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Friday, October 3, 2008

TODAY IN HISTORY OCTOBER 2

2007 – Singer Robin Thicke released "Gots 2 B Down"
(featuring Faith Evans). It later went to #60 on the US Billboard R&B
singles charts.

AUDIO LINK: Robin Thicke (featuring Faith Evans) – "Gots 2 B
Down"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=MqZy0zTknK0
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=MqZy0zTknK0>

Also in 2007 – At a Los Angeles court, a judge ruled that Britney
Spears's ex-husband Kevin Federline would gain full custody of their
2 sons: Sean Preston and Jayden James, until further notice. Britney was
ordered to undergo drug rehabilitation tests at least twice a week.

2004 - Singer Billy Joel married for the 3rd time: this time, to his
then-23 year old girlfriend Kate Lee at his home in Long Island, NY.

Also in 2004 – On the 30th season opener of "Saturday Night
Live," rapper Nelly performed "Hot In Herre" and teamed up
with former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland on
"Dilemma."

2001 - Jazz composer, arranger, conductor, and schoolteacher Manny Albam
died of cancer at his home in Croton-On-Hudson, NY at the age of 79.
Albam worked with such artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, and
Count Basie.

2000 - Ray Charles's belated 70th birthday was celebrated at the House
of Blues in West Hollywood, CA. Guests included Ashford & Simpson,
Willie Nelson, Diane Schurr, and Billy Preston.

1999 – Singer Deborah Cox went to #1 on the US Billboard R&B singles
charts with "We Can't Be Friends," her duet with R.L. Huggar (of Next).
The song stayed on the top spot for 2 weeks. It also went to #8 on the
pop charts.

VIDEO LINK: Deborah Cox (featuring R.L. Huggar) – "We Can't
Be Friends" (music video)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=OGtIf4Q6_ 1o
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=OGtIf4Q6_ 1o>

1997 - A woman filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania university and its
student government, as well as Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man & RZA,
and rapper Redman. Juanita L. Evans claimed that she was distracted by
Redman, and that she did not see Method Man when he fell on her after he
leaped offstage during a concert at the university. Evans was
unconscious.

1995 - Rock band Journey announced that they planned to re-form for a
new album and reunion tour. Their album "Trial By Fire," which featured
their ballad "When You Loved a Woman," was released a couple of weeks
later. It was their last album for both drummer Steve Smith and lead
singer Steve Perry. Just before the reunion tour, Perry was forced to
leave the band after he injured his hip following a skiing accident.
Smith left the band as well. Journey now records and tours with
replacement drummer Deen Castronovo and a Steve Perry-sound- a-like
singer, Filipino vocalist Arnel Pineda (whom they discovered in one of
his performances from YouTube.com! )

1994 - Rock artist John Mellencamp released a statement that he had
suffered a mild heart attack after his cholesterol level was over 300,
and that he smoked 80 cigarettes a day.

1993 – Rap group Cypress Hill was the musical guest on "Saturday
Night Live."

1991 – B.B. King kicked off his world tour in Istanbul, Turkey.

1987 - R&B singer Ted Taylor was tragically killed in an auto accident
in Lake Charles, LA. He was 53 years old.

3 events that happened in 1982:

1. Genesis (Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford, Tony Banks) reunited with
former lead singer Peter Gabriel and lead guitarist Steve Hackett for a
one-night only WOMAD benefit concert. Rutherford celebrated his 32nd
birthday that night.

2. Musical Youth hit #1 on the UK Billboard singles charts with "Pass
the Dutchie." In the US, it reached #10.

VIDEO LINK: Musical Youth – "Pass the Dutchie" (music video)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=bdFsIRZEGm0
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=bdFsIRZEGm0>

3. Singer Evelyn "Champagne" King hit #1 on the US Billboard R&B singles
charts with "Love Come Down" and stayed for 5 weeks.

VIDEO LINK: Evelyn "Champagne" King – "Love Come
Down" (music video)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Dnh7YmXSviY
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Dnh7YmXSviY>

1980 - Singer Leaveil Degree of the Whispers began his 2-year prison
sentence in Boron, CA following his involvement of a jewel robbery back
in 1979.

1978 - Singer/bass player Gene Simmons of KISS received a platinum
record for his solo project album.

1977 - The bodies of Elvis Presley and his mama Gladys were moved to
Graceland's cemetery after vandals made an unsuccessful attempt to steal
the coffins.

1976 - Singer Joe Cocker was the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live."
He sung a duet with cast member John Belushi, who was imitating him on
the song "Feelin' Alright." Jazz/R&B band Stuff also performed.

Also in 1976 - The Stylistics hit #1 on the UK Billboard album charts
with their greatest hits album "The Best of the Stylistics Vol. 2."

1973 – Smokey Robinson released his single "Baby, Come Close." He
co-wrote the song with his former Miracle bandmate Marvin Tarplin. It
later peaked at #7 on the US Billboard R&B singles charts and #27 on the
pop charts.

VIDEO LINK: Smokey Robinson – "Baby, Come Close" (from
"Soul Train") (J.D'S COMMENT: Check out Jeffrey Osborne on
the drums – just one year before he would join L.T.D.)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=aNNCNCuCfv0
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=aNNCNCuCfv0>

Also in 1973 – Rapper Proof of the rap group D-12 was born Deshaun
Holton on this day in Detroit, MI.

1971 - James Brown went to #1 on the US Billboard R&B singles charts
with "Make It Funky" and stayed for 2 weeks. It also went to #22 on the
pop charts.

VIDEO LINK: James Brown – "Make It Funky" (from "Soul
Train")

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kwkYxuJUDO0
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kwkYxuJUDO0>

Also in 1971 - Rod Stewart went to #1 on the US Billboard pop singles
charts with his double-sided single "Maggie May/Reason to Believe" and
stayed for 5 weeks. It also went to #1 in the UK. Meanwhile, his album
"Every Picture Tells a Story" went to #1 on both the US and UK album
charts and stayed for 4 weeks.

1969 – Jr. Walker & the All-Stars released a cover version of the
Guess Who's 1968 pop hit "These Eyes." It later peaked at #3 on the US
Billboard R&B singles charts and #16 on the pop charts.

AUDIO LINK: Jr. Walker & the All-Stars – "These Eyes"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=BCavOuM2viU
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=BCavOuM2viU>

Also in 1969 - John Lennon of the Beatles referred to his own company
Apple Records as a black hole that sucks up his earnings as an artist.

1968 - The chemistry between Motown Records and their 3 men songwriting
team came to an end that day. Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and his
brother Eddie were slapped with a $4 million breech of contract lawsuit
by both the record label and its publishing company Jobete Music for
failing to put out new music since late 1967. Holland, Dozier, and
Holland later formed Invictus/Hot Wax Records.

1965 - The Who made their 1st US TV appearance on the episode of
"Shindig!" Other performers included the 4 Tops and Gerry & the
Pacemakers.

Also in 1965 - Fontella Bass entered both the US Billboard R&B and pop
charts with "Rescue Me." It later went to #1 on the R&B charts and #4 on
the pop charts.

VIDEO LINK: Fontella Bass – "Rescue Me" (from "David
Sanborn's Night Music")

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=5Y3yBhX0dhc
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=5Y3yBhX0dhc>

1961 – Ray Charles went to #1 on the US Billboard R&B singles charts
with "Hit the Road, Jack" and stayed for 5 weeks. It went to #1 on the
pop charts a week later.

VIDEO LINK: Ray Charles – "Hit the Road, Jack" (live
performance 1981)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ST8z3cuHi5g
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ST8z3cuHi5g>

Also in 1961 – The Crystals released their debut single "There's No
Other." It later reached #20 on the US Billboard pop singles charts.

AUDIO LINK: Crystals – "There's No Other"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=VR86ylXOsB8
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=VR86ylXOsB8>

1943 – Duke Ellington & His Orchestra went to #1 on the US Billboard
R&B singles charts with "Sophisticated Lady."

VIDEO LINK: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – "Sophisticated
Lady" (live from Copenhagen)

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=brqxEdwsTQs
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=brqxEdwsTQs>

SOUL TRAIN HISTORY BOOK

1976 – Spinners: David Ruffin

1971 – SERIES DEBUT! Gladys Knight & the Pips; Eddie Kendricks;
Honey Cone; Bobby Hutton

VIDEO LINKS: Eddie Kendricks – "I Did It All For You"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=XJhvEKMtvUg
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=XJhvEKMtvUg>

Eddie Kendricks – "It's So Hard For Me to Say Goodbye"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=XVrTrlfMp7Y
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=XVrTrlfMp7Y>

Gladys Knight & the Pips – "Friendship Train"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=BqqdcEQX2Z8
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=BqqdcEQX2Z8>

Gladys Knight & the Pips – "I Don't Wanna Do Wrong"

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=GINuyXYm6n0
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=GINuyXYm6n0>

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS (OCT 2)

BLOW OUT THEM CANDLES!

Happy birthday to the following:

Singer LaTocha Scott (Xscape) - 35

Singer/actress Tiffany (born Tiffany Renee Darwish) - 37

Singer Freddie Jackson - 52

Singer Phil Oakey (Human League) – 53

Gospel singer Vanessa Bell Armstrong – 55

Singer/bass player/actor Sting (Police; solo artist) (born Gordon
Sumner) – 57

Bass player/guitarist Michael Rutherford (Genesis; Mike & the Mechanics)
– 58

J.D.
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