Results for Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle's diva-licious career has spanned over four decades and a variety of styles from Baptist choir to funk. For LaBelle, each decade brought experimentation: the 1960s saw soul; the '70s, glam funk rock; the '80s, synthesized adult rock; and in 1991, "Burnin'" earned her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Performance. Entering her fifth decade and the 21st century as a top performer in both talent and draw categories, the soul veteran released Timeless Journey in 2004, proving that she's an eternal force.“more

  • Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff: The Sound of Philly Lives On

    by j. poetMarch 26, 2008Comments (0)

    When Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff started Philadelphia International Records in 1971 they were already well-known songwriters and producers with dozens of hits to their individual credit. They’d written and/or produced local Philadelphia acts like the Sapphires (“Who Do You Love”) and the Soul Survivors (read more)