On this day, May 14, 1952 - Musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, best known as a founding member of Talking Heads, David Byrne, was born in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. youtu.be/8al5cSQNmME?...

On this day, May 13, 1943 - The singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s, Mary Esther Wells, was born in Detroit, Michigan. youtu.be/H3wSdxJXCxo?...

On this day, May 12, 1965 - Wilson Pickett recorded "In the Midnight Hour" at Stax Studios. Co-written with Steve Cropper, the single reached #1 on the R&B charts. youtu.be/Il-usrZxGns?...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, May 8, 1951 - Musician, record producer, and radio host, best known as the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Charton Christopher Frantz, was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. youtu.be/8eGGSZUfEGA?...

On this day, April 30, 1948 - Musician, songwriter, producer, film and television composer, and best known as the lead guitarist for MC5, Wayne Stanley Kramer, was born in Detroit, Michigan. youtu.be/74jS3dW0DtE?...

On this day, April 29, 1977 - English Rock band, The Jam, released their debut single, "In The City," on the Polydor record label. youtu.be/5ipGhzrIi3s?...

On this day, April 28, 1953 - Musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, was born in Rochester, New York. youtu.be/NkizHNR3yBg?...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

Listen to Chris Frantz The Talking Head today on @wpkn.bsky.social, at 3pm Eastern Time. Musician and record producer, Charton Christopher Frantz, is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.

On this day, April 24, 1995 - Oasis released the single "Some Might Say" on the Creation Records label. Written by Noel Gallagher, it became the band's first UK number one single. youtu.be/oxOjIj18I9E?...

On this day, April 23, 1976 - The Ramones released their debut studio album on Sire Records. youtu.be/boDdHpsn0x8?...

On this day, April 21, 1947 - Singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who was the lead vocalist of the proto-punk band the Stooges and regarded as the "Godfather of Punk", Iggy Pop (James Newell Osterberg Jr.), was born in Muskegon, Michigan. youtu.be/-fWw7FE9tTo?...

On this day, April 13, 1946 - Singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer, Al Green, was born in Forrest City, Arkansas. youtu.be/SGGsHJ0aXnM?...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

Wishing @komelina.bsky.social the happiest of birthdays today! ✌️🎂🎸 #Boreouts #TheDirtbombs #KoandtheKnockouts #TheComeOns #TheBreakdowns

On this day, April 2, 1939 - Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and commonly known as the "Prince of Motown," Marvin Gaye, was born in Washington DC. youtu.be/fPkM8F0sjSw?...

Listen to Chris Frantz The Talking Head today on @wpkn.bsky.social, at 3pm Eastern Time. Musician and record producer, Charton Christopher Frantz, is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.

On this day, March 26, 1944 - Singer and actress, known as the "Queen of Motown," Diana Ross, was born in Detroit, Michigan. youtu.be/hIwdyIpmg-I?...

Elektro Funk. Neu und Classik.

On this day, March 25, 1942 - Singer, songwriter, and pianist, who is regarded as the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, was born in Memphis, Tennessee. youtu.be/cYbs_O_iMfU?...

I’ll be rocking the new and classic Elektro Muzik this Friday.

On this day, March 24, 1949 - Singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, Nick Lowe, was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. youtu.be/XYVShm1MCvQ?...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, March 18, 1941 – Singer and songwriter, and a major figure in the development of soul music, Wilson Pickett, was born in Prattville, Alabama. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9yI...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️🇮🇪🍀 youtu.be/lUxhIAJYwWo?...

On this day, 3/15/2002 - Sympathy For The Record Industry releases Ko and the Knockouts’ self-titled LP. The LP is a garage gem that combines impassioned lyrics, ringing guitars, and power pop rhythms and melodies. What's your favorite track? youtu.be/eIomqql1B9E?...

On This Day, March 9, 1961 - Supremes released their debut single "I Want a Guy," on the Tamla record label. The doo-wop ballad failed to chart, which forced Berry Gordy to find other options for the group. youtu.be/80uUaGnNfOs?... K4

Happy International Women's Day!

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, March 6, 1959 - The Drifters record "There Goes My Baby." Written by Ben E. King, and produced by Leiber and Stoller, the song reach #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B chart. youtu.be/i3HXy9mGPpI?...

On this day, March 5th, 1965 - The Yardbirds release "For Your Love," in the UK, on the Columbia record label. youtu.be/HU5zqidlxMQ?...

I recently downloaded a free copy of The Cramps (Live at the City Gardens) from Bandcamp. It is 100% Raw, Psychobilly Punk that is definitely worth a listen! Check it out! I think you'll like it! ✌️😎🎸 thecrampsliveatcitygardens.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

I enjoyed this new documentary, "Paul McCartney Man on the Run." If you have the chance to check it out, I think you'll enjoy it too! ✌️😎🎸

Added my blue drop in the red ocean today. (Grateful that my state still offers early voting.) I hope it's counted. ✌️🗽⚖️

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

Tune in to my live radio show on Friday. It’s where your weekend begins.

Tune in to my live radio show on Friday. It’s where your wild weekend begins!

Tune in to my radio show on Friday afternoon. It’s where your weekend begins!

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

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It's Bandcamp Friday! So, please support indie artists by making a purchase today! I just got the new release from Caterpillar and it's fantastic! wearecaterpillar.bandcamp.com/track/dont-l... 1=

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, January 30, 1969 – The Beatles stage their famous rooftop concert on the roof of Apple Records in London. Sadly, it is The Beatles’ last public performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoXk...

On this day, January 29, 1936 – Bassist, one of the greatest and most influential bass players in modern music history, James Jamerson, is born in Edisto Island, South Carolina. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dul...

Listening this morning, from the archive page. Excellent show! Thanks for playing the Talking Heads demo track to start things off! ✌️😎🎸 archives.wpkn.org/bookmarks/li...