The Journey Continues
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Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips: As a Brain Tumor Survivor
Founder and Executive Director, J-Bird Music for the ArtsIn 2012, Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips founded J-Bird Music for the Arts, with the vision of reviving arts programs by providing much needed equipment, instruments, and resources in order to enrich the lives of youths through arts education.
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![Michael Alig: I Spent a Lot of Time in Solitary Confinement]()
Michael Alig: I Spent a Lot of Time in Solitary Confinement
Artist and Party PromoterMichael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.
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![Sarah Dash: I Couldn't Walk on My Own for Almost 5 Years]()
Sarah Dash: I Couldn't Walk on My Own for Almost 5 Years
Member, Labelle and Member, Patti LaBelle & the BluebellesSarah Dash's first notable appearance was as a member of Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles. Dash has had a full career, moving from singer, to songwriter and session musician for famous bands that include Labelle, The Rolling Stones, and Keith Richards.
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![Dan Vitale: The Intellectual Part of Me That Wants to Fight Everything]()
Dan Vitale: The Intellectual Part of Me That Wants to Fight Everything
Cast Member, "Saturday Night Live" (1985 - 1986)Dan Vitale is an actor and comedian, best known for being a cast member during season 11 of "Saturday Night Live" (first episode: November 23, 1985, final episode: February 8, 1986).
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![Chris Jasper: Let the Lyrics Tell the Story for You]()
Chris Jasper: Let the Lyrics Tell the Story for You
Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)Chris Jasper is a former member of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of The Isley Brothers music and Isley-Jasper-Isley music. He is also an Inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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![Chris Jasper: That's One of My Strong Points]()
Chris Jasper: That's One of My Strong Points
Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)Chris Jasper is a former member of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of The Isley Brothers music and Isley-Jasper-Isley music. He is also an Inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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![Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Lyrics Like That Always Broaden People's Minds]()
Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Lyrics Like That Always Broaden People's Minds
Member, Force M.D.'sForce M.D.'s is an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. Later, Trisco Pearson joined the group.
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![Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Love Means Having Someone Special]()
Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Love Means Having Someone Special
Member, Force M.D.'sForce M.D.'s is an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. Later, Trisco Pearson joined the group.
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![Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Each One, Teach One]()
Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Each One, Teach One
Member, Force M.D.'sForce M.D.'s is an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. Later, Trisco Pearson joined the group.
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![Janice Dempsey: Find Time for Peace]()
Janice Dempsey: Find Time for Peace
Recording ArtistJanice Dempsey has appeared on countless albums as a featured and background vocalist, writer, arranger, and producer in various genres, including Stevie Wonder, Daryl Hall, Smokey Robinson, Mick Jagger, Chaka Khan, Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, and SWV.
