Tag Archives: Pop

Thursday Open Thread

Shout-out: Lisa MB Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is a singer-songwriter, best known for her singles “Fast Car“, “Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution“, “Baby Can I Hold You“, “Give Me One Reason” and “Telling Stories“. She is a multi-platinum and … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is a singer-songwriter, best known for her singles “Fast Car“, “Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution“, “Baby Can I Hold You“, “Give Me One Reason” and “Telling Stories“. She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Patti Labelle  (born Patricia Louise Holte; May 24, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960s, and Labelle, which received acclaim … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

Ring My Bell is a 1979 popular disco song by Anita Ward. It was originally written for Stacy Lattisaw, but when she signed with a different label, Ward was asked to sing it instead and it became her only major hit. … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Karyn White (born Karyn Layvonne White)on October 14, 1965) is a Pop/R&B singer who became popular during the late 1980s. White was born in Los Angeles,to the parentage of Vivian and Clarence White. She is the youngest of five children. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

Kenneth Brian “Babyface” Edmonds (born April 10, 1958) is an American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur. Kenneth Edmonds was born on April 10, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana[1] to Marvin and Barbara Edmonds. Barbara … Continue reading

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Sunday Open Thread

Precious Memories is dedicated to my little sweet Mother who has passed on.  Love you, Mother! Precious Memories Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was a pioneering gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist who attained great popularity … Continue reading

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