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2 months ago

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Sad news today about drummer Melvin Parker. Melvin was discovered by James Brown while playing at Greensboro's El Rocco Club. With Melvin's support, JB's music morphed into what we know today as funk. R.I.P Melvin Parker. ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out some photos from Roy Roberts' years a country music artist! ... See MoreSee Less

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12 months ago

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Part 3 is here! This part of the film takes us from the Vietnam war era into the emergence of The Electric Express and their 1971 hit, "It's the Real Thing". Featuring Roy Roberts, Slack Johnson, Pappy Morgan, George Bishop, Emanuella Peace and more. Watch it here: youtu.be/tQO7rqDXNxw ... See MoreSee Less

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