This legendary album set a new precedent for hip-hop album sales and was a tremendous hit on pop charts as well as on hip-hop/ R&B charts.
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Today in rock history; Concrete Blonde's Bloodletting, Run-DMC raises Hell and more
This legendary album set a new precedent for hip-hop album sales and was a tremendous hit on pop charts as well as on hip-hop/ R&B charts.
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Today in rock history; Concrete Blonde's Bloodletting, Run-DMC raises Hell and more
The family group, which had its roots in the Gospel music scene in Chicago's black neighborhoods, had its heyday in the early 70s, topping the pop charts twice, with “I'll Take You There” and “Let's Do It Again.” They also topped the R&B chart and had crossover pop hits with “Respect Yourself” and “If …
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Yvonne Staples of The Staple Singers reportedly dies at 80