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Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five’s First Publication Covers — Ever
Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five were first introduced to the world by Diana Ross August 11, 1969 at a Hollywood style press conference at The Daisy in Beverly Hills. After gaining momentum from performances at the Apollo, contests, talent shows and local benefits, they now had found massive support from Miss Ross, Berry Gordy and Motown seeing their undeniable potential and talent.
Almost exactly a year later on August 10, 1970, SOUL Newspaper, the preeminent source for soul music news would feature a young Michael Jackson on its cover making it the publication's all time best selling issue. Today is the 52 Anniversary of that issue and thought it fitting to dive a little deeper in to the history of these iconic pieces of publication history.
Girl Talk with The Marvelettes: 1967 Interview with SOUL
The Marvelettes were Motown Record's second success after the Miracles and the label's first momentously successful girl group. The original lineup consisting of Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart and Georgia Dobbins would go through many changes over the years. Being successful was no easy task and making it as a Black Female group at that time came with even more barriers to entry.
Stevie Wonder: Fingertips to Songs in the Key of Life
Originally dubbed "Little Stevie Wonder", Stevland Morris was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan. The middle of six children, Stevie Wonder was born with a dislocated optical nerve causing blindness.
Stevie Wonder is an unmatched pioneer of music who's SOUL continues to influence artists across all genres.
His first major success "Fingertips" catapulted his career early in his life. Years later at Crystal Studios he would begin to develop "Songs in the Key of Life". This 18th recording by Stevie Wonder would go on to be considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
Tammi Terrell: Fame, Life, Death and Marvin Gaye
Tammi Terrell exploded onto the soul music scene in the late 1960s. Most notably known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, Terrell’s voice is ever present in some of Motown Records’ most enduring songs.