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Aug 18, 2023
Bobby Eli (1946–2023), Philadelphia musician, producer, and songwriter
Bobby Eli was a Philadelphia musician, producer, and songwriter known for his work with the studio band MFSB, as well as with artists like The Jacksons, , Jay-Z, and Elton John.
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Mar 30, 2023
Leo D. Sullivan (1940–2023), Soul Train, Fat Albert animator
Leo D. Sullivan was a pioneering Black animator whose credits included the intro to “Soul Train.”
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Sep 14, 2020
Edna Wright (1944–2020), Honey Cone lead singer
Edna Wright was the lead singer of the R&B group Honey Cone, known for their 1971 hit “Want Ads.” She was the sister ofpopular singer Darlene Love.
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Jun 10, 2020
Tyrone Proctor (1953–2020), legendary “Soul Train” dancer who pioneered waacking
Tyrone “The Bone” Proctor was a dancer and choreographer who became known as a regular dancer on “Soul Train,” where he popularized the dance style waacking.
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Sep 10, 2019
Joan Johnson (2019), co-founded pioneering black haircare company Johnson Products
Joan Johnson co-founded Johnson Products Company, the trailblazing black haircare line that included Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen.
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Feb 1, 2017
Don Cornelius: Love, Peace and Soul
Don Cornelius was the heart and soul of a TV dance show like no other.
