R.I.P. Marva Whitney
It seems once again we have lost one of the greats. If the death of Soul Brother Number One, James Brown, who died on Christmas Day in 2006 wasn’t a […]
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R.I.P. David S. Ware
Rest in Peace to Free Jazz great David S. Ware. David S. Ware – Astral Earth A World of Sound Trailer Keep Diggin’!
Happy Born Day Guru
There are rappers, and then there are rappers. Keith Elam, aka Guru, one half of Gang Starr, solo artist and innovator in his own right, was born today in 1961. […]
Rest In Peace Donald “Duck” Dunn
When my father returned from Vietnam safely to our family, he brought back all kinds of stuff. I can distinctly remember him going to work as bayman wearing a rice […]
Double L and the Big L Legacy
I used be a partner in a way before it’s time store called Soul Sauce. I’ve spoken about it from time to time. We sold clothing, graff supplies, skateboards, records, […]
Now We Lost Don
I woke up yesterday shocked to hear of the passing of Soul Train legend Don Cornelius. Even more shocked that it was from a self inflicted gun shot wound, an […]
How Mrs. O Got Me Into Public Enemy
As a young buck, I listened to music. A lot of music. Everything from Hip Hop to Punk rock to Classic Rock and beyond. I also played basketball. Let’s rewind. […]
R.I.P.: Johnny Otis and Jimmy Castor
It is with great sadness that I report the death of another great from this music game, Johnny Otis. He lived a long life, and at 90 years young, Mr. […]
Ralph MacDONALD – Jam On The Groove
R.I.P. Ralph MacDonald 1944-2011 This weekend, we lost another great musician, Ralph MacDONALD. Ralph was a great drummer and percussionist, and I have to admit, every time I see a […]
R.I.P. Howard Tate
It is with great sadness that Flea Market Funk has learned that the great Howard Tate passed away this weekend. Another one of the greats who rode the rollercoaster ride […]
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