Elder brother of The Five Stairsteps, Clarence Burke,Jr. death is still shrouded in mystery. Family friend & long time manager Joe Marno said,the R&B singer died last Sunday at his home in Marietta,Georgia. Burke resided there with his wife. With respect for the family’s request for privacy, no further information has been released surrounding the cause or circumstances of Burkes’s sudden death….
Tag: Rhythm and Blues
Oh What A Career The Dells Lead Singer Marvin Junior Passed Today
Marvin Junior, the long time surviving lead singer extraordinaire of the mighty, mighty Dells passed today (05-29-13). Unfortunately we don’t have any specific details of his death, but according to a May 23, 2013 report in the Soulful Detroit blog, Mr. Junior was reported to be very ill “and was not expected to be around much longer. The report…
Eldest Sibling of Soul Group “The Stairsteps” Clarence Burke Jr. Dead at 63
Re-Posted from The National R&B Music Society Musical Genius, Vocalist, Songwriter, Musician, Producer and our dear friend Clarence Burke Jr. of The First Family of Soul “The Five Stairsteps, The Stairsteps and The Invisible Man’s Band has taken his final step… My heart is heavy, my tears are still flowing, and my eyes are swollen,…
WHO ARE YOUR TOP TEN JAZZ,BLUES, OR SOUL MUSIC GROUPS OF ALLTIME??
List your favorite #Soul, #Blues or #Jazz music group of all-time, in ranking order. Perhaps your list will be cited as Best List of All Time greats. Some people like the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and James Brown, perhaps You like #Kool & the Gang , #WAR and Stevie Wonder. #BB King, #Bobby Blue Bland…
JANICE MAXIE-REID: QUEEN OF THE KEYBOARDS
“Queen Of The Keyboards”, “The Complete Package”, The“Triple Threat” are just a few titles that have been often used to describe Bay Area keyboardist and vocalist, #Janice Maxie-Reid.Conservatory-trained, jazz and gospel inspired, this stunning and talented powerhouse hails from Oakland California. Janice began playing at the piano at age four, singing at age nine and performing…
CABLE NETWORK TV ONE’S UNSUNG OPENS SIXTH NEW SEASON
Great news for “UNSUNG” fans, the wait is over! One of the more popular shows on television, #TV One’s “#Unsung.” TV – One announced the final schedule for the sixth season of the show, beginning January 23, 2013. It promises to be another great season, with a brand new night,Wednesdays. Kicking off the sixth season, is…
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