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Teena Marie,'The Ivory Queen of Soul,' made R&B colorless
The Los Angeles TimesIt's impossible to lend an ear to today's crop of R&B divas without hearing just a little bit of Teena Marie. Though she never had the blockbuster commercial success or universal household appeal of some of her peers ( Patti Labelle, Anita Baker and...Tags: Eminem, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Los Angeles Times
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Future uncertain, 1st Mariner Arena thrives
![Frank Remesch's mission was clear, if daunting. Somehow, he had to convince people that the hulking, cavernous <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/downtown/music/music/1st-mariner-arena-baltimore-music-venue">1st Mariner Arena</a>, a 1960s relic that civic leaders had been talking about razing for years, was still a player — could still attract big-time concerts to Baltimore.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-03/60054016-13083408.jpg "Frank Remesch's mission was clear, if daunting. Somehow, he had to convince people that the hulking, cavernous <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/downtown/music/music/1st-mariner-arena-baltimore-music-venue\">1st Mariner Arena</a>, a 1960s relic that civic leaders had been talking about razing for years, was still a player — could still attract big-time concerts to Baltimore.")
Frank Remesch's mission was clear, if daunting. Somehow, he had to convince people that the hulking, cavernous 1st Mariner Arena, a 1960s relic that civic leaders had been talking about razing for years, was still a player — could still attract big-...Tags: The Who (music group), The Beatles (music group), Elections, Led Zeppelin (music group), Donald C. Fry
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Gladys Horton dies at 65; 'Please Mr. Postman' singer with the Marvelettes
![When a record label's female vocal groups include the Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas, it's easy to see why the Marvelettes are often relegated to footnote status. But the Detroit group has a unique distinction in the saga of Motown Records — the label's first No. 1 pop single, "Please Mr. Postman."](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-01/59073026-27225249.jpg "When a record label's female vocal groups include the Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas, it's easy to see why the Marvelettes are often relegated to footnote status. But the Detroit group has a unique distinction in the saga of Motown Records — the label's first No. 1 pop single, "Please Mr. Postman.\"")
When a record label's female vocal groups include the Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas, it's easy to see why the Marvelettes are often relegated to footnote status. But the Detroit group has a unique distinction in the saga of Motown Records —...Tags: The Carpenters (music group), Smokey Robinson, The Beatles (music group), Berry Gordy, Diana Ross
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Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy
![<a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-michael-jackson-death-html,0,3877460.htmlstory">Michael Jackson</a> was fascinated by celebrity tragedy. He had a statue of Marilyn Monroe in his home and studied the sad Hollywood exile of Charlie Chaplin. He married the daughter of Elvis Presley.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-06/47719020-25070907.jpg "<a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-michael-jackson-death-html,0,3877460.htmlstory\">Michael Jackson</a> was fascinated by celebrity tragedy. He had a statue of Marilyn Monroe in his home and studied the sad Hollywood exile of Charlie Chaplin. He married the daughter of Elvis Presley.")
Michael Jackson was fascinated by celebrity tragedy. He had a statue of Marilyn Monroe in his home and studied the sad Hollywood exile of Charlie Chaplin. He married the daughter of Elvis Presley.
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Michael Jackson...Tags: Jay Leno, Martin Bashir, Marilyn Monroe, Artists, Entertainment
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TODAYINHISTORY
1773: The first public museum in America was organized, in Charleston, S.C. 1915: The U.S. House of Representatives rejected, 204-174, a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. 1958: Look Magazine chose Yankton as one of four All-...Tags: All in the Family (tv program) , Ohio, Omaha, Berry Gordy, U.S. House of Representatives
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New tribute album celebrates unsung Detroit R&B star Nolan Strong
Pop & HissMusic legends as diverse as Lou Reed and Smokey Robinson have sung the praises of Detroit vocalist Nolan Strong, and yet his star remains tarnished and dusty 33 years after his death. Next Tuesday's release of "Daddy Rockin' Strong: A...... -
Album reviews: Eric Clapton's 'Clapton' and Phil Collins' 'Going Back'
Pop & HissWhat a difference six years make — the small but significant difference in years between when Eric Clapton was born in 1945, near the end of World War II, and the birth of Phil Collins in 1951, shortly before rock...... -
Nelly on his chart profile: 'I’m still looked at as the underdog'
Pop & HissNelly is struggling to comprehend one particular title bestowed upon him in his 10-year career: the underdog. Despite selling more than 20 million albums in the U.S., having nearly a dozen top 10 singles, being ranked as the third top...... -
Obama takes a day off from diplomatic warnings, praises Algeria, then celebrates the Motown Sound
Top of the TicketDemocrat quicker to praise Algeria for lifting restrictions, than some other countries for imposing them.... -
John Legend's spiritual cover of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep'
Pop & HissRight around the two-minute mark in John Legend's cover of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep," his voice breaks and cracks a few times, sounding like it might break permanently, a messenger finally worn out from delivering such heightened emotions. Adele's....... -
Remembering Teena Marie: A few choice jams from the '80s funk singer-songwriter-producer [Updated]
Pop & HissCNN is reporting that Grammy-nominated singer and Rick James protegée Teena Marie has died at age 54. The multi-talented vocalist, who was born in Santa Monica, got her break at Motown Records in 1979, and went on to be one...... -
Appreciating Teena Marie: 'The Ivory Queen of Soul' made R&B colorless
Pop & HissIt’s impossible to lend an ear to today’s crop of R&B divas without hearing just a little bit of Teena Marie. Though she never had the blockbuster commercial success or universal household appeal of some of her peers (Patti Labelle,......
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