One of the indicators that an entertainment figure is a firmly entrenched superstar, perhaps even an icon, is that people often refer to them by their first name only and everyone knows who is being spoken of.
One thing that I find offensive is how companies and individuals do everything they can think of to make money when someone famous — and especially an icon — dies.
I was asked by a reader who is a Temptations fan, a Motown enthusiast and a lover of statistics, how many men had been members of the Temptations in the history of the group, which would be 1961 to the present.
Gospel music should be comforting and inspiring, in addition to sounding good. There are times, too, when it should get the listener fired up. It should touch hearts, and it will if it is being presented from the heart.
Golightly Career and Technical Center, one of Detroit Public School’s premiere Career and Technical Centers, is “Expecting Excellence Everyday!" Golightly Career and Technical Center,...
Alturo Shelton was, in some ways, a throwback to other eras. As increasingly raunchy comedy became more popular, due to the “Def Jam Comedy” TV show, a changing society and many other factors, Shelton kept it clean. He had made a commitment.
One of the most talented female vocal groups of all time, and one of Detroit’s greatest gifts to the music world, is the Jones Girls. For whatever reason, Shirley, Valorie and Brenda Jones have not received the amount of attention their talents and accomplishments merit.The Jones Girls were at their peak from 1979 to 1982 when they enjoyed national success with hits such as “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else,” “I Just Love the Man,” “Nights Over Egypt” and “Dance Turned Into a Romance.” Their well-received albums include “The Jones Girls” and “At Peace With Woman.”
ANN ARBOR – Still rough around the edges, yet, the University of Michigan Wolverines are a visible work in progress that appear to be making strides towards being a viable Big Ten challenger. Michigan’s hold-on-for-dear-life and cardiac approach to football leaves many still scratching their collective heads even after its come-from-behind 36-33 victory over the almost ready for primetime Hoosiers.
