Jackson was born Michael Joseph Jackson in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, and entertained fans nearly his entire life. His father, Joe Jackson, was a guitarist and through his direction, the older boys Jackie, Tito and Jermaine began performing and by 1964, Michael and Marlon had joined the group. A musical prodigy, Michael’s singing […]
We’re singing Happy Birthday to soul singer Maxwell with a special musical tribute! What’s your favorite Maxwell song? Can you remember where you were when you heard…
We’re singing Happy Birthday to legendary icon Ron Isley with a special musical tribute! What’s your favorite Ron Isley song? Can you remember where you were…
Today, Janet turns 48 years old. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, business woman, is the youngest child of the Jackson family. Janet began her career with the variety television series The Jackson’s in 1976, and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. Janet Jackson […]
Stevland Hardaway Morris, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins known by his stage name Stevie Wonder is a bona fide music legend. He’s an singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist with piano skills out of this world. Blind since birth, Wonder signed with Motown’s Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown. He’s recorded […]
By now, many of you know that I met my father, Chris Truesdale (pictured with me above), on Facebook in 2009 after he responded to…
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. better known as Marvin Gaye, started his career as a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows in the late 1950s. Gaye ventured into a solo career after the group disbanded in 1960, signing with Motown Records. Crowned “The Prince of Motown” and “The Prince of Soul”, he became the label’s […]
FLOTUS Michelle Obama turns Friday, and a blow-out bash is in the works. However, Obama started her celebration last week by hanging with friends in…
Mary Jane Blige, known as Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of R & B and hip-hop wears many hats. She’s a singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional rapper and actress. Blige is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. Blige is the only artist with […]
Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known as MC Hammer. This hip-hop legend is a rapper, dancer, entrepreneur, spokesman and occasional actor. His greatest success came in the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Hammer’s story is a “rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back saga.” He gave us hits like “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”, and his shows mesmerized […]
Born Alwin “Al” Lopez Jarreau, a seven-time Grammy Award winning American jazz singer. He’s toured with and performed with numerous musicians, including Joe Sample, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Rick Braun, and George Benson. In March 2001, Jarreau received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard on the corner […]
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known as R. Kelly is often referred to as the King of R&B. Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. Check out a few of my favorite videos.
