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* Today in Black History - September 8 *
1965 - Dorothy Dandridge, nominated for an Oscar for her performance
in "Carmen Jones," joins the ancestors at the age of 41 in
Hollywood, California.
* Today in Black History - September 9 *
1941 - Otis Redding is born in Dawson, Georgia, the son of a Baptist
minister. He will become a rhythm and blues musician and singer
and will be best known for his recording of "[Sittin' on] The Dock
of the Bay," which will be released after he is killed in a small
airplane in December, 1967. Some of his other hits were "I've
Been Loving You Too Long", "Respect", and "Try A Little Tenderness."
1942 - Inez Foxx is born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She will become a
a rhythm and blues singer and will perform as part of a duuo act
with her brother , Charlie. Their biggest hit will be "Mockingbird"
in 1963. They will record together until 1967.
born.
1942 - Luther Simmons is born. He will become a rhythm and blues singer
with the group "Main Ingredient." They will be best known for their
hit, "Everybody Plays the Fool."
1945 - Dione LaRue is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She will become
a rhythm and blues singer better known as "Dee Dee Sharp." Her first
hit will be "It's Mashed Potato Time" in 1962. She will also record
"Gravy" [For My Mashed Potatoes], "Ride!", "Do the Bird", and "Slow
Twistin' "(with Chubby Checker).
1946 - Billy Preston is born in Houston, Texas. He will become a musician
songwriter and singer. His hits will include "Will It Go Round in
Circles", "Nothing from Nothing", "Outa-Space", "Get Back" (with The
Beatles), and "With You I'm Born Again"(with Syreeta). He also will
appear in film: "St. Louis Blues" and play with Little Richard's Band.
* Today in Black History - September 10 *
1940 - Roy Ayers is born in Los Angeles, California. In high school Ayers
will form his first group, the Latin Lyrics, and in the early 60s
will begin working professionally with flautist/saxophonist Curtis
Amy. He will become a popular jazz vibraphonist and vocalist,
reaching the peak of his commercial popularity during the mid-70s
and early 80s.
2000 - At The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy awards the following quotes were
made as Charles Dutton and Halle Berry accepted their respective
awards - "There goes my acting career." - Charles S. Dutton,
accepting as outstanding director of a miniseries or movie for
HBO's "The Corner." - "Wherever Dorothy Dandridge is right now,
I know she is standing tall and proud and smiling." - Halle Berry,
accepting a best actress Emmy for the HBO movie "Introducing
Dorothy Dandridge."
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