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Trisco Pearson
Member, Force M.D.'s

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Force 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.

Tags: Force M.D.'s · RIP · Recording Artist · Singer · Group Member · Tender Love · Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis · Billboard Hot 100 · R&B · Music

Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
6-Time Grammy Award Winner

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Amy Winehouse's debut album, "Frank" (2003), was a critical success. Her follow-up album, "Back to Black" (2006), led to five 2008 Grammy Awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night.

Tags: Grammy Award Winner · National Youth Jazz Orchestra · Soul Music · R&B · Jazz · 100 Greatest Women in Music · Best Pop Vocal Album · London, England · United Kingdom · RIP

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Peppermint: Owning Your Confidence — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 1, 2016 Identity

The hardest working woman in show business, drag queen and recording artist Peppermint has conquered the New York scene with her high-energy and engaging personality. She was a finalist on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Season 9).

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M.C. El Bee: Not Changing That for Anyone — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 1, 2016 Identity

Author Larry Boatright, also known as M.C. El Bee in the hip-hop community, talks about the birth and propagation of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s in his biography "A Gangsta'z Tale Hip-Hop in Da '70s: Invisible Legends of Hip-Hop".

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Dan Bazile: Geography Is a Major Predictor of Destiny — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 17, 2016 Geography

In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999.

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Terry Derkach: A Film Called "Amy", About Amy Winehouse

June 1, 2017 Abuse

Terry Derkach's music production and writing credits include 3-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies), gospel vocalist Vernon Bush (Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Ray Charles), and Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley).

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Sonny Turner: The Important Thing Is to Be Identified for One's Ability — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 1, 2016 Identity

Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.

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