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Jackson 5

Posted by on Oct 22, 2012 in Featured, Singer | Comments Off on Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 (later just The Jacksons) recorded or performed together, with various family members in the group, for more than 25 years....

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Americana: The Apollo Theater

Posted by on May 24, 2010 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: The Apollo Theater

In 1914, a new building was constructed on 125th Street in the Harlem section of New York City. Named “Hurtig and Seaman’s New...

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Singer: Bobby Darin

Posted by on Jan 2, 2010 in Singer | Comments Off on Singer: Bobby Darin

When Bobby Darin’s “Splish Splash” hit the charts in 1958, it could have been seen as just another one of the novelty...

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