www.lanier2.imeem.comKnown for both his years with the Temptations and his major solo hits of the 1970s, Eddie Kendricks was among the many soul legends who did his part to put Motown Records on the map. The expressive vocalist (who often sang in a falsetto) grew up in Birmingham, AL, but it was Motown's original home of Detroit that made him a star. Kendricks was still living in Alabama in the...
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Woe unto you if you're a music lover but never ever had the privilege of experiencing a gathering at The Loft. Of all the DJs that played during the heyday of New York City nightclubs, The Loft's David Mancuso easily is one of the most influential. The sound system was audiophile quality and pristine; the atmosphere was warm, and the people (members and guests alike) were so welcoming.It always...
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Had to make a trip up to my old stomping grounds of Astoria yesterday and when I ducked into a thrift store to get out of a nasty rainstorm I found Motown Disc-O-Tech #2 [1975] -- pretty good sequel to my Super Bad post down below. Especially love G.C. Cameron's acoustic-guitar funky shuffle and faux-Curtis vox. And Willie Hutch sounding like he hijacked Timmy Thomas' drum machine. Everybody Di...
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