The name Deke Richards may not strike you immediately if you’re not a Motown fanatic. But if you’ve got any love for the works of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 (and, of course, if you read this site, surely you must), the news of Richards’ passing is indeed a bittersweet note. Richards, born Dennis Lussier, was one-quarter of two of Motown’s most famous songwriting collectives in the post-Holland-Dozier-Holland era. First there was The Clan with Pam Sawyer, Frank Wilson and R. Dean Taylor; together, […]
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Blerd Briefs: DMB, Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston
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Dave Matthews Band announce the release date and title of their new album, PLUS the new Whitney Houston video, in the latest Blerd Briefs.
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In anticipation of the new movie “Sparkle”, the song “Celebrate” featuring Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston, has just been released. Check it out here.
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