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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is among the performers slated for the upcoming fundraiser for the Motown Historical Museum.

The American edition of "Colour Me Free" comes wrapped in an unsightly purple cover that looks like a rejected design for a "Taking Woodstock poster." Joss Stone prefers the version of her fourth album that shows her crammed into a cage like a factory-farm chicken, her limbs numbered like a butcher's diagram.

Singers Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are among the musicians expected to perform at a Motown gala to mark the record label's 50th anniversary.

"The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples ..." - Norwegian Nobel Committee, Oct.

Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding.

Taylor Swift won't forget the night of Barack Obama's presidential election victory - because she was dining in style and listening to Stevie Wonder make a passionate speech.

1968 - Stevie Wonder released "For Once In My Life." 1974 - George Harrison set out on his first tour in eight years, becoming the first former Beatle to hit the road for a nationwide solo trek.

The event: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band , Stevie Wonder , Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and numerous guests kicked off a two-night celebration, playing both their own songs and the music that inspired them.

Thursday's extravaganza at Madison Square Garden, the first of two concerts, ran more than five hours, and was a reunion of past inductees: Among the performers were Simon & Garfunkel , Crosby, Stills and Nash , Jeff Beck , James Taylor , Bonnie Raitt and Sting .

Here's what I did last night. How were things in your city? Bonnie Raitt with David Crosby and Graham Nash:"Love Has No Pride" Bonnie Raitt and Crosby, Stills and Nash:"Midnight Rider" Jackson Browne with Crosby, Stills and Nash:"The Pretender" James Taylor with David Crosby and Graham Nash:"Mexico" Crosby, Stills and Nash with James Taylor:"Love ...

The event: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band , Stevie Wonder , Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and numerous guests kicked off a two-night celebration, playing both their own songs and the music that inspired them.

According to Canwest Cabaret director Albert Schultz, one of the most inspired moments at last year's festival was watching gospel singer Jackie Richardson mingle with the crowd.

Stevie Wonder sent a frothy wave of positive energy through Norfolk's Constant Center last night.

Macy Gray parlayed an utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into R&B stardom at the turn of the millennium, appealing to audiences of all colors in search of a fresh alternative to mainstream soul.

First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on The Jay Leno Show last night, appearing in the "Ten at Ten" segment.

Jones" the song holds the top position for three weeks and later becomes a soul classic 1973 , John Lennon files suit against the U.S. government alleging that the FBI tapped his phone in an effort to deport the former Beatle 1975 , justifying his title The Boss, Bruce Springsteen makes both the cover of Time and Newsweek 1978 , Sid Vicious ...

Sheryl Crow had already endeared herself to concertgoers at Sunfest on Wednesday night, playing songs from her new album Detours as well as hits including Can't Cry Anymore and A Change Would Do You Good .

Stevie Wonder is one of the greats Rod Stewart performs with on "Soulbook." /album/rod-stewart/soulbook/1296479 Soulbook Rod Stewart Rod Stewart brings a splash of color to the staid surroundings of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Since we last checked in with StLJN's sibling site Heliocentric Worlds , recent posts have featured videos from Jimmy Smith, Muddy Waters, Cannonball Adderley, Stevie Wonder & Aretha Franklin, Bill Frisell, Andrew Hill, Betty Carter, Tower of Power, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, Klaus Doldinger & Passport, Elvin Jones, Don Cherry.

1954 - Elvis Presley first hit radio with an appearance on the "Louisiana Hayride." 1956 - Elvis Presley's film Love Me Tender premiered.