Daily Archives: August 18th, 2013

FOXY R&B-RICHARD STAMZ CHICAGO BLUES.

♦ August 18, 2013 ♦ 1 Comment

FOXY R&B-RICHARD STAMZ CHICAGO BLUES. Pioneer. That’s the way to describe Chicago DJ Richard Stamz. A fast-talking, larger-than-life, charismatic character, with an entrepreneurial streak, Richard was also a musical pioneer. Richard was one of the first  black  DJs in America. Using his gift of the gab, the ever persuasive Richard Stamz almost talked himself into …

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INNER LIFE-INNER LIFE I.

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INNER LIFE-INNER LIFE I. From 1978 onwards, things were changing at Salsoul. The Salsoul Orchestra played a huge part in Salsoul’s success. They were much more than musicians, with many of its members songwriters, arrangers and producers. This included the Baker, Harris, Young rhythm section, Ron “Have Mercy” Kersey and Vince Montana Jr. So when …

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