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HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
I've decided to make an "On This Day in Black Music History" thread to celebrate! Hopefully, I don't miss any days, but here we go. #BlackHistoryMonth
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I've decided to make an "On This Day in Black Music History" thread to celebrate! Hopefully, I don't miss any days, but here we go. #BlackHistoryMonth
Also, check out my website and support a young Black writer here: http://blackboybulletin.com
FEB. 1 #BlackHistoryMonth
• Big Boi, one-half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo Outkast, was born in 1975.
• Rick James, the iconic Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter, was born in 1948.
• Big Boi, one-half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo Outkast, was born in 1975.
• Rick James, the iconic Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter, was born in 1948.
FEB. 1 #BlackHistoryMonth
James Brown records "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag."
It was Brown's first recording to feature Jimmy Nolen on guitar, who would become known for his unique "chicken scratch" style of guitar playing.
James Brown records "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag."
It was Brown's first recording to feature Jimmy Nolen on guitar, who would become known for his unique "chicken scratch" style of guitar playing.
FEB. 1 #BlackHistoryMonth
Chuck Berry earned his first #1 single in the UK with a live recording of a 20-year-old song titled "My Ding-a-Ling."
Due to its lyrical innuendos, the then-public morality campaigner attempted to have the song banned.
Chuck Berry earned his first #1 single in the UK with a live recording of a 20-year-old song titled "My Ding-a-Ling."
Due to its lyrical innuendos, the then-public morality campaigner attempted to have the song banned.
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
Billy Henderson, one of the founders of The Spinners, passed at age 67. The Spinners were a soul group that scored hit singles like "Working My Way Back To You" and "Then Came You (with Dionne Warwick)."
Billy Henderson, one of the founders of The Spinners, passed at age 67. The Spinners were a soul group that scored hit singles like "Working My Way Back To You" and "Then Came You (with Dionne Warwick)."
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
Joe Hunter, one of the Funk Brothers who helped craft the legendary Motown sound, passed at age 79.
Joe Hunter, one of the Funk Brothers who helped craft the legendary Motown sound, passed at age 79.
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
In 1952, B.B. King's "3 O'Clock Blues" hit #1 on the Billboard R&B Chart and became his first national hit.
In 1952, B.B. King's "3 O'Clock Blues" hit #1 on the Billboard R&B Chart and became his first national hit.
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
In 2019, Future’s FUTURE HNDRXX PRESENTS: THE WIZRD debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200.
It was Future’s 6th #1 album.
In 2019, Future’s FUTURE HNDRXX PRESENTS: THE WIZRD debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200.
It was Future’s 6th #1 album.
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
In 1958, The Platters’ version of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” reigned at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Platters broke barriers as one of the first Black groups to be major chart forces. They charted 40 singles on the Hot 100 including 4 #1s.
In 1958, The Platters’ version of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” reigned at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Platters broke barriers as one of the first Black groups to be major chart forces. They charted 40 singles on the Hot 100 including 4 #1s.
FEB. 2 #BlackHistoryMonth
Al Mckay, guitarist with Earth, Wind & Fire, was born. The band was the first African-American act to sell out Madison Square Garden.
Al Mckay, guitarist with Earth, Wind & Fire, was born. The band was the first African-American act to sell out Madison Square Garden.
