September 1, 2010 - Everything associated with "Soul Train" in the 1970s -- outrageous fashions, hot-dog dance steps, Afro Sheen commercials and lip synching -- is on display in the three-DVD set "The Best of Soul Train" that Time Life released yesterday (8/31).
May 27, 2009 - Just like the title of their debut album, "Tell 'Em What Your Name Is," the Austin, TX, blues outfit Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears are making the rounds, introducing themselves and getting noticed.
February 26, 2009 - Funk pioneer George Clinton went from running a hair salon in
Kannapolis, NC, in the '50s to being a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee four decades later. The ride began when he formed a humble doo-wop group by the name of The Parliament.
September 24, 2008 - This Christmas will mark two years since the death of "The Godfather of Soul," James Brown. The 74-year-old had been touring feverishly, upwards of 330 shows a year--maintaining the title of "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business" right up to the end.
February 20, 2007 - James Brown's six adult children have reached an agreement with the late R&B legend's partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, on where his body will be buried, according to published reports.
February 9, 2007 - Metal godfathers Metallica, who haven't been heard from since announcing last year that they were working on a new album with super-producer Rick Rubin, expect to begin laying down finished tracks for the set next month.
January 11, 2007 - The body of James Brown--who died on Christmas day last year--has not yet been buried, and instead is being kept at the late R&B/funk legend's home while lawyers and heirs hammer out burial details.
December 27, 2006 - Fans will have an opportunity to say goodbye to James Brown during a viewing of his body Thursday (12/28) at New York's Apollo Theater and a public funeral Saturday (12/30) at the 8,500-seat James Brown Arena in Augusta, GA.
December 25, 2006 - James Brown, self-proclaimed "Godfather of Soul" and five-decade R&B legend, died early Monday (12/25) morning in Atlanta at the age of 73.
May 6, 2005 - Funk/soul-legend James Brown's hometown of August, GA, will mark the singer's recent 72nd birthday by unveiling a bronze statue of the singer on Friday (5/6).
Everything associated with "Soul Train" in the 1970s -- outrageous fashions, hot-dog dance steps, Afro Sheen commercials and lip synching -- is on display in the three-DVD set "The Best of Soul Train" that Time Life released yesterday (8/31). 
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