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Saturday Open Thread

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums[2] and won eight Grammy Awards[3] including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. Sometimes described as a “blue-eyed soul” singer, McDonald has a distinctive “husky, soulful” baritone voice.[1] He is known for his work as a member … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Good Morning, 3 Chics, Friends & Lurkers.  When it comes to Rock music, some folks like it soft, mild, or hard.  No matter how you rock it, ROCK & ROLL soothes the SOUL, so come Rock it out this week with … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Captain & Tennille are American pop music recording artists who achieved chart success from 1975 to 1980. The duo consists of “Captain” Daryl Dragon (born August 27, 1942), and Cathryn Antoinette “Toni” Tennille (born May 8, 1940), who are also … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Champaign was a United States R&B band with adult contemporary leanings from the 1980s, best known for their 1981 hit, “How ‘Bout Us.” The inter-racial septet, who named themselves after their hometown of Champaign, Illinois, included Pauli Carman and Rena … 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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