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Sam Gooden, Founding Member of Soul Legends the Impressions, Dead at 87
Longest-serving member of Rock Hall-inducted act appeared on R&B classics like "For Your Precious Love" and "People Get Ready"
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Curtis Mayfield's 'Super Fly' Soundtrack: 10 Things You Didn't Know
From the real-life events that inspired the songs to why Mayfield described the film as a "cocaine infomercial," learn the backstory of the songwriter's blaxploitation-era triumph
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Mary J. Blige Was Worried About the Sophomore Jinx. Then She Put Out 'My Life'
Producer Chucky Thompson looks back on the making of Blige's second album, which is celebrated in a new documentary released on Friday
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Mary J. Blige's 'My Life' Documentary: 8 Things We Learned
From battling depression during recording to loving Roy Ayers, here's what we learned from a new film focused on Blige's classic second album
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Kem Couldn’t Leave R&B Behind
Love Always Wins, out Friday, marks the veteran's first album in six years
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Song You Need To Know: Willie Scott & The Birmingham Spirituals, 'Keep Your Faith To The Sky'
A gem (among many) from a fantastic new compilation of ‘70s spiritual soul.
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Lionel Richie to Produce Curtis Mayfield Biopic
"It's an honor for me to bring the life of one of my idols and friend to the screen," singer says after acquiring 'Superfly' legend's rights
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Paul Weller: 5 Great Curtis Mayfield Productions
The former Jam frontman dissects Mayfield's genius as a songwriter and producer
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Great New Music Books: Johnny Marr, Curtis Mayfield, Dylan's 'Judas' Era
Smiths guitarist goes deep, R&B icon's son surveys father's life and noted Dylanologist spotlights infamous electric transition
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Read Excerpt From Curtis Mayfield Bio Detailing Tragic Accident
'Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield,' co-written by son Todd, delves into singer's celebrated life and devastating, paralyzing accident
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