Articles Comments

CLINTON LINDSAY » Entries tagged with "Smokey Robinson"

ITEMS FROM ZIGGY MARLEY, RIHANNA, SMOKEY ROBINSON, TO BE AUCTIONED OFF TO BENEFIT CHARITY!

Ziggy Marley— A new Grammy-sponsored charity auction has been launched in celebration of the holiday season that’s offering a variety of autographed collectibles and VIP experiences. Among the many items up for bid are VIP packages from reggae star Ziggy Marley, son of the late reggae legend, Bob Marley. Some of the biggest stars in the music industry are auctioning pieces of Grammy Awards history, including signed guitars, microphones and even tickets to next year’s ceremony. For Ziggy Marley, there is the chance to get tickets to his 2017 U.S shows, meet-and-greet passes and a Marley-themed gift basket. Shure microphones signed by Rihanna and Smokey Robinson as well as items signed by Lenny Kravitz and Hollywood actor Johnny Depp are also a part of the auction. The Grammy Charity Giving sale runs until December 9 and proceeds … Read entire article »

Filed under: BREAKING NEWS, GUEST RUNDOWNS

SAM COOKE IS HAILED AS THE GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!

SAM COOKE IS HAILED AS THE GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!

Lou Rawls at the 2005 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Monrego Bay, St James. —- By Roy Black—- The high point of male vocalising in popular music was epitomised by the mellow-toned, crystalline vocal delivery of Sam Cooke. Musicologists worldwide have given Cooke the nod, as far as singing talent was concerned, placing him ahead of others like Nat King Cole, Roy Hamilton, Ronnie Dyson and Luther Vandross. The well-reputed Atlantic Records executive, Jerry Wexler, whose organisation steered the careers … Read entire article »

Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS

BOBBY ROGERS OF SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES DIES AT 73!

BOBBY ROGERS OF SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES DIES AT 73!

  Bobby Rogers, one of the original members of Motown staple The Miracles, died on Sunday, March 3, at 73. From left: Bobby Rogers, Ronald White, Smokey Robinson and Pete Moore circa 1965.  STORY HIGHLIGHTS Bobby Rogers, one of the original Miracles, has died at 73 Rogers was “my brother,” singer Smokey Robinson says The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 (CNN) — Bobby Rogers, one of the original members of Motown staple The Miracles, … Read entire article »

Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS