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Joe Hinton (July 7, 1937 – June 9, 2022) – I Won't Be Your Fool (1961)
This rockin’ R&B jam was written by the unsung singer/songwriter who later worked for Motown and co-wrote many songs for the label's top artists.
Darondo aka William Daron Pulliam (October 5, 1946 – June 9, 2013) – Let My People Go (1974)
The enigmatic Bay Area singer/songwriter and guitarist wrote this powerful anthem that still speaks to us today.
Jimmie King (June 8, 1949 – December 10, 1967) – Bar-Kays Boogaloo (1967)
The original Bar-Kays guitarist was only 18 when he died, the youngest band member to perish in the plane crash that also killed Otis Redding.
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Exclusive O'Jays Interview with Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943)
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Phyllis Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) – You Know How To Love Me (1979)
What's Going On (released May 21, 1971) – Part Two of Jack Ashford (Funk Brothers) Interview
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Exclusive Interview with Jack Ashford of Motown's Funk Brothers (born May 18, 1934)
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Glenn Goins (January 2, 1954 – July 29, 1978) – Beautiful Birds (1972)
Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins (June 8, 1941 – March 17, 2023) – Love's Now Is Forever (1976)
Fuzzy wrote this epic, unsung funk bomb for his debut solo album A Whole Nother Thang, featuring fellow P-Funk members Bootsy Collins and Bernie…
George Bussey (June 7, 1958 – August 19, 2023) – Yours For The Taking (1979)
This stellar disco jam was co-written by the unsung songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist for his debut album Disco Extravaganza Phase 1.
Clarence "Chet" Willis (born June 7, 1950) – Love Lite (1979)
The Ohio Players guitarist co-founded their mysterious spin-off group Shadow and co-wrote their debut LP's superb disco-funk title track, co-produced by…
Kimberley Briggs (June 21, 1937 – June 6, 2007) – What In This World's Happening To Love (1971)
This epic gospel-flavored socially conscious anthem was written by the singer/songwriter who also recorded as Kim Tolliver for her self-released debut…
Levi Stubbs (June 6, 1936 – October 17, 2008) – Right On Brother (1974)
The Four Tops' lead singer shone on this powerful anthem calling for unity and justice that our world needs today more than ever.
Floyd Butler (June 5, 1937 – April 29, 1990) – Down I Go (1971)
This superb meditation on life's twists and turns was co-written by the Friends of Distinction co-founder, along with producer Jerry Peters.
Freddie Stone (born June 5, 1947) – What Am I Gonna Do (With My Life) (1976)
The former Sly and the Family Stone lead guitarist co-wrote this beautiful jam for his sister Rose Stone (Banks) after she was signed to Motown.
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