The 1970s brought a revolution to R&B and soul music that changed everything. Artists started blending funk rhythms, social messages, and cinematic production in ways nobody had heard before. These 8 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

Julius "Dr. J" Erving sat in a golf cart under heavy rain, listening to Teddy Pendergrass' 1970s R&B classic "Love TKO" at ex-Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo's Hall of Fame Golf Classic on Sept. 26 ...