The Cast
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The road to Gladys Knight’s storied five decades of Grammy Award winning and platinum success was grounded in family and her humble beginnings in Atlanta. As the lead singer of Gladys Knight & The Pips, she solidified her place in music history throughout the 70s. |
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Few would deny R. Kelly the title of musical genius. He's got a history of hits (48, to be exact), a wall full of platinum plaques (twelve and counting) and a musical resume that speaks volumes. |
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Before the world was captivated by the eye-popping stage shows of pop star Lady Gaga, Earth Wind & Fire was filling stadiums and changing the face of musical performance with their high-energy stage shows featuring floating pianos, spinning drum kits, bold costumes, bright lights, pyrotechnics and illusions. |
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His iconic falsetto has dominated radios for over five decades. As the lead singer of the Isley Brothers, he has released over 31 studio albums, over 100 singles; and has sold millions worldwide. |
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From the moment Mary J. Blige was christened the "Queen Of Hip Hop Soul" in 1992, she has gone on to reign supreme for two decades. After 50 million albums sold worldwide, 21 top 10 Billboard R&B hits, and nine Grammy Awards---that she's earned for her work in pop, rap, gospel and R&B---all hail the queen. |
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Before there was Lisa Stansfield, Mariah Carey, and even Amy Winehouse—there was Teena Marie. The California bred singer and instrumentalist developed her musical talents under the tutelage of legendary funk singer Rick James, only to become one of the most celebrated entertainers in R&B and soul music history. |







