, 2014 Maureen Gray was a beloved soul singer whose strong and impassioned voice exemplified what became known as the Philly Sound. Born in New York City, Gray was...
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Andrae Crouch July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015 Andrae Crouch was a Gospel music pioneer in that he almost single-handedly crossed it over to the mainstream over the course of his career. Crouch took to...
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