Tag Archives: Quiet Storm Week

Saturday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (born April 10, 1959) is an American R&B musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 No. 1 R&B hits throughout his career. He has won 11 Grammy Awards. Edmonds was born on … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Known as the “King of Motown,” Smokey Robinson founded the R&B group The Miracles, which delivered 37 Top 40 hits for Motown Records. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 19, 1940, Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Baker joined the group in 1975 and the group toured relentlessly until securing a deal with Ariola Records in 1979. The group’s first album, Chapter 8, was released that year and featured the singles “Ready for Your Love“, a duet … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 18, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958 is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late-1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker eventually released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 17, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 16, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Art of Noise (also The Art of Noise) were an English avant-garde synthpop group formed in early 1983[2][3][4] by engineer/producer Gary Langan and programmer J. J. Jeczalik, along with arranger Anne Dudley, producer Trevor Horn and music journalist Paul Morley.[5] … Continue reading →

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