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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 Photos in Los Angeles: SOUL History
Early Motown Records legend Tammi Terrell Passed away at the young age of 24 from brain cancer but her legacy lives on. SOUL Newspaper had the oppourtinuty to follow Miss Terrell's career during the years 1966 to her death in 1970. There were frequent interviews and articles with Tammi as well as updates on her medical condidtion that was being tightly held under wraps by Motown.
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.
Max Julien
Today we heard of the passing of Max Julien. He was an actor who’s talents challenged the Hollywood depictions of Black Men at the time.
