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Quote of the Day by Stevie Wonder: “Sometimes I wish I could drive a car, but I'm… – Inspiring lessons on perseverance, hope, determination, acceptance and why you should never give up by the American singer known for his resilience, powerful performances and deep insights on life, humanity and overcoming challenges

Quote of the Day by Stevie Wonder: Stevie Wonder’s quote, “Sometimes I wish I could drive a car, but I'm gonna drive a car one day, so I don't worry about that,” explores the importance of optimism, patience, determination, and believing in future possibilities. The quote suggests that temporary limitations…

The Economic Times

Janie Bradford obituary

Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits

The Guardian - UK

Flowerovlove Is the Star of Coachtopia's Fall Content—And the Pop Girlie You Need to Know

The 'MINI SKIRT WARRIOR' herself shares what music informed her taste and style.

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How Did Janie Bradford Die? Remembering the Iconic Motown Songwriter and Co-Writer of 'Money'

Janie Bradford, co-writer of 'Money (That's What I Want)', passed away at 87. Her songwriting shaped Motown's sound, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.

International Business Times UK

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87

The Independent UK

‘I had to learn how to be a feminist’: Greg Dulli on surviving grunge, shunning misogyny, and Afghan Whigs’ glorious return

With a soulful sound and soul-baring lyrics, the Afghan Whigs rode the post-Nirvana boom to the big leagues. Their frontman explains his exploration of the male ego – and how Usher got the band back together

The Guardian - UK

“We played that what must have been 1000 times to work out what it was”: Phil Collins admits that there was one famous drum fill he just couldn’t unpick when he was recording his Motown covers album

"We didn't get that one," he says

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Vicki Wickham obituary

Journalist, producer, talent manager and driving force behind the 1960s pop music TV show Ready Steady Go!

The Guardian - UK

‘I didn’t understand what Gaz was singing. It’s about needing a hug’: how Reef made Place Your Hands

‘We were swept up in the moment and full of testosterone. The 90s wasn’t a time when men were encouraged to be sensitive’

The Guardian - UK

Jalen Ngonda is bringing the music of love, from Maryland to Streatham

A documentary featuring Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts set Jalen Ngonda on a long and winding road to London — the US soul sensation hasn’t looked back since

Evening Standard

National anthem performance at historic women’s pro baseball game goes viral for all the wrong reasons

85-year-old Motown singer Martha Reeves performed the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at the historic women’s baseball game

The Independent UK

"Some might even think we're a hair band. We also get called power metal." Armored Saint have always struggled to fit in – but they're still willing to try something different

Inspired by Motown and R&B as much as by UFO, Queen and Judas Priest, Armored Saint have been ploughing a singular furrow for more than four decades

Metal Hammer

Quote of the Day by Diana Ross: 'Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years...'- Inspiring lessons on embracing change, letting go of the past and why your future deserves more attention by the legendary 'Upside Down' singer

Quote of the Day by Diana Ross: Legendary singer Diana Ross underscores the importance of a future-oriented mindset to guide present choices. She encourages individuals to prioritize long-term aspirations over dwelling on past mistakes. Her remarkable ascent from modest beginnings to worldwide fame is a testament to this philosophy. Embracing…

The Economic Times

"When Peter Grant played me the first Led Zeppelin album I thought he was having a laugh." Jeff Beck: My Life In 11 Songs

In 2008, Jeff Beck looked back on his stellar career, and talked about his solo work and his music with The Yardbirds, Robert Plant, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and more

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The Independent UK

The Motown Museum's $75M expansion aims to honor Detroit's musical legacy

The Motown Museum in Detroit is undergoing a $75 million expansion that is slated to open in 2027

MusicRadar

“I never even got as far as Riverside. But I lost her. She married some other guy. We’re still friends”: How Jimmy Webb's classic song By The Time I Get To Phoenix found the right interpreter

“It's a kind of fantasy about something I wish I would have done” said Jimmy Webb

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“A guy approached me one night after a concert. He had a map, he had all the times, and he had a stopwatch. And he showed me how it was impossible”: The story of how the classic song By The Time I Get To Phoenix found the right interpreter

“It's a kind of fantasy about something I wish I would have done” said Jimmy Webb

The Guardian - UK

‘I can out-dance Bowie and Jagger!’ Martha Reeves on Motown, Dancing in the Street and smashing crockery with Dusty Springfield

Now 84, the voice of Heat Wave and Jimmy Mack is releasing a new album. She answers your questions on Marvin Gaye, popularising the roundabout and why she hates cover versions of her songs

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Guitar World

“The most important and influential bass guitarist in the 66-year history of the Precision”: Fender honors legendary Motown bass great with recreation of James Jamerson’s workhorse bass

Jamerson’s beloved Precision Bass has been recreated in all its vintage, warm-voiced glory

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Commoders hitmaker Ronald LaPread dies aged 75 after ‘sudden medical event’

The longtime Commodores bassist, whose playing helped power some of the biggest soul and funk hits of the 1970s and 1980s, passed away in New Zealand.

Latin Times

The Michael Jackson Biopic Is Back at No. 1, and its star Larenz Tate Thinks Black and Brown Audiences Need Unity Right Now - INTERVIEW

As 'Michael' danced back to the top of the box office this weekend, the success of the Michael Jackson biopic is way more than a fun story and great numbers. For Larenz Tate, the actor who plays Motown founder Berry Gordy, the film's success is also a reminder of what…

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“A barometer is if I wouldn’t say it out loud, then I probably wouldn’t use it as a lyric”: How Olivia Dean’s joyous breakthrough song was crafted

Setting out her stall as one of the greatest artists of the 2020s, Olivia Dean’s 2023 breakthrough cribbed from the past to evoke the euphoria of falling in love

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Cavaliers Steal Game 5 in Overtime After Questionable No-Call

The Cavaliers will have a chance to close out the series against the Pistons on Friday night.

The Conversation

Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut

During the 1960s, in a country divided by racial strife, the music of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Records helped bring people together.

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“It was too successful really - we weren’t cut out for it. We were fish out of water”: How the Boo Radleys wrote one of the most optimistic radio hits of the ‘90s, with fresh insight from its singer

Wake Up Boo! defined the halcyon summer of 1995 - but its hit-potential wasn’t immediately obvious

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