One of Ohio’s own William “Bill” Carvan Isles II, co-founder of the O’Jays, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. He was known for his deep baritone voice his most popular singles “Lonely Drifter” in 1963 and “Lipstick Traces” in 1965 before quitting the group. The O’Jays were inducted into […]
The O’Jays are hopping off the “Love Train” when it comes to GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. The “L.A. Times” reports Walter Williams and Eddie Levert objected to the use of their 1973 hit during the just-concluded Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The founding members issued a statement Thursday saying ” ‘Love Train’ is about […]
Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
Eddie Levert has seen both pain and triumph in his life. The legendary soul singer, now 73, tragically lost both of his sons, Gerald…
To hear the O’Jays tell it, gospel singing groups are the worst when it comes to competing with others in the industry. On “NewsOne Now” with Roland…
