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First formed in the early '50s, the Isley Brothers enjoyed one of the longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in the pantheon of popular music — over the course of nearly a half century of performing, the group's distinguished history spanned not only two generations of Isley siblings but also massive cultural shifts which heralded their music's transformation from gritty R&B to Motown soul to blistering funk. |
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Memphis 'Idol' singer in career 'Thriller' Date: 07 Nov 2009
Memphis Commercial Appeal -
On "American Idol," Gedeon McKinney sang songs by Sam Cooke, The Isley Brothers and Percy Sledge, but McKinney set out on a European tour Thursday with a Michael Jackson repertoire from "Ben" to "Bad." The 21-year-old Memphian whose family once was homeless thought he'd "seen it all," but that's before a touring spinoff of London's West End "Thriller Live" production hit the road for what ...
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Rod Stewart bares his soul Date: 05 Nov 2009
Corpus Christi Caller-Times -
CORPUS CHRISTI — With a catalogue spanning 40 years, Rod Stewart catalogue has shown he has no problem baring his soul, or wearing his heart on his sleeve, as in the ballads “Have I Told You Lately” and “You’re In My Heart.” The spiky-haired Englishman has covered essentials such as Sam Cooke’s “Twistin’ the Night Away” and the Isley Brothers’ “This Old Heart of Mine” in a stretch of time ...
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Motown Magic Sues Willkie Farr for Fraud, Breach of Contract Date: 21 Jul 2009
Law.com -
Willkie Farr & Gallagher was sued in federal court in Los Angeles last week by Lamont Dozier, the co-founder of songwriting and production team behind hit Motown acts like The Supremes and The Isley Brothers. At issue: Willkie's role advising on an issuance of "Bowie Bonds," the asset-backed security for song royalties once hailed as a new form of IP securitization. The case against Willkie and ...
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Boney James likes his music to tell stories Date: 25 Jun 2009
The Augusta Chronicle -
For saxophonist Boney James, the songs never remain the same. Mr. James, who will headline the Jazzfest 2009 concert Saturday at Bell Auditorium, got his start as a session man, lending his distinctive sax sound to tracks by Morris Day, the Isley Brothers and Ray Parker Jr.
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Celebrity birthdays Date: 21 May 2009
Belleville News-Democrat -
Actor Mr. T is 57. Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 68.
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Celebrity birthdays on May 21 Date: 21 May 2009
Miami Herald -
Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 68. Actor Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) is 64. Actress Carol Potter (Beverly Hills, 90210) is 61. Singer Leo Sayer is 61. Comedian-turned-politician Al Franken is 58. Actor Mr. T is 57. Actor Judge Reinhold is 52. Actress Lisa Edelstein (House) is 41. Actress Fairuza Balk (The Waterboy) is 35. Actress Sarah Ramos (American Dreams) is 18.
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Celebrity birthdays Date: 21 May 2009
Pioneer Press -
Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 68. Guitarist Hilton Valentine of the Animals is 66. Actor Richard Hatch ("Battlestar Galactica") is 64. Keyboardist Bill Champlin of Chicago is 62. Actress Carol Potter ("Beverly Hills, 90210," "Sunset Beach") is 61. Singer Leo Sayer is 61. Comedian-turned-politician Al Franken is 58. Actor Mr. T is 57. Drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the ...
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: May 21 Date: 21 May 2009
The Kansas City Star -
•Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 68. •Actor Richard Hatch (“Battlestar Galactica”) is 64.
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