'Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia,' Part One of a Two-Part PBS Television Special Celebrating the Classic Philly Soul of Gamble & Huff Set to Premiere on PBS in Dallas on 10/25 Oct 23, 2008
Classic Philly Soul Concert Revue Showcases Music From the O'Jays, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Russell Thompkins Jr. & The New Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Intruders, Jerry Butler, Bunny Sigler, Three Degrees, The Soul Survivors, Jean Carne, G.C. Cameron, The TSOP Orchestra & More ... A cornerstone event in Legacy Recordings' monumental Philly Soul reissue project, "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia" was filmed during an historic live concert showcasing some of the greatest music and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Between the Lines Sep 4, 2008
I do hope that hosts Bonnie Raitt, Dionne Warwick and Jerry Butler have salutes planned for Isaac Hayes, Jerry Wexler, Al Wilson, Luther Ingram, the Spinners Pervis Jackson and the other great contributors to the legacy of R&B who passed in the last year. The Rhythm and Blues Foundation is now settled in Philadelphia under the auspices of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, after having homes in Washington, D.C., and New York. (Fox News)
Frost-eee faves for the ice cream truck Jul 20, 2008
It doesn't get on the list just because "Ice" is in the artist's name (Vanilla Ice; Ice T; Ice Cube; and the "Ice Man" Jerry Butler). And as the Bard would have written had he lived in the emo, rather than the Elizabethan, era: "The Coldplay's not the thing.". (Boston Globe)
McCartney Plays Shea 42 Years Later Jul 19, 2008
Also absent are Johnny Mathis; Billy Preston; Kenny Loggins; Deniece Williams; Isaac Hayes; Carla Thomas; Gene Chandler; Richie Sambora; Jerry Butler; Julia Fordham; Marilyn McCoo; James Carr; Luther Ingram; Ann Peebles; Walter Jackson; Jennifer Warnes; Don McLean; Reba McIntyre; Martina McBride; Al Wilson; Mary Wilson; Peter Cetera; Glenn Tilbrook; Paul Carrack; Dave Edmunds; Nick Lowe; Graham Parker; Joe Jackson; Harry Wayne Casey (KC of the Sunshine Band); Gloria Gaynor; and Alison Moyet.... (Fox News)
First floods, now pesky mosquitoes for Midwest Jul 3, 2008
And about 10 percent of the population actually qualifies, according to entomologist Jerry Butler, a professor emeritus at the University of Florida. These are the people who get covered in bites while their porch partners or biking buddies are left unscathed. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
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John Telischak and Jerry Butler are incumbents. The third council member elected Tuesday is Sandra Donnell. (NBC 11, CA)
Today's best bets Apr 18, 2008
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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2008 Mar 15, 2008
" The late Jeff Buckley's version of the song was No. 1 at iTunes on March 9, likely on the strength of "American Idol" contestant Jason Castro's rendition on the show recently. THE VENTURES Formed: 1959 Members: Nokie Edwards, Mel Taylor, Bob Bogle, Gerry McGee, Don Wilson First Album: "Walk, Don't Run," 1960 First Billboard Chart Appearance: "Walk, Don't Run" No. 2 on the Hot 100 in 1960 Became Hall of Fame Eligible: 1985 Being Inducted By: John Fogerty (Fogerty entered the Hall of Fame in... (Billboard.com)
Ballot To Include Tax Break Measure Mar 15, 2008
High School: Howard Ballard, Kevin Baxter, Barry Bradley, George Burns, Jerry Butler, Rick Carroll, Jonathan Cook, Mary Dannelley, Allan Dinsmore, Jerold Gaitan, Capt. Carl E. Garrett Jr., Karen Grona, John Guthrie, Victoria Guthrie, Donald Hohn, David Hopf, Patricia Hopf, Timothy Kaman, Melinda Kneese, Russell Kneese, Ana Lopez, Andrew Matthes, Lori Maxcey, Susie McCalla, Richard Mickelson, Kalley Mitchell, Shawn Newell, Donna Oehler, Beverly Pesek, Thomas Prejean, Constance Radle, Jason... (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Timberlake to induct Madonna into Hall Feb 27, 2008
Singer-songwriter Jerry Butler will induct Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, founders of the Philadelphia International record label that collaborated with R&B artists such as Butler, The OJays, Patti LaBelle and Lou Rawls. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)
JT Will Induct Madonna Into Hall of Fame Feb 27, 2008
Singer-songwriter Jerry Butler will induct Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, founders of the Philadelphia International record label that collaborated with Rsts such as Butler, The O'Jays, Patti LaBelle and Lou Rawls. On the Net. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Timberlake, Reed, Joel To Induct Rock Hall Class Feb 27, 2008
In addition, Tom Hanks will induct the Dave Clark Five, Jerry Butler will induct Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and John Fogerty will introduce the Ventures. There's no word yet if all of the inductees will perform, as is customary. (MediaWeek.com)
First fight card at PGA National a hit Jan 26, 2008
In undercard bouts Friday night, Cuevas won a unanimous decision over Anthony Osborne and Howard won a unanimous decision over Jerry Butler. In a unanimous decision, Robert Acevedo beat Lake Worth's Abi Santizo in a lightweight bout. (The Palm Beach Post)
Rocker rolls into new home Dec 21, 2007
The collection contains autographed pictures, compact discs, 45 rpm records, and personal correspondence with musicians like the Skiliners, Beach Boys, Jerry Butler, the Impressions and the Four Tops. In many cases the photos are one of a kind, said Webb. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Local label finds niche in ’50s music Dec 16, 2007
Recently, the Aquatones sang their hit song, You, on a PBS doo-wop special hosted by Frankie Valli and Jerry Butler. There is a 50s marketplace, said Mr. Plotkin, who sells boxes of Debra CDs to stores specializing in collectibles of that era. (Scranton Times, PA)
Stars align in Dowagiac for unforgettable show Nov 6, 2007
Nicks has played the Apollo Theater and performed with Wilson Pickett, The Staples Singers, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr., The Fifth Dimension, Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Four Tops, the Isley Brothers, The Spinners, The Temptations, Jerry Butler and Adam West and Frank Gorshen (TV's Batman and the Riddler). Nicks was also a member of Dick Clark's national Band Stand TV show. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Completes Historic Licensing Deal for Entire Philadelphia International Records Catalog to Bring the Classic Philly Soul Sound to a New Generation Through its Commercial Music Group & Legacy Recordings Aug 11, 2007
Building a stable of Philly-based talent -- including Patti LaBelle, Archie Bell & the Drells, Jerry Butler, the Ebonys, the Intruders, the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, MFSB, the Three Degrees, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, to name a few -- PIR recordings reached the tops of the charts from day one, at one point selling more than 10 million records in a nine month period, with hits like Billy Paul's "Me & Mrs. Jones," a Grammy-winning #1 pop and R&B smash, Harold Melvin... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
If Tex arrives, will Elvis leave building? | Braves Jul 30, 2007
ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE by Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. I see you sittin there all alone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
* CD reviews Jul 19, 2007
For ballads - which make up half of the band's second album, Those the Brokes - he channels melodies, structures and arrangements from meticulous types like Burt Bacharach, Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler and Jimmy Webb. But his sense of craft is woollier. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
All about the music Mar 2, 2007
Born in Chicago in the 1940s, Callier was a childhood friend of Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler and grew up singing in doo-wop groups. He then became a much-sought-after jazz-soul singer-songwriter in the 1960s before giving up music completely in 1983 to raise his child and take on a new career as a computer programmer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
